I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

When Fairy Yunxiao saw this scene, she showed a friendly smile on her face, slowly stretched out her left hand, which was as white and flawless as mutton-fat jade, and gracefully extended it towards Li Chen's right hand.

Seeing this, Li Chen hurried forward and held Fairy Yunxiao's hand tightly. The moment their palms touched, it seemed as if a warm electric current spread throughout their bodies, and they both felt each other's sincerity and kindness.

At this moment, Qiongxiao and Bixiao, who were standing beside Fairy Yunxiao, still had cold faces and stared at Li Chen with their eyes, as if Li Chen and they were born to be incompatible.

However, Li Chen acted as if he hadn't seen anything, turning a blind eye. He knew full well that during that thrilling Conferred Gods War, the gentle, kind, and benevolent Fairy Yunxiao had been murdered by these two seemingly close sisters! Whenever he recalled that incident, Li Chen couldn't help but sigh with regret.

Fortunately, this time, Fairy Yunxiao's operation to retrieve the Ancestral Witch's spirit proceeded exceptionally smoothly, encountering no obstacles. After completing her mission, Fairy Yunxiao turned to Fairies Qiongxiao and Bixiao beside her and whispered, "Sisters, we've accomplished our mission. We can now return to Biyou Palace and report to Master Tongtian." Qiongxiao and Bixiao nodded in agreement. With a flick of their sleeves, the three fairies prepared to embark on their return journey.

But just as they were about to fly away, something unexpected happened - Fairy Yunxiao suddenly stopped, turned around again, and her eyes fell directly on Li Chen. Li Chen was shocked, wondering why this beautiful fairy would do such a thing.

Fairy Yunxiao walked up to Li Chen with light lotus steps, opened her red lips and said softly, "Oh, there is one more thing. Fellow Daoist Li Chen, my two sisters may have been a little rude just now. I hope you can forgive me and not take it to heart. Here, on their behalf, I would like to express my deepest apologies to you again." After that, Fairy Yunxiao bowed deeply to Li Chen. Her figure was graceful, like a flower swaying in the wind, so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

Seeing this, Li Chen quickly reached out and helped Fairy Yunxiao up, saying repeatedly, "It's okay! It's okay! Fairy, you're too kind. It's just a small matter, nothing to worry about. There's no need to be so polite."

Li Chen couldn't help but feel respect for the well-educated and polite Fairy Yunxiao, and his words were full of humility. Then, he stood quietly, watching Fairy Yunxiao, Fairy Qiongxiao, and Fairy Bixiao gradually walk away until they disappeared at the end of the sky.

"System, I have a question for you. The connections that Tang Sanzang and his disciples have accumulated in this world should far exceed mine, but why did they still die in the end?"

Li Chen asked the system with a look of suspicion. Since arriving here, he had not only witnessed the legendary Four Great Bodhisattvas—Avalokitesvara, Manjusri, Samantabhadra, and Ksitigarbha—but also encountered mysterious beings like the God of Wind, the God of Rain, the God of Thunder, and the Goddess of Lightning. Even more intriguing was the discovery of many other renowned deities.

For example, the immortal Zhenyuan, sworn brother to Sun Wukong, holds a revered position and unfathomable power. Then there are the numerous powerful immortals, such as Taiyi Zhenren and Chijiao Daxian, who were once entertained at the Yaochi Peach Festival. Each of them is a renowned figure, each with a close connection to Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

Think about the Buddhas on Mount Lingshan. If they attacked him simply because he was not a Buddhist disciple, then why did they sit back and watch Sun Wukong and his companions suffer? Even if they had only offered a little help, it would have been fine!

After all, with their vast magical powers, rescuing Tang Sanzang and his disciples shouldn't be a difficult task. What hidden reason might lie behind this? Li Chen was baffled and could only hope the system would give him a reasonable answer.

"Host, look! Those immortals with unfathomable magical powers are now scattered across various regions, working to quell the rampant demonic plague in various places." As the system spoke, it waved its mysterious power, and instantly a vivid picture appeared in front of Li Chen's eyes.

In the scene, Taiyi Zhenren, clad in a radiant Taoist robe, clutches a whisk. With each wave of his hand, he unleashes a stream of piercing magic light like meteors across the sky, fiercely striking down the ferocious demons. The Barefoot Immortal walks barefoot, his every step shaking the earth. The magic weapon in his hand radiates dazzling light, sending demons fleeing in panic wherever he steps. The immortals from the Upper, Middle, and Lower Eight Caves also display their magical powers, summoning wind and rain, harnessing lightning, and engaging in thrilling, life-or-death battles with the vicious demons and monsters.

"As for the Buddhas on the distant Lingshan Mountain..." The system's voice suddenly became low and sad, and then another picture slowly appeared in front of Li Chen.

In the Great Leiyin Temple, before the towering, solemn, and majestic golden figure of the Tathagata Buddha, five people were kneeling. The leader had a furry face resembling that of a thunder god, his body agile and nimble like a monkey, and he exuded an air of unruliness.

Next to him was a man with a long mouth and big ears, and his body was as fat and bloated as a fat pig; the one next to him had a sad and gloomy face, and was extremely ugly and embarrassing, looking like an ascetic monk.

The fourth monk, on the other hand, had a dignified appearance, delicate features, and an extraordinary handsomeness that made people forget the mundane world; the last one looked rather ordinary, but his eyes revealed a firm and unyielding will.

What on earth was going on? Li Chen's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief as he stared at the four figures before him. That's right, these were clearly Tang Sanzang and his disciples! He was very familiar with these four people; after all, the story of their journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures was already well-known.

They had gone to the Great Leiyin Temple to seek help, but why did they still die in the end? Just as Li Chen was filled with doubts, a mysterious and ethereal voice suddenly rang out in his mind: "Host, don't be anxious. Please watch slowly. What is about to be shown to you is the real scene that happened when Tang Sanzang and his disciples went to the Great Leiyin Temple to seek help!"

Hearing this, Li Chen's heart trembled, and he felt a surge of intense surprise. He dared not delay any further, and quickly gathered his thoughts, staring intently ahead, fearing to miss any crucial details. Because at this moment, he had only one thought in mind: to find out who had killed Tang Sanzang and his disciples!