I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"Alright! Alright! It's almost time now, we should go to the Anti-Tian Conference!"

Taibai Jinxing saw that the atmosphere on the scene had become tense because of Li Chen and Nezha. He was secretly anxious in his heart, and hurriedly stepped forward, smiling to smooth things over, reminding Li Chen and the other three to quickly set off for Heaven to attend this unprecedented grand gathering.

"Yes! Yes! Brother Nezha, have you ever thought that brother Li Chen must have been too exhausted from fighting against the Twelve Ancestral Witches and going through countless hardships and dangers, so he had such a nightmare?" Erlang Shen saw that Taibai Jinxing had already spoken, and hurriedly agreed, trying to help Li Chen resolve Nezha's anger.

Hearing Erlang Shen's words, Nezha's expression softened slightly, and the anger in his eyes gradually dissipated. After all, what Erlang Shen said was true. The Twelve Ancestral Witches were powerful. If it weren't for Li Chen's fearlessness and courage in fighting the enemy, I'm afraid the Heavenly Court would have no idea how long it would have taken to defeat them and achieve the final victory.

Thinking of this, Nezha couldn't help but feel a surge of regret. He realized that his impulsive behavior might have caused unnecessary trouble to Li Chen, so he said to Li Chen with an apologetic look on his face, "I'm sorry, Brother Li Chen, I was too impulsive just now, and my words were a bit harsh. I hope you don't take it to heart!"

Li Chen's annoyance eased slightly at Nezha's sincere expression. He waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's okay. I just wanted to remind everyone. Although peace has arrived, we still can't let our guard down. We should train harder to prepare for any crises that may arise!"

Nezha listened to Li Chen's words and nodded in agreement. He knew that what Li Chen said made sense. In peacetime, we need to remain vigilant and not let down our guard.

However, Li Chen felt somewhat helpless. He didn't really want to warn everyone, but he simply couldn't find a suitable reason to explain his actions. Now, he could only make up an excuse to get away with it.

"Okay! It's time for us to set off!" Taibai Jinxing's face was full of excitement. He couldn't wait to look at Nezha, Li Chen and another person, as if he was full of anticipation for the upcoming journey.

The four of them smiled at each other, then flew off together towards the Lingxiao Palace. Before leaving, Li Chen paused a moment above the clouds, his gaze fixed on Fairy Furong and the others who were training the monkeys and their descendants as well as the soldiers of the Demon-Breaking Army.

The Furong Fairies and the others were training with graceful figures and agile movements. Their beauty and heroic spirit made Li Chen fall in love with them. However, he knew he couldn't stay for too long, so he took a deep look and resolutely left Huaguo Mountain.

"Everyone! I leave it to you!" Li Chen muttered to himself, and at the same time, he used a secret method to transmit this message to the Monkey King and the soldiers of the Demon-Breaking Army. He knew that the current situation was extremely critical, and only by relying on their strength could he alleviate the pressure he faced.

The four of them rode non-stop to the Lingxiao Palace in the Heavenly Palace. This palace was magnificent and breathtaking. From afar, it was decorated with golden splendor and was extremely gorgeous, as if it were a palace built of gold and jewels.

Entering the palace is a truly breathtaking sight. Golden dragons gleaming with golden light coil around the pillars, appearing lifelike and ready to soar into the air at any moment. On the roof, phoenixes carved from precious jade appear poised to take flight, creating a vibrant and dynamic experience. The entire palace radiates a rainbow-like light, a dazzling display of beauty.

Just as Li Chen and the others were marveling at the palace's opulence and grandeur, an old man in a black robe suddenly appeared before them, blocking their path. The old man exuded a murderous aura that was chilling. His eyes fixed on Li Chen, filled with both contempt and a distinctly provocative intensity that made the viewer feel uncomfortable.

"you are?"

Li Chen looked at the old man with suspicion, thinking to himself that he felt familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before. However, when he noticed the cold murderous intent emanating from the old man, Li Chen's nerves instantly tensed up, and without hesitation, he unleashed his powerful murderous aura to confront him.

In an instant, the two murderous auras collided fiercely in the air, making bursts of roars. Surprisingly, Li Chen's murderous aura was as fierce as a violent storm, suppressing the old man's murderous aura in a very short time, making it difficult for him to breathe.

In this tense atmosphere, Taibai Jinxing hurried forward and introduced Li Chen with a smile on his face: "Li Chen, this is the Great Emperor Zhenwu of our Heaven! He is a powerful figure that shakes the three realms. He once single-handedly wiped out the demons in the Northern Juluzhou and the Southern Jambu Continent, killing so many demons and ghosts that they were terrified and even dared not show their heads!"

Taibai Jinxing's words suddenly dawned on Li Chen. He finally remembered the identity of this Zhenwu Emperor. It turned out that he had once competed with him in magical power at the banquet during the Tianan Conference after the pacification of the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

"Oh! Isn't that Immortal Li Chen?" Zhenwu Emperor suddenly shouted, his tone full of sarcasm and disdain. "Earlier, you swore to Taibai Jinxing that Donghuang Taiyi would attack the Heavenly Palace, but nothing has happened in the past few days!"

Emperor Zhenwu knew very well that he could not do anything to Li Chen with his strength, but he just disliked Li Chen, so he deliberately ridiculed him in front of everyone.

When Nezha, Erlang Shen, and Taibai Jinxing, who came with Li Chen, heard what Zhenwu Emperor said, their faces turned ugly instantly. They were all worried that Li Chen would take action directly because of Zhenwu Emperor's provocation. After all, Li Chen's temper was not so easy to mess with.

However, Li Chen was not as enraged as they had imagined. He simply snorted lightly, then responded with a contemptuous tone: "Hmph! Zhenwu Emperor, don't be too happy too soon. The calm of the past few days might just be the quiet before the storm. If you don't make adequate preparations on weekdays, it will be too late to sharpen your sword when you hit the real battlefield!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chen didn't even turn his head, let alone look at the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He turned around and strode towards the direction of the High Heaven Palace without hesitation, as if he didn't take the Great Emperor Zhenwu seriously at all.

Nezha, Erlang Shen, and Taibai Jinxing all showed a hint of helplessness when they saw this scene. They knew in their hearts that although Li Chen's behavior was a bit excessive, given his personality and status, no one could stop him.

So, despite some reluctance, they hurriedly quickened their pace and followed Li Chen closely, heading towards the Lingxiao Palace. After all, the Anti-Heaven Conference was an important event in the heavens, and they couldn't be late!

And what about the Great Emperor Zhenwu? He watched helplessly as Li Chen ignored him and walked away, so angry that he almost cursed out loud on the spot. He raised his finger, wanting to point at Li Chen and curse him, but the words were on the tip of his tongue, and he swallowed them back.

Because he knew that even if he cursed fiercely now, it would be useless. Li Chen would simply ignore him, and it would only make him more embarrassed in front of everyone. So, in the end, Zhenwu Emperor could only sigh helplessly, suppressing the anger in his chest, and silently followed Li Chen and the others to participate in this grand event in the heavens.