I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"Everyone has eaten and drunk enough, let's get ready to go. After all, the next level is waiting for us!" Li Chen stood up, patted the dust off his body, and said to everyone.

Everyone nodded in agreement. They also knew that time was running out and they couldn't delay any longer. So, they quickly packed up their things and prepared to set off with Li Chen.

However, at this moment, the entire cave suddenly began to shake continuously, as if some huge force was shaking it. Everyone looked around in horror, only to see cracks appearing on the top of the cave, and huge rocks kept falling from it and hitting the ground.

"Oh no, the cave is going to collapse! Run!" Li Chen shouted loudly. While putting the Hibiscus Fairy and the Fire-Eating Scorpion into the system backpack, he and the Green-haired Lion King ran towards the exit.

Li Chen and the Green-maned Lion King dodged the falling boulders and desperately ran towards the exit. The atmosphere in the cave became extremely tense, and everyone felt the threat of death.

"Run! Don't stop!" Li Chen shouted as he ran, encouraging the Green-maned Lion King. He knew that if he hesitated even a little, he would be buried in this cave.

Finally, at the last moment, they managed to break out of the cave and return to the Wutai Pass. However, when they looked back, they found that a group of demons and monsters had been waiting inside the cave for a long time. These demons exuded a powerful aura that made people shudder.

As the demon appeared before him, the Green-maned Lion King's eyes flashed with ferocity, and a deep roar erupted from his mouth. The sound was as deafening as thunder, instilling fear in the heart. Its sharp claws scraped against the ground, flashing with a cold light, as if ready to rip out the enemy's throat at any moment. The sharp teeth were even more terrifying, as if they could bite through anything.

Its body emanated a powerful pressure, making the surrounding air heavy. This pressure seemed to come from the abyss, making people feel an endless sense of oppression. It was filled with hatred for these accomplices of the Earth Witch, and it wanted to tear them into pieces immediately.

Li Chen conjured his own weapons and summoned the Hibiscus Fairy, the Fire-Eating Scorpion, the Snow Deer, and the Fire Kirin from his system backpack. He gripped his weapons tightly, his eyes firm and cold, ready to engage in a life-and-death battle with these hateful demons.

"Kill!" With a roar from the leading demon, the others surged towards Li Chen and his companions like a tide. They brandished various deadly weapons, their eyes gleaming with greed and brutality. However, Li Chen and his companions were no longer as strong as they once were. Having weathered hundreds of bloody battles along the way, they had become an indestructible sword, piercing the demons' hearts!

In the fierce battle, the Hibiscus Fairy displayed her beauty and strength. She danced gracefully, her sleeves fluttering, each movement unleashing powerful immortal energy that drove the demons back. The Fire-Eating Scorpion, with its venom and agility, posed a formidable threat to the demons. The Snow Deer's ice spells slowed the demons' movements, while the Fire Kirin's flame attacks engulfed them in flames.

Li Chen wields a spear, his movements swift and powerful, his movements resembling thunder. He leads the charge, charging into the enemy lines and engaging the demons in close combat. His spearmanship is exquisite, each strike packing a deadly punch, striking fear into the demons. Under his leadership, the group works closely together, forming a solid defensive line to repel the demonic attacks.

The battle was fierce, with both sides refusing to yield. However, Li Chen and his team, relying on their immense strength and tacit coordination, gradually gained the upper hand. The demons began to retreat, but they refused to give up, still seeking opportunities to strike back. However, Li Chen and his team gave them no respite, continuing their fierce attacks and ultimately defeating the demons completely.

The battlefield was filled with a strong smell of blood, and the ground was littered with the corpses of demons. Li Chen and others were panting, their bodies covered in blood, but their eyes were filled with the joy of victory.

"It seems like it feels pretty good to work with you guys!"

The Green-maned Lion King spoke excitedly, his eyes gleaming. He had originally been afraid of these demons, but he had never expected them to be wiped out so easily.

"Of course, we have defeated several of the Ancestral Witches!"

Li Chen also replied with a look of joy on his face. He secretly felt fortunate that he had been able to join forces with the Green-maned Lion King to achieve this victory.

However, just as one crisis arose, another arose. Just as everyone thought victory was within reach, a sharp bird cry rang out from a distance. Like a sharp sword, the cry pierced the silence of the battlefield. Everyone looked up to see a peacock, its entire body gleaming with dazzling golden light, hurtling towards them like a golden meteor.

"Host triggers the quest 'Kill the Golden Peacock'. The quest rewards include Multi-Wisdom Armor, ten Resurrection Pills, ten Level 4 Enhancement Stones, and Zhu Bajie's Power Card!"

Listening to the system's notification tone, Li Chen realized that the highlight of this level was finally coming! It was this powerful bird of prey, the peacock! Upon seeing it, everyone's relaxed mood immediately became serious again.

They knew this peacock was no ordinary bird, but an ancient beast—the Peacock Great Vidyaraja Bodhisattva. Legend had it that the peacock once devoured the Buddha, only to be subdued by Tathagata and crowned the Buddha Mother Peacock Great Vidyaraja Bodhisattva. Its appearance now signaled the arrival of even greater challenges.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into Mount Wutai without permission?"

A furious roar was heard, and a peacock shimmering with golden light appeared before everyone. Her eyes were filled with murderous intent, far from the image of a Buddha Mother.

Peacock's gaze fell on the Green Mane Lion King, who had been unsealed by Li Chen and the others. Her expression instantly became even more violent and ferocious. These people actually dared to unseal the Green Mane Lion King from the Earth Ancestral Witch. They were simply so bold!

"How dare you guys lift the seal on this evil beast!" Peacock angrily questioned Li Chen and his group.

As she roared, the feathers on her body quickly turned into sharp blades and flew towards Li Chen and his group like arrows. Each feather flashed with cold light and carried a fierce momentum, as if it wanted to tear them into pieces.

Seeing this, Li Chen stepped forward and protected everyone behind him. He quickly spun his spear, and all the sharp feathers that were shooting towards him were knocked away.

"You have slaughtered countless lives! You then devoured the Tathagata Buddha. After escaping, the Buddha obeyed the instructions of the other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, spared your life, and conferred upon you the title of Peacock King Bodhisattva! Yet, you remain stubborn and continue to commit murder! I must slay you! To avenge all those you have slain! None of you should interfere!"

Li Chen pointed at the peacock and cursed, then began to fight with it. He swung the spear in his hand, and the spear head danced flexibly like a dragon, drawing brilliant arcs in the air. Every swing was accompanied by a powerful force of thunder and lightning, making the air around them become heavy.

The peacock, not to be outdone, spread its wings and let out a piercing cry. The feathers on its wings shot out like sharp arrows, transforming into a sky full of flying feathers that swept towards Li Chen. These flying feathers were extremely sharp and carried a deadly threat, not to be underestimated.

Li Chen dodged Peacock's attack with a flash of his body. He grasped the spear with both hands and swung it vigorously. A powerful force erupted from the tip of the spear, forming a thunderstorm that blew away all the surrounding flying feathers. At the same time, he lunged forward, heading straight for Peacock.

Seeing this, the peacock spewed a ball of fire from its mouth, attacking Li Chen. Li Chen dodged to the side, then suddenly thrust out with his spear. The tip of the spear collided with the flame, making a loud noise. The flame was pierced by the spear tip and dissipated in the air.

Li Chen took the opportunity to attack again. His spear skills were as intense as a storm, and the spear tip kept stabbing at Peacock. Peacock fought hard, but was still beaten back by Li Chen's attacks.

In the fierce battle, Li Chen gradually gained the upper hand. His spear skills became more and more skillful, and each move contained endless power, making it difficult for Kong Que to resist. Finally, during one exchange, Li Chen found Kong Que's weakness and thrust his spear directly into Kong Que's vital point.

Peacock screamed and fell to the ground. Li Chen stepped forward, put his spear to Peacock's throat, and said coldly: "You have done many evil things. Today is the day you die." After saying that, he raised the spear without hesitation, ready to end Peacock's life.