Rise of the Otherworld.

Another deep roar echoed from the forest. This roar was even more terrifying than the previous laugh, as if it came from an ancient beast, filled with endless rage and majesty. The ground trembled slightly at the roar, and the leaves rustled. A suffocating sense of oppression filled the air, as if the entire world was trembling under its power.

"What...what is this?" the woman asked in horror. Her voice was filled with fear and uneasiness, and the hand holding the magic wand was trembling slightly. Her face was as pale as paper, and her beautiful eyes were filled with panic.

Zhang Hao stood up and wiped the blood from his face. "No matter what, we can't retreat." His eyes were determined. Although his body was exhausted, his fighting spirit was still burning. His clothes were tattered and the wounds on his body were still bleeding, but his posture remained upright, like an unshakable mountain.

As the roar grew closer, a powerful sense of oppression overwhelmed them. Everyone felt breathlessness, as if an invisible mountain were pressing down on their hearts. Every breath became incredibly difficult, and their heartbeats rumbled like thunder in their ears.

Suddenly, a massive monster emerged from the darkness. Its body was as large as a mountain, covered in hard scales. Each scale gleamed with a cold light, as if forged from the strongest metal. Its eyes were like blazing fireballs, spewing furious flames, and its mouth exhaled a scorching breath. Wherever it passed, grass and trees were instantly reduced to ash.

"How can we fight this?" the herbalist cried out in despair. His legs gave way, and he nearly collapsed to the ground again. His face was filled with fear and despair, and his eyes had lost their former brilliance.

The old man looked solemnly and said, "Don't panic, if we work together, there may be a glimmer of hope." Although his voice was steady, he could not hide his inner nervousness.

Zhang Hao took a deep breath and charged forward. He leaped high, swinging his sword at the monster. The blade traced a sharp arc through the air, carrying all his strength and courage. However, the sword struck the monster's scales, sending only a stream of sparks flying, causing no damage at all. The hard scales acted like an indestructible shield, easily blocking his attack.

The monster roared, raising its massive claws and slashing at Zhang Hao. Like a mountain pressing down, it brought down with unparalleled force and speed. Zhang Hao dodged quickly, but the aftermath still sent him flying. His body tumbled through the air several times before crashing heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Seeing this, the woman quickly cast her magic. Brilliant beams of light shot towards the monster, as bright as shooting stars and imbued with powerful magic. But they were easily blocked by the monster's scales, dissipating on them and vanishing like fireworks.

The mysterious man took the opportunity to get behind the monster and try to attack its weak spot. But the monster seemed to sense his intention and swung its tail, whipping the mysterious man away. The mysterious man's body flew out like a cannonball and hit a large tree, breaking it instantly.

The old man hurriedly cast a powerful spell, trying to restrain the monster. But the monster was too powerful, and the old man's spell had only a short-lived effect. The magic light flickered on the monster, but was quickly dispelled by the monster's power.

"This isn't going to work!" Zhang Hao got up from the ground and rushed towards the monster again. There was no trace of retreat in his eyes, only firm determination and fearless courage.

Just when everyone was in despair, the little girl suddenly shouted, "Look, its belly seems softer!" Her voice was clear and loud, like a ray of hope in this desperate atmosphere.

When everyone heard this, they immediately became excited.

Zhang Hao rushed towards the monster's belly without hesitation, and the others also launched attacks to attract the monster's attention. The woman's magic light became more dazzling, and the mysterious man rushed forward again, and the old man's spell continued.

The monster, enraged by the attacks, attacked them frantically. Its claws lashed, its tail lashed, and flames spewed from its mouth. But Zhang Hao had already reached the monster's belly. He raised his sword high and stabbed it with all his strength...