Rise of the Otherworld.

Zhang Hao finally reached the shadow's eye. He raised his sword and thrust it down with all his remaining strength. The sword pierced the shadow's eye socket with a dull thud, and a stream of black blood gushed out. The blood, carrying a strong, evil aura, splattered onto the ground, instantly corroding the earth into deep pits.

The shadow howled in agony, its entire body trembling violently. It swung its head wildly, trying to throw Zhang Hao away. The force was so immense that Zhang Hao felt as if his body was being torn apart, but he gripped the hilt tightly and gritted his teeth to persevere.

"Everyone, try harder! It can't hold on any longer!" Zhang Hao shouted, gripping the hilt tightly. His voice was hoarse from exertion, but it was filled with determination and encouragement.

Seeing this, the old man once again gathered his dwindling magical power and cast a powerful binding spell. His staff shone with its final gleam, and that light wrapped around the shadow like a rope, temporarily restraining its movements. The old man's face was as pale as paper, and his body was shaky, but his eyes remained firm.

The black-robed man and the herbalist seized the opportunity to launch an even more fierce attack on the shadow. Their weapons and hidden weapons rained down on the shadow. Every swing of the black-robed man's weapon created a gust of wind, while the herbalist's hidden weapons flashed with strange light and carried deadly toxins.

The shadow's struggles gradually weakened, its breath grew fainter, its howls grew deeper, and its tremors grew less severe.

"Now, let's strike it a fatal blow together!" Zhang Hao pulled the sword out of the shadow's eye and raised it high again. The flame of victory burned in his eyes, and the sword in his hand flashed with a dazzling light.

Everyone unleashed their strongest moves, light and power converging into a dazzling torrent that rushed towards the shadows. The light illuminated the entire dark space, like the light before dawn.

Under this powerful combined attack, the black shadow finally collapsed to the ground. Its body transformed into wisps of black smoke, dissipating into the air. Like a ghost, the black smoke gradually disappeared into nothingness.

"We succeeded!" The herbalist shouted excitedly. He collapsed to the ground exhausted, but his face was filled with the joy of victory. His laughter echoed in the quiet space, filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.

Zhang Hao breathed a sigh of relief, his entire body teetering on the verge of collapse. His arms trembled from the exertion, and his legs were nearly numb. But a smile of relief crossed his face, the smile of victory after enduring countless hardships and obstacles.

The old man and the black-robed man were equally exhausted and panting, but their eyes were filled with relief at having survived. Their clothes were tattered, and their bodies were covered in wounds and blood, but at this moment, none of this mattered anymore.

"Thanks to everyone's unity and courage, we were able to defeat this powerful enemy," Zhang Hao said with emotion, his voice filled with gratitude and respect for his companions.

Just as they were about to rest for a moment, the surroundings suddenly transformed. The gloomy sky gradually cleared, and warm sunlight streamed down, dispelling the darkness and cold. The strong wind died down, replaced by a gentle breeze that caressed everyone's weary faces. Tender green grass sprouted from the ground, spreading rapidly, as if covering the earth with a green carpet. Flowers blossomed in a riot of color, emitting a captivating fragrance.

"This is..." Everyone looked at this miraculous change in surprise, their eyes full of disbelief.

At this time, a mysterious voice sounded in their ears: "Brave warriors, you have passed the test, and the treasure here will belong to you." The voice seemed to come from the distant sky, ethereal and solemn.

As soon as he finished speaking, a glittering treasure chest appeared in front of him. Crafted from precious metals and inlaid with countless gems, it radiated a dazzling light that was too dazzling to look directly at.

Zhang Hao walked forward and slowly opened the treasure chest. A brilliant light emanated from the chest, and for a moment, everyone was attracted by the light, their eyes fixed on the inside of the treasure chest.

Inside the treasure chest was an ancient secret book, engraved with mysterious runes and patterns. Next to it was a potion emitting a strange glow, bubbling within it as if alive. There was also a dagger inlaid with gemstones, its blade razor-sharp, gleaming with a cold light.

"These treasures will definitely help us become stronger." The man in black robe said excitedly.

"But we must also use it with caution to avoid unknown dangers." The old man reminded cautiously.

While they were discussing these treasures, suddenly, the ground began to shake violently...