I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

How bizarre! Could it be that Yuanxie had grown legs and escaped on his own, as if it had a life of its own? Li Chen pondered this question, filled with suspicion.

How could Yuanxie simply sprout legs and then vanish without a trace? He pondered over it, racking his brains to come up with hundreds of possible reasons for his disappearance based on Yuanxie's various characteristics, but none of them seemed to fit the current situation. So, when and where did this enigmatic Yuanxie vanish?

At this moment, Ao Shuang whispered, "Li Chen, when you were absorbing the spirit of the Thunder Ancestral Witch, I seemed to have faintly heard a strange, sinister laugh."

Ao Shuang was a top assassin lurking in the shadows, possessing an extraordinary sensitivity to the slightest sound around her. Although the laughter was extremely faint, almost imperceptible, it ultimately failed to escape her incredibly sensitive hearing.

"That's right! That's right, Li Chen!" Before he could finish his words, a loud shout suddenly erupted. Then, a man in a black Taoist robe appeared before Li Chen and his companions, accompanied by three graceful women.

Li Chen looked closely and couldn't help but cried out: "Master Tongtian, and the Three Fairies, why are you here?" Faced with this sudden scene, Li Chen's face was full of surprise.

"Hmph, needless to say, this fairy will naturally ask you for the spirit of the Thunder Ancestral Witch! Hey, you kid, stop dawdling and hand it over to this fairy right away!"

Fairy Bixiao pouted her cherry lips coquettishly, making no attempt to conceal her purpose as she spoke directly and decisively. Her delicate face, slightly flushed with anger, was as round and lovely as a ripe red apple, making one want to pinch it.

At this moment, Fairy Qiongxiao on the side also quickly spoke up: "That's right, that's it! Our master is the Lord Tongtian. He is here in person, you dare not act rashly! Be smart and quickly offer the spirit of the Thunder Ancestral Witch with both hands, otherwise you will be in trouble!" As she said, she stood side by side with Bixiao, and together they put pressure on Li Chen, as if they would not give up until they achieved their goal.

However, just as the two men were attacking Li Chen angrily, Tongtian Sect Master shouted softly: "Stop being rude, both of you. Get out of here immediately!" Although the tone of the rebuke was calm, the majesty contained in it was unquestionable.

After hearing what Tongtian Sect Master said, Bixiao and Qiongxiao instantly became like eggplants hit by frost. They immediately restrained their sharpness, stood aside obediently, and dared not say another word.

Immediately afterwards, Tongtian Patriarch walked steadily in front of Li Chen. He stood tall and majestic, his black robe dancing in the wind, highlighting his otherworldly aura. His deep, abyssal eyes stared intently at Li Chen, as if he could see through everything.

"Master Tongtian, it has been a long time since we last met!"

Li Chen smiled and spoke politely. As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hands lightly, and a brilliant light flashed, and in the blink of an eye, an exquisite sandalwood table appeared.

Then, as if by magic, he pulled out several delicacies from his pocket and placed them on the table. These delicacies were all carefully exchanged through the system store, exuding an alluring aroma that made people salivate.

Seeing these delicacies, the usually lively and active Fairy Bixiao seemed unable to suppress her appetite and was about to go up to eat. Li Chen took out the delicacies. Seeing this scene, Fairy Yunxiao and Fairy Qiongxiao on the side hurried forward to control her so that she would not go up to disturb them.

Tongtian Patriarch looked at the scene before him and nodded slightly. "Haha, Li Chen, you are still as warm and hospitable as ever. It's just that now is not the time for dinner. However... I do know a few things about Yuanxie's whereabouts."

Tongtian Sect Master's words were like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves, instantly igniting Li Chen's strong interest. You know, Yuanxie was a magic weapon he cherished very much, and now its whereabouts were unknown, which really made him anxious.

Could it be that as I thought, it was secretly stolen by Tongtian Sect Master? Thinking of this, although the smile on Li Chen's face did not diminish, his eyes became more vigilant.

"Haha, this is quite interesting! Since you know where Yuan Xie is, I hope you can enlighten me and tell me."

Li Chen still had a smile on his face and asked sincerely. At this moment, he was full of curiosity and eager to find out where Yuan Xie was.

If it wasn't in Tongtian Sect Master's hands at this moment, then whose hands would it fall into? This question was like a naughty kitten, constantly scratching his heart, making him unable to rest.

"Yuanxie is now beside the incomparably powerful Ancestral Witch of Lightning, Xizi! As for why Yuanxie is here, it's because Xie Lichen, who wasn't completely eliminated back then, quietly absorbed some of your mana and the Ancestral Witch's essence while you were off guard. As a result, Xie Lichen's strength has greatly increased, becoming even more powerful!

At this moment, the evil Li Chen and the Ancestral Witch of Lightning were perched on the Floating Sky Platform, launching a fierce attack on the Thunder God and the Lightning Mother.

Tongtian Patriarch had a grave expression on his face as he conveyed this urgent news to Li Chen and his party: "The situation is critical. Wu Xizi, the ancestor of lightning, has unfathomable strength. It is difficult for Lei Gong and Dian Mu to contend with him alone. They are struggling now and urgently need your support! Let's go to Futiantai quickly!" His words exploded like thunder in the hearts of Li Chen and his party.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Floating Sky Terrace, the Goddess of Thunder and the Goddess of Lightning were exhausting their magic, deftly maneuvering with Xizi, the Ancestral Witch of Lightning. They were extremely anxious, hoping that Li Chen would arrive as soon as possible to help them and together destroy this terrifying Ancestral Witch of Lightning.

You must know that this Ancestral Witch of Lightning is a demonic deity from ancient times, its power is earth-shattering and beyond the reach of ordinary beings. Although both Thunder God and Lightning Goddess are accomplished masters, with their current strength, they can only barely fight it, and completely subdue it is impossible.

"Thunder God, look quickly! Could the person walking in front of the group over there be the Li Chen you mentioned to me before?" Dianmu's face was full of suspicion. She stretched out her slender jade finger and gently pointed in a certain direction, while her eyes were fixed on that place.

Upon hearing this, Lei Gong quickly glanced in the direction pointed by Dian Mu, then nodded firmly and responded loudly: "Yes, that's Li Chen without a doubt! Quick, quick, quickly call him over to help us!"

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The figure believed to be Li Chen, wielding a strangely shaped staff, charged menacingly towards the God of Thunder and the Goddess of Lightning. The staff looked terrifying, composed of countless pale bones. It also emitted a strange, eerie light from time to time, leaving one's hair standing on end.

"Thunder God, are you really sure that the guy rushing towards us is Li Chen? Why does it feel wrong? Look, the stick in his hand is so scary. It even emits such a gloomy light and is coming straight at us!" Dianmu widened her eyes and her voice trembled slightly with fear.

Just as Lei Gong was about to open his mouth to explain, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back, as if thousands of poisonous insects were gnawing at him. The pain was so intense that he had no time to react. He groaned and collapsed to the ground.

"You... who are you? Why did you do this to us?"

Thunder God and Lightning Mother endured the excruciating pain in their bodies and raised their heads with difficulty, looking at the approaching "Li Chen", his face extremely distorted and terrifying. At this moment, they had exhausted all their strength and could no longer make any effective resistance.

Although Lei Gong was knocked to the ground, his resentment burned like a raging fire, and he struggled to get up from the cold, hard ground with all his might. However, at this moment, something unexpected happened—suddenly, a black shadow as swift as lightning streaked across the sky, swooping down towards Lei Gong at an astonishing speed.

Before Lei Gong could react, a foot with a sharp sound of wind kicked him hard on the body, pushing him back heavily to the ground.

"You...are...the Golden-winged Roc!"

Thunder God's eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at the powerful and mysterious figure before him, his voice trembling and weak as he shouted. At that moment, his eyes revealed a deep sense of doubt and bewilderment, as if he couldn't comprehend why the uncle of Tathagata Buddha would willingly associate with evil and become its slave.

At the same time, the image of a monster that looked very similar to Li Chen kept appearing in Lei Gong's mind. What was the origin of that creature? How could it possess such terrifying strength? This series of questions made Lei Gong feel dizzy, and his body became increasingly weak due to his severe injuries.