Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2380 - The Fantasy World of Dreams

However, the Dream Tapir Beast's devouring isn't a true consumption, but a kind of illusory overlay, encompassing the entire Hope Spirit Village.

Of course, it could also be called a dream-like devouring, where their consciousness is swallowed by the Dream Tapir Beast and brought into a dream controlled by the beast.

In Hope Spirit Village, although Tang Sanzang and his disciples were resting, Chu Hao was meditating and hadn't gone to sleep.

But when the Dream Tapir Beast silently devoured Hope Spirit Village, even if Chu Hao wasn't asleep, he unknowingly entered the dream.

Of course, this was unknown to everyone, including Chu Hao.

Seeing the Dream Tapir Beast's successful devouring, Guanyin couldn't help but smile.

"Next, let's wait and see how Chu Hao and Tang Sanzang deal with the situation."

Along with Chu Hao and the others, the villagers of Hope Spirit Village were also devoured by the Dream Tapir Beast.

Everyone in Hope Spirit Village was plunged into a dream manipulated by the Dream Tapir Beast, a phantom realm almost indistinguishable from reality.

The next day in Hope Spirit Village, Tang Sanzang and his disciples saw nothing unusual, and even Chu Hao didn't notice any changes.

The sun rose, and Hope Spirit Village began a new day as usual, with the villagers getting up one after another and starting their busy lives.

"It's time for us to set off."

Tang Sanzang and his disciples, along with Chu Hao, embarked on the journey to Vulture Peak as before.

Watching Hope Spirit Village gradually receding behind them, Tang Sanzang and the others traveled for half a day before stopping to rest at noon.

"Don't you find it very strange?"

At this moment, Chu Hao raised a question.

It wasn't because Chu Hao had noticed anything, but rather because he hadn't noticed anything that he found it strange.

"What's so strange?"

Isn't that strange?"

Chu Hao said to Tang Sanzang and the others.

"Immortal Chu Hao is right; it is indeed somewhat illogical."

"Is the Western Heaven up to some conspiracy again?"

"But what tricks can they come up with?"

Tang Sanzang and the others also felt that what Chu Hao said made sense.

But everything showed no sign of anything amiss. The group looked up and could see the peak of Vulture Peak from here, seemingly clearer than yesterday.

"Although I don't know what's happening, I have a bad feeling in my heart."

Chu Hao also shook his head, signaling to Tang Sanzang and the others.

"No matter what tricks the Western Heaven plays, at least we can be sure that we are getting closer to Vulture Peak."

"Once we reach the foot of Vulture Peak, we won't care what tricks the Western Heaven plays."

"We'll cross the bridge when we come to it. Let's continue on our way."

Tang Sanzang and the others said with an fearless expression.

After resting for a while, the group continued on their way, but the road ahead remained the same.

No travelers, no villages, only the road under their feet and the peak of Vulture Peak that could be seen in the distance.

Everything seemed so peaceful, yet so strange.

Tang Sanzang and the others traveled for an afternoon, and according to their pace, they must have covered dozens of miles.

"At this rate, we will definitely reach the foot of Vulture Peak within ten days."

"However, we may not encounter any villages tonight, so we can only rest in the wild."

"Anyway, we're already used to eating in the wind and sleeping in the dew."

Tang Sanzang and his disciples chatted and laughed, and didn't feel tired during the afternoon.

As night began to fall, just as Tang Sanzang and his disciples were preparing to find a place to camp in the wilderness.

Suddenly, dots of light appeared in front of them, indicating a small village ahead.

"It seems our luck is good. Let's continue forward and find lodging in the village."

"We can also have a vegetarian meal and a good night's sleep."

"We've finally encountered a village. Perhaps we were overthinking it, and today we were just traveling on a remote road."

The group spoke as they walked, and soon approached the village.

Arriving in front of the village, Tang Sanzang and his disciples not only felt no joy, but felt even more confused.

"Why does this village look so familiar?"

"Yes, Master, it looks exactly like the Hope Spirit Village we encountered yesterday."

"Perhaps the villages here all look similar."

As Tang Sanzang and the others wondered, they stepped into the village.

At this moment, an old man walked out of the village. Seeing the old man, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were immediately stunned.

Standing before them was the village chief of Hope Spirit Village.

Not only were Tang Sanzang and his disciples stunned, but the village chief was also surprised and opened his mouth wide.

"Elder Tang? Aren't you four traveling west? Why have you turned back from the east?

Could it be that you've lost your way? But you shouldn't be so far off course."

The village chief asked Tang Sanzang and the others in surprise.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples looked at each other, and finally looked at Chu Hao.

"How did we get back to Hope Spirit Village?"

"Yes, we've been traveling west all along. How could we have turned back?"

"Our direction is definitely not wrong, and we've been heading towards Vulture Peak all the time."

Tang Sanzang and his disciples had seen many demons, ghosts, and strange occurrences along the way.

But such an incredible scene was something they had never heard of or seen before.

"This is indeed a bit strange. Although I don't know what's going on, we must have fallen into a trap."

Chu Hao also felt strange, because this matter simply didn't make sense.

But how the Western Heaven had set up this situation, with Chu Hao here, not to mention the people of the Western Heaven, even if Buddha Tathagata personally cast a spell, it would not escape Chu Hao's eyes.

At this moment, Guanyin, who was observing this scene from outside, couldn't help but beam with joy.

"Chu Hao, ah Chu Hao, this time, even if you have the power to reach the heavens, you can only admit defeat in my hands.

This is just the beginning. Let you be confused and surprised for a couple of days first.

I still have more exciting things to play with you later. I must avenge the humiliation I've suffered many times before!"

Seeing that the Dream Tapir Beast's dream-manipulating powers had trapped even Chu Hao without him knowing, Guanyin couldn't help but laugh heartily.

This illusory dream realm is completely controlled by the Dream Tapir Beast, and the Dream Tapir Beast obeys Guanyin's orders.

Guanyin felt that she had completely taken control of the situation this time.