Rise of the Otherworld.

After successfully defeating the puppet, everyone gathered around the stone platform where the mysterious ancient book was placed, their eyes full of anticipation and caution.

Zhang Hao gently reached out and touched the cover of the ancient book. A strange sensation came from his fingertips, as if a weak electric current was flowing through his body. He took a deep breath and slowly opened the first page of the ancient book.

Instantly, a beam of light shot out from the pages, illuminating the entire hall. The light was dazzling, like a rising sun. Everyone subconsciously squinted, and only when the light faded could they clearly make out the ancient words and mysterious patterns emerging from the pages. The words were like winding snakes, twisted and mysterious, and the patterns were even more intricate and confusing.

"What does this mean?" the woman asked doubtfully. Her voice trembled slightly, and her beautiful face was filled with confusion and fear.

The old man leaned in to observe carefully, frowning, "This seems to be an ancient spell and practice method, but it is very different from what we are familiar with." His fingers gently stroked the words, as if feeling the power hidden behind them.

The man in black robe seemed to be thinking, "Perhaps this is a powerful force that has long been lost." His eyes flashed with desire and excitement, as if he had already seen the glory of mastering this power.

The herbalist paced anxiously by the side, "No matter what, we have to figure it out as soon as possible." His forehead was covered with sweat, and his inner anxiety made him unable to calm down.

Zhang Hao continued to flip through the pages. Each one was filled with complex symbols and profound diagrams. The symbols leaped and twisted across the pages like living creatures, dazzling the eyes. The diagrams were even more obscure, like codes from another world. They studied and discussed, trying to unravel the mystery.

At this moment, the ancient book suddenly released a powerful force, enveloping everyone. They felt their bodies lighten, as if their souls were being pulled out, and their consciousness became blurred.

When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a mysterious space. All around them was an endless sky of stars, twinkling like a dream. Some were as bright as gems, others dim as dust, forming a vast and magnificent painting. Their feet seemed to be a void, abyss of nothingness, without any support, yet they could stand firmly.

"Where is this?" the woman cried in terror. Her voice seemed so small and helpless in the vast space, and was soon swallowed by the endless darkness.

Zhang Hao tried hard to calm himself down, "Don't panic, let's see if we can find a way out." Although his voice was firm, his heart was filled with anxiety.

They groped their way forward in this mysterious space, taking every step carefully, fearing they would fall into unknown dangers. The starry sky around them was constantly changing, sometimes showing brilliant nebulae, sometimes flashing strange lights.

Suddenly, a massive figure appeared before them. It was a mysterious being shrouded in starlight. Its face was indistinct, but the aura it exuded was incredibly powerful. It was like a surging tide, oppressing everyone so much that they could barely breathe.

"Why did you touch the power of this ancient book?" The voice of the mysterious existence echoed in the space, like a call from ancient times, with endless majesty and indifference.

Zhang Hao stepped forward and said respectfully, "We have no intention of offending you. We are just looking for a way out." His body trembled slightly, but his eyes still revealed determination and indomitable spirit.

The mysterious being was silent for a moment. "This ancient book contains the mysteries of the universe and endless power, but it also comes with huge risks. If you can pass the test, you can obtain the inheritance within it." His voice seemed to travel through time and space, carrying an irresistible power.

With that, the mysterious being waved his hand, and trials followed one after another. First, the surrounding starry sky suddenly darkened, and countless meteorites crashed towards them. Those meteorites burned with blazing flames, carrying the power to destroy everything.

Zhang Hao shouted loudly: "Everyone be careful!" He waved the sword in his hand, trying to split the meteorite.

The black-robed man cast a powerful spell, forming a protective barrier around everyone.

The old man calmly observed the trajectory of the meteorite and directed everyone to avoid it.

The herbalists and women also used their skills to jointly deal with this sudden attack.

After the meteorite passed, a powerful storm appeared. The storm was like a roaring dragon, sweeping away everything.

Everyone hugged each other tightly, trying to keep their balance in the storm.

Immediately afterwards, all kinds of strange monsters appeared in the space, and they pounced on the crowd with their fangs and claws bared.

In round after round of tests, everyone's physical strength and magic power are gradually exhausted, but they still do not give up, supporting each other and facing the challenges together...