Rise of the Otherworld.

The battle between the mysterious man, the black-robed figure, and the monster intensified, the surrounding space turbulent with the impact of various energies. Each collision triggered a burst of intense light and shockwaves, and rocks continuously collapsed from the stone walls of the passage, and deep cracks appeared on the ground.

Under the monster's continuous attacks, the black-robed man's magic shield began to crack, and the cracks spread rapidly like a spider web. His face turned extremely pale, and the excessive consumption of magic power made him feel weak. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his breathing became rapid and heavy.

"This isn't going to work!" the black-robed figure gritted his teeth. His voice was filled with helplessness and despair, but his hands didn't stop moving, constantly increasing the power of the magic shield.

The mysterious man was also panting. His spell had caused minimal damage to the monster. His clothes were already tattered, and his body was covered with wounds of all sizes. "We must find its weakness!" His eyes were bloodshot as he desperately searched for the monster's flaw.

At that moment, the monster flapped its wings violently, and a gust of wind swept in, blowing the mysterious man and the black-robed man all over the place. The wind was mixed with sharp air currents, which cut through their bodies like blades, leaving shallow scars.

"Ah!" The black-robed man stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. His magic shield became shaky under the impact of the strong wind, and the light also dimmed a lot.

The mysterious man took the opportunity to observe the monster's movements. Suddenly, he noticed a lighter scale on the monster's abdomen. The scale stood out against the monster's black body, like a hidden weakness.

"Attack its belly!" the mysterious man shouted. His voice became a little sharp with excitement, as if he saw the dawn of victory.

Upon hearing this, the black-robed figure took a deep breath and gathered his magic power into his hands. His hands shone with dazzling light, like two bright stars. He unleashed a powerful magical blast towards the monster's abdomen.

The monster roared in pain, furiously. The roar was deafening, as if it would collapse the entire passage. It turned and pounced on the black-robed man, its massive claws carrying a deadly threat.

Seeing this, the mysterious man quickly cast a spell to restrain the monster. His hands danced, and dark rays of light shot into the monster's eyes, trying to distract it.

However, the monster was too powerful, and the mysterious man's spell could not stop it for long. It easily broke through the mysterious man's defenses and continued to pounce on the black-robed man.

Just as the black-robed man was about to be hit by the monster, Zhang Hao woke up from his coma. His mind was still a little dazed, but when he saw the dangerous scene before him, his instinct drove him to act.

He saw the scene before him and, without a second thought, grabbed his sword and charged at the monster. "Die, you beast!" Zhang Hao roared. His voice was filled with rage and courage, as if to dispel all fear.

The monster was distracted by Zhang Hao's sudden attack and temporarily let the black-robed man go. It turned its head and stared at Zhang Hao with its eyes burning with anger, and a stream of black flames spewed from its mouth.

Zhang Hao dodged sideways as the flames brushed past his body, causing him to feel a sharp pain from the scorching heat. However, he did not flinch, instead charging towards the monster with even greater resolve.

Although Zhang Hao's attack did not cause much damage to the monster, it successfully bought a chance for the man in black and the mysterious man to catch their breath.

"Everyone, wake up!" Zhang Hao shouted to the others while fighting the monster. His voice echoed in the passage, filled with urgency and hope.

The woman, the old man and the herbalist gradually regained consciousness in the sound of Zhang Hao's shouts. When they saw the scene in front of them, they were stunned.

The woman's eyes widened. "What...what kind of monster is this?" Her voice was filled with fear and panic.

The old man endured the discomfort in his body and stood up. "Don't be afraid, everyone. Let's find a solution together!"

The herbalist clenched the stick in his hand and said, "I'll go with you!"

Everyone cheered up and prepared to join the battle...