Rise of the Otherworld.

Suddenly, the earth began to tremble, and a dazzling light rose from the depths of the valley. So blinding was the light that it instantly illuminated the entire valley like daylight. The sudden glare blinded everyone, who could only shield their eyes with their hands. The light, like a rising sun, carried boundless heat and mysterious power, filling the valley with a tense and sacred atmosphere.

When the light faded, everyone looked closely and saw a treasure box radiating a multicolored light slowly rising from the ground. Mysterious runes surrounded the box, shimmering with a strange light like living creatures, as if proclaiming its extraordinary power. The surface of the box was intricately carved, each line imbued with ancient magic and profound wisdom.

"Is this the truly rare treasure?" the herbalist exclaimed in astonishment. His eyes widened, his mouth dropped, and he nearly dropped the basket. His face was filled with disbelief and fear of the unknown.

Zhang Hao gripped his sword tightly. "Whatever it is, be careful." His voice was low and serious, his eyes firm and alert. The sword trembled slightly in his hand, as if he also sensed the impending danger.

At that moment, a powerful, evil aura surged from the treasure box. Black smoke spread, quickly forming a massive shadow. The shadow, like a dark cloud, weighed down everyone, making it nearly impossible to breathe. From the smoke came a deep roar, like the wrath of hell.

"Oh no! It's an evil force!" the old man shouted. His voice was filled with fear and tension, and the staff in his hand trembled uncontrollably.

The shadows gradually coalesced into a gigantic monster, its form twisted, its fangs sharp, its claws piercing, its eyes gleaming blood-red. The monster's body was as massive as a mountain, and every breath it took brought with it a powerful gust of air, sending the surrounding sand and rocks flying.

"Ouch!" The monster roared, making everyone's ears buzz. The sound seemed to penetrate the soul, making people feel a chill deep into their bones.

The woman immediately cast a spell, sending beams of light towards the monster, but it easily deflected them all. The light flickered on the monster's body, fleeting and brilliant like fireworks, but it was unable to cause any substantial damage to it.

"Everyone, attack together!" Zhang Hao rushed forward first, slashing at the monster with his sword. His figure flashed like lightning, instantly rushing in front of the monster. With his courage and determination, he slashed at the monster's legs with his sword.

The monster swung its claws, colliding with Zhang Hao's sword with a resounding clang. Sparks flew, and Zhang Hao was thrown back several steps by the immense recoil. His arm went numb, and blood streamed from his knuckles, but his gaze remained resolute.

The old man waved his staff, and a powerful storm swept towards the monster. The storm was mingled with lightning and ice blades, carrying the power to destroy everything. The monster was temporarily trapped by the storm, its body swaying in the wind, seemingly unable to withstand it.

The herbalist was not to be outdone, and took out some special herbs from his basket and threw them at the monster. The moment the herbs touched the monster, a burst of smoke erupted, but it did not have much effect on the monster.

The black-robed man took the opportunity to get behind the monster and launch a sneak attack. However, the monster seemed to have noticed it and swung its tail, sending the black-robed man flying.

"Damn it!" The black-robed man fell heavily to the ground. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, but he quickly got up and rushed towards the monster again.

The little girl shouted anxiously, "Come on, everyone!" Her voice was clear and loud, bringing a touch of encouragement to everyone.

The monster grew more ferocious, and the group gradually fell into trouble. Its attacks became more and more fierce, and every swing of its claws carried a deadly threat.

"This won't work. We have to find its weakness!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice clearly audible amid the din of battle.

The woman said, "I will use magic to restrain it, and you guys look for its weakness!" Her voice was firm and decisive, and the magic ball in her hand shone brightly.

As they dealt with the monster's attacks, they searched for its weaknesses. Zhang Hao's gaze swept across the monster, taking in every detail. The old man, drawing on years of experience, tried to identify flaws in the monster's movements. The herbalist also stared wide-eyed, carefully observing the monster's every move.

The man in black robes kept moving around the monster, trying to find a part to attack.

Suddenly, Zhang Hao discovered a lighter area on the monster's abdomen...