Rise of the Otherworld.

As if drawn by a magnet, everyone's gaze focused on the softly radiant spirit pearl, their eyes filled with surprise and anticipation, as if they had seen the key to a powerful path. The mysterious man, filled with awe, gently lifted the spirit pearl. It felt warm and smooth, like a clear spring. A stream of cool, pure spiritual energy flowed slowly along his arm, a feeling like a spring breeze caressing his heart, instantly dispelling the fatigue he had accumulated while concentrating his spell.

"The spiritual power contained in this spirit pearl is extremely pure and powerful. It is definitely not an ordinary thing. It must be the key item mentioned in the ancient books." The mysterious man said, his eyes flashing with excitement and excitement, as if he had discovered the most precious treasure in the world.

Zhang Hao walked forward impatiently, his eyes fixed on the spirit pearl, and said, "Now that we have found the spirit pearl, can we immediately start practicing the exercises in that ancient book?" His eyes were burning with desire for power, and his hands unconsciously clenched slightly.

The mysterious man nodded slightly, then showed a hint of hesitation: "That's true in theory, but practicing this technique is not easy. It is far from as simple as we imagined. Not to mention the complexity and profundity of the technique itself, as far as the cave we are in is concerned, the surrounding environment is still full of unknowns. If we practice here rashly, we may encounter unpredictable dangers if we are not careful." His voice was low and solemn, like a warning bell ringing in everyone's ears.

Ling Yu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's leave this cave first and find an absolutely safe place to practice. In this way, we can practice with peace of mind and avoid accidents." His eyes were firm, revealing calmness and rationality.

Everyone agreed, and they cautiously carried the spirit beads out of the cave. However, when they reached the cave's exit, they were shocked by the sight before them. The cave entrance had been completely blocked by a massive rock, standing firmly like a small mountain. The rock's surface was also covered with runes, which shimmered with mysterious light, as if speaking an ancient sealing spell.

"It seems this is another difficult hurdle," the old man said solemnly, frowning. His eyes revealed a hint of worry, knowing full well that the obstacle before him would not be easily overcome.

The mysterious man quickly approached the rock and carefully observed the runes on it. After a moment, he slowly said: "These runes should be used to seal the cave entrance. If you want to open it, you must crack the secret of the runes. The key may be hidden in our previous experiences or in the records of ancient books." His eyes wandered between the runes, trying to find clues to crack the secret from those complex patterns.

Everyone fell into deep thought again, racking their brains, trying to dig out information related to the runes from the depths of their memories. Suddenly, the woman had a flash of inspiration. She remembered that there seemed to be a description of the arrangement of runes in ancient books, which was somewhat similar to the runes on the rock before her. Her eyes lit up instantly, as if she had seen a ray of light in the darkness.

She hurriedly shared her discovery with everyone, and the mysterious man's spirits lifted. Following the descriptions in the ancient text, he experimented with adjusting the order of the runes. He extended his hands and gently touched the runes with his spiritual power. Guided by his spiritual power, the runes shimmered and slowly moved, as if imbued with life.

Time slipped slowly amidst tension and anticipation. After painstaking effort, the runes were finally arranged in the correct order. A dazzling flash of light, like a sharp sword, pierced the darkness within the cave. A massive rock slowly rose, and with a dull roar, the cave entrance reappeared before everyone's eyes. In that instant, it felt like a rebirth, and everyone's faces were filled with smiles of relief.

They emerged from the cave into the valley. The valley seemed even more peaceful and tranquil than when they had entered. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating patches of golden light. A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, creating a sense of wonderland. They found a secluded and safe spot and prepared to begin their cultivation.

The mysterious man carefully placed the spirit pearl in the center and, following the instructions in ancient texts, guided everyone into a state of cultivation. Everyone sat cross-legged, surrounding the pearl like stars surrounding the moon. They each channeled their spiritual energy, attempting to resonate with the pearl. As if sensing the crowd's call, the pearl gradually grew brighter, radiating a dazzling glow like a small sun. A powerful wave of spiritual energy radiated from the pearl, radiating outward like surging waves, crashing down upon everyone.

Everyone felt a surge of spiritual energy flooding into their bodies, and they hurriedly channeled it according to the prescribed route. However, the process of cultivation was not entirely smooth sailing, but rather filled with hardships and challenges. While channeling his spiritual energy, Zhang Hao suddenly felt a surge of it flowing backwards, like a wild horse running free, uncontrollably impacting his meridians and causing him excruciating pain. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, his teeth clenched, and his lips were bitten and bloodied. But with his tenacious will, he struggled to control his spiritual energy and prevent it from spiraling out of control.

The mysterious man noticed something was wrong with Zhang Hao and immediately channeled a bit of his spiritual energy into his body, carefully helping him stabilize the chaotic energy. With the mysterious man's help, Zhang Hao gradually recovered. He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and continued to concentrate on his cultivation.

As time went on, the resonance between the people and the spirit pearl grew stronger, and their bodies underwent subtle changes under the baptism of spiritual power. The spiritual power was like a magical craftsman, meticulously carving and reshaping their meridians and bones, making their bodies more resilient and their spiritual power more powerful...