I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

The leading demon leader stared wide-eyed, intently gazing at the exquisite token presented by Li Chen himself, as if it were a rare treasure. He stretched out his hands, trembling, and carefully lifted the token, feeling the coolness and smooth texture of its surface.

The demon leader's fingers gently rubbed the token, each touch resonating with a new hope. This small token, to them, was more than just a piece of cold metal; it was the key to a new life, a vital token for them to break free from the past and move toward a bright future.

After a moment, the demon leader took a deep breath, calming his excitement. He knelt on his knees, kowtowed to Li Chen with utmost piety and respect, and said loudly, "Thank you, Immortal, for not abandoning us and granting us this token. We will fulfill our mission and travel day and night to Huaguo Mountain! Thank you, Immortal, for not holding grudges and accepting such insignificant demons as us. From now on, we are willing to go through fire and water for you, even death! If we break our oath, we will be struck by lightning and die!"

"We'll go through fire and water, and die!" As soon as the demon leader finished speaking, the other demons behind him echoed in unison. For a moment, the shouts resounded through the sky, deafening. Each demon had a solemn expression, their eyes firm and blazing, as they swore an oath of eternal loyalty to Li Chen.

After the oath, the demons quickly rose and, in unison, began packing their belongings. They carefully packed their belongings, shouldered their bags, and without hesitation, turned and, with vigorous strides, dashed off towards Flower-Fruit Mountain. Watching the demons' figures gradually recede until they vanished from view, Li Chen couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

At this moment, Li Chen was thinking to himself: With the addition of this group of loyal little demons, his power will undoubtedly be strengthened and will grow stronger day by day.

I believe that in the near future, with everyone's joint efforts, we will be able to achieve a great and earth-shaking feat! Thinking of this, Li Chen's heart was filled with anticipation and joy, and the joy could not help but show on his face and turned into a bright smile. Seeing Li Chen's smile, the women couldn't help but feel extremely happy too.

"Well, now that everything is settled, we should have a grand celebration!"

Li Chen's face was filled with smiles, his excitement evident. He shouted to the many beautiful women around him. After all, after such an intense and brutal battle, it was only right to celebrate this hard-earned victory to the fullest!

Immediately afterwards, Li Chen had a thought and instantly entered the mysterious system store, where he successfully exchanged the precious points he had accumulated for a long time for mountains of delicious food.

These mouth-watering foods include the fragrant curry beef rice, the sizzling grilled lamb skewers, the fatty but not greasy pork elbow rice, the tender and juicy beef burger, the unique roast duck burger, the sweet Northeastern grilled cold noodles, the attractive Dongpo pork, the fragrant and delicious pork trotter and barbecued pork rice, and the fragrant pig blood vermicelli soup, etc.

These dazzling array of delicacies were neatly placed like a small mountain on a large and luxurious dining table that Li Chen conjured up out of thin air, emitting bursts of appetizing aroma that made people want to eat just by smelling it.

"Master! Long live!"

Li Zhaohuang, standing nearby, could no longer contain her inner excitement and desire. How could she care less about the so-called royal etiquette and reserved image? Without even waiting for the others to take their seats, she dashed to the table and plopped down firmly. She quickly reached out and grabbed a pair of exquisite bowls and chopsticks, her eyes sparkling with the eagerness to devour the feast.

At this moment, the only thing on her mind was the sumptuous meal in front of her. Everything else was completely forgotten. Actually, Li Chen didn't blame Li Zhaohuang for her slightly inappropriate behavior. Instead, he felt pity and care for her.

After all, in the thrilling, life-and-death battles that just happened, the hardships they experienced were beyond imagination.

Especially when fighting against the thousand-year-old bat demon at the beginning, the women were busy concentrating on protecting Li Chen, and did not expect the Yellow-browed King's insidious and cunning sneak attack. They were suddenly trapped in the terrifying human bag and almost died.

Afterwards, Li Chen and Erlang Shen worked together with great effort, finally succeeding in breaking through the indestructible golden cymbal. Then, they rushed into the human bag without stopping, and after going through countless hardships, they finally rescued the people trapped inside.

However, before they could even catch their breath, the Thunder Ancestral Shaman had already charged towards them with all his might! Facing such a powerful enemy, Li Chen and his companions showed no fear and resolutely advanced, engaging in a thrilling life-or-death battle.

The fierce battle lasted for a long time, with both sides using all their strength. For a time, lightning and thunder flashed, and the mountains collapsed and the earth cracked. By the time the battle ended, Li Chen and his group had already depleted their physical strength. Everyone was exhausted and panting.

Seeing that Li Zhaohuang had already sat down and was ready to eat, everyone also sat down and prepared to pick up their chopsticks to enjoy this delicious meal.

But at that moment, Li Zhaohuang, who had excitedly picked up a piece of fragrant Dongpo pork with her chopsticks, was suddenly shaken, as if struck by a powerful electric current. In an instant, excruciating pain washed over her like a tide, and before she could even scream, she fell straight to the ground.

Seeing this, Li Chen and his group were shocked. They rushed forward in two steps and carefully helped Li Zhaohuang up.

"Li Zhaohuang, what happened to you?" Li Chen asked anxiously. Without further delay, he mobilized his magical energy and carefully examined Li Zhaohuang's condition. Surprisingly, no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find even the slightest injury on Li Zhaohuang's body. His magical energy was also abundant, showing no signs of over-consumption.

You know, for a cultivator like Li Zhaohuang, it's impossible to collapse in such pain for no apparent reason unless he's suffered a serious injury or exhausted his mana. This bizarre scene left everyone present bewildered and confused.

"Master, I... I really don't know what's going on!" Li Zhaohuang's face was as pale as paper, and her delicate body trembled as she fell into Li Chen's warm embrace. Her voice was as weak as a candle in the wind. "Suddenly, I felt an indescribable, inexplicable pain surge in my heart. The pain was like an extremely sharp dagger, piercing straight into my heart, making it almost impossible to breathe. It felt like something extremely important and heartbreaking had happened."

Li Zhaohuang clutched her chest tightly, her brow furrowed as beads of sweat streamed down her forehead. She could clearly feel her heart twitch violently without warning. Then, the excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, each wave higher than the last, growing more intense and ferocious. The sudden pain left her completely unable to support herself, and she collapsed to the ground.

"It's okay, don't be afraid, disciple..."

Seeing this, Li Chen quickly reached out and gently patted Li Zhaohuang's back, trying to soothe her frightened heart. However, before he could finish his words, his own heart suddenly began to palpitate with an unusual flutter. The throbbing was so sudden and intense that even this master of profound skill couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Li Chen was secretly shocked: "What on earth is going on? According to common sense, given Li Zhaohuang's current shallow cultivation level, it is normal for him to feel heartache if he encounters the unusual impact of some powerful force.

But why would I have such a strange reaction? Could it be that something truly earth-shattering and extraordinary had just happened? "Thinking of this, Li Chen's face grew solemn, his deep eyes flashing with suspicion and alertness.