Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone groped their way through the dense fog, their fear growing. Zhang Hao and the black-robed figure huddled close together, fearing they would get separated in the mist. The surrounding fog, like thick milk, enveloped them tightly. Every step forward felt like a struggle against an invisible force.

"This fog is so strange, we have to find someone else," Zhang Hao said, his voice filled with anxiety. His eyes kept searching the thick fog, trying to catch even a glimpse of a familiar figure.

The man in black robe responded, "But this fog makes it impossible for us to tell the direction." His voice sounded a little dull in the thick fog, his brows were furrowed, and his heart was full of confusion.

The woman and the herbalist also struggled forward in the thick fog. The woman's hands kept groping forward, trying to grasp a glimmer of hope. Her heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent fog, and every beat was accompanied by deep fear.

"What the hell is going on?" the herbalist complained, feeling uneasy. His steps became unsteady, as if he would be swallowed by the thick fog at any moment.

The old man and the little girl were still in front of the stone gate, and the appearance of thick fog made their task of cracking the stone gate more difficult.

"Don't panic, child. We will definitely find a way." The old man comforted the little girl. Although his voice was gentle, it could not hide his inner anxiety.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, the little girl suddenly said, "Grandpa, I seem to have discovered the pattern of this thick fog." Her voice was clear and firm, like a ray of light in the darkness.

The old man looked at the little girl in surprise and said, "Tell me quickly, child." His eyes were full of anticipation.

The little girl carefully explained her discovery: the thick fog would thin briefly over time. Her eyes sparkled with intelligence, demonstrating her extraordinary observation skills in this difficult time.

Following the little girl's discovery, everyone took advantage of the moment when the fog thinned to try to find each other's location. Every moment of thinning was a hope for them, and their eyes were fixed on the front, afraid of missing any possible clues.

"I see you!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice filled with joy and excitement, echoing in the thick fog.

Finally, everyone gathered together again.

"That's great, we didn't get separated." The woman was so excited that she almost cried. Her face was full of joy and she held the hands of the others tightly.

But at this moment, the sinister laughter sounded again.

"Hmph, so what even if you gather together? This maze is your burial place!" The voice seemed to come from all directions, making it impossible to determine the source.

Zhang Hao roared angrily: "If you have the guts, come out and stop playing tricks in the dark!" His eyes burned with anger and he held the sword tightly in his hand.

The crowd was not frightened by the laughter, but instead became more determined to get out of the maze. Their eyes were filled with determination, and they conveyed courage and strength to each other.

After some discussion, they decided to work together again to crack the stone door. The old man, relying on his rich experience, carefully observed every detail on the stone door; the little girl, relying on her keen observation, discovered some tiny clues that had been overlooked before; the others also contributed their own ideas and continued to try various possible methods.

Finally, the stone door slowly opened, and a bright light shone in from behind the door.

"It's the exit!" the herbalist shouted excitedly. His voice trembled with excitement, and he couldn't wait to rush in.

Everyone eagerly entered the door, only to discover that what lay beyond it wasn't the outside world they'd expected, but a different, more challenging dimension. This dimension was filled with a strange light, and the surrounding walls were engraved with ever more complex runes and patterns.

"This...what is this place?" the woman said in surprise.

Zhang Hao observed his surroundings vigilantly, "No matter what it is, we have to get through it."

Everyone took a deep breath and prepared to face new challenges...