Rise of the Otherworld.

The group trudged forward through the misty valley. After an unknown amount of time, they finally discovered a mysterious cave hidden between the mountain walls. The entrance to the cave was obscured by vines and weeds, and it would have been nearly impossible to spot without careful observation.

"This cave looks a bit strange. I wonder what's hidden inside." The woman looked at the cave entrance, feeling a little uneasy. Her voice was particularly clear in the silent valley, with a hint of trembling.

Zhang Hao frowned, his eyes fixed on the darkness deep in the cave, "But maybe this is a shortcut for us to get out of the valley." There was a hint of determination in his tone, as if he was ready to face all unknown dangers.

The old man nodded and said, "No venture, no gain. Let's go in and take a look." His eyes were firm and he held the staff tightly in his hand, giving people a sense of calm strength.

The group cautiously entered the cave, which was filled with an air of antiquity. It felt like the accumulation of time, like a forgotten secret. A faint light flickered on the cave walls, emitted by an unknown mineral, creating an eerie and terrifying atmosphere.

The little girl grabbed the corner of the woman's clothes tightly and said, "Sister, I'm scared." Her voice was small, filled with deep fear, and her body kept hiding behind the woman.

"Don't be afraid, we are here." The woman comforted softly. She protected the little girl behind her, and the magic wand in her hand glowed slightly, illuminating a small area in front of them.

As we walked, we suddenly heard a "tick-tick" sound of dripping water in front of us. The sound was particularly clear in the silent cave, as if it was a countdown of time.

"Be careful, there might be danger," the mysterious man said warily. His body tensed, the dagger in his hand flashing coldly, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

At this moment, a group of bats flew out from the depths of the cave and swooped down on the group. The fluttering of their wings brought a cool breeze that made everyone shiver.

"Hurry and protect the little girl!" Zhang Hao shouted. He brandished the sword in his hand, which reflected a cold light under the shining light, and repelled the bats one by one.

Everyone waved their weapons, driving the bats away. The woman's magic shone brightly, the spirit feather's talismans danced in the air, and the old man's staff released rays of light. The bats' screams echoed in the cave, making people feel creepy.

After a fierce fight, the bats were finally driven away. Peace returned to the cave, but everyone's breathing became rapid and sweat covered their foreheads.

"Keep going," Zhang Hao said, his voice firm as he led everyone deeper into the cave.

The cave became deeper and deeper, and the path became narrower and narrower. Everyone had to bend over to move forward, and water droplets from the cave wall dripped onto their bodies, bringing a chill.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake and stones on the cave walls fell.

"Oh no, there might be a landslide!" Ling Yu exclaimed. Her face turned pale, and her eyes were filled with fear.

Everyone quickened their pace, running forward desperately. The ground beneath their feet kept shaking, making it almost impossible to stand steadily.

While running, Zhang Hao found a fork in the road.

"Left or right?" He hesitated. Time was running out, and every second of hesitation could bring fatal danger.

"No time to think about it, just pick one!" the old man shouted, his voice tinged with anxiety.

Zhang Hao gritted his teeth and said, "Go left!" He made the decision and led everyone into the passage on the left.

They rushed into the passage on the left, and heard a loud roar behind them. Looking back, they saw that the place they had just passed was already buried by rocks.

"That was a close call!" said the mysterious man, gasping.

"Don't let your guard down. We don't know what's waiting for us ahead," Zhang Hao reminded.

The passage was filled with dust, making it difficult to breathe. They continued forward, their hearts filled with fear and anticipation of the unknown...