Rise of the Otherworld.

The suction of the treasure box disappeared instantly, and everyone collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. It was as if all the strength had been drained from their bodies, and every breath seemed so heavy.

"We succeeded!" Zhang Hao said weakly, a relieved smile on his face. His voice was hoarse and tired, but his smile was as warm as the sun, illuminating everyone's tired faces.

Before anyone could celebrate, the treasure box underwent another transformation. The originally vibrant, multicolored light gradually faded, and the treasure box slowly opened, revealing several soft rays of light. These rays intertwined and gradually condensed into several objects.

The first thing that caught everyone's eye was an ancient secret book, its cover engraved with mysterious runes that emitted a faint glow. The runes seemed to dance, telling of ancient secrets and powerful powers.

"Could this be a long-lost manual of cultivation?" the woman exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with delight. Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her hands unconsciously reached for the manual.

Then, a crystal-clear gem appeared before everyone's eyes. Light seemed to flow within the gem, beautiful and mysterious. The gem's light was like a dreamlike color, intertwined and intoxicating.

The herbalist widened his eyes and said, "This gem must be priceless, and it might even have magical effects." He stared at the gem, as if it was the most precious treasure he had ever seen in his life.

Then, a strangely shaped sword flew out of the treasure box, its blade gleaming with cold light, its hilt inlaid with precious gems. The sword slashed through the air, leaving behind a cold trail that sent shivers down one's spine.

The man in black robe stared at the sword with a fiery gaze: "This must be a peerless divine weapon." His eyes were full of desire and possessiveness, and his hands could not help but tremble slightly.

Finally, a small bell appeared, which swung gently, emitting a clear and pleasant sound that lifted the heart. The sound seemed to penetrate the soul, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.

Zhang Hao looked at these treasures and said, "This is the gift from the treasure box to us, and it is also a recognition of our courage and determination." His voice was firm and steady, and his eyes were full of gratitude and awe.

The old man nodded: "But we must not be blinded by the treasures, we must make good use of them." His eyes were deep and wise, as if he saw through everything.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The woman picked up the secret book and gently flipped it open. Suddenly, a powerful force surged from the book, enveloping her. Her body trembled slightly, and her face showed an expression of pain and excitement. "This power is so strong!" the woman exclaimed. She felt as if her body was about to be torn apart by this force, but at the same time, she could feel an unprecedented improvement.

Zhang Hao picked up the sword and swung it a few times. The wind from the sword whistled, and the power was astonishing. His eyes were full of confidence and pride, as if with this sword, he could defeat all enemies.

The herbalist carefully put away the gem, his face filled with joy. He kept stroking the gem as if he were stroking his most precious treasure.

The man in black robes held the bell, feeling the mysterious power within. The sound of the bell echoed in his ears, bringing a moment of peace to his mind.

At this moment, a low roar suddenly rang out from the valley. The sound seemed to come from the depths of hell, filled with endless anger and murderous intent.

"Oh no! Another danger is coming!" Zhang Hao said vigilantly. His voice broke the brief silence, making everyone's newly relaxed mood tense again.

The woman quickly closed the secret book and put it in her arms. The herbalist also held the gem tightly, a hint of fear in his eyes.

The man in black robe frowned and held the bell tighter in his hand.

The old man took a deep breath and said, "Don't panic, let's see what's going on."

Everyone walked cautiously towards the direction where the sound came from. A gloomy atmosphere filled the valley, making people shudder.

Suddenly, a huge monster rushed out from the darkness. The monster was as big as a mountain, covered with hard scales, and its eyes flashed with blood-red light.

"What kind of monster is this?" The herbalist was so scared that he almost collapsed to the ground.

Zhang Hao gripped his sword tightly and said, "No matter what it is, we must defeat it together!"

Everyone prepared for battle...