Rise of the Otherworld.

Like a surging dragon, the purple venom slammed fiercely into the ice wall. Instantly, the ice wall crackled, a sound like the Grim Reaper's scythe scraping against a fragile lifeline. The venom quickly corroded its surface, leaving large, mottled marks. The crystal-clear ice wall became riddled with holes, resembling the shattered remains of a battle-worn building. The ice wall, roiled by the venom, was crumbling, bearing immense pressure with every second, threatening to collapse at any moment, exposing everyone to the deadly threat of the venom.

"This venom is too strong! The ice wall can't hold!" the woman cried anxiously, her voice shrill and rapid, like a frightened bird. Beads of sweat covered her forehead, and beads the size of beans rolled down her cheeks. She waved her hands like frantic butterflies, trying to strengthen the ice wall's defenses. However, the venom's corrosive power was beyond imagination. Like a demonic curse, its powerful corrosive force relentlessly gnawed at the ice wall. Its collapse was only a matter of time.

Zhang Hao was terrified, his brows furrowed tightly into a deep, round frown. He knew that if the ice wall shattered, everyone would be directly exposed to the venom, with disastrous consequences. The venom's corrosiveness would instantly reduce their bodies to a pool of pus, leaving them utterly annihilated. He turned to look at the mysterious man and the old man, his eyes filled with determination and urgency. He shouted, "We can't just passively defend ourselves. We must find a way to attack its weaknesses and break the deadlock!" His voice, like a bell, echoed through the cave, carrying an undeniable authority.

The mysterious man's brow furrowed, his eyes focused and deep, as if searching for a glimmer of light in the darkness. After a moment's thought, he said, "This python's scales are too hard, like armor forged from steel. Ordinary attacks are ineffective. But I noticed that the scales around its eyes are relatively thin. Perhaps we can start there." His voice was steady and calm, and despite the danger he faced, he remained rational.

The old man nodded in agreement, his face etched with fatigue, yet his eyes held a resolute look. He maintained the rock shield beneath his feet, which, like the solid earth, provided a final refuge for the group, and said, "I will cast a spell to immobilize it, attempting to limit its movement and create an opportunity for you. However, the spell won't last long, so you must seize the opportunity." His voice was a little hoarse, a sign of excessive spiritual energy depletion.

Ling Yu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, which was particularly glaring on his pale face. He stood up and said with a firm look in his eyes, "I'll distract it. You guys take this opportunity to attack its eyes." He ignored the pain in his body, each wound aching slightly, as if countless ants were gnawing at him. But he gritted his teeth and rushed towards the giant python like a flash of black lightning, his resolute figure like a warrior ready to die.

Seeing Lingyu charging at him again, the giant python roared angrily, the sound like a landslide, shaking the cave. It opened its mouth wide and bit towards Lingyu, its mouth big enough to swallow a full-grown bison, and its mouth exuded a sickening stench. Lingyu nimbly dodged sideways, his figure elusive like a ghost, while stabbing the giant python with the dagger in his hand, trying to provoke it. The giant python was completely enraged by Lingyu's attack, its eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light. It gave up its attack on the ice wall and turned its full strength to chase Lingyu. Its body was like a moving hill, rampaging through the cave.

At that moment, the old man quickly formed hand seals with his hands. The movements were as smooth as flowing water, yet they exuded a mysterious power. He muttered something, the incantation deep and obscure, like a mysterious call from ancient times. A yellow light emanated from his hands, instantly enveloping the giant python. The python's body suddenly stiffened, its movements becoming sluggish. It tried to struggle, but found itself bound by an invisible force.

"Now!" Zhang Hao shouted, concentrating all his spiritual power on his longsword. The sword shone brightly, like a burning torch. He rushed towards the giant python like a cannonball, so fast that it caused a gust of wind. The mysterious man also cast a spell. A blue beam of energy shot from his hand. The beam, like blue lightning, attacked the giant python's eyes together with Zhang Hao. The woman once again focused her magic. Her hands shone with light, ready to provide support at the critical moment. The light was like the twinkling stars in the night sky, containing great power.

Yet, despite its restricted movement, the python continued to struggle fiercely. Its massive frame held incredible strength, like a volcano about to erupt. It lashed out with its tail, a powerful whip of steel, lashing out at Zhang Hao and the mysterious man with immense force. Unable to dodge, they were swept by its tail, sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, landing heavily on the ground in a cloud of dust.

Seeing this, Lingyu rushed towards the python again, trying to attract its attention. However, the python seemed to have sensed the crowd's intentions and no longer gravitated towards Lingyu. Instead, it fixed its gaze on Zhang Hao and the mysterious man, its eyes flashing with cold murderous intent, ready to launch a fatal attack. At this moment, the python was like a war machine ready to strike, ready to inflict a fatal blow at any moment. The crowd was like a small boat tossed in a storm, precarious...