After hearing what the Land God said, Goku was furious. He headed for Cloud-Covering Cave on Thunder Accumulating Mountain to find the Ox King. As soon as he reached the cave entrance, Sun Wukong ran into the Ox King's concubine, the Jade-Faced Princess.
When she saw Sun Wukong, she asked, "Where did you come from, monkey? What are you doing at my Cloud-Covering Cave?"
Sun Wukong replied, "You must be my little sister-in-law. Princess Iron Fan sent me to find the Ox King."
The Jade-Faced Princess was displeased when she heard that. She ran into the cave in tears and made a scene in front of the Ox King. Seeing her sobbing uncontrollably, the Ox King was heartbroken and hurriedly asked what had happened.
Once the Ox King had gotten the full story, he couldn't help feeling troubled. How could there be a monk at Banana Cave?
Still doubtful, the Ox King dressed in full armor and came out with his weapon in hand. He saw Sun Wukong standing at the entrance—the one who had talked his son into leaving—and immediately flew into a rage. Without a word, he swung at Sun Wukong.
The Ox King sprang into motion. His red hair streamed behind him as he charged toward Sun Wukong at full speed, like a mass of red clouds.
Each time his muscular legs pushed off the ground, his body shot forward. In the blink of an eye, he had covered dozens of meters.
Even as he charged, his hands never stopped moving. He spun his weapon rapidly. Though they were still far apart, Sun Wukong could already feel the Ox King's fierce presence.
But, astonishingly, Sun Wukong didn't move. Instead, he closed his eyes and stood perfectly still, as if meditating.
It was as though everything had come