Rise of the Otherworld.

After successfully defeating the beast, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the ground, exhausted. Zhang Hao panted heavily, sweat dripping from his forehead. His clothes, already soaked with sweat, clung to his body. Each breath seemed heavy, as if he was exhaling all the exhaustion in his body.

The woman gently stroked the little girl's hair, trying to soothe her frightened heart. Fearful tears still remained in the little girl's eyes. She clung tightly to the woman's arms, her small body trembling constantly.

Ling Yu leaned against the wall, eyes closed, trying to regulate his disordered breathing. His face was as pale as paper, and his chest was heaving violently, as if he had just experienced a life-and-death battle that had exhausted all his strength.

The mysterious man examined his wounds, his face still pale. There was a deep scratch on his arm, blood oozing out, staining his sleeve red. But his eyes remained firm, without the slightest sign of retreat or fear.

The old man gazed at the fallen beast, lost in thought. His gaze was deep and distant, as if he was pondering the reason for the beast's appearance and its connection to the ruins.

"How could such a terrifying monster exist in these ruins?" the woman muttered to herself. Her voice was filled with confusion and fear. She still felt a lingering fear in her heart as she recalled the fierce battle with the behemoth.

"No matter what, we finally passed another level," Zhang Hao said. He struggled to stand up, frowning at the pain in his body. But his eyes were still full of determination and courage. He looked at everyone, encouraging them to cheer up again.

At this time, they discovered a hidden cave behind the giant beast, in which was placed a treasure chest emitting a mysterious light. The light was like the bright stars in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention.

"Could this be the treasure we've been looking for?" Ling Yu said excitedly. His eyes lit up instantly, as if he had forgotten all the fatigue and pain in his body, and he couldn't wait to rush to the treasure chest.

Everyone walked towards the treasure chest with great anticipation, each step filled with caution and curiosity. Zhang Hao carefully opened it. The moment the treasure chest opened, a dazzling light shone out, blinding everyone. The light was as strong as the sun, illuminating the entire cave.

As the light faded, the treasure chest's contents became visible. Inside were an ancient book, a jeweled dagger, and a potion emitting a strange aroma. The book's cover, yellowed and engraved with mysterious runes, seemed to tell an ancient tale. The dagger's blade gleamed with a cold light, and the gems shone with a captivating brilliance, clearly no ordinary artifact. The potion swirled gently within the bottle, its aroma emanating a refreshing and soothing aroma.

"These things must be of extraordinary value." The old man walked forward and examined them carefully. His fingers gently touched the covers of the books, feeling the traces of time, his eyes filled with a desire for knowledge.

Zhang Hao picked up the ancient book and gently flipped it open, discovering some ancient spells and secrets recorded on it. His eyes were deeply attracted by the contents of the book, as if he had entered a whole new world.

The woman picked up the dagger, feeling its weight and sharpness. She swung it a few times, and the dagger drew graceful arcs in the air, stirring up a breeze.

Ling Yu was full of curiosity about the bottle of potion, "I wonder what this potion does." He took the potion in front of his eyes, observed it carefully, and tried to guess its effect from its color and smell.

As everyone was examining the treasure chest's contents, the cave suddenly began to shake violently, and rocks began to fall from overhead. "Oh no! This place's going to collapse!" the mysterious man shouted, his voice thick with anxiety and tension.

Everyone hurriedly took the treasure chest's contents and ran towards the exit. The passage was filled with dust, blurring their vision. The ground beneath their feet was shaking constantly, making it difficult to maintain balance.

"Everyone, follow us! Don't get separated!" Zhang Hao shouted. His voice was exceptionally clear amid the chaos, giving everyone a sense of security.

In the chaos, the little girl accidentally fell. "Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you!" The woman quickly returned, picked up the little girl, and continued running. Her steps were firm and swift, without the slightest hesitation due to the danger.

Finally, they escaped from the dangerous place before the cave completely collapsed. Everyone stood outside, breathing heavily, looking at the collapsed cave behind them, their hearts filled with relief.

"Fortunately we escaped." Ling Yu said, with a smile of surviving a disaster on his face.

"But we can't relax yet. Who knows how many dangers are waiting for us in these ruins." Zhang Hao said, his eyes looking into the distance, full of vigilance...