Rise of the Otherworld.

Carrying the stabilized spirit pearl like a spark of hope, the group resolutely embarked on an unknown journey. Along the way, they engaged in a lively discussion about their upcoming mission. According to the mysterious man, once the spirit pearl is stabilized, it will transform into the key to unlocking a mysterious relic. Within that relic may lie a miraculous power capable of changing the fate of this continent.

"But we don't even know where the ruins are. How can we get there?" Ling Yu frowned and asked in confusion. His eyes revealed a hint of confusion, as if he was groping in the dark but couldn't find the direction.

The mysterious man smiled faintly, a smile like the warm spring sun, tinged with mystery and confidence. He slowly pulled a fragment of an ancient map from his bosom. The fragment shone faintly, as if carrying the memories of the ages. "I stumbled upon this, and it contains clues to some of the ruins." He paused, his gaze sweeping across the group before continuing, "According to my theory, we need to head to the Sunset Mountains to search for the remaining fragments. Only once we have the complete map can we know the exact location of the ruins."

Everyone's eyes focused on the fragmented map. The intricate patterns on it resembled an ancient code, exuding a mysterious and ancient aura. Zhang Hao nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a firm determination. "If that's the case, then let's head to the Sunset Mountains."

After several days of trekking, the group finally arrived at the foot of the Sunset Mountains. The mountain range undulated, like a sleeping dragon, reposing across the earth. The mountaintops were shrouded in mist, which drifted like a veil, exuding a mysterious aura, as if telling an untold story.

As soon as they set foot in the mountains, a rich spiritual energy washed over them, like a spring breeze, refreshing and refreshing. However, everyone knew that the abundance of spiritual energy here meant that powerful monsters also lived here, and danger was always around.

"Everyone be careful, there are many monsters here, don't disperse easily." Zhang Hao reminded in a low voice. His voice was like a loud bell, echoing in the air with unquestionable majesty.

Everyone advanced cautiously, taking each step with extreme caution, as if the slightest misstep could trigger a hidden danger. Suddenly, a deep roar echoed like thunder, reverberating through the valley and jarring everyone's eardrums. Amidst the brush ahead, a massive fire tiger slowly emerged. Its entire body was ablaze, like a moving volcano, emitting a blazing heat that distorted the air around it. Its eyes, gleaming with bloodthirsty light, like two burning balls of fire, stared intently at the group, as if sizing up its prey.

"It's the Flame Tiger. It's a third-level monster and its strength should not be underestimated." The mysterious man said solemnly. There was a hint of vigilance in his eyes as he stared closely at the Flame Tiger's every move.

The Flame Tiger seemed to sense the threat from the crowd. It roared angrily, and the roar was like thunder, resounding through the valley. Then, it pounced forward at such a speed that it was like a red lightning that instantly cut through the sky. Zhang Hao reacted quickly and drew his sword without hesitation. The sword flashed a cold light in the sunlight, like a meteor. He rushed towards the Flame Tiger. With a "clang", Zhang Hao's sword collided with the Flame Tiger's claws, splashing a dazzling spark. The powerful impact was like a surging wave, making Zhang Hao's arm numb, his knuckles cracked, and blood slowly flowed down the hilt of the sword. He quickly used his body skills to retreat. His body skills were as agile as a ghost, and he avoided the Flame Tiger's attack at the critical moment.

Lingyu and the woman quickly cast spells. Lingyu danced his hands, muttering to himself, controlling wind blades. Like sharp blades, they whistled through the air and shot towards the Flame Tiger. The woman condensed ice arrows, which shimmered with a cold light like shooting stars in the night sky. Following the wind blades, they flew towards the Flame Tiger. The Flame Tiger was nimble, weaving in and out of the magical attacks with ease. Its body, as nimble as fire, deftly dodged most of the blows. However, a few wind blades still pierced its body. The Flame Tiger roared angrily, and its flames burned even more fiercely, as if venting its rage.

The mysterious man and the old man were also busy. The mysterious man pressed his hands to the ground and cast an earth spell, forming a swamp at the Flame Tiger's feet. The swamp radiated a black light, as if to swallow everything. The swamp expanded rapidly, attempting to trap the Flame Tiger. The old man waved his staff, chanting an ancient spell. The tip of the staff glowed brightly, releasing bolts of lightning that snaked forward like silver snakes, striking the Flame Tiger.

Trapped in the swamp, the Flame Tiger's movements were restricted. Its limbs struggled in the swamp, splashing black mud. But its strength was incredible, and it struggled continuously, trying to break free from the swamp's constraints. At the same time, it opened its maw and spewed out a stream of blazing flames. The flames, like a roaring fire dragon, swept towards the crowd. The flames were so intense that wherever they passed, trees were instantly reduced to ash.

Seeing this, Zhang Hao quickly gathered his spiritual energy, forming a spiritual shield in front of him. The shield glowed blue, like a solid fortress. The flames impacted the shield, making a sizzling sound, and the shield flickered, as if it would shatter at any moment. The powerful impact caused Zhang Hao's body to tremble slightly, but he gritted his teeth and held the shield tightly.

"Everyone, increase your attack strength! We can't let it break free!" Zhang Hao shouted, his voice firm and powerful, like a battle horn, inspiring everyone. Upon hearing this, everyone cast their spells with all their might. For a moment, a variety of lights intertwined in a dazzling array of colors, creating a dazzling and dangerous feast of light in the Sunset Mountains...