Rise of the Otherworld.

Facing the advancing demon cave beasts, everyone's hearts beat like drums, their breathing quickened. Zhang Hao gripped his sword tightly, his knuckles white from exertion, his palms slick with sweat, yet he maintained a firm grip on the hilt. His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, stared intently at the demon cave beasts ahead, as if to pierce them with his gaze.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. We're going all out!" he shouted, his voice echoing across the empty field, filled with boundless courage and determination. His voice seemed to have a magical power, calming everyone's originally panicked hearts a little.

Ling Yu concentrated hard, summoning the remaining magical power within her, preparing to launch another powerful attack. Her face was as pale as paper, and beads of sweat covered her forehead, each a testament to her effort. But her eyes held a resolute look, a stubborn determination that refused to bow to fate.

Just as the demon cave beast was about to pounce, a sharp bird cry suddenly echoed from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a gigantic divine bird descend from the sky. The bird was massive, its wings full, and each feather shimmered with a mysterious light, as if forged from the stars. Its eyes were like two glittering gems, emanating a majestic aura.

The divine bird radiated a dazzling light, its feathers ablaze like flames, illuminating the entire dark corner. The light was so intense and blazing that the demonic beasts, startled by the sudden change, stopped dead in their tracks. Their eyes were filled with fear and confusion, their previously arrogant demeanor instantly extinguished.

"This is..." The old man was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. His eyes were wide open, as if he had seen the most incredible sight in the world. His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to say something, but the shock before him blocked his words.

The divine bird flapped its huge wings, stirring up a gust of wind that blew the demon cave beasts all over the place. The wind howled past with the power to destroy everything, and the demon cave beasts struggled in the wind, letting out bursts of screams.

"Hurry, now's the time!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice broke everyone's stupor, instantly waking them up.

As if waking from a dream, everyone followed the divine bird, rushing in one direction. Their steps were stumbling and hurried, with only one thought in mind: to escape this terrifying place. As Zhang Hao ran, he turned back to slash at the approaching demon cave beasts. His sword drew arcs through the air, each swing carrying the determination to kill.

The woman continued to cast spells, buying time for everyone. Her magical light flickered in the darkness like tiny stars. Each ray of light repelled the approaching demon cave beasts, clearing a path for everyone.

The mysterious man and the old man protected Lingyu and the little girl, running desperately. Their faces were covered with sweat and dust, but their eyes were full of determination.

After running for an unknown amount of time, they came to a turbulent river. The water was roaring and splashing, making a huge noise.

"What should we do? The river is so fast, we can't get across!" the herbalist said anxiously. His voice was filled with despair and fear. Looking at the turbulent river, his legs trembled uncontrollably.

At this time, the demon cave beasts had caught up and surrounded them. The flames of revenge flashed in their eyes, and they let out low roars, as if mocking their incompetence.

The divine bird cried out again, and a ball of fire erupted from its mouth, burning towards the demon cave beasts. The flames burned fiercely, instantly engulfing the demon cave beasts. The air was filled with the smell of burning and the screams of the demon cave beasts.

"Everyone, get down to the river and swim across!" Zhang Hao made a quick decision. There was no hesitation in his voice, as if this was their only way out.

Without hesitation, everyone jumped into the river. The water was icy cold, the current was strong, and it kept hitting them. Everyone was tossed around by the current, but they still swam forward desperately.

Zhang Hao swam ahead, pulling Lingyu along. His arms ached from the effort, but he didn't give up. With his help, Lingyu struggled to keep her head above water.

The woman took care of the little girl. She hugged her tightly and used her body to shield her from the impact of the water.

The old man and the mysterious man were also trying hard to hold on, their faces full of pain and fatigue, but they still gritted their teeth and moved forward.

The demon cave beasts roared on the shore, but dared not go into the river. They could only watch the crowd gradually disappear into the distance.

Finally, they reached the other side. Exhausted, they lay on the ground, gasping for breath. It felt as if all strength had been drained from each of their bodies; even moving a finger became incredibly difficult.

"We...we escaped..." the little girl said weakly. Her voice was filled with the joy of having survived, and a smile appeared on her face.

However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a disturbing sound echoed from afar. It was deep and muffled, like the earth's roar. Everyone's expressions instantly grew solemn, their hearts, which had just relaxed, tensed up again...