Rise of the Otherworld.

At that moment, a sudden bird song echoed from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a gigantic, mythical bird descend from the sky. Its body radiated a dazzling light, its feathers a riot of color, a dreamlike spectacle. The light was so dazzling that it illuminated the entire courtyard like daylight. Each feather seemed inlaid with gemstones, gleaming with enchanting brilliance.

The divine bird flapped its enormous wings, and a howling wind blew the men in black to the ground. The wind was like surging waves, carrying an unstoppable force. The men in black were blown like fallen leaves in the wind, looking miserable.

"This is..." Zhang Hao's eyes widened in surprise, and for a moment he even forgot he was in the middle of a battle. His mouth dropped open, his eyes filled with disbelief and amazement.

The divine bird spoke in human language: "Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you." Its voice was clear and loud, echoing throughout the courtyard. It was like the sound of nature, carrying a soothing power that instantly calmed everyone's nervous fear.

With the divine bird's help, the situation was instantly reversed. The bird's attacks were incredibly fierce, each flap of its wings unleashing a surge of power that the men in black found difficult to resist. Its claws were like razor-sharp blades, each strike accurately striking its enemies, sending them reeling in agony.

Seeing this, the crowd's morale soared, and they fought even more valiantly. The woman's magical radiance grew stronger, bursting forth like dazzling fireworks amidst the enemy. The magic power unleashed from the old man's staff surged, creating shockwaves that staggered the enemy. Not to be outdone, the herbalist engaged the enemy with his tools, his eyes filled with determination and resolve. The black-robed figure, with his agility, weaved between the enemies, delivering devastating blows. His movements were lightning-fast, a sight to behold.

With the combined efforts of everyone and the divine bird, the men in black gradually collapsed and began to flee. Their figures looked so embarrassed in the chaos, and their previous arrogance was gone.

"Don't let them get away!" Zhang Hao shouted, but the man in black moved quickly and soon disappeared without a trace. His voice was filled with anger and unwillingness. He looked in the direction where the man in black disappeared, holding the sword tightly in his hand.

After the battle, everyone collapsed to the ground exhausted, breathing heavily, their clothes soaked with sweat, and each face was filled with fatigue and pain.

"Thank you for your help, my bird." Zhang Hao stood up and bowed to the bird. His voice was weak, but full of sincerity and gratitude.

The divine bird smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome. I'm the messenger guarding this continent. I sensed an evil aura here, so I came here to check it out." Its voice was gentle and kind, making people feel extremely cordial.

The woman asked curiously, "I wonder where this evil energy comes from?" Her eyes were full of confusion and her brows were slightly furrowed.

The divine bird pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid it is related to the secret of the treasure box." Its eyes became deep, as if it was thinking about some profound question.

Everyone looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion. What was the secret of the treasure box? Why did it cause so much trouble and danger?

The little girl came out from the corner, and the divine bird's gaze fell on her, with a hint of surprise in its eyes.

"This child..." The divine bird hesitated, its eyes filled with a complex emotion that was hard to fathom.

The old man hurriedly asked, "Divine bird, did you see anything?" His voice was filled with anxiety and anticipation.

The divine bird shook its head and said, "It's hard to say now, but this child must have an important mission." Its voice was full of mystery and solemnity.

Zhang Hao frowned and said, "No matter what, we must protect her." His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he had made some kind of decision.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The divine bird said, "I can escort you for a while, but the road ahead is still full of dangers, so you need to be careful." There was a hint of warning and concern in its voice.

After thanking the bird once more, everyone followed the bird and continued on their journey. Along the way, everyone remained silent, thinking about the various situations they might encounter next.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they came to the edge of a cliff. The cliff was bottomless and shrouded in mist, making it a daunting sight.

"There's no way forward." The herbalist looked at the cliff, his face turning pale. His legs began to tremble, and his eyes were filled with fear.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, the divine bird said, "Don't panic, I have a way." It spread its huge wings, flew above the cliff, and then spit out a ray of light from its mouth. The light turned into a bridge, connecting the two ends of the cliff.

"Go over there quickly!" shouted the divine bird.

Everyone stepped onto the bridge carefully and quickly passed the cliff.

However, just after crossing the cliff, another group of monsters appeared in front of them...