Rise of the Otherworld.

The beast's eyes gradually softened, its hostility slowly dissipating. Its tense muscles relaxed, and its massive claws slowly lowered. The air around them seemed to lose its heaviness, and everyone's tense nerves relaxed a little.

Everyone looked at this scene in amazement, their hearts filled with doubts and hopes. Their eyes followed the little girl and the giant beast closely, afraid to miss any subtle changes.

The little girl continued to whisper as the light grew stronger, completely enveloping the beast. Like a warm veil, the light danced softly, imbued with a mysterious and peaceful aura. The little girl's voice was clear and ethereal, like a chant from an ancient time, echoing throughout the space.

Zhang Hao struggled to his feet, staring at the scene in amazement. "What the hell is going on?" his voice was filled with disbelief and confusion. The pain in his body made his movements seem a little slow, but his eyes never left the little girl and the giant beast.

The woman was also puzzled. "This child seems to have some special connection with this giant beast." Her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes showed thought and worry.

The old man frowned, pondering the reason. He stroked his beard, his eyes deep and serious. "This matter is very strange. I'm afraid it hides a secret unknown to us."

The black-robed men and the herbalists watched nervously from the sidelines, not daring to relax for even a moment. Their hands tightly gripped their weapons, ready to respond to any possible danger.

As the light continued to grow, the beast's hard scales began to fall away with a crisp sound. Like golden leaves, they fluttered to the ground, revealing its tender skin, a soft, pale blue that seemed to hold a mysterious power. Its form gradually shrank, becoming less threatening and more docile and approachable.

The little girl stopped muttering, and the light gradually faded. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, but her face was full of confidence and composure.

The beast meekly walked over to the little girl and lowered its head. The previous rage and anger were no longer in its eyes, but replaced by a kind of obedience and dependence.

The little girl gently stroked the giant beast's head and said, "Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you." Her voice was soft and warm, like a spring breeze blowing across the earth.

The beast seemed to understand the little girl's words and let out a low roar. The sound was no longer threatening, but a friendly response.

Everyone approached cautiously.

Zhang Hao asked, "Child, what is going on?" He tried to keep his voice as soft as possible, for fear of scaring the little girl or the giant beast.

The little girl turned her head with an innocent smile on her face, "I don't know either, but I can feel that it is not evil in its heart." Her eyes were clear and transparent, like two bright stars.

The old man said, "Perhaps this is an ancient contract or connection." There was a hint of awe and speculation in his voice.

At this moment, the giant beast suddenly raised its head, looked into the distance, then turned and walked in that direction.

The little girl said, "It seems to be taking us somewhere." Her eyes were full of curiosity and anticipation.

Everyone looked at each other and decided to follow the beast. Although their hearts were filled with unknowns and fear, they knew that this might be the key to solving the mystery.

Along the way, everyone was filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. The scenery on both sides kept changing, from dense forests to steep peaks and then to deep canyons.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they arrived at a mysterious cave. The entrance to the cave was shrouded in a layer of mist, making it impossible to see what was inside.

The giant beast stopped and motioned for everyone to go in.

Zhang Hao hesitated for a moment before walking into the cave first. His steps were firm and cautious, and he held his sword slightly raised to guard against possible danger.

A mysterious atmosphere permeated the cave, and strange lights flickered on the walls. Those lights, sometimes blue, sometimes purple, sometimes bright, sometimes dim, seemed to tell ancient stories. A faint sound of wind echoed through the cave, like the breath of the earth.

The woman followed Zhang Hao closely, her heartbeat sounding particularly clear in the silent cave.

The old man, the man in black robe and the herbalist also entered one after another, their eyes full of vigilance and desire to explore.

As they went deeper into the cave, they found some strange symbols and patterns on the ground, which seemed to be some ancient text or spells.

"What does this mean?" the herbalist couldn't help but ask.

At this moment, a low roar came from the depths of the cave...