I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Chapter 158 The help of Mother Earth, the kind Queen Hou Tu!

"Run! I can't control myself anymore!" Li Chen's face became extremely hideous and distorted, and his expression also seemed extremely painful and struggling. He shouted to the crowd with all his strength, but his voice was full of helplessness and despair.

Everyone was horrified when they heard Li Chen's words. They knew that if Li Chen really couldn't control himself, the consequences would be disastrous. At this moment, they had to escape this dangerous place as quickly as possible.

Fairy Hibiscus frowned, thinking to herself, "It seems the situation has exceeded our expectations. Li Chen seems unable to resist the erosion of that evil force. Now all the master can do is try to buy more time for everyone to escape." So, she decisively shouted to everyone, "Everyone, run! Come back to save Li Chen when there is a chance later."

Fairy Hibiscus' tone was firm and resolute, knowing that she had no other choice. Upon hearing Fairy Hibiscus' words, everyone turned and rushed towards the exit of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion. However, the Fire-Eating Scorpion paused, a hint of hesitation and reluctance in his eyes.

"Sister Furong, Master's brother..." The Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion bit her lips tightly, her eyes always fixed on Li Chen. She was unwilling to abandon Li Chen and escape alone.

Fairy Hibiscus looked at the fire-eating poisonous scorpion and shouted anxiously: "Don't worry about it, let's retreat quickly, otherwise we will have no chance!" As she said that, she pulled the fire-eating poisonous scorpion's hand hard, trying to make her escape with everyone.

The Fire-Eating Scorpion was still somewhat reluctant, but with Fairy Hibiscus pulling it along, it followed her towards the exit of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion. At this moment, Li Chen's body was once again controlled by Evil Li Chen. His limbs crawled across the ground like a ferocious beast, pouncing at the crowd at breakneck speed.

"Want to run? No way! You'll all die here today!" Xie Li Chen's voice rang out, filled with cruelty and coldness. His eyes revealed a strong murderous intent, as if he wanted to put everyone to death. He ran towards the crowd at a breakneck speed.

Li Chen instantly appeared at the exit of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion. His murderous eyes and the terrifying aura emanating from his body made everyone present shudder. Everyone looked at this demonic being before them, their hearts filled with fear and despair.

The demonized Li Chen completely outclassed them in both attack power and speed. Just now, everyone had tried their best but failed to defeat the stone statue guards, but now, the demonized Li Chen easily slaughtered them. This scene shocked everyone, and at the same time, they realized the huge gap between themselves and Li Chen.

What terrified everyone even more was that Li Chen's speed was as fast as lightning, making it difficult to predict. They didn't even have time to react, and could only watch helplessly as Li Chen quickly approached. At this point, their physical strength had reached its limit, and they could barely hold on any longer, but Li Chen seemed to still have plenty of strength to continue fighting.

However, just as everyone was in despair, no one noticed that a yellowish-brown force was rising from the quicksand hole where Li Chen had just emerged. Although this force was weak, it contained an ancient and mysterious aura.

"Just prepare to die!" Li Chen said murderously, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. He flashed and rushed towards the crowd like a ghost, his speed astonishing.

Everyone's face turned pale, facing Li Chen's attack, they were almost powerless to resist. However, just as Li Chen was about to pounce on them, the khaki power suddenly erupted, turning into a dazzling light, and instantly rushed in front of everyone.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the khaki-colored force collided fiercely with Li Chen, making a deafening sound. Li Chen was shocked and flew backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"What dares to stop me?" Li Chen covered his chest and glared at the ochre-colored power, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.

"I am the Mother of Earth, one of the Six Heavenly Queens, Hou Tu Niangniang. How dare you be so presumptuous?!" A commanding voice rang out, echoing throughout the space. As the voice fell, the earth-yellow power gradually condensed into a gigantic figure, emitting endless pressure.

It radiated a dazzling golden light, and under its illumination, Xie Lichen's spiritual will was greatly suppressed, and even Yuan Xie's evil aura was greatly restrained. Finally, with its help, Li Chen began to gradually regain his consciousness.

"Hou Tu! I remember that you are the ancestor of earth. What are you doing here? Why are you helping me?" Li Chen looked at the yellowish-brown power in front of him with suspicion, his heart full of questions.

As if aware of Li Chen's deepest doubts, the mysterious and powerful force surged into him without hesitation. Then, from the depths of Li Chen's spiritual sea, the figure of a dignified, kind, and peaceful woman emerged. She was none other than the legendary Mother Earth—Hou Tu Niangniang.

Hou Tu smiled slightly, her eyes revealing endless tenderness and kindness, and she said softly: "I came here not only for you, but also for this vast world."

Li Chen was extremely surprised when he heard this and asked hurriedly, "For me? But we have never met before."

Hou Tu smiled and nodded, patiently explaining, "I can sense that you have the ability to save me and the entire Wutai Mountain."

Hearing this, Li Chen suddenly understood, but a trace of doubt still remained in his heart. He continued to ask: "If that's the case, why didn't you attack me when I was controlled by the evil thoughts? Wouldn't it be easier to succeed that way?"

Hou Tu gently shook her head and slowly replied, "It seems you have misunderstood. The Earth Witch today is not the real me, but an evil spirit that has taken over my body. She exiled me here and intends to use my power to control this land. However, I firmly believe that only you can defeat her and prevent this disaster."

At this moment, the Hibiscus Fairy beside her suddenly spoke up, "Master, please be sure to respect the Queen Mother Hou Tu. She is one of the Six Heavenly Emperors and holds an extremely high position."

When Li Chen heard this, he was shocked. He did not expect that Hou Tu Niangniang's identity was so noble. He could not help but feel surprised. He did not expect that the fat and ugly old witch in Dream Journey to the West IV was actually a god with such a respected status.

Fairy Hibiscus added, "Niangniang Hou Tu is one of the Six Imperial Gods!"

Hou Tu Niang Niang governs yin and yang, nurtures all things, and is known as the Mother of the Earth. Her responsibilities are crucial, not only managing the changes in mountains and land, but also commanding numerous deities, including mountain gods, earth gods, and the Three Mountains and Five Peaks Emperors, and controlling matters of calamity.

Li Chen, a 21st-century figure, didn't understand the reverence shown to Hou Tu Niang Niang. However, in ancient times, people's lives were closely tied to the land, and Hou Tu Niang Niang, as the supreme deity in charge of agriculture and the land, held a high status. Unlike the Jade Emperor, who ruled the heavens, Hou Tu Niang Niang governed the earth, hence her revered title of "Earth Mother."