Rise of the Otherworld.

Peace returned to the cave, and everyone collapsed on the ground exhausted, gasping for breath.

"We...we did it..." Zhang Hao said weakly, a relieved smile on his face. His clothes were tattered, his body covered in wounds and blood. His once heroic face now looked particularly haggard, but his eyes shone with a gleam of victory.

However, before they could celebrate, a strange noise emanated from the depths of the cave. It sounded like a low roar, or perhaps even heavy footsteps, and it seemed particularly eerie in the silence. The slightly relaxed atmosphere froze in an instant, and everyone's expressions instantly turned solemn, their nerves, which had just relaxed, tensed up again.

"What is this?" the herbalist asked in fear, his voice trembling. He curled up into a ball, his eyes filled with fear, as if he would be swallowed by the unknown terror in the next second.

The woman struggled to her feet, gripping her wand tightly. "Whatever it is, we must be prepared." Her voice was firm, but her slightly trembling hands betrayed her inner nervousness. The light on the wand flickered, reflecting her current uneasiness.

The mysterious man frowned and listened carefully to the sound. "It doesn't sound like the giant beast just now, but it's definitely not a good thing." His eyes were deep and sharp, trying to judge the extent of the impending danger from the sound.

The old man protected the little girl with a nervous look on his face, "Everyone be careful." His voice was low and steady. Although his heart was full of worries, he still tried to remain calm and convey a sense of stability to everyone.

As the sound drew nearer, a powerful sense of oppression overwhelmed me. A group of dark shadows slowly emerged from the depths of the cave. They were a group of hideous monsters. These monsters varied in shape, some with sharp fangs, others with pointed claws, and still others covered in hard scales. Their eyes gleamed with a ferocious gleam, like demons escaped from hell.

"Oh no, they're a tough bunch." Zhang Hao gritted his teeth, forced himself to stand up, and raised his sword again. His arms trembled slightly from excessive fatigue, but his eyes remained firm, full of determination to fight.

Without hesitation, the monsters pounced upon the crowd, their movements swift and ferocious, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

Zhang Hao faced a charging monster, slashing with his sword. The blade clashed with the monster's claws, creating a sharp sound and sending up a shower of sparks. The woman also unleashed her magic, sending beams of light blasting through the horde of monsters. The brilliant magical light illuminated the dark cave, but it only temporarily stopped the monsters' attack. The mysterious man, nimbly, weaved in and out of the monsters, delivering the fatal blow. His presence was ghostly, each strike unerringly targeting the monster's vital points.

The old man did his best to protect the little girl from behind, while casting some auxiliary spells to provide support for everyone. He waved his staff continuously, and rays of light shone on everyone, restoring their physical strength and strengthening their defenses.

The battle was extremely fierce. Although everyone fought hard, the monsters were numerous and very ferocious, and they gradually fell into trouble.

Zhang Hao's body was ravaged by new wounds, and blood continued to flow, staining his clothes red. Each attack felt more and more overwhelming, but he gritted his teeth and held his ground. The woman's magic power was rapidly depleting, and the power of her magic was gradually weakening. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was as pale as paper.

"This isn't going to work!" the mysterious man shouted. There was a hint of anxiety in his voice, and a flicker of determination in his eyes.

At this moment, the little girl suddenly shouted, "Look, there is a door!" Her voice was clear and loud, and it seemed particularly abrupt in this fierce battle.

Everyone looked in the direction the little girl pointed, and sure enough, they saw a tightly closed stone door on the side of the cave. The stone door was tall and heavy, engraved with mysterious runes, and exuded an ancient and mysterious aura.

"Perhaps that's our way out!" the old man said. A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but was quickly replaced by worry.

But to reach that door, they had to break through the monsters' encirclement. The monsters seemed to have sensed their intentions and attacked more fiercely.

Zhang Hao took a deep breath and said, "Everyone follow me and charge!" He took the lead and rushed towards the group of monsters.

Everyone followed closely behind him, forming a tight formation.

They fought all the way, blood splattered, and every step forward came at a huge price.

Finally, they approached the stone door...