Rise of the Otherworld.

The monster dragged its wounded body, like a mad bull, recklessly charging at the crowd once more. Its massive body rampaged through the cave, splashing gravel and dust from the ground. The entire cave shook violently with its rage, and the rocks on the cave ceiling began to loosen and fall.

Zhang Hao knew everyone was exhausted. If they didn't find a way out quickly, they would all die. His sharp eyes scanned the monster in this critical moment, searching for its fatal weakness. The monster's scales were like armor, nearly impenetrable. But Zhang Hao didn't give up. He firmly believed that every creature has its weaknesses.

The mysterious man and the old man labored to maintain the binding spell, beads of sweat rolling down their foreheads, their faces thick with tension and concentration. Their hands trembled slightly from the exertion, and they muttered to themselves, trying to channel their final spiritual energy into the spell. But the monster's power was too great, and the binding spell faltered, the ropes of light threatening to snap at any moment. "Hold on, we can't let it break free!" the mysterious man gritted his teeth, a slight tremor in his voice, a sign of impending spiritual exhaustion. The old man, his face solemn, gave a slight nod. He had no time to speak; all his energy was focused on maintaining the spell.

The woman once again focused her magic. This time, her eyes held a resolute gaze, her hands gleaming with an unprecedented brilliance. She knew this strike had to inflict a heavy blow on the monster, or all her efforts would be in vain. Her lips trembled slightly as she softly chanted an ancient spell. The elemental forces around her surged wildly, coalescing before her into a massive magical orb of light. This orb held the power of destruction, its light flickering continuously, as if gathering strength for a final explosion.

Lingyu darted nimbly around the monster, his figure like a ghost, constantly searching for the right moment to strike. While the dagger in his hand couldn't inflict fatal damage on the monster's tough scales, each strike served to distract it and create an opportunity for his companions. He stared intently at the monster, not missing a single detail, searching for the slightest flaw.

The monster suddenly turned and lunged at Lingyu, moving so fast that Lingyu couldn't dodge. At this critical moment, Zhang Hao shouted, "Look here!" He swung his sword and stabbed at the monster's eyes. The monster instinctively turned its head to defend itself, its massive head spun rapidly, its eyes flashing with a fierce light. It opened its bloody mouth and bit towards Zhang Hao, a fishy smell hitting his face. Zhang Hao quickly dodged to the side, his sword glancing across the monster's cheek, leaving a shallow mark. This allowed Lingyu to narrowly escape, and he secretly felt lucky, while also looking more cautiously for the opportunity to attack again.

Zhang Hao's attack once again enraged the monster, forcing it to abandon its pursuit of Ling Yu and focus on Zhang Hao. While nimbly dodging the monster's attacks, Zhang Hao pondered a countermeasure. He noticed that each time the monster attacked, the scales on its neck would open slightly, revealing a gap. This might be its fatal weakness. However, attacking this area was difficult, as the area around the monster's neck was one of its most heavily defended areas, and each attack carried a significant risk.

"Everyone, listen to me! Focus on attacking the crack in its neck!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice echoing throughout the cave. His voice was firm and powerful, conveying hope and confidence to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood. The magic in the woman's hand shone brightly, and a blazing pillar of flame shot towards the monster's neck. Like an enraged fire dragon, the flame roared towards the monster, carrying with it intense heat and destructive power. As the flame made contact with the monster's body, it instantly ignited the surrounding air, emitting a whirring sound.

The mysterious man and the old man no longer maintained their binding spells, instead channeling all their spiritual energy into a powerful beam of energy, which they fired along with the pillar of flames at the monster's neck. Like a sharp spear, the energy beam radiated a dazzling light, breaking through the flames and piercing the gap in the monster's neck.

Ling Yu took advantage of the moment the monster's attention was distracted by the attack and leaped high again. His posture was nimble, like a soaring eagle. With all his might, he thrust the dagger into the crack in the monster's neck. The dagger gleamed coldly in the light, like a meteor streaking across the night sky.

Three attacks simultaneously struck the monster's neck, sending it uttering a deafening scream. The cry echoed through the cave, threatening to collapse it. The scales on its neck melted in the flames, piercing through with a beam of energy, Lingyu's dagger piercing deep within. Green blood gushed out like a fountain, splashing onto the ground with a sizzling sound, corroding the ground into vast pits. The monster's body trembled violently, its limbs struggling feebly, trying to steady itself, but ultimately it faltered.

As everyone watched nervously, the monster's body slowly fell to the ground, hitting the ground hard, sending up a cloud of dust. Peace finally returned to the cave, and everyone collapsed to the ground exhausted, their hearts filled with joy at having survived.

"We... succeeded," Zhang Hao gasped, a relieved smile on his face. His smile was filled with fatigue, but also with the joy of victory. Sweat soaked his clothes, mixing with the blood on his body, but at this moment, he no longer cared about it.

"Yes, thanks to everyone's joint efforts." Lingyu responded, his voice full of fatigue and relief. He lay on the ground, looking at the cave ceiling, his heart filled with emotion.

However, before anyone could rest, they suddenly heard a low rumbling sound from deep within the cave, as if something enormous was awakening. The sound, like muffled thunder, echoed through the cave, causing everyone's nerves, which had just relaxed, to tense up again...