Duanmu Huai's Braised Lion's Head, Manjusri's Blood Spattered Across Spring Full Pavilion

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven truly was a capable monkey. Just one day later, Duanmu Huai saw it appear before him with the vigorous and lively King in tow.

"Master! This disciple has fulfilled his mission. We finally made it."

When he saw Duanmu Huai, Sun Wukong hurried forward and began complaining tearfully.

"That was quite a search! First, I went to the Eight-Cornered Glazed Well. As luck would have it, there was a Well Dragon King beneath it who had secured the King's corpse. After I carried him out, I went to the Heavenly Court to find Lord Lao and begged him for a Nine Revolutions Soul Restoration Pill. That finally brought the King back to life."

"You don't look very busy to me."

Duanmu Huai chuckled, then looked toward the King. The King also hurried forward and bowed to him.

"Elder! You truly possess divine powers! I paid my respects just last night, and I never expected to regain my soul today!"

"No need for formalities."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand.

"We cultivators eliminate demons and defend the Dao for the sake of rescuing all living beings. That monster dared to disrupt the world and meddle in human affairs. I will annihilate its spirit and soul to set the record straight!"

"Then what should we do next, Master? The King is alive again."

Sun Wukong stepped forward and asked. Hearing his question, Duanmu Huai thought for a moment. In the original story and the television series, Sun Wukong had summoned the Crown Prince to explain the situation, then joined forces from within and without to capture the lion demon. But... why go to all that trouble?

"We'll go straight into the city!"

Duanmu Huai waved his right hand.

"We'll kill our way to the front of his