Rise of the Otherworld.

In this chaotic and dangerous moment, Zhang Hao shouted with unstoppable force: "Everyone stay calm, don't panic, and concentrate on attacking him!" Although the various noises around him were intertwined and deafening, his voice was like an arrow piercing the clouds, firmly and powerfully reaching everyone's ears, like a horn in the darkness, injecting a shot of adrenaline into everyone.

Under the frenzied onslaught of black smoke, the mysterious man's golden light curtain flickered, like a candle in a gust of wind, ready to be swallowed by darkness at any moment. His forehead was covered in dense beads of sweat, each the size of a bean, rolling down his cheeks. His hands shifted gestures like a phantom, straining to maintain the light curtain. "There's something strange about this smoke; it seems to be steadily eroding the light curtain's power!" the mysterious man gritted his teeth, his voice tinged with anxiety and helplessness.

The old man's immobilization spell had a certain effect on the black-robed guardian, slowing his once nimble movements. But like a trapped, wounded beast, the black-robed guardian struggled desperately, trying to break free from the spell. While maintaining the spell, the old man shouted at the top of his lungs, "My immobilization spell won't hold for much longer. Find a way to attack his weak spot!"

Upon hearing this, Lingyu and the woman exchanged glances, understanding each other without needing to speak. In tacit agreement, they launched their attacks simultaneously. Lingyu's body moved like lightning, darting back and forth through the thick, inky black smoke. His eyes, sharp as an eagle, constantly sought the black-robed guardian's weaknesses. The woman's hands danced swiftly, like fluttering butterflies, unleashing a barrage of magical attacks. Light flickered and danced through the smoke, illuminating the chaotic, darkness-shrouded area like twinkling stars in the night sky, bringing a glimmer of hope.

Zhang Hao seized the opportunity and channeled all his spiritual energy into his sword, unleashing the ultimate swordsmanship he had painstakingly cultivated for years. The sword in his hand shone brightly, as if the sun had descended upon the earth, transforming into a dazzling blade of light. "Break!" Zhang Hao shouted, a cry like a thunderous explosion, swiftly slashing towards the black-robed guardian. The sword's force was overwhelming, as if it could split the entire dark world apart. A vast crack instantly opened in the surrounding black smoke, revealing a ray of light.

The black-robed guardian felt this terrifyingly powerful force, and his face paled with fear. Gathering the last ounce of his strength, he formed a black shield before him. The shield shone with an eerie glow, as if woven from the power of darkness. "Bang!" The longsword struck the shield with a deafening roar, as if the very world itself trembled. The shield trembled violently, like a tall building struck by an earthquake, and countless spiderweb-like cracks appeared.

At that moment, Ling Yu, taking advantage of the Black-robed Guardian's intense effort to fend off Zhang Hao's attack, appeared silently and ghostly behind him. With a flash of cold light, the dagger in his hand, like a venomous snake emerging from its lair, stabbed the Guardian in the back. Sensing the fatal attack from behind, the Guardian attempted to dodge, but the immobilization spell slowed him down. The dagger pierced his back, blood gushing out instantly, and the Guardian let out a painful roar, a sound like a wounded beast, echoing along the cliff edge with a chilling effect.

The woman seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and unleashed a powerful freezing spell. A bone-chilling chill instantly spread, freezing the black-robed guardian's legs. Wrapped in ice, the black-robed guardian's legs felt like they were locked in place, unable to move an inch.

"Now is the perfect time to destroy him!" Zhang Hao shouted, eyes wide. Hearing these words, the crowd, as if hearing a charge, unleashed their strongest spells, attacking the black-robed guardian. Suddenly, a blaze of light shone, and the power of various spells intertwined, like a surging tide, sweeping towards the black-robed guardian. The mysterious man's golden light shot towards the black-robed guardian like a sharp sword. The old man's spell transformed into ropes of light, attempting to bind the black-robed guardian tightly. Ling Yu's dagger gleamed coldly in the light, constantly seeking an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. The woman's magic streaked across the night sky like a meteor, rushing towards the black-robed guardian with destructive force.

Under this powerful attack, the black-robed guardian finally collapsed. His body gradually dissipated in the light, like ice and snow in the sun, leaving only a shrill scream that echoed along the cliff edge. This scream seemed to be his final expression of unwillingness and despair. As the sound faded, he completely disappeared from everyone's sight.

With the disappearance of the black-robed guardian, the terrifying black smoke gradually dissipated, and the cliffside returned to calm. The cliffside, throbbing with fierce fighting just moments ago, was now a shambles. Everyone collapsed to the ground in exhaustion, as if all the strength had been drained from them. After this fierce battle, they were all exhausted, each one feeling as if they had experienced a cycle of life and death.

"Finally, we've solved this big problem," Zhang Hao gasped, his clothes soaked with sweat, but a relieved smile appeared on his face. This smile was filled with the relief of surviving the ordeal, as well as the joy of victory.

"Yes, this time it's thanks to everyone's concerted efforts." Ling Yu also responded with a smile. Although his smile was tired, it was full of warmth.

However, before anyone could savor this moment of tranquility, the ground suddenly shook. As if the earth were being violently shaken by an invisible giant hand, the cliffs began to crumble, and huge chunks of rubble tumbled down like raindrops. "Oh no! Run!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice filled with anxiety and panic. Summoning themselves, they dragged their exhausted bodies towards safety. Debris continued to fall behind them, raising a cloud of dust, as if drawing a perilous conclusion to this thrilling battle...