Rise of the Otherworld.

Under everyone's worried gaze, the little girl struggled to squeeze into the crevice. The stones in the crevice were sharp and rough, scratching her skin, but she gritted her teeth and inched forward bit by bit. Her face flushed crimson, and sweat dripped continuously, soaking the ground in front of her.

Zhang Hao and the others waited anxiously outside the gap, each second seeming to stretch endlessly. Their eyes were fixed on the narrow gap, their hearts filled with worry and anticipation.

"This child must be safe." The woman clasped her hands together and prayed silently. Her eyes were full of concern, and her voice trembled slightly, as if she was praying to God for the little girl's safety.

The herbalist kept pacing, his eyes fixed on the gap, "Why is there no movement?" His brows were furrowed, and the anxiety on his face was clearly visible. The pace of his steps was getting faster and faster, showing his inner uneasiness.

The man in black robes looked solemn and silent. He stood there quietly, his eyes deep, as if thinking about how they would respond if the little girl was in danger.

Time passed slowly in agony, and finally, the faint voice of a little girl came from the depths of the gap, "I saw the exit!" This voice was like the sound of nature, instantly igniting the fire of hope in everyone's hearts.

Everyone was cheered up when they heard this.

"Great, kid, come back and tell us how to get there!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was filled with joy and eagerness, and the gloom on his face was gone.

After a while, the little girl struggled to retreat from the gap. Her body was covered with scars, and her clothes were torn in several places and stained with blood. But her face was filled with joy, and her smile was as bright and moving as a flower blooming in spring.

"The exit is not far ahead, but the road is narrow, so we have to be careful," the little girl said. Her voice was a little weak, but full of determination.

Everyone immediately took action, and the old man followed behind with the support of Zhang Hao. Zhang Hao carefully supported the old man, taking every step with extreme caution, for fear of aggravating the old man's injuries.

They moved forward cautiously along the gap, but the space was so narrow that they had to move sideways and move forward with difficulty.

On the way, there was constant falling of debris, which nearly hit them several times. Every time the debris fell, everyone's heart rose to their throat, and the atmosphere of tension filled the air.

"Everyone, speed up!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice echoed in the narrow space, carrying a hint of anxiety and urging.

Finally, they reached the exit.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Everyone couldn't help but breathe in the fresh air. The warm sunlight fell on them, like a long-lost hug, making them feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.

"We're finally out!" The herbalist was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He opened his arms and enjoyed the feeling of freedom to his heart's content. Tears rolled down his cheeks, tears of joy and excitement.

However, before they could enjoy this moment of relaxation, they found themselves in an unfamiliar valley, surrounded by high mountains and shrouded in clouds and mist, making them feel lost.

"Where is this?" the woman asked doubtfully. She looked at the surrounding mountains, her eyes filled with confusion and uneasiness.

The little girl looked around and said, "I don't know, but let's find a place to treat grandpa's injury first." Her eyes were firm and she was not intimidated by the predicament before her.

Everyone nodded and began to look for a place to stay in the valley. They walked along the path in the valley, the grass under their feet was soft and fluffy, and from time to time there were wild flowers swaying in the wind.

After walking for a while, they found a cave. The cave was hidden in a forest, and the entrance was covered by vines. It was difficult to find without careful observation.

"Let's go here," Zhang Hao said. He walked into the cave first, checked it out, and after confirming that there was no danger, he invited everyone in.

The herbalist quickly tended to the old man's wounds, while others assisted, fetching water and tearing off strips of clothing, working in a tense yet orderly manner.

After some effort, the old man's injuries finally stabilized. His face gradually regained some color, and his breathing became steady.

"What should we do next?" asked the black-robed man. He stood at the cave entrance, gazing out at the valley, his eyes filled with thought.

Zhang Hao pondered for a moment and said, "Let's get out of this valley first and then make plans." His eyes were firm, as if he was ready to face all difficulties.

Everyone agreed.

So, they set out on a new journey. Although they didn't know how many difficulties were waiting for them, their hearts were filled with hope. They walked along the stream in the valley. The stones under their feet were slippery, and they supported each other and moved forward step by step.

Suddenly, a bird's cry echoed from the sky, and a giant eagle circled overhead. Everyone was startled, unsure whether this was a good omen or a bad omen...