Everyone nodded, agreeing with Goku's view.
As they discussed, a simple note drifted down from the sky.
Xuanzang caught it. Several lines were written on it: Old Mother of Mount Li had no thoughts of mortal life; the Bodhisattva of the South Sea invited her down the mountain. Samantabhadra and Manjushri were both guests, transformed into beauties in the woods. The holy monk had virtue, the Great Sage had righteousness, Canopy had affection, Curtain-Rolling General had loyalty, and the White Dragon had heart. The road west was long; united, they would see it through.
After reading it, everyone understood. Old Mother of Mount Li had come with three Bodhisattvas.
"No wonder they managed to hide from this Great Sage. So it was the three of them." Goku smiled.
"Then does that mean all four of them are willing to help us?" Marshal Canopy asked.
"I think so. Let's not mention the others for now—Guanyin Bodhisattva will definitely help us. Since she is with those other three now, they must be the same," Goku said.
Everyone nodded.
After Guanyin Bodhisattva and the others left the mountains, they headed for the South Sea, discussing Xuanzang and the others along the way.
They were exceedingly satisfied with this test.
"Each of Xuanzang's five companions has their own strengths, and each has something they refuse to compromise on. The firmness of their hearts has exceeded our expectations. I greatly admire them," Guanyin Bodhisattva said with a smile.
"Though each of the five has their own merits, they share one thing in common: their breadth of mind and vision are extraordinary. Their hearts encompass the Three Realms, and they view matters from the perspective of the Three Realms. With these five heading to Western Heaven to attain the Dao through the Five Elements, I am