Rise of the Otherworld.

The herbalist's vial only temporarily halted the mysterious man's attack, but it also gave everyone a moment's respite. That brief pause was like a ray of light in the darkness, giving everyone a glimmer of hope.

Zhang Hao, enduring the pain from his injuries, gripped his sword once more and charged forward. His eyes burned with unyielding fury, and every step seemed arduous, yet unwavering. "Even if it means death, we will not retreat!" he roared, his voice echoing through the passage, a voice filled with unwavering determination. The light from his sword flickered, a glow like the flame within him, blazing and unwavering, as he struck the mysterious man with all his might.

The woman also gathered her spirits, her hands dancing, and the magical light converged once more. Her eyes revealed determination, and her delicate frame was now filled with strength. The magical light flew towards the mysterious man like colorful ribbons, brilliant and full of danger. She gritted her teeth, with a single thought in her mind: to withstand the mysterious man's attack, no matter the cost.

The old man took a deep breath, formed seals with his hands, and muttered something. His voice was low and rapid, as if he were communicating with an ancient power. Talismans flew from his hands, transforming into powerful forces, colliding with the mysterious man's dark power, emitting bursts of roaring sounds. Each talisman contained years of practice and wisdom, and now he unleashed them all, vowing to fight the mysterious man to the death.

A flash of determination flashed in the black-robed man's eyes. He poured all his magical power into the magic wand in his hand. A brilliant light shone from the tip of the wand, a radiance like the blazing sun, dazzling and blazing. A powerful beam of magic shot towards the mysterious man, and wherever it passed, the air seemed to burn.

The mysterious figure faced the combined attack without panicking. With a flick of his sleeve, an even more powerful force surged forth. Like a massive black wave, it instantly dissipated the attacks. A dark aura permeated the air, leaving one feeling incredibly oppressive.

"Hmph, you think you can challenge me?" the mysterious man sneered. His voice was filled with disdain and mockery, as if everyone's efforts were nothing more than a trivial farce in his eyes.

Zhang Hao and the others were knocked back by the powerful recoil, falling heavily to the ground once again. Their bodies collided with the ground with a dull thud. Their wounds were even more severe, blood staining their clothes red, and every wound spoke of the brutality of the battle.

"Is there really no other way?" the woman said desperately, tears welling up in her eyes. Her voice was filled with endless sadness and helplessness, and her beautiful face was now filled with pain and exhaustion.

The herbalist ran over to the group, his face filled with concern and anxiety. "Don't give up, everyone! We'll definitely find a way!" he shouted, trying to boost everyone's morale.

At this moment, Zhang Hao suddenly noticed that when the mysterious man exerted his power, a light on his body dimmed slightly. The dim light was hidden by the mysterious man's powerful aura, and it was almost impossible to detect if Zhang Hao had not observed it carefully.

"That might be his weakness!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was filled with excitement and hope, as if he had found a ray of light in the darkness.

Hearing this, everyone's hope was rekindled. A determined light flickered in their eyes once again, and their exhausted bodies seemed to be infused with new strength. They glanced at each other and nodded, their eyes conveying their determination.

This time, they concentrated all their strength on the mysterious man's weakness. Zhang Hao's sword shone brightly, the woman's magic shone like a bright star, the old man's talisman burned with blazing flames, and the black-robed man's magic beam was even more surging.

The mysterious man seemed to have sensed everyone's intentions and began to strengthen his defenses around the weak spot. A black shield rose from his body, attempting to block everyone's attacks.

The two sides were locked in a fierce stalemate, their forces colliding in the air, emitting dazzling light and a huge noise. The entire passage was shaking, as if it would collapse at any moment.

Zhang Hao and others gritted their teeth and tried their best to exert their strength. Their bodies trembled due to excessive consumption, but their eyes never wavered.

The mysterious man's face also became solemn. He didn't expect that this group of seemingly weak people could hold on until now and discover his flaws.

Time seemed to stand still, and every second seemed so long.

Finally, with everyone's unremitting efforts, a crack appeared in the mysterious man's shield.

This tiny crack was like a broken dam, and everyone's power poured in instantly.

The mysterious man let out a scream and retreated backwards.

The group finally achieved a temporary victory, but they knew that the real danger was not over yet...