I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"Alright, folks. Stop crying! I'm going to Mount Emei right now to wipe out those demons! Find a safe place to hide first!" Li Chen raised his weapon high, his gaze as firm as steel as he shouted to the group of terrified villagers behind him. His voice resounded like a war drum, bringing a glimmer of hope and courage to the people.

Then, Li Chen quickly opened the pet backpack and released the Hibiscus Fairy. The beautiful and charming figure of the Hibiscus Fairy appeared in front of everyone, exuding a mysterious aura that made people fall in love with her.

"Fairy Hibiscus, you are responsible for protecting these villagers and leading them to a safe place! The monsters in Mount Emei are all good at using fire, and their attributes have a restraining effect on you, so you only need to do your best to protect these villagers, and there is no need to confront those monsters head-on!" Li Chen instructed Fairy Hibiscus seriously, his eyes revealing immense trust.

Upon seeing these villagers, Li Chen recalled the time in Jinzha Chang'an when he had neglected to save the villagers from Te Chushi and Xiong Shanjun. His mind instantly returned to that time, and a trace of self-blame and sadness flashed in his eyes. He couldn't help but wonder, if he had been more vigilant, would the tragedy have been avoided?

Fairy Hibiscus nodded slightly, indicating that she understood the importance of the mission. She gently waved to the villagers and led them to safety. The villagers followed Fairy Hibiscus's lead, their hearts filled with gratitude.

After the Hibiscus Fairy led the villagers away, Li Chen, gripping his weapon tightly, ran towards Mount Emei without hesitation. His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he was ready to fight the enemy to the death.

Li Chen stood at the foot of the mountain and gazed from afar. Mount Emei was engulfed in a blazing flame, ablaze red. The fierce fire and billowing smoke were a formidable sight. A single winding path of volcanic rock barely wide enough for three or four people to walk was visible. Surrounding it was a sea of ​​scalding lava, emitting an astonishing heat from afar.

Li Chen took a deep breath, stepped onto the path carefully, and walked towards the top of the mountain step by step.

Li Chen stepped onto the narrow mountain path and advanced cautiously. His steps were light and his posture nimble, as if blending seamlessly with his surroundings. Each step was filled with determination and courage. He knew full well that a difficult and arduous battle lay ahead, but he showed no fear.

Suddenly, two lava monsters emerged from the magma sea. Their bodies turned red from the magma refining, and their arms were thick and strong, as hard as steel. The appearance of the lava monsters made the atmosphere tense. They put their fists together to form a giant hammer and smashed it towards Li Chen.

Li Chen's eyes turned cold, and he dodged backwards, avoiding the lava monster's attack. A flash of light appeared in his hand, and a sharp spear appeared in his hand. He brandished the spear and engaged in a fierce battle with the lava monster.

The lava monsters were formidable, their attacks powerful and capable of unleashing continuous fire attacks. However, Li Chen, with his masterful spearmanship and agility, managed to defuse these crises time and again. His spearmanship was as fierce as a hurricane, and each shot carried a deadly threat.

In the fierce battle, Li Chen gradually found a flaw in the lava monster's attack. He seized the opportunity to launch an attack. The spear flashed with a cold light, accurately hitting the lava monster's eyes. The lava monster screamed and fell to the ground. His body instantly turned into a pool of magma, spilling onto the ground, and there was no movement.

Li Chen quickly took a few steps back to avoid the splashing lava. He finally understood that the weakness of these lava monsters was their eyes!

Eyes are the source of spiritual energy for all things. Ancient Chinese legends say that adding the finishing touch to a painting's eyes is the best way to draw a dragon's eyes, and that paper figurines shouldn't have their eyes painted. Eyes are also the common weakness of all lava monsters: their eyes are their weakness, and the source of their power granted by the Fire Witch!

As long as their eyes are pierced, these lava monsters will lose their power, and the spiritual energy bestowed upon them by the Fire Ancestor will completely dissipate with that one blow!

Seeing this, the other lava monster's eyes flashed with rage, and a furious roar erupted from its mouth. Its attack instantly intensified, its fists hammering with the ferocity of a storm. Each punch was scorching with flames, as if igniting the entire space.

Faced with such a ferocious attack, Li Chen remained unfazed. His eyes remained firm and calm, his body nimbly dodging the opponent's punches. Each clever move allowed him to avoid a fatal blow, but he didn't just passively defend himself; he was always looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Finally, after a fierce fight, Li Chen found a perfect opportunity. He nimbly dodged the lava monster's punch and then quickly thrust out his spear, piercing the monster's eyes accurately.

The lava monster screamed and covered its eyes in pain. Having lost its sight, it could no longer fight. Its massive body slowly collapsed, eventually turning into a pool of boiling magma that scattered chaotically onto the ground.

However, the danger wasn't over yet. More lava monsters suddenly jumped out of the magma on both sides, surrounding him from all directions. Li Chen frowned, realizing he was already in a difficult battle.

He knew there was no escape now and could only face it bravely. The spear in his hand became his only weapon, and he gripped the spear tightly, ready to start a life-and-death duel with these monsters.

The lava monsters rushed towards him with their claws and fangs bared. They exuded a scorching heat that seemed to melt everything around them. Li Chen was not afraid at all. He dodged the attack of the first monster and swung his spear at the chest of the second monster.

The lava monsters sensed Li Chen's powerful strength and began to retreat. Li Chen seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack. His spear was as fast as lightning, and each strike hit the target's eyes. The monsters fell to the ground one after another, turning into balls of magma.

At this moment, suddenly, several flaming shurikens shot out from behind the lava monsters. Li Chen was caught off guard and had no way to dodge. He was immediately hit by these shurikens, and the wounds were charred and blood flowed out.

Li Chen gasped in pain, but this wasn't the end. His attack rhythm had been disrupted by his injuries, and the lava monsters immediately sensed this opportunity. A sly glint flashed in their eyes, and they quickly charged at Li Chen, clenching their fists tightly together before striking him with thunderous force!