I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Chapter 344: Terrifying! The power of Tathagata Buddha!

Li Chen's incredibly powerful "Five Elements Destruction Technique," empowered by the magical weapon Yuan Xie he carried, had already reached the peak of Quasi-Saint status. Such terrifying power terrified all the immortals, Buddhas, and saints. However, Tathagata Buddha remained calm, unmoved.

"Obstinate!"

The Tathagata Buddha snorted coldly, his lips curled up slightly, revealing a sneer of disdain. Then, he casually stretched out his right hand, as if taking something out of a bag, and easily caught the Five Elements Destruction Art that Li Chen had thrown out.

Li Chen was horrified upon witnessing this scene. He had never expected the Buddha to be so powerful, capable of withstanding his all-out attack with a single hand! At this moment, Li Chen felt the immense, insurmountable gap between him and the Buddha, a chasm like a chasm.

After catching the Five Elements Destruction Art, Tathagata Buddha showed no mercy. With a flick of his wrist, he flung this devastating energy directly towards Li Chen. Li Chen, having just fully activated his technique, had already exhausted all his inner essence and had yet to recover. Faced with Tathagata Buddha's sudden counterattack, he was momentarily at a loss.

At this critical moment, Gonggong, seeing Li Chen in danger, stepped forward without hesitation. His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared before Li Chen like a ghost. Gonggong quickly formed hand seals, muttering something, and in an instant, a powerful stream of Xuanming True Water surged out of his body.

As Gonggong unleashed his magic, several crystal-clear, chilling ice swords appeared out of thin air before him. These ice swords gleamed with a chilling light, seemingly tangible, and exuded a chilling aura that made one's heart tremble.

Gonggong took a deep breath and waved his hand suddenly. The ice swords were like arrows shot from a bow, carrying endless coldness, and rushed towards the oncoming Five Elements Destruction Art at lightning speed!

A powerful explosion erupted in the air, its powerful blast terrifying the Buddhas. As the smoke and dust from the explosion cleared, Gonggong clutched his chest in agony, his mouth dotted with a streak of crimson. The disparity in power between the Saints was truly immense!

"Li Chen!"

Accompanied by anxious cries, numerous women rushed forward, working together to help Li Chen and Gong Gong to their feet. Just now, the astonishingly powerful Five Elements Destruction Art had swept over like a surging torrent. However, shockingly, the Tathagata Buddha effortlessly caught this killing move with his bare hands, instantly strengthening its power.

Normally, Li Chen would have been severely injured and collapsed after enduring such a terrifying blow, but at this moment, he seemed completely unaffected, not even feeling the slightest bit of pain. This strange state of affairs not only astonished those around him, but also puzzled Li Chen himself.

Even more bizarre was that Yuan Xie, who had been stored in Li Chen's system backpack, began to undergo some inexplicable and wonderful changes. It felt like a mysterious power was quietly awakening and establishing a subtle connection with Li Chen.

In reality, Li Chen had already entered the Quasi-Sage realm a long time ago. Back then, when he successfully absorbed the spirit essence of the Five Elements Ancestral Witch, his strength had already been greatly enhanced, thus successfully advancing to the Quasi-Sage level.

But since then, the problem of how to break through to the Saint Realm has been like a mountain in front of him, always hindering his progress. Although Li Chen racked his brains and tried every possible way, he still couldn't find an effective breakthrough.

"Hmph, Mr. Li, oh Mr. Li, you possess such powerful strength. You should have become a hero who saves the people and enlightens the world. But now you are stubborn and stubborn, lost in the wrong path and don't know how to turn back. It's really a pity!" The Buddha said with a stern face and a voice as cold as frost without any emotion.

After he finished speaking, the Buddha Tathagata did not stop for a moment. He quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered something. Dazzling Buddha light gushed out from his body, like a surging wave, sweeping towards Li Chen and the people behind him.

In an instant, the entire space was engulfed in the dazzling Buddha's light. The intensity was so intense that it was impossible to look directly at, as if it would devour everything. Those within felt a sudden, overwhelming pressure, like a mountain crushing an egg. The terrifying force, like an invisible hand, gripped their throats, making even breathing incredibly difficult.

This pressure seemed to emanate from a mysterious force beyond the boundless void, sweeping down with overwhelming force, like a surging torrent, impossible to resist. This was the unique pressure of a saint-level powerhouse, an aura of superiority, towering above all else, like a deity in the vast sky, looking down upon the ants of the world with a cold yet majestic gaze.

Under this pressure, all things seemed insignificant, and life became fragile. A single thought from a sage could easily determine the fate of all beings. Faced with such terrifying might, even someone with extraordinary strength like Li Chen could not help but feel an indescribable fear and awe.

Li Chen knew that while the four great bodhisattvas, five hundred arhats, and three thousand Jiedi gods were formidable, defeating them was a piece of cake for him. However, the power of Tathagata Buddha was completely different from theirs. He was an unfathomable and formidable being, far beyond the reach of Li Chen.

It was only at this moment that Li Chen suddenly realized how much Tongtian Patriarch had let him off the hook all along the way. It turned out that the power of a saint was so terrifying and awe-inspiring, truly beyond his previous imagination.

At that critical moment, Li Chen knew the situation was dire. If he didn't take decisive action, Fairy Furong and the others would be doomed. So, he acted decisively, using his powerful magical powers to instantly transport Fairy Furong and the others into the mysterious system space. This way, they could at least be kept safe for the time being.

By this time, Li Chen and Gong Gong, battered and exhausted after a fierce battle, supported each other as they struggled to rise from the dusty ground. However, something surprising happened—Li Chen keenly noticed that whenever his mana was depleted, it would begin to increase at an unimaginable rate.

This strange phenomenon made Li Chen ponder: Could it be that I have some mysterious object hidden within me? This object is constantly replenishing my mana, as if to make it infinite. Just as he was pondering this, a majestic and cold voice suddenly rang out.

"Mr. Li! I'm sorry!"

The Tathagata Buddha spoke coldly. His face was solemn, his eyes flashing like lightning, and he was muttering something. Then, he suddenly swung out a palm, which flashed with a dazzling golden light, like the scorching sun in the sky, and rushed towards Li Chen and Gong Gong with overwhelming force.