Rise of the Otherworld.

Faced with this fused super vortex, everyone's expressions turned extremely grim. Zhang Hao gripped his sword tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. His eyes burned with an unyielding fire. "No matter what, we can't just sit there and wait for death!" His voice was firm and powerful, and it was particularly clear in the howling wind.

The man in black robe was breathing heavily, sweat dripping from his forehead. "But how can we fight against this almost invincible force?" His voice was full of helplessness and fatigue, and the staff in his hand was shaking slightly due to excessive use.

The old man's eyes flashed quickly, his brain working rapidly as he thought about how to deal with the situation. "Listen everyone, we will pool our strength together to form a protective barrier, which may buy some time to find the flaw." His voice was steady and decisive, bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone.

Everyone nodded and quickly gathered together. Zhang Hao, the black-robed man, the old man, the herbalist, and the woman each unleashed their full power without reservation.

Zhang Hao's sword flashed with a sharp light, like lightning piercing the darkness, carrying with it endless sharpness and courage. He poured all his internal energy into the sword, and the blade hummed, as if responding to his determination.

The black-robed man's staff emanated mysterious magical fluctuations, which spread outward like ripples. He muttered something, and the magic light grew stronger and stronger, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

A brilliant light emanated from the tip of the old man's staff, a glow like warm sunlight, illuminating everyone's faces. His magical power continuously surged, infusing the protective barrier with powerful strength.

A strange aroma wafted from the herbalist's bag, transforming into streaks of green light that merged into the protective barrier. His herbal power was filled with vitality and healing power.

The woman also radiated a soft light, as tranquil and peaceful as moonlight. She closed her eyes tightly, prayed silently in her heart, and devoted her spiritual strength to it.

The five forces intertwined, gradually forming a multicolored protective barrier. Like a giant, transparent shield, it shielded everyone within. However, the power of the super vortex was too great, and the barrier seemed to crumble before it.

"Hold on!" Zhang Hao shouted, veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes bloodshot from intense concentration. His body trembled slightly, but the sword in his hand remained steadfast.

Just when everyone felt that their strength was about to run out and the protective barrier was about to break, the herbalist suddenly discovered a slight movement at the edge of the vortex.

"Look there, there seems to be a gap!" the herbalist shouted excitedly. His voice became sharp with excitement, and he pointed at the glimmer of hope that was barely visible.

Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and indeed, they saw a glimmer of hope. Although the gap was narrow, it gave them hope of survival.

"Let's go all out! Charge towards that gap!" the old man shouted. His voice was filled with determination, as if this was their final charge.

Gathering their strength once more, the protective barrier's light instantly intensified. Despite the immense pressure of the super vortex, they struggled to move towards the breach. Every step forward seemed to exhaust all their strength, but they refused to give up, their hearts filled with only one conviction: to survive.

Their footsteps left deep marks in the sand, but they were instantly covered by the wind. The wind whistled in their ears, as if mocking their presumptuousness, but they did not flinch.

Finally, just as the protective barrier was about to break, they successfully rushed through the gap. In that instant, it was as if time had stopped, leaving only the sound of their heavy breathing and heartbeats.

After entering the breach, they found themselves in a relatively peaceful space. There was no wind, no sand, only a tranquility. They collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Their bodies were exhausted to the point of exhaustion, but their hearts were filled with the joy of having survived.

"We...we succeeded." The woman cried with joy. Her tears slid down her cheeks, dripping onto the sand and disappearing in an instant.

However, before they could recover from their joy, a new test appeared before them. A strange aura permeated the space, mysterious runes shone on the walls, and deep cracks appeared on the ground.

"What...what is this?" the herbalist asked in horror.

Zhang Hao stood up and tightened his grip on the sword. "No matter what it is, we must face it."

Everyone's mood became heavy again. They didn't know what kind of danger would be waiting for them next...