Rise of the Otherworld.

After the divine bird flew away, the stone chamber returned to calm. Zhang Hao and the others slowly stood up, their gazes once again focused on the mysterious treasure chest. Their eyes held both anticipation and a hint of caution.

"This treasure chest has gone through so many twists and turns, what exactly is hidden inside?" Mo Ying walked forward curiously, reaching out to open the treasure chest again. His eyes gleamed with excitement, as if he was about to uncover a shocking secret.

Zhang Hao quickly stopped him: "Be careful, there might be a trap." His voice was low and serious, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his face was full of caution.

Feng Wuhen also nodded in agreement: "The evil force just now was so powerful, the things in this treasure chest must be extraordinary." He stared at the treasure chest, secretly guessing the secret in it.

The woman watched quietly from the side, her eyes filled with anticipation. She clasped her hands in front of her chest and bit her lip slightly, eager to gain powerful strength from the treasure chest, yet also worried about the new dangers it might bring.

After some discussion, everyone decided that Zhang Hao would carefully open the treasure chest. He took a deep breath and slowly lifted the lid. His movements were slow and cautious, as if he were opening a door to an unknown world.

Inside the treasure chest was a yellowed ancient book with strange symbols and patterns engraved on its cover. Those symbols, like ancient runes, exuded a mysterious aura that left people baffled.

"Could this be some kind of peerless technique?" a disciple speculated. His voice was filled with desire and excitement, his eyes fixed on the ancient book.

Zhang Hao carefully picked up the ancient book and flipped it open, only to find the text inside was obscure and difficult to understand. Like an ancient code, the words were twisted and complex, making it difficult to grasp their meaning.

"This seems to be an ancient language." Feng Wuhen said as he looked at the words on the ancient book. His brows were furrowed, and he tried hard to search his memory for clues related to these words.

Just as everyone was studying the ancient book, a beam of light suddenly shot out from the bottom of the treasure chest, and an image emerged from the light. The image was like a scene from a dream, illusory and unreal.

The image shows an old man with a kind face and deep eyes. His hair and beard are as white as snow, and he exudes an otherworldly aura.

"I am the guardian of this treasure. Whoever can open this box must be destined to be the one to do so." The old man's voice echoed in the stone chamber. His voice was deep and magnetic, like a call from ancient times.

Everyone was amazed and listened to the old man quietly, their eyes fixed on the image, afraid to miss any details.

"This ancient book is a secret book from ancient times. It contains powerful powers and mysterious spells, but improper use can also bring disaster." The old man continued, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness and worry.

Zhang Hao frowned: "Then how to use it?" His voice was full of anxiety and confusion, hoping to get an answer from the old man.

The old man smiled slightly: "You need to have a righteous heart and a firm will to use it well." His smile contained deep meaning, which made people fall into deep thought.

After saying this, the image gradually faded. The light also dissipated, and the stone chamber fell into silence again.

Everyone looked at each other, lost in thought. They were thinking about the old man's words, and also about the opportunities and challenges brought by this ancient book.

"In any case, this might be an opportunity for us to improve our strength," Mo Ying said. His eyes revealed a firmness and determination, as if he was ready to face the challenge.

Zhang Hao nodded: "But we must be cautious." His voice was steady and powerful, and he was well aware of the interests involved.

At this moment, the stone chamber began to shake violently. Rocks fell from the top of the head, and huge cracks appeared on the ground.

"Oh no, this stone chamber is going to collapse!" Feng Wuhen exclaimed.

Everyone panicked and looked for an exit.

Zhang Hao shouted loudly: "Don't panic, everyone, follow me!" Relying on his memory, he ran in the direction they came in.

However, the road was blocked by fallen rocks, and they were in a desperate situation.

"Are we going to die here?" a disciple said in despair.

Zhang Hao's eyes were firm: "There must be a way!"

At this moment, the woman discovered a passage hidden in the corner...