I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Qiongqi, caught between the blazing flames and deadly poison, was in excruciating pain and could not help but roar angrily at Li Chen. Li Chen was already incredibly powerful, and coupled with the deep bond between him and Fairy Hibiscus, their combined power multiplied exponentially.

Today's Li Chen not only inherited the unparalleled poisonous ability of the Hibiscus Fairy, but also retained his original characteristics of being as sharp as metal and as violent as fire!

Facing such a formidable foe, Qiongqi showed no fear. It roared furiously and lunged at Li Chen once more. Li Chen quickly dodged to the side, agile as a cheetah, narrowly avoiding Qiongqi's razor-sharp claws. Then, his hands instantly transformed into sturdy vines, one hand firmly entangling Qiongqi's thick, powerful tail, the other gripping its sturdy hind legs.

"This Qiongqi is incredibly strong!" Li Chen marveled inwardly, because just now, Qiongqi's immense strength had plowed a deep furrow in the ground with his feet. It must be said that for a ferocious and brutal beast, Qiongqi's brute force was truly first-rate! Li Chen took a deep breath, steadied himself, and then planted his feet firmly on the ground. Using this as a support, he used all his strength to throw Qiongqi forward!

However, how could Qiongqi be thrown to the ground so easily by Li Chen? Under the control of Tongtian Sect Master, it quickly adjusted its posture in mid-air with the rapid flapping of its wings and resumed its free flight in the sky.

"Excellent! Absolutely wonderful! Excellent combat experience! You and your companions work together seamlessly, a match made in heaven! No wonder you can unleash such powerful strength!"

Tongtian Patriarch gazed at Li Chen, who had sent Qiongqi flying, and praised him profusely. The strength Li Chen displayed far exceeded his expectations. He had initially assumed that Li Chen would be torn to pieces by Qiongqi, one of the four great beasts from ancient times. Unexpectedly, Li Chen had forged such a profound bond with his companion, even combining their strengths into one. Even Tang Sanzang and his disciples had never reached this level.

"Looking at you displaying astonishing strength, I secretly sigh inwardly. Perhaps only in this way can I believe that you are worthy of fighting me! Here, I ask you one last time: are you willing to submit to me and become my disciple? Or will you stubbornly resist and face destruction?"

Tongtian Patriarch's eyes were cold, revealing an endless killing intent. At this moment, he had already grasped the boundless potential hidden within Li Chen. If Li Chen willingly accepted the Jiejiao sect, he would devote all his energy to cultivating him. However, if Li Chen refused, this place would be his final resting place.

"I've made it clear I will never submit to someone who slaughters innocent people for selfish desires!" Li Chen responded righteously. Tongtian Patriarch has now become a sinister villain, a far cry from the sage who once championed equality and cherished all things. The once-faithful belief that "the Red Lotus, White Oxtail Lotus, and Green Lotus Leaf religions are one family" has vanished, replaced by the identity of the instigator of the apocalypse and the source of all evil and suffering.

Ever since the Seven Demon Kings' Rebellion, the Ten Kings' Rebellion, and the War in Heaven, the Three Realms had suffered unprecedented damage. What Li Chen saw along the way were the endless pain and misery that those brutal wars had left on ordinary people.

Initially, the common people encountered the Seven Demon Kings, led by the Bull Demon King, who preyed on countless innocent lives. Later, thanks to the heroic efforts of Tang Sanzang and his disciples, they successfully annihilated the Seven Demon Kings. However, they were soon followed by a rebellion led by the Ten Kings of Hell. They unleashed the evil spirits of the underworld, causing them to wreak havoc on the human world! Tang Sanzang and his disciples rose up in resistance, defeating the Ten Kings of Hell and completely eradicating all the evil spirits of the underworld. However, before one crisis was over, another arose: the Heavenly Palace was also invaded by dark forces. Tang Sanzang and his disciples bravely journeyed to the Heavenly Palace to rescue the Jade Emperor. The fierce battles continued, and countless civilians perished in these battles between gods and demons. The instigator of all this tragedy was none other than the former sage standing before them—Tongtian Patriarch!

"Qiongqi, immediately cut this arrogant man into pieces!" Tongtian Sect Leader smiled ferociously and arrogantly after hearing Li Chen's response. He unhesitatingly mobilized the vast and powerful mana within him and continuously infused it into Qiongqi's body.

Blessed by its master's power, Qiongqi's eyes grew ever more blood-red, and wisps of pitch-black smoke gradually emanated from its sharp claws and fangs, as if possessing the power to rip the very void apart! Then, Qiongqi raised his head to the heavens and let out a roar that shook the world. In an instant, the sky shifted, and countless meteorites, blazing with purple-black flames, rained down like a torrential downpour!

These meteorites, with devastating force, crashed down upon Mount Jiuhua. In a split second, the entire mountain was engulfed in a raging sea of ​​fire, with flames shooting into the sky and thick smoke billowing, as if the apocalypse had arrived!

Facing the torrential downpour of meteorites, Li Chen showed no sign of panic. He took a deep breath and then unleashed his ultimate move—"Golden Axe Splitting the Devil!" Instantly, Li Chen's entire body shone with a dazzling golden light. Then, two axes as massive as mountains materialized from thin air, slashing down with thunderous force at Qiongqi's massive wings.

At that moment, Qiongqi was so engrossed in his magic that he had no time to dodge Li Chen's two axes. With a loud bang, Qiongqi's two giant wings snapped, and its massive body fell heavily to the ground. Immediately afterwards, a stream of thick black blood gushed out of its mouth.

It turned out that just as Qiongqi fell, Li Chen once again unleashed his unique skill—"Wood-Poison Spreads Thousands of Miles"! Qiongqi was now poisoned and completely lost its fighting power! Its mouth continuously gushed out inky black blood, as if the fountain of life was drying up.

At the same time, as Qiongqi collapsed to the ground, Li Chen and Fairy Hibiscus also released their fusion state. Li Chen, panting, braced himself on the ground with both hands, and fell to the side with difficulty. This fierce battle had lasted for a long time, and for Li Chen, the physical drain was extremely great. At this moment, he was no longer able to launch any effective counterattack!

"Good! Very good! Excellent!" Tongtian Patriarch said three good words in a row, his voice was deafening and echoed throughout the space.

He came to the ground and strode forward to Li Chen, his eyes flashing with excitement. He stretched out his left hand and gently stroked Li Chen's cheek, as if admiring a precious work of art.

Then, he turned around. Li Chen saw a strangely aura-emitting magic chain emanate from his right hand. This magic chain unexpectedly connected directly to the severely injured Qiongqi. In an instant, Qiongqi's wounds were completely healed, and the black blood no longer spitted from his mouth. He had fully recovered! Li Chen and Fairy Furong saw this scene and marveled at the terrifying power of Tongtian Sect Master!

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile: "You, boy, are very much to my liking. I hope that next time we meet, you can still satisfy me a little as you do now. However, if you make no progress, the next time we meet, I will kill you without mercy!"

Tongtian Patriarch pondered inwardly. He had originally not paid much attention to Li Chen, but at this moment, he suddenly changed his mind. He wanted to see how far this alien visitor could go and what kind of surprises or shocks he could bring him.

With that, Tongtian Patriarch and Qiongqi vanished, leaving Li Chen and Fairy Hibiscus standing there. Li Chen's heart was turbulent. Facing this terrifying being with immense power and numerous disciples, Li Chen was fully aware of the pressure and mission he shouldered. From that moment on, he became even more determined to pursue excellence and continuous growth.