Rise of the Otherworld.

The tree Zhang Hao was clinging to began to creak, as if it would be uprooted at any moment. His arms ached from the strain, but he refused to let go. The tree swayed violently in the strong wind, its leaves falling and its branches twisting and buckling. Zhang Hao's eyes were firm and resolute, knowing the consequences would be disastrous if he let go.

The woman's magical light flickered fainter, her face paler, and beads of sweat rolled down her forehead. "I can't hold on any longer!" she cried. Her voice trembled with despair, and her once bright eyes lost their luster. The magic shield continued to compress under the suction, seemingly on the verge of shattering at any moment.

The rock the old man was holding onto cracked, and his staff buckled under the powerful suction. "Everyone, don't give up!" he gritted his teeth and encouraged them. His voice was firm, but fatigue was hard to hide. Veins bulged in his hands from the exertion, and his body trembled slightly.

The herbalist felt his fingers losing feeling, and his body involuntarily moved toward the treasure box. "Help!" he screamed in terror. His voice seemed so small and helpless in the strong wind, and his eyes were filled with fear, as if he had seen death approaching.

The black-robed man's clothes rustled in the wind, and his eyes revealed a hint of despair, but he still resisted desperately. His body constantly struggled against the suction, every inch of his muscle trembling, but his will remained unwavering.

The little girl's cries drifted in the wind, making people feel distressed. "Wow, wow, wow, I'm scared!" Her voice was filled with endless fear and helplessness, and her small body was shaky in the strong wind.

Zhang Hao was terribly anxious, knowing this wasn't the way to go. "We have to find a way to break free from this suction!" he shouted. His voice was remarkably loud in the gusting wind, attempting to offer a glimmer of hope.

The woman gasped and said, "But what should I do?" Her voice was tearful and her eyes were full of confusion and helplessness.

Just as everyone was feeling hopeless, Zhang Hao suddenly noticed a rune flickering on the treasure box. "Perhaps that's the key!" he exclaimed. His eyes lit up instantly, as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness.

"I'll try!" the black-robed man volunteered. Using his last bit of strength, he broke free from the suction and rushed towards the treasure box. His figure drifted like a fallen leaf in the strong wind.

However, the moment he approached the treasure box, he was thrown back by a powerful force. "No, it's too dangerous!" the old man shouted. His voice was filled with worry and anxiety.

At this time, the suction force became stronger and everyone's situation became more critical.

Zhang Hao's mind raced, and he suddenly came up with a solution. "Everyone, concentrate your strength and attack that rune!" he shouted. His voice was filled with determination and resolve, igniting a glimmer of hope in everyone's hearts.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered their remaining strength. Their eyes were filled with determination and courage, without any trace of fear or retreat.

The woman gritted her teeth, gathering the last of her magic power into her palm. The old man took a deep breath, mobilizing the remaining spiritual energy within him. The herbalist also summoned his courage, preparing to release the last of his strength.

Zhang Hao shouted, "Ready, three, two, one, attack!"

A powerful beam of light shot out from everyone's hands, striking the rune on the treasure box. The light was as bright as a comet, illuminating the entire valley.

The runes trembled violently under the impact of the light. The light around the treasure box also began to become unstable, and the suction force seemed to weaken.

"Try harder!" Zhang Hao shouted loudly.

Everyone exerted their strength again, and the light became even stronger.

The rune finally couldn't withstand this powerful force and shattered with a "bang".

The suction of the treasure box disappeared instantly, and everyone collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

"We succeeded!" Zhang Hao said weakly with a relieved smile on his face.

Before everyone had time to celebrate, the treasure box underwent new changes...