Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone's full force struck directly at the beast's eyes. In that instant, time seemed to stand still. The attack, embodying all their hope and strength, transformed into a brilliant and fierce beam of light, like a dazzling meteor, rushing towards the beast with resolute momentum.

The light and the weapon instantly struck the beast's eyes. It roared with agony, a sound that seemed to pierce the soul, shaking the entire castle. A massive wave of sound ripped through the surrounding walls, sending rubble raining down. It thrashed madly, thrashing around, shattering the furnishings in the room. Vast bookshelves collapsed, precious tomes scattering across the floor; ancient vases shattered into countless fragments.

Zhang Hao and the others quickly dodged the beast's frantic struggles, lest they be caught in the crossfire. They dodged left and right in the chaos, their movements as nimble as cheetahs. Zhang Hao rolled to avoid a falling boulder; the woman, clutching the little girl, hid behind a stout stone pillar; Ling Yu leaped onto a beam; the mysterious man and the old man clung to the wall, their eyes fixed on the beast's every move.

"Now is the time to continue the attack!" the mysterious man shouted. His voice remained clear and firm amidst the chaos, infusing everyone with new courage and strength.

They gritted their teeth, swallowing their wounds, and launched another attack. The woman's magical light shot towards the beast like a meteor, dazzling and imbued with powerful magic. Each ray of light was like a sharp sword, piercing the beast's body. Ling Yu also rushed forward, dagger in hand, his eyes filled with determination, and he recklessly stabbed the beast's leg. The dagger scraped against the beast's tough skin, sending up a string of sparks.

The old man used up the last bit of his magic power to cast a layer of enhanced shield for everyone. The shield shone with a light blue light, like a protective cover, enveloping everyone.

Zhang Hao, seizing the perfect moment, leaped high, plunging his sword straight into the beast's other eye. His body traced a graceful arc through the air, the blade gleaming coldly in the light. As the sword pierced the beast's eye, a stream of black blood spurted out, splattering Zhang Hao all over. But his gaze remained unwavering.

The beast's roar gradually weakened, and its movements became increasingly sluggish, until it finally collapsed to the ground with a crash, raising a cloud of dust that flew all over the sky like a sandstorm, enveloping everyone.

"Success! We succeeded!" Ling Yu shouted excitedly. His voice became hoarse with excitement, and a joyful smile filled his face.

Everyone collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, but with smiles of victory on their faces. Their bodies were exhausted and covered with wounds, but the joy of victory made them forget all the pain.

The little girl ran towards everyone and said, "That's great, everyone is fine." Her little face was filled with tears of joy and excitement.

The woman hugged the little girl tightly, crying with joy. "Baby, we are safe." Her voice trembled, full of hope for the future.

However, before everyone could recover from the joy of victory, a strange sound suddenly rang out from within the castle. The sound was low and dull, as if it came from deep underground, carrying an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"What's that sound?" Zhang Hao stood up warily. His eyes were filled with confusion and vigilance, and his nerves, which had just relaxed, tensed up again.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, their hearts reeling with anxiety. The brief joy of victory was instantly replaced by new worries.

The sound was getting closer and closer, as if something was approaching them. Every step was heavy and frightening.

"Everyone, be careful!" The mysterious man clenched his weapon tightly. His expression was serious, and he leaned forward slightly, ready to fight at any time.

At this moment, a figure emerged from the darkness. It was tall and majestic, emanating a powerful aura. Its face was obscured by shadows, making it hard to see, but the invisible pressure it exuded made it difficult for everyone to breathe.

"Who are you? How dare you break in here?" The figure spoke in a low voice, full of majesty and questioning.

Zhang Hao stepped forward and said, "We have no intention of offending anyone. We are just fighting for survival."

"Hmph, no matter what your reasons are, this is not the place for you to come." The figure's tone was cold and emotionless.

Everyone's hearts were once again hanging in the balance. Facing this mysterious and powerful being, they didn't know what would happen next...