Rise of the Otherworld.

Zhang Hao faced the ferocious monster alone. Every breath he took was weighed down with fatigue, but the determination in his eyes remained undimmed. Sweat streamed down his forehead, dripping onto his dusty and bloodstained cheeks. Mixing with the blood oozing from his wounds, his face looked particularly hideous.

The monster opened its maw again, spewing forth a blazing torrent of flames. The entire cave was instantly enveloped in a searing heat. The flames, like a raging beast, lunged at Zhang Hao with bared fangs and claws. Zhang Hao rolled, narrowly avoiding the deadly flames, but the flames still caught fire. He quickly extinguished the flames and continued to focus on dealing with the monster. His clothes were shredded, revealing traces of burns.

He seized the moment the monster attacked, leaped up, and with all his might, thrust his sword into its eyes. The monster, in pain, let out a deafening roar, a sound that seemed to shatter a human soul. Frantically thrashing its head, Zhang Hao was flung violently, slamming hard against the cave wall. Debris from the wall fell, crushing him.

"Poof!" Zhang Hao spat out a mouthful of blood. He felt as if his internal organs had shifted, and a wave of intense pain washed over him, nearly causing him to faint. But he endured the pain and struggled to stand. Every time he stood up, it seemed as if he had exhausted all his strength. His legs trembled, but he remained firmly on his feet.

At this time, the woman and the others were almost at the cave entrance. They turned back to look at Zhang Hao, their eyes filled with worry and reluctance. Tears welled up in the woman's eyes. She wanted to rush back to help Zhang Hao, but the old man held her tightly.

"Leave me alone, go!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was hoarse and resolute, as if he was ready to sacrifice himself.

The monster pounced on Zhang Hao again. He no longer had the strength to dodge and could only raise his sword, ready for a final resistance. There was no trace of fear in his eyes, only firm determination and a desire to live.

At this critical moment, the mysterious man suddenly turned back.

"I'll help you!" The mysterious man cast a powerful spell, sending a beam of light towards the monster, temporarily attracting its attention. The light, dazzling like the brightest star in the night sky, formed a stark contrast with the monster's dark aura.

Zhang Hao took the opportunity to catch his breath and gather his strength. A flicker of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and a new hope ignited in his heart.

"Let's go together!" the mysterious man shouted. His voice was full of power, as if it could dispel all fear.

The two men coordinated tacitly, attacking the monster from the left and right. The mysterious man's magic constantly interfered with the monster, slowing its movements. Zhang Hao took the opportunity to inflict wounds on the monster, using up his last bit of strength with each strike.

The monster, completely enraged, attacked the two men frantically, sending sand and rocks swirling through the cave, and the situation became increasingly critical. Its massive claws slashed across Zhang Hao's shoulder, sending a shower of blood. The mysterious man was also struck by the monster's tail, falling to the ground.

Zhang Hao and the mysterious man also suffered many new injuries, but they still did not give up. Every injury made them more determined to defeat the monster.

"Hold on, we can do this!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice echoed in the cave, filled with an indomitable fighting spirit.

Suddenly, the monster stumbled, stepped on a loose rock, and was thrown from its stead. Zhang Hao and the mysterious man seized the opportunity and simultaneously delivered a fatal blow. Zhang Hao's sword pierced the monster's heart, and the mysterious man's magic struck the monster's head at the same instant.

The sword and the magic light simultaneously struck the monster's vitals, and it let out a final, unwilling roar, a sound filled with despair and anger. Then, it collapsed to the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.

Zhang Hao and the mysterious man collapsed to the ground exhausted, gasping for breath. Their bodies had reached their limits, but their eyes were filled with the joy of victory.

"Let's go quickly. We don't know if there will be any more danger." The mysterious man said, his voice weak and rapid.

The two supported each other and walked towards the cave entrance. Each step was extremely difficult, but their steps were firm and unwavering.

When they finally reached the cave entrance, the sunlight shone on them, warm and gentle. They looked at each other, with relieved smiles on their faces...