I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"Hey! Isn't this Taibai Jinxing? How come you have time to come to my Huaguo Mountain?" Li Chen walked forward with a smile on his face and greeted Taibai Jinxing enthusiastically.

Taibai Jinxing was dressed in all his splendor for this trip, wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, a tall golden crown on his head, and holding a jade ruyi in his hand. He looked dignified and elegant. He was followed closely by a group of heavenly soldiers and generals, each carrying an exquisite box. They had obviously come to congratulate Li Chen on his great achievement in defeating the Twelve Ancestral Witches and to invite him to participate in an important event.

"I am Taibai Jinxing, honored to meet the Immortal Li Chen!"

Taibai Jinxing bowed to Li Chen with a beaming smile, his manner extremely respectful. You have to understand that Li Chen is no longer the same person he once was. He is no longer the young man who had just arrived and spent time with the Fairy Hibiscus. He has become the "number one warlord in the Three Realms," possessing immense power and an army of hundreds of thousands.

Li Chen might have been too busy conquering the Twelve Ancestral Witches to notice this change, but the Heavenly Court was fully aware of every move Huaguo Mountain made. During his absence, Huaguo Mountain had been aggressively recruiting soldiers, training diligently, and continuously expanding its army.

Faced with Taibai Jinxing's respectful attitude, Li Chen naturally would not be rude. He quickly returned the greeting and said, "Master Jinxing, you are so polite! Please come in quickly. Let's talk inside if you have anything to say." After that, he warmly invited Taibai Jinxing into the cave in Huaguo Mountain.

After entering the cave, Li Chen asked Taibai Jinxing to take the second seat, and then he took a seat on a nearby chair. After they were both seated, Li Chen smiled and asked, "Master Jinxing, you have always been by the Jade Emperor's side in Heaven. Why did you suddenly visit my Flower-Fruit Mountain today?"

Taibai Jinxing smiled slightly and replied, "I have come here this time on the orders of the Jade Emperor. I have come to present you with the gift that my Heavenly Court has prepared for your triumphant return from defeating the Twelve Ancestral Witches." As he spoke, he raised his hand and gestured to the heavenly soldiers and generals behind him.

The heavenly soldiers and generals immediately understood what he meant and stepped forward, placing the gift boxes in front of Li Chen. These boxes were exquisitely crafted, inlaid with various gems and pearls, and looked very valuable.

Afterwards, the heavenly soldiers and generals opened the boxes placed in front of Li Chen one by one in unison. The lids of the boxes were slowly lifted, and the items inside the boxes gradually appeared in front of everyone.

The first thing that caught my eye was the shimmering, multicolored elixirs, radiating a captivating glow like the dazzling stars in the night sky. These elixirs were neatly arranged in an exquisite box, each one round and smooth, clearly having been meticulously refined.

Next to the elixir is a piece of jade wine held in a beautifully crafted jade vase. The vase is flawless and transparent, with intricate carvings on its sides, complementing the wine within, making it even more precious. The wine gently swirls within the vase, emitting waves of mellow fragrance that leaves one intoxicated.

Looking at the golden flowers, they were actually carved from gold, with exquisite craftsmanship and lifelike appearance. The petals and stamens of the golden flowers were clearly visible, as if they were real flowers, shining brightly in the sunlight.

Finally, there is the jade ruyi made of high-quality unpolished jade and rubies. The jade ruyi is pure white, warm and delicate, and the rubies inlaid on it are like flames, adding a bit of beauty to the entire jade ruyi.

"Besides this, Immortal Li Chen, in order to celebrate your triumphant return from the conquest of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, our Heavenly Court plans to hold another Heavenly Peace Conference! We sincerely invite you to join me in this grand event in three days!" Taibai Jinxing said enthusiastically, his voice revealing respect and admiration for Li Chen.

After saying this, Taibai Jinxing smiled and handed the exquisite red invitation card to Li Chen. Li Chen stood up quickly, took the invitation card with both hands, and examined it carefully.

The invitation was meticulously crafted, its thick red paper embroidered with delicate patterns in gold thread, creating a truly magnificent effect. The front of the invitation bore the words "An Tian Conference" in bold, powerful calligraphy, exuding a solemn air.

Li Chen opened the invitation, which detailed the arrangements for the Heavenly Peace Conference to be held by the gods in the Lingxiao Palace in three days, and sincerely invited Li Chen to attend.

"Okay! I understand! Old Taibai, are you going to pick me up in three days, or do you plan to stay in our Huaguo Mountain for three days?" Li Chen continued to ask. His tone seemed a little casual, as if he did not regard Taibai Jinxing as an outsider.

If it were any other gods, Li Chen would never allow them to live in his Flower-Fruit Mountain. This was his territory, and he didn't want anyone intruding. But if it was Taibai Jinxing, that was a different matter. After all, Taibai Jinxing was one of the few gods he had a good impression of.

Although Taibai Jinxing was a god in the heavenly court, he was the one who was most on Li Chen's side. Li Chen had always had a good impression of him, which was why he was so polite to him.

After hearing what Li Chen said, Taibai Jinxing smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Li Chen, Immortal. However, the Heavenly Court is busy preparing the venue these days, so I have to hurry back to Heaven to report to the Jade Emperor. I'll excuse myself!"

There was a hint of helplessness in his tone, and it was obvious that he also wanted to stay in Li Chen's Flower-Fruit Mountain for a while longer. However, the matter in Heaven was indeed urgent, and he could not delay for too long.

Taibai Jinxing was seen speaking as he slowly stood up from his seat. His movements seemed a little hurried, as if something urgent was urging him, and he seemed afraid of wasting time.

Just as Taibai Jinxing was about to turn and leave, Li Chen suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute, Elder Taibai! I have something I must tell you. You must remember to notify the people in Heaven to prepare for battle and be ready to respond to any possible war! I have a strong premonition that the current peace will be short-lived, and a new war is about to begin!"

Li Chen's voice echoed over Huaguo Mountain, carrying a hint of anxiety and urgency. Hearing this, Taibai Jinxing stopped in his tracks, turned around, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Shangxian Li Chen, what do you mean by this? Could it be that the Twelve Ancestral Witches were not completely wiped out by you?"

Taibai Jinxing asked doubtfully, his heart filled with confusion and worry. Li Chen's words made him think that the Twelve Ancestral Witches might not have been completely eradicated, and that remnants of their power still existed, and they were very likely to attack the Heavenly Court out of revenge.

"That's absolutely not the case! What I mean is that Donghuang Taiyi is very likely to take this opportunity to attack the Heavenly Court!" Li Chen said solemnly. He knew the seriousness of the matter very well and he had to alert the Heavenly Court.

Li Chen thought to himself that if the Heavenly Court was completely defenseless and Donghuang Taiyi and his men succeeded in a surprise attack, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, he decided not to conceal the important information and directly informed the Heavenly Court.

After hearing what Li Chen said, Taibai Jinxing showed a look of disbelief on his face. After all, Donghuang Taiyi had already died in the war between the witches and the liches, so how could he attack the heavens now?

However, Taibai Jinxing quickly realized that Li Chen was no ordinary person. He was now the undisputed number one expert in the Three Realms, possessing exceptional strength and vast knowledge. If Li Chen asserted this, there must be a reason for it.

After a brief thought, Taibai Jinxing decided to trust Li Chen's judgment. He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I will immediately convey this information to the Jade Emperor and have the Heavenly Court strengthen its defenses! Thank you again, Immortal Li Chen!"

Taibai Jinxing was well aware of Li Chen's strength and credibility, and he believed that Li Chen would not say such a thing without reason. So, despite some doubts in his heart, he chose to trust Li Chen and took quick action to pass this important information to the Jade Emperor, the supreme ruler of the Heavenly Court.