Rise of the Otherworld.

Just as they were pondering how to open the stone door, they heard muffled footsteps behind them. The footsteps were heavy and powerful, each step seeming to shake the ground. Everyone's faces instantly grew solemn. They slowly turned around and saw a massive figure appear behind them.

He was a giant, his frame as tall as a mountain, his skin as rough as rock, covered in the marks of time and battle scars. His muscles bulged like small hillocks, brimming with explosive power. His eyes were like two burning torches, emitting a chilling light that seemed to penetrate the soul and send shudders down one's spine.

"What...what kind of monster is this?" the herbalist cried out in horror, his voice filled with despair and fear. His legs trembled constantly, and he could hardly stand.

Zhang Hao clenched the sword in his hand and swallowed, "Don't be afraid, we will deal with it together!" Although his voice was firm, it trembled slightly. Obviously, he was also shocked by the terrifying momentum of the giant.

The old man took a deep breath, raised his staff, and prepared to cast a spell. His eyes were focused and calm. Though filled with fear, years of training had enabled him to maintain his composure. The black-robed man also gripped his weapon tightly, his body tense like a fully drawn bowstring, ready to strike at any moment.

The giant strode toward them, each step shaking the ground. His footsteps resonated like thunder, echoing through the passage and making everyone's ears ring. He opened his mouth and roared, a deafening roar that seemed to shatter the soul. The roar was filled with rage and fury, and it almost stopped the heart.

Zhang Hao rushed forward first, thrusting his sword towards the giant's leg. His figure was as nimble as a leopard, yet he seemed dwarfed by the giant's presence. However, the sword only left a shallow mark on the giant's skin, as if it were a gentle scratch on solid steel.

The giant swung his massive hand and struck Zhang Hao. Like a dark cloud, it instantly obscured the light above Zhang Hao's head. Zhang Hao dodged, but the powerful gust of wind still knocked him to the ground. He rolled several times before finally stabilizing himself.

"Zhang Hao!" the old man shouted, his voice filled with concern. He then unleashed a beam of magical light, shooting towards the giant's eyes. The light was as swift and dazzling as a meteor.

The giant, stung by the light, paused his attack, covering his eyes with his hands. He roared in agony, the sound echoing through the passage and piercing the eardrums.

The black-robed man seized the opportunity and leaped up, slashing at the giant's back. His figure arced through the air, the weapon in his hand flashing with a cold light. But his attack was like a tickle to the giant; the giant didn't even feel the pain.

The giant angrily swung his body, throwing the black-robed man away. The black-robed man's body hit the wall of the passage like a cannonball, and then fell heavily to the ground.

"This won't do. We must find his weakness!" Zhang Hao shouted. His eyes were anxious and determined, his brain working rapidly, thinking of a countermeasure.

The herbalist was watching anxiously from the side and suddenly shouted, "Look at his ankle, that seems to be his weak point!" His voice became sharp because of nervousness.

Hearing this, Zhang Hao rushed towards the giant again to attract the giant's attention. He nimbly shuttled under the giant's feet, constantly attacking the giant's legs, trying to distract the giant's attention.

The old man and the black-robed man surrounded the giant from both sides, attacking its ankles. The old man's magic light continued to shoot at the giant's ankles, and the black-robed man's weapon also chopped the giant's ankles again and again.

After a tough fight, the giant's ankle was finally severely injured, and his body began to shake. Every movement seemed very difficult.

"Now, everyone, attack together!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice full of strength and determination.

Everyone gathered their strength and launched a final attack on the giant. Zhang Hao's sword stabbed the giant's ankle again and again, the old man's magic light poured down like a rainstorm, and the black-robed man's weapon also slashed at the giant mercilessly.

The giant finally collapsed, unable to hold on any longer. His body made a loud noise as it fell, and the entire passage seemed to tremble.

"Finally defeated him!" The black-robed man sat on the ground exhausted, breathing heavily. His body was covered in sweat and blood, and his clothes were tattered.

However, before they could celebrate, the huge stone door slowly opened and a powerful suction force sucked them in.

Everyone felt their vision go black as their bodies were involuntarily drawn in. It was as if they had entered a boundless vortex of darkness, losing their direction and control.

"Ah!" The herbalist's scream rang out in the darkness.

Zhang Hao tried to grab something to stabilize his body, but there was nothing around him.

After an unknown amount of time, they were finally thrown out and landed in an unfamiliar place...