I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Chapter 351: Resurrect the Victims and Share the Food with the Golden-Winged Dapeng! (Part 1)

"Everyone! The most urgent matter right now is to resurrect those who unfortunately died! At this critical moment, please protect me!" Li Chen originally had a relaxed smile on his face, but suddenly he restrained it and his expression became extremely solemn and dignified.

You have to know that the Golden-Winged Roc has committed countless sins! He has previously slaughtered countless people in this Golden Jade Palace, and countless people have died under his claws.

The reason this evil creature was so arrogant and unscrupulous in committing evil was because he relied on his status as the uncle of the Tathagata Buddha. He was sure that Li Chen and others, like Tang Sanzang and his disciples, would not dare to kill him.

However, he was completely wrong! Li Chen was not the so-called "Fighting Buddha" who would bow to the powerful and grovel. He was always the "Monkey King" who would rather break than bend, with a strong and unyielding character!

Think of how many demons and monsters, like Tang Sanzang, who journeyed to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, exploited their status as mounts or servants of Buddha, gods, or bodhisattvas to wreak havoc and tyranny on the mortal world? And every time these creatures committed evil, they often went unpunished, needing only minor punishments to get away with it.

"Alright! Everyone, disperse quickly and protect Li Chen!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Hou Tu did not dare to delay and quickly turned to give instructions to the people behind her. Everyone followed her orders and quickly dispersed to each occupy their own area, carefully monitoring their surroundings to prevent any unexpected situations and ensure that Li Chen could safely cast his spell and successfully resurrect those innocent victims.

Fairy Hibiscus, graceful and wielding a vine whip, stood shoulder to shoulder with the fire-devouring scorpion, its claws ablaze with flames, closely guarding the east. Meanwhile, the Nine-Tailed Fox, its nine magnificent tails swaying in the wind, flanked by dancing butterflies, held its ground together.

To the north, Ao Xue, dressed in pink, was as beautiful as a flower; Ao Shuang, dressed in red, was lively and active. Together, the sisters guarded the northern position, vigilantly observing their surroundings. To the south, Li Zhaohuang and Xiao Yan were in charge. Li Zhaohuang was a dashing figure, his sword gleaming with a cold light; Xiao Yan was charming and charming, yet possessed unique skills.

At this moment, Hou Tu Niangniang, Feng Bo Fei Lian, and Yu Shi Ping Yi, three gods possessing earth-shaking magical powers, stood firmly beside Li Chen. Hou Tu Niangniang exuded a rich earthy aura, exuding the majesty of the Earth Mother; Feng Bo Fei Lian's graceful form was swirled by a fierce wind; and Yu Shi Ping Yi held a water jar, a cloud of steam emanating from it, a formidable presence. These three formed an impenetrable defensive line, protecting Li Chen from any sudden attack.

Not long after, Li Chen formed hand seals, muttered something, and then summoned the magical Soul-Restoring Orb. As soon as the Orb appeared, it shone with the same dazzling light as before, like a blazing sun, instantly illuminating the surroundings as bright as day. The light poured down, enveloping the wounded and bleeding corpses.

As the light continued to shine, the once hideous wounds on the corpses began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye. The once snow-white skin gradually regained its color, turning rosy. As if drawn by some mysterious force, the blood slowly flowed back toward the corpses. First, the flesh at the wounds began to regrow and connect, then the damaged skin gradually healed, and even the severed limbs began to reconnect!

Time passed minute by minute, and finally, Li Shimin, Ma Hongji, Wang Rufeng and other people who had previously died under the claws of the Golden-winged Roc opened their eyes and slowly woke up.

"What on earth is going on? Immortal Li Chen is actually here... and also? My precious daughter!!!"

Li Shimin widened his eyes and looked at everything in front of him with disbelief. When his eyes fell on Li Zhaohuang, his body seemed to be out of control and he rushed straight towards her.

Li Shimin held his daughter tightly in his arms, as if afraid that she would disappear if he let go. At this moment, he was already in tears, and the tears flowed freely like water from a broken dam. You know, it has been so long since he last saw his beloved daughter!

"My daughter! Is it really you? I always thought I would never see you again in this life!"

Li Shimin wept bitterly, muttering to himself. Recalling his past, he vividly remembered being killed by the ferocious golden-winged Roc. At that time, he was filled with despair, believing that a reunion with his daughter would only be possible in the afterlife. However, he had never imagined that he would actually see his longed-for daughter again in person at this very moment.

After a long moment, Li Shimin finally calmed down and slowly loosened his grip on his daughter. Wiping away the tears from his eyes, he looked around in confusion, then asked softly, "Alas, this isn't the underworld, so where exactly is this place?" Li Shimin had previously visited the underworld in a dream, and his memory of its eerie and terrifying scenes was still fresh. But the place he now found himself in was clearly different from the underworld he remembered.

"This is the Golden Jade Palace! You have already been tragically killed by the ferocious Golden-winged Roc, but fortunately, there is always a way out. I happen to have this magical resurrection bead in my hand, which pulled you back from the brink of death!" Li Chen shouted excitedly with a bright smile on his face.

His words were like a ray of dazzling sunlight that penetrated the thick haze and shone directly into Li Shimin's heart, bringing him hope and joy of a new life. Yes, they were not dead, they were miraculously alive!

However, the villagers led by Ma Hongji and Wang Rufeng were not happy at all at this moment, because the villagers of Puxian Village and Jinsha Village were slaughtered by the Golden Winged Dapeng! Although they survived, what about the villagers who were devoured?

"Immortal Li Chen, my poor fellow villagers..."

Ma Hongji and Wang Rufeng both cried out in grief, but before they finished speaking, they were already sobbing, tears pouring out like a flood, rolling down their cheeks, and hitting the cold and hard ground hard, splashing tiny tears.

At that moment, the terrifying sight of the beast, its bloody maw gaping and devouring the villagers of Jinsha and Puxian villages, relentlessly flashed through Ma Hongji and Wang Rufeng's minds. They could almost hear the desperate cries and shrill cries for help from the innocent villagers, each one resonating with their ears and breaking their hearts.

At the thought of this, Ma Hongji and Wang Rufeng felt as if their hearts were being cut by thousands of sharp blades simultaneously, the pain so unbearable that they could barely breathe. In an instant, their previously clear and bright eyes quickly turned crimson, as if a raging fire was burning in them, ready to burst out at any moment.

The two men turned around abruptly, fell to their knees with a thud, and clutched the corner of Li Chen's clothes tightly with both hands. They pleaded with tears in their eyes: "Immortal Li Chen, please have mercy on us and avenge the folks of Jinsha Village! We beg you to get rid of that cruel monster!" However, Ma Hongji did not know at this time that the monster he hated so much had already died.

"Don't worry, I have already killed the monster." Li Chen said calmly, while raising his hand and pointing lightly in a direction.

The two were stunned at first, then hurriedly looked in the direction of Li Chen's finger. They saw a huge golden-winged roc lying on the ground, its body torn apart from its mouth to its abdomen, its internal organs bleeding and scattered all over the ground. The whole scene was extremely bloody and horrifying.

Witnessing this tragic scene, a huge weight finally fell from their hearts. While the scene was horrifying, it also meant that Li Chen had successfully avenged his fellow villagers. They both slowly stood up, bowed deeply to Li Chen, and said with tears of gratitude, "Thank you, Immortal Li Chen, for your assistance. If it weren't for your righteousness in exorcising the demon, I'm afraid our Jinsha Village and Puxian Village would never have peace. Your kindness will be forever unforgettable to us!"

"What you two just said is right. Those villagers are still trapped in the belly of this golden-winged Roc! Don't worry, just wait and see how I rescue them!" Li Chen said solemnly, and at the same time took big strides and walked straight towards the huge corpse of the golden-winged Roc.

Everyone's eyes followed his figure closely. Li Chen walked closer and stopped, then bent down and picked up a sharp knife from the ground. This knife was obviously carefully crafted, and the blade flashed with a terrifying light.

Li Chen gripped the hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, took a deep breath, and suddenly swung the knife with all his strength, fiercely stabbing it towards the belly of the Golden Winged Roc. With a muffled "puff" sound, the knife instantly sank into the hard belly of the Golden Winged Roc.

Immediately afterwards, Li Chen pulled hard without hesitation. With a sharp tearing sound, the Golden Winged Dapeng's intestines were completely cut open by him! A strong and pungent smell of blood immediately filled the air...