Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the pattern the little girl pointed at. Zhang Hao quickly pulled out the jade pendant from his pocket. The jade pendant shone warmly in the light, and the lines on it pulsated slightly as if alive.

"Perhaps this is the key to opening the stone gate," Zhang Hao said, aligning the jade pendant with the pattern and pressing it against it. His heartbeat quickened, beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and every movement was made with great care.

In an instant, the jade pendant perfectly matched the pattern, emitting a dazzling light. The stone gate emitted a dull sound and slowly rose up with billowing smoke and dust.

An ancient and mysterious aura emanated from the door, a breath that seemed to have traveled through millennia, carrying with it the sediment of time and the mysteries of the unknown. Everyone held their breath, peering into the door with anticipation and a touch of nervousness. Their eyes gleamed with curiosity and longing, as if they were about to uncover a shocking secret.

Behind the door was a vast stone chamber, its walls inlaid with gemstones that shone with a strange light, illuminating the entire chamber like daylight. The light from the gemstones blended with each other, creating a dreamlike and ethereal scene, as if one were transported to a mysterious wonderland.

"Could this be the core of the ruins?" the woman murmured to herself. Her voice echoed in the empty stone chamber, tinged with awe and wonder.

Everyone cautiously entered the stone chamber. The floor was covered with complex runes, like ancient codes, dazzling the eyes. Each rune seemed to tell a hidden history, making people want to decipher it.

At that moment, a crystal ball slowly rose from a stone platform in the center of the chamber. A shimmering light shone within it, seemingly imbued with some mysterious power. The surface of the crystal ball shimmered with a multicolored light, a dreamlike beauty that yet evoked an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"What is this?" The mysterious man walked forward curiously. His steps were hasty and reckless, his eyes filled with curiosity and desire for the unknown.

The moment his hand touched the crystal ball, a powerful force pushed him back. That force was like a surging wave, instantly submerging him.

"Be careful!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was filled with anxiety and worry, but it was too late to stop him.

The mysterious man fell heavily to the ground, uttering a painful groan. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, and his body trembled continuously.

The old man walked forward to check his injuries, "Fortunately, it's just a minor injury." The old man's voice was filled with a hint of relief, and his hands skillfully examined the mysterious man's body.

Zhang Hao observed the crystal ball carefully, his eyes focused and solemn, "This thing may be hiding an important secret." His voice was low and firm, as if he was thinking about how to solve the mystery.

Just as everyone was thinking about how to crack the secret of the crystal ball, the stone chamber suddenly shook violently, and rocks kept falling from above. Huge rocks fell from above, hitting the ground with a deafening sound.

"Oh no, this place is going to collapse!" Ling Yu exclaimed. Her voice was filled with fear and panic, and her eyes were full of despair.

Everyone was frantically looking for an exit, and the little girl burst into tears out of fear. Her cries were particularly shrill in the chaos, making people feel distressed.

"Don't be afraid, we will find a way out!" The woman hugged the little girl tightly and comforted her. Her voice was gentle but firm, trying to bring a sense of security to the little girl.

Zhang Hao discovered a secret door on the side of the stone chamber, "Everyone, follow me!" His voice was particularly loud in the noisy environment, full of hope.

Everyone rushed towards the secret door, their footsteps sounding chaotic and hurried in the shaking stone chamber. Before the stone chamber completely collapsed, they successfully entered the secret door.

Behind the secret door was a narrow passage, filled with an old atmosphere. A faint light flickered on the walls of the passage, allowing people to barely see the road clearly.

"Everyone, be careful. We don't know what dangers may exist in this passage," Zhang Hao reminded.

Everyone moved forward cautiously in the passage, each step full of vigilance. Suddenly, a sharp cry came from the front, making people shudder.

"What is this thing?" The mysterious man clenched the dagger in his hand, his voice trembling.

A group of dark shadows rushed out from the depths of the passage and pounced on everyone...