As night deepened below, the mountain forest fell silent. Only the rustle of Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong hurrying along could be heard, along with Tang Sanzang's occasional low murmurs as he gave Sun Wukong an "in-depth" explanation of his new insights into "Underworld Buddhism." Guanyin remained hidden behind more distant clouds, forcing herself to stay alert as she calculated the timing. Her expression was still rather unpleasant.
Nothing happened that night.
The next day, the Sun Goddess rose and dispelled the thin mist among the trees. Though master and disciple had traveled through the night, they were remarkably energetic. Tang Sanzang in particular seemed to possess inexhaustible strength. He chewed on cold tiger meat as he walked, occasionally feeding Sun Wukong some "chicken soup for the soul" and "twisted Buddhist theories."
After a night of calming down and calculation, Guanyin, hidden in the darkness, felt the timing was about right. Sun Wukong had only just escaped his predicament, had "found a renowned master," and learned "New Buddhism." His spirits were high and his pride was at its peak. This was precisely the time to "knock him down a peg" and "set rules." According to part of the original plan, it was time for the next step.
Her gaze turned faintly cold as she looked toward a bend in the mountain hollow ahead. The terrain there was somewhat treacherous, with dense woods and thick grass.
Just as Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong were about to pass the bend, a sharp, bizarre whistle suddenly came from the roadside grass!
Immediately after—
Six figures sprang out with a series of swishes, lined up in a row, and blocked the middle of the road!
Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong had been discussing how to further their "Buddhist cultivation" after "wine and meat pass