I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

The villagers of Puxian Village and Jinsha Village were seen lying intact, one after another, in the huge stomach of the golden-winged Roc.

Some of them closed their eyes, sleeping peacefully; others smiled, as if they were having a sweet dream. The scene at this moment was strange and bizarre. These villagers seemed to be under a spell, completely unaware that they were in the belly of a monster. Instead, they gave the illusion that they were lying comfortably in a soft, comfortable, warm and pleasant big bed.

Seeing this scene, everyone present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, the heavy weight in their hearts finally falling. Fortunately, these innocent villagers were all safe and sound, without a scratch.

If this were not the case, if these villagers had met with any misfortune, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but secretly rejoice, while also feeling a cold sweat for the underworld.

You know, with Li Chen's temperament, if such a bad thing really happened, he would definitely rush into the gloomy and terrifying underworld at all costs and would not give up until he found the soul of the Golden-Winged Roc.

Moreover, even if he found the soul of the Golden Winged Dapeng, Li Chen would never let it go easily. He would have to whip its corpse hundreds of times, or even more times before he would give up! Just thinking about that scene makes people feel creepy.

"Come on, come on, everyone, work harder and pull them out of the belly of this golden-winged roc!"

At this moment, Li Chen shouted loudly. His voice was loud and powerful, like a huge bell, and it instantly spread throughout the venue. After hearing Li Chen's shout, everyone responded and rushed forward.

They worked together and after great efforts, they finally succeeded in pulling the villagers who were still sleeping and the heavenly soldiers and generals who were also trapped in the belly of the Golden Winged Roc out one by one, and carefully laid them flat on the ground.

Immediately afterwards, Li Chen quickly cast a spell, muttering something. A resurrection bead emitting brilliant light slowly rose up and hovered in the air.

As Li Chen's spells continued to change, the Soul-Restoring Pearl began to emit a soft light, like the warm spring sun shining on the villagers and heavenly soldiers who had just been rescued.

Under the magical power of the Soul-Restoring Pearl, the villagers and heavenly soldiers who were originally exhausted and depressed gradually recovered their physical strength, and their faces were revitalized and energetic.

"Thank you, God, for saving my life!"

Ma Junlong, who recovered first, led a group of heavenly soldiers and generals to kneel on the ground and bow respectfully to Li Chen. You know, they would never do such a big ceremony lightly on ordinary days.

However, at this moment, facing the benefactor who saved their lives - Li Chen, their hearts were filled with endless gratitude, so much so that they completely ignored any etiquette and rules.

After a long time, the villagers slowly woke up. They looked around confused, not knowing what had happened. But after Li Chen and his group explained, they finally understood that they had been saved by Li Chen!

A few days later, Li Chen held a grand banquet at the Jinyu Palace, using the meat of the Golden Winged Dapeng as a delicious dish to entertain the resurrected people. You should know that the Golden Winged Dapeng was the offspring of the Phoenix, the king of birds in ancient times, so its meat is a very nutritious thing!

As a sign of respect for the Golden-Winged Dapeng, Li Chen personally prepared the food. Each stir-fry was meticulously executed, utilizing all the culinary skills he had learned throughout his life. While Li Chen's cooking of the Golden-Winged Dapeng resembled a stir-fried chicken, it still showed respect for the Golden-Winged Dapeng!

"The food is served!"

With Li Chen's loud shout, Fairy Hibiscus, Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion, Nine-tailed Sky Fox, Hundred Fairy Butterfly, Ao Xue, Ao Shuang, and Xiao Yan dressed up and turned into waiters, bringing the golden-winged Roc meat that Li Chen had just stir-fried to the table.

This grand banquet lasted for nearly three days and three nights, ablaze with lights and a bustling atmosphere. Everyone toasted, clinked glasses, and laughed and talked. Joy and excitement filled everyone's face, as they toasted and drank together, celebrating this victory of great significance for Li Chen, Huaguo Mountain, and the mortals alike!

This victory for Li Chen stems from his resolute refusal to accept Buddhist offers of bribes and enticements, steadfastly upholding his own convictions and principles. Furthermore, with his exceptional leadership, he led the brave and fearless monkeys of Mount Huaguo, successfully launching and winning a fierce battle against the Buddhists' annihilation.

For mortals, this victory was of even greater significance. From this day forward, the common people, once bullied by the demons and treated as food, could finally stand up straight and live as human beings, no longer having to live in fear.

After a few days, everything seemed to be gradually returning to calm, but in fact there were undercurrents.

"Li Chen, are you really not planning to take us with you to defeat the Ancestral Witch of Lightning?" Empress Hou Tu asked softly, looking at Li Chen with a look of worry on her face. She knew the Ancestral Witch of Lightning was incredibly powerful and unfathomable, but the fact that Li Chen wanted to lead a group of women alone to challenge such a formidable foe was truly worrying.

Facing Hou Tu Niangniang's concerned gaze, Li Chen shook his head slightly and replied firmly, "Hou Tu Niangniang, I appreciate your kindness. But I know very well that Li Shimin, Wang Rufeng, Ma Hongji, and other innocent villagers are now in extreme danger.

They urgently need someone to protect them as they return to the village safely, lest they be attacked again by those ferocious demons and monsters. Therefore, please lead them in completing this arduous task. As for conquering the Ancestral Witch of Lightning, leave it to us!"

After saying this, Li Chen pulled out three resurrection talismans that shone with mysterious light from his bosom and handed them to Ma Hongji, His Majesty, and Village Chief Wang Rufeng respectively. He solemnly instructed them, "These three resurrection talismans were carefully crafted by me and have magical effects. When you return to the village, you can use these talismans to bring back to life those villagers who unfortunately died in the village!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongji, His Majesty, and Village Chief Wang Rufeng were overwhelmed with emotion. They hurried forward and carefully took the invaluable talismans, as if they were holding rare treasures. They knew that these talismans carried great hope and responsibility, and therefore were filled with gratitude to Li Chen.

After putting away the talisman, the three of them happily came to the side of the gods that Li Chen had specially arranged to escort them. At this moment, the gods were solemnly waiting for their return.

"In that case, we will do our utmost to complete this arduous yet sacred mission. Please rest assured! However, you must be careful and protect yourself while you're out there!" Feng Bo Fei Lian responded in a resounding voice like a bell. With that, he turned and, with a wave of his hand, led Ma Hongji and the other villagers from Jinsha Village on their return journey.

At the same time, Yu Shi Pingyi smiled and nodded to Li Chen and Li Zhaohuang, then led the villagers of Puxian Village into the air and rushed towards Mount Emei like a light bird.

"Daughter! Immortal Li Chen! May you have a safe journey and all the best!" Li Shimin stood there, shouting at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with deep fatherly love and concern. Watching her father's receding figure grow smaller and smaller until it vanished from sight, Li Zhaohuang couldn't help but tear up. She waved her hands frantically, bidding her father a final farewell.

As everyone left, only Li Chen and the women were left. However, they had no time to dwell on the sadness of parting, because a new and fierce battle was waiting for them not far ahead...