I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Chapter 288 The reminder of "Land", Tongtian reappears!

"Let's go! Let's all go in and take a look!"

Li Chen said that he would lead everyone to break into the bat cave and fight a decisive battle with the thousand-year-old bat monster. Everyone nodded in agreement and took out their weapons, ready to charge into the bat cave and avenge the sacrifices made by those who had come along the way!

"Wait! Please wait a moment, everyone!" Just then, a voice, slightly aged but also full of respect, came from behind Li Chen and his group. Everyone turned and looked in the direction of the voice. They saw an elderly man, slightly hunched, slowly approaching them.

The old man held a cane tightly in his hand, as if it was his support in walking in the world; and the beard on his chin spread to his waist like a silver waterfall, swaying gently in the breeze, adding a sense of mystery and vicissitudes.

"Who are you?" Li Chen frowned slightly, a puzzled look on his face as he asked. He was quite confused by the sudden appearance of this old man, and it was difficult for him to tell whether he was a friend or foe.

"To answer the immortal, I am the guardian of this land! Today I learned that the immortals are about to come to defeat the thousand-year-old bat demon that has done so many evil things, so I came here to give you some advice and lend a helping hand!" The land god bowed slightly and answered in a very respectful tone.

Hearing the words of the Earth God, Li Chen couldn't help but feel complacent. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he quickly asked, "Oh? What advice does the Earth God have that requires you to come and give me some advice?"

"My Lord, you don't know that this place is actually a wonderful formation carefully set up by a great god who was proficient in the art of music in ancient times. Its purpose is to seal the ruthless and cruel blood-sucking demon, the Thousand-Year-Old Bat Demon, here!" The God of Land raised his head, staring at Li Chen and others, and narrated this unknown past with a serious expression.

"Well, I do know a little about this matter." Li Chen nodded slightly, with a thoughtful look on his face, indicating that he was not completely ignorant of the matter.

You know, in the Dream Westward Journey series, the most annoying thing is never the powerful bosses, but the pitifully low drop rate! Back then, Li Chen couldn't even remember how many times he'd run through the dungeon to get the Thunder Armor crafting book from the Millennium Bat Demon.

At this time, the land god was standing in front of Li Chen and his group, telling a magical story in vivid detail: "The formation created by this great god is extraordinary! He skillfully used the five musical scales handed down from ancient times, namely Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu, to create five exquisite chimes.

It was with the help of these five chimes that the evil bat demon, wreaking havoc on the world, was successfully sealed away. Furthermore, don't underestimate these five tones; they are more than just simple melodies; they hold hidden mysteries! These five tones resonate and blend with the five elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized the truth, and their admiration for this formation deepened. No wonder this formation possessed such powerful magic, capable of suppressing the ferocious bat demon. It turned out to be because it contained the power of the Five Elements! This exquisite design and conception was truly breathtaking.

"What the Immortal must accomplish is to find these five chime bells scattered throughout the world and carefully nourish them with the power of the corresponding five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. Only after they have regained their powerful strength can they be struck in sequence according to the specific order of Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu. Only then can the thousand-year-old bat demon, which has been wreaking havoc for so long, be completely suppressed!"

The land god solemnly described to Li Chen and the others the methods and steps for exterminating the thousand-year-old bat demon. His explanation was very detailed and insightful, allowing everyone present to clearly understand what to do next.

Hearing this, Li Chen's mouth curled up unconsciously, revealing a sneer of contempt. He thought to himself: How could this land's cultivation be so low, how could it know so much about how to defeat the thousand-year-old bat demon?

Could it be that he has some secret identity that is unknown to the public? Thinking of this, Li Chen's eyes flashed, and he suddenly shouted loudly: "Master Tongtian, things have come to this point, there is no need for you to hide your head and show your tail anymore!"

Before he finished speaking, the land was stunned for a moment, and then a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of its mouth. In an instant, a dazzling light flashed by.

The previously uneventful land suddenly began to tremble violently, as if under a spell. A dazzling flash of light followed, and a figure slowly emerged.

The man was wearing a Taoist robe as black as ink. The robe seemed to be able to swallow all the light around it, giving people a deep and mysterious feeling.

He wore an exquisite lotus crown on his head, each petal carved to lifelike detail, emitting a faint spiritual aura. The gleaming green sword in his hand was even more eye-catching.

The sword is emerald green all over, like a clear spring. The hilt is inlaid with several dazzling gems, which contrast with the green light of the sword body, making the sword look even more luxurious and extraordinary.

The man's face was resolute, with sharp features and eyes as bright as the stars, revealing an immense majesty and solemnity. He stood there quietly, yet an irresistible and powerful aura washed over him, leaving one's heart pounding. Yes, he was the renowned Tongtian Sect Master!

At this time, Tongtian Sect Master looked at Li Chen with a sharp gaze, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said: "My young friend Li Chen, it's been a long time since we last met! I wonder how my three female disciples performed last time?" As he spoke, a bit of boasting unconsciously appeared on his face.

After all, the Three Sky Fairies were his most prized disciples. These three Jiejiao fairies were all stunningly beautiful, their magical powers unrivaled within the Jiejiao sect. Yunxiao Fairy, in particular, had reached the level of a Half-Step Sage, holding her own against even the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

Upon hearing this, Li Chen nodded in agreement, then immediately asked, "Indeed, they are all outstanding individuals, truly worthy of being your disciples. However, I'm a little curious. Given your status and position, why did you come personally to guide me?"

"Well," Tongtian Sect Leader narrowed his eyes slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile, and slowly said: "On the one hand, it is naturally my appreciation of your strength and talent. Since I saw your strength and skills last time, I know that talents like you are rare in the world!" He shook his head gently, his eyes full of admiration.

"On the other hand, I hope you can establish a deeper, closer, and better relationship with our Jie Sect! You know, the current situation is complicated and all forces are eyeing us covetously. If we can get your help, it will be like adding wings to our Jie Sect!"

As Tongtian Patriarch spoke, he looked up and down at Li Chen in front of him, as if he wanted to see through him completely.

Li Chen stood quietly, his face sullen, yet his heart was already swirling with emotion. He was well aware of the depth of his entanglement with the Buddhist sect, and had seen through the hypocrisy of its members. Faced with Tongtian Patriarch's explicit attempts to win him over, he couldn't help but ponder.

At this moment, Tongtian Patriarch spoke again, breaking the silence: "This Patriarch knows that you have a complete feud with the Buddhist sect. Given your temper, I believe you will not let them go easily, right? Haha... But having said that, since you have seen through the hypocritical nature of the Buddhist sect, you must help us, Jiejiao, in the future!"

After saying this, Tongtian Sect Leader waved his sleeves, and his figure instantly turned into a stream of light. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the sky, leaving Li Chen and his group standing there, lost in deep thought...