I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

After hearing the words of the Jade Emperor and Zhenwu Emperor, Taibai Jinxing couldn't help but feel a deep sense of helplessness. He looked at the gods around him, immersed in the joy of the Tianan Conference. Their faces were filled with satisfaction and confidence, completely unaware of the potential crisis approaching.

Taibai Jinxing knew that the gods in heaven were so engrossed in the grand banquet that they had no time to heed his warnings and reminders, and might even think he was worrying too much. Faced with this situation, Taibai Jinxing felt that his efforts had been in vain.

However, amidst this clamor, one person stood out: Nezha, the Third Prince. Nezha had always held Li Chen in high regard, convinced that Li Chen wouldn't say such a thing without reason. After all, they had fought side by side, facing powerful enemies together, and Nezha had a deep understanding of Li Chen's character and personality.

Nezha knew in his heart that Li Chen was not someone who would easily lie, especially to someone he considered a friend. Although Li Chen's story about Donghuang Taiyi potentially attacking the Heavenly Palace sounded a bit absurd, Nezha chose to believe him. This trust was not blind, but was based on their mutual understanding and past experiences.

After the meeting, Nezha didn't relax his vigilance like the other gods, but instead sprang into action. He quickly assembled his personal guard and ordered them to intensify their training to prepare for any emergencies. Nezha knew that while everything was still just Li Chen's speculation, it was better to be prepared than to be caught off guard.

As for Taibai Jinxing, he returned to his Taibai Jinxing Mansion with a heavy heart. These three days seemed to him even longer than three years. He anxiously awaited the arrival of three days later, constantly thinking about Li Chen and Sun Wukong.

Taibai Jinxing was deeply impressed by Li Chen, especially when he first met Sun Wukong and Li Chen. He was puzzled by their subconscious trust. Although Sun Wukong had once wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace and disrupted the Peach Festival, Taibai Jinxing still had a special feeling for the monkey, a feeling that always made him want to help Sun Wukong.

Looking back, Taibai Jinxing had proposed recruiting Sun Wukong before he wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace. At the time, Sun Wukong's theft of treasures from the Dragon Palace and forced cancellation of his death certificate had caused a stir in the Heavenly Court. Knowing Sun Wukong's abilities and potential, Taibai Jinxing believed that recruiting him to the Heavenly Court would not only calm the situation but also secure Sun Wukong a suitable position within the court. However, Sun Wukong, unpredictably due to his lowly position, rebelled against the Heavenly Court, triggering a series of subsequent events.

On the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, Taibai Jinxing also secretly helped Sun Wukong many times. In Chechi Kingdom, he helped the monks and told them that the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, would come to save them from suffering. In Shituo Kingdom, Taibai Jinxing even appeared to warn Sun Wukong of the dangers ahead and urged him to be cautious.

Taibai Jinxing didn't know where this special feeling came from, but he knew that no matter what, he hoped that Sun Wukong could successfully complete the mission of obtaining the scriptures and eventually achieve the right result. However, he didn't expect that although the right result was achieved, Sun Wukong died under the calculation of Buddhism.

He was also full of anticipation for Li Chen, hoping to hear Li Chen's explanation and ideas at the Antian Conference three days later. When facing Li Chen, he always felt a comfort and reassurance from Li Chen that far surpassed Sun Wukong's.

It feels like as long as Li Chen is around, there is nothing to worry about, nothing to be anxious about, as if Li Chen can resolve all things that make people uneasy and anxious. It is a sense of security that comes from one's own strong strength and cultivation.

"I'll ask Li Chen in three days whether Donghuang Taiyi's attack on Heaven is true or not."

Taibai Jinxing pondered this in his heart, and at the same time silently prayed in his heart that this was just a rumor. With this thought in mind, Taibai Jinxing slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep in a short while.

For the next three days, the Heavenly Court was peaceful and tranquil, with no unusual incidents. The gods were all absorbed in making final preparations for the upcoming Heavenly Peace Conference.

This An Tian Conference is of extraordinary significance. It is not only to celebrate the stability of the Heavenly Court, but also to commemorate Li Chen's feat of defeating powerful enemies and protecting the world in the great catastrophe caused by the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

Three days passed by like a fleeting moment. Finally, the day of the Heavenly Peace Conference arrived. Taibai Jinxing rose early and, filled with worry, arrived at Huaguo Mountain, ready to meet Li Chen. Accompanying Taibai Jinxing were Nezha and Erlang Shen, two of the Heavenly Court's most powerful warriors.

"Brother Li Chen, you said that Donghuang Taiyi would attack the Heavenly Court. Is this true?"

Nezha looked at Li Chen with suspicion, thinking to himself. He felt that if Donghuang Taiyi really wanted to attack the Heavenly Court, it would be better for him to take the initiative and lead a team of elite troops to attack Donghuang Taiyi's lair directly and annihilate him in one fell swoop. This way, not only could the Heavenly Court be protected from attack, but it would also save a lot of trouble.

Li Chen raised his head slowly when he heard Nezha's question, revealing a helpless smile. He sighed and said, "I'm not sure about this either." His eyes were a little confused, as if he had some doubts about his own judgment.

In reality, Li Chen hadn't discovered any trace of Donghuang Taiyi or his subordinates in this world. His knowledge of Donghuang Taiyi's attack on Heaven was merely speculation based on the plot of the Dream Journey to the West series. These were merely groundless speculations, lacking any solid evidence. Therefore, he himself had no way of knowing whether this event actually occurred.

"What?! How can you say such things so casually, Brother Li Chen?!"

Nezha roared with a face full of rage, his voice deafening, as if it would pierce the sky. Today was a crucial moment for the Antian Conference, and everyone was looking forward to this grand event with great joy. However, Li Chen's words, which were so disappointing, undoubtedly poured cold water on everyone.

Nezha originally thought that Li Chen had discovered Donghuang Taiyi's whereabouts and was preparing to take the initiative with him to attack Huanglong and deal a head-on blow to the evil forces. However, Li Chen actually said something ambiguous like "he couldn't be sure", which made Nezha angry.

In stark contrast to Nezha's fury, Erlang Shen and Taibai Jinxing remained unmoved. They simply gazed at Li Chen quietly, their eyes filled with concern. Ever since the Twelve Ancestral Witches began their evil ways, Li Chen had been constantly on the road to subjugating them, never having a moment's peace. He toiled day and night, sleeping in the open air, all in his quest to quickly eradicate this evil force and restore peace to the world.

In the eyes of Erlang Shen and Taibai Jinxing, Li Chen's words about Donghuang Taiyi were entirely due to his overwork during the long battle. They knew how much pressure Li Chen was under, so they decided to bring him to the Tianan Conference to let him relax his body and mind.