Rise of the Otherworld.

As the noisy sound drew nearer, a group of figures gradually became clearer. Upon closer inspection, everyone saw a group of people dressed in strange attire, armed with various weapons and looking hurried. Their clothing was vibrantly colored, some embroidered with mysterious runes, others inlaid with glittering gems, reflecting a strange light in the sunlight.

The leader was a tall man. He glared at the group with a sharp gaze and shouted, "Who are you? Why are you here fighting this behemoth?" His voice was like a resounding bell, making everyone's ears ring. His face was strong, his features as sharp as a knife, and his eyes revealed a sense of majesty and scrutiny.

Zhang Hao stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "We were just passing by here and were attacked by this giant beast. We had no choice but to fight it to the death." His attitude was sincere and respectful. Although his body was covered with scars, he remained calm.

The man frowned slightly and looked Zhang Hao and the others up and down, as if trying to judge the truth of their words. His eyes wandered over everyone, not missing a single detail, as if trying to find a flaw in their expressions and postures.

"Hmph, regardless of whether what you say is true or not, this behemoth is the target we've been pursuing, and you've ruined our plans!" a man behind the man shouted angrily. His face was twisted with anger and dissatisfaction, and the weapon in his hand trembled slightly with his excitement.

The woman quickly explained, "We didn't do it on purpose. The beast is just too ferocious and we were just trying to protect ourselves." Her voice was soft but firm, and there was a hint of anxiety and helplessness on her beautiful face.

At this moment, an old man emerged from the crowd. His gaze was kind, and he said, "That's all well and good. Now that the beast has been dealt with, it's a good thing. But do you know where it came from?" His voice was gentle and steady, giving people a sense of reassurance. His beard was gray, fluttering in the wind, and his eyes sparkled with wisdom.

Zhang Hao shook his head. "We know nothing about this. We only know that it suddenly appeared and attacked us." His eyes were full of confusion and doubt.

The old man nodded thoughtfully, "This beast escaped from a mysterious place, and we were ordered to capture it. Although it is dead now, there may be more dangers in that mysterious place." There was a hint of worry and solemnity in his voice.

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. "Mysterious place"—just these four words were enough to make people feel uneasy and curious.

"What dangers are there in that mysterious place?" the mysterious man asked. His brows were furrowed, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes.

The old man sighed, "It is said that there is a powerful evil force there, and many people have died while exploring. But there may also be endless treasures and powerful magic weapons hidden there." His voice was low and mysterious, as if he was telling an ancient and terrifying legend.

Ling Yu's eyes lit up, "In that case, why don't we go explore together?" His voice was full of excitement and anticipation, as if he had already seen countless treasures waving to him.

Zhang Hao was a little hesitant, "This is too dangerous. We have just experienced a fierce battle and have not recovered yet." His face was full of worry. He knew that every adventure could mean life or death.

Just as everyone was arguing, the little girl suddenly pointed to the sky in the distance and shouted, "Look, what is that?" Her voice was clear and loud, breaking everyone's argument.

Everyone looked up and saw a strange light descending from the sky, flying straight towards them. Like a shooting star, it trailed a long tail, instantly illuminating the entire sky. As the light drew closer, everyone finally saw it was a treasure box emitting a mysterious glow.

The treasure box slowly fell to the ground in front of everyone, stirring up a cloud of dust.

Everyone looked at each other, wondering where this treasure box came from.

The old man stepped forward and examined the treasure box carefully. "This treasure box...maybe it is related to that mysterious place."

At this moment, the treasure box suddenly opened automatically, and a powerful force surged out of it...