Rise of the Otherworld.

Zhang Hao took a deep breath and entered the cave first. The others followed closely behind. The cave was filled with a damp smell, and from time to time, the sound of dripping water could be heard in the darkness. The dripping sound was particularly clear in the silent cave, like a countdown to death.

They groped their way forward cautiously, the ground beneath their feet somewhat slippery. The sword in Zhang Hao's hand emitted a faint light, barely illuminating the path ahead. That weak light flickered in the darkness, as if it would be swallowed up at any moment.

"Everyone, be careful. There's no telling what dangers might be out there," Zhang Hao warned. His voice was deep and serious, echoing throughout the cave.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew from the depths, chilling people's spines. The cold wind seemed to carry a chill that had existed for a thousand years, instantly penetrating their clothes and reaching their bones.

"This wind is strange." The black-robed man tightened his weapon. His eyes were full of vigilance, and his body was trembling slightly.

They continued to move forward, only to see that the walls of the cave were covered with unknown vines with sharp thorns. The thorns gleamed coldly in the dim light, making people shudder.

The herbalist accidentally touched a vine and instantly pricked his finger. "Ouch!" the herbalist cried out in pain. He quickly pulled his hand back, and a drop of blood oozed from his finger.

The old man hurriedly checked his injuries and said, "Fortunately, it's just a superficial wound." There was a hint of relief in the old man's voice.

At this moment, a low roar came from the depths of the cave. The roar sounded like a demon from hell, full of anger and murderous intent.

"Oh no, there's something!" Zhang Hao's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. His breathing became rapid, and he gripped the sword even tighter.

As they went deeper, the roaring became clearer and clearer, and a strong sense of oppression came over them. The oppression was like a mountain pressing down on their heads, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Finally, they saw a massive figure. It was a gigantic monster, its eyes gleaming red and its fangs sharp as knives. Its body was as massive as a mountain, and its scales gleamed with a cold sheen in the light.

"What kind of monster is this?" the black-robed man gasped, his voice filled with fear and surprise.

The monster saw them and immediately pounced on them with its fangs and claws bared. Its movements were as fast as lightning and brought up a gust of wind.

Zhang Hao stepped forward, swinging his sword at the monster. The sword collided with the monster's claws, sending up a shower of sparks. The sparks instantly illuminated the cave, illuminating their tense faces.

The others also launched their attacks. The old man's magic shone in the cave like a brilliant rainbow. The herbalist threw some homemade hidden weapons, which turned into cold stars in the darkness.

The monster's skin was thick and tough, so their attacks didn't cause much damage. Instead, the monster's counterattacks made it difficult for them to defend themselves. With a swipe of its claws, the black-robed man was sent flying. He slammed heavily against the cave wall and slid down.

"This isn't going to work!" Zhang Hao shouted, his forehead covered in sweat and his eyes filled with anxiety.

Just when they were in trouble, Zhang Hao discovered the monster's weakness. It turned out that although the monster's eyes were fierce, every time it attacked, the right eye would have a momentary defense loophole.

"Attack its right eye!" Zhang Hao shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, everyone focused their strength and attacked the monster's right eye. Zhang Hao dodged the monster's attack and took the opportunity to stab it in the eye. The monster sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The sword pierced the monster's right eye accurately, and the monster roared in pain. Its body trembled violently, and its attacks became more frantic.

"Everyone hold on!" Zhang Hao shouted.

They continued to fight the monster desperately, and finally, with everyone's concerted efforts, the monster fell to the ground and lay motionless.

"Finally solved." The herbalist sat down on the ground, breathing heavily.

"But we can't relax yet. We have to find a way out quickly and rescue the herbalists." Zhang Hao said.

They continued to search for a way out in the cave, hoping to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible...