Rise of the Otherworld.

The light emanating from the divine bird and the evil force gushing from the treasure chest collided violently within the stone chamber, the entire space illuminated by these two powerful forces, sometimes bright and sometimes dim. Light and darkness intertwined in a thrilling dance of light and shadow.

Zhang Hao and the others were pushed to the corner of the stone chamber by the powerful impact. They clung tightly to the stone wall, trying to steady themselves. Zhang Hao's back pressed against the cold stone wall, the rough surface rubbing his clothes and scratching his skin, but he didn't care about the pain at the moment.

"This power is terrifying!" the woman exclaimed, her voice filled with fear. Her face was as pale as paper, and her hands were tightly grasping a protruding stone beside her, her knuckles turning white from the force.

Feng Wuhen widened his eyes, trying to see clearly the situation of the confrontation between the two forces: "Can the divine bird withstand it?" His voice trembled, and beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down his forehead, dripping onto the ground and evaporating instantly.

Mo Ying gritted his teeth, his heart full of worry: "If the divine bird can't win, I'm afraid we will all be in trouble!" His eyes moved anxiously back and forth between the divine bird and the evil force, and he gripped the sword in his hand tighter, as if ready to rush up to help at any time.

The evil force, like a black vortex, swirled and expanded, attempting to devour the divine bird's light. Each rotation exuded a suffocating sense of oppression, and a dark aura permeated the entire stone chamber, filling the heart with despair. But the divine bird's light, like a resilient shield, stubbornly resisted the encroachment of the evil force. Within the light, the divine bird appeared incomparably tall and sacred, its feathers gleaming with a multicolored brilliance.

Zhang Hao was extremely anxious: "We can't just stand there and watch, we have to think of a way!" His voice seemed a little weak in the chaotic energy impact, but it was full of determination.

Everyone nodded, but faced with such a powerful force, they didn't know what to do. Everyone's heart was filled with fear and helplessness, but they were unwilling to give up easily.

At this moment, the light of the divine bird suddenly grew stronger, illuminating the entire stone chamber. The evil force was suppressed and gradually retreated. The light was like a scorching sun, hot and dazzling, dispelling the darkness bit by bit.

"There's hope!" a disciple shouted excitedly. His voice became hoarse with excitement, and a spark of hope rekindled in his eyes.

But the good times didn't last long. The evil forces, seemingly enraged, erupted once more, clashing with the divine bird's light. Darkness and light clashed, and the entire stone chamber trembled under the onslaught of this immense force, leaving tiny cracks on the stone walls.

Zhang Hao stared at the treasure chest and thought to himself: "The source of this evil power may be in the treasure chest. If it can be closed, perhaps the crisis can be resolved." His eyes revealed determination, and he had already made a decision in his heart.

With this thought, he took a deep breath and trudged forward, one step at a time, towards the treasure chest. Every step forward was accompanied by immense pressure, as if thousands of hands were pulling at him. The evil force seemed to sense his intentions and intensified its attack.

"Zhang Hao, be careful!" Mo Ying shouted. His voice was filled with concern and nervousness, and his heart was in his throat.

Zhang Hao gritted his teeth and pressed forward. His legs felt as heavy as lead, but his will remained unwavering. Finally, he reached the treasure chest. With all his strength, he pushed the lid down.

However, the evil force fought back desperately, preventing the treasure chest from closing. A powerful reaction force pushed Zhang Hao's hands away, leaving his palms covered in blood.

Just when Zhang Hao was about to collapse, the divine bird seemed to understand his intentions and its light intensified again, giving Zhang Hao a chance to breathe. The divine bird's cry resounded throughout the stone chamber, as if cheering Zhang Hao on.

Zhang Hao seized the opportunity and exerted force, and the lid of the treasure chest finally closed slowly. As the treasure chest closed, the evil power instantly disappeared without a trace, and the light of the divine bird gradually dimmed.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground.

"It's finally over..." the woman murmured, her voice full of fatigue.

Zhang Hao looked at the divine bird and said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, divine bird."

The divine bird chirped a few times, as if responding to him, then turned and flew away...