Rise of the Otherworld.

As the tremors intensified, cracks began to appear in the maze walls, and debris began to fall. Everyone's faces grew increasingly solemn, and a sense of unease permeated the air. Each tremor was like a hammer striking their hearts, sending shivers of fear through them.

The old man looked determined and said loudly, "Everyone follow me, we must find the core of the maze as soon as possible, otherwise we will all be buried here!" His voice was still clear and powerful in the violent vibration, bringing a glimmer of hope and courage to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone followed the old man closely, not daring to hesitate. Their steps were hurried and chaotic, as they struggled forward through the wobbling maze. The uneven ground often caused them to lose their balance, and from the cracks in the wall, hot jets of air would occasionally burst forth, burning their skin.

The surrounding scene grew increasingly eerie. Strange symbols and patterns began to appear on the walls. They resembled ancient texts, mysterious spells, and flickered with eerie light. The patterns depicted all sorts of bizarre creatures and scenes, some depicting giant monsters battling, others depicting mysterious rituals taking place.

"What do these symbols mean?" Zhang Hao couldn't help but ask. He stared at the symbols, trying to find some clues, but he felt confused.

As the old man walked quickly forward, he explained, "This is the puzzle of the maze, perhaps related to the secret of the core." His eyes quickly swept over the symbols and patterns, his brain working rapidly.

The woman frowned, thinking hard: "But how can we solve these puzzles?" Her voice was full of anxiety and confusion.

At this moment, the herbalist accidentally triggered a mechanism, and suddenly countless sharp arrows shot out from all directions. Those sharp arrows came like a torrential rain, with a sharp sound of breaking through the air.

"Be careful!" the old man shouted. He swiftly swung his staff, and a powerful shield instantly formed, enveloping everyone. The sharp arrows collided with the shield, sending up a shower of sparks and a crisp crashing sound.

Everyone broke out in a cold sweat. The herbalist turned pale and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that."

The old man said, "Be careful, there are dangers everywhere."

After some twists and turns, they finally arrived at the core area of ​​the maze.

A gigantic crystal ball hovered in the air, emitting a mysterious light. The light was sometimes soft, sometimes intense, pulsing with life. The surface of the crystal ball was shimmering with intricate patterns, dazzling the eyes.

"Is this the core?" The black-robed man stared at the crystal ball with greed in his eyes. He unconsciously took a step forward, wanting to reach out and touch it.

The old man said seriously, "This crystal ball contains great power, but it is also full of danger." He stretched out his arm and stopped the man in black robe.

Just as everyone approached the crystal ball, a powerful force pushed them back. They fell to the ground, feeling as if their bones were about to fall apart.

"It seems that it's not that easy to approach." Zhang Hao rubbed his body that was hurt by the shock and got up from the ground.

The little girl suddenly said, "I seem to feel it calling me." Her voice was clear and firm.

Everyone looked at the little girl in surprise.

The little girl slowly walked towards the crystal ball, the force no longer stopping her. Her steps were light and firm, as if she was being pulled by an invisible force.

The moment her hand touched the crystal ball, a brilliant light blazed, illuminating the entire maze. The light was like a blazing sun, making it impossible to look directly at it. Everyone closed their eyes, feeling a powerful energy surge through their bodies.

After a while, the light gradually dimmed.

Everyone opened their eyes and found themselves in an unfamiliar space...