Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone gathered around the treasure box again, their hearts filled with anticipation and trepidation. Zhang Hao took a deep breath, slowly reached out his hand, and gently touched the treasure box. The moment his fingers touched the box, a powerful force entered his body, causing it to tremble.

"Ah!" Zhang Hao cried out in agony, his body shaking uncontrollably. His face instantly became distorted, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and every muscle was tense, as if he was enduring tremendous torture.

"Zhang Hao!" the woman called out anxiously, wanting to help but hesitant to act rashly. Her eyes were filled with concern and worry, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she was oblivious.

The old man said solemnly: "This is probably a test of the treasure box. We can only rely on him to get through it." His voice was steady and powerful, trying to keep everyone calm, but there was a hint of tension in his own eyes.

Zhang Hao gritted his teeth, struggling to resist the onslaught of that force. He felt as if his soul was being torn apart, every inch of his consciousness struggling on the brink of agony. But his will remained unwavering, his heart filled with only one conviction: he must defeat this force!

Gradually, the force seemed to weaken, and Zhang Hao's breathing became steady. His body was still trembling slightly, but a glimmer of hope shone in his eyes.

However, before anyone could breathe a sigh of relief, the treasure box shone again, enveloping the woman. The woman instantly felt a tremendous pressure, like thousands of mountains bearing down on her. She diligently mobilized her magic power, trying to resist.

"I will not be defeated so easily!" the woman shouted. Her voice was filled with stubbornness and unyielding determination. Magical power formed a faint shield around her body, shimmering with light, resisting the power of the treasure box.

The herbalist and the black-robed man watched nervously, unable to do anything. The herbalist's eyes widened, and he kept muttering, "We must hold on, we must hold on." The black-robed man clenched his hands tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

The little girl clasped her hands together and prayed silently. Her innocent eyes were filled with anticipation as she whispered, "God bless my sisters, and keep them safe."

At this moment, the light from the treasure box turned to the old man, and he felt a mysterious power exploring the depths of his heart. It was an indescribable feeling, as if all his secrets were about to be exposed.

"No matter what, I won't give up!" the old man thought to himself. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and used his years of practice and firm belief to resist the invasion of this force.

The treasure box seemed to sense everyone's determination, and its light began to soften. Zhang Hao, the woman, and the old man all collapsed on the ground, exhausted, breathing heavily. Their faces were pale, but their eyes revealed a hint of relief.

"This test is too difficult," the herbalist sighed. He walked over, helped Zhang Hao up, and handed him a bottle of potion.

Just when everyone thought the test was over, the treasure box suddenly flew up, spinning in the air, releasing a powerful suction force. The suction force was like an invisible vortex, sucking the surrounding sand, rocks, and vegetation into it.

"Oh no! Everyone, grab whatever's around you!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was a little hoarse from exhaustion, but still full of alertness.

Everyone reached out to grab hold of surrounding rocks, trees, and other fixed objects, but the suction grew stronger, as if it was about to suck them all into the treasure box. Zhang Hao clung to a large tree, his fingers turning white from the strain, and the veins on his arms bulged.

The woman used magic to fix herself to the ground, with magical light flickering around her, but she seemed a little shaky in the face of the powerful suction.

The old man clung tightly to a huge rock, his staff dug deep into the ground, trying to steady himself.

The herbalist and the man in black robe were also desperately resisting the suction, their bodies moving closer to the treasure box little by little.

The little girl was so scared that she started crying: "I don't want to be sucked in!"

Zhang Hao shouted loudly: "Don't be afraid, we won't let anything happen to you!"

However, the suction force continued to grow stronger, and everyone's resistance became increasingly difficult...