Zhenyuan the Great and the disciples of the Teaching of Elucidation were completely driven from Mount Longevity. Their former sacred ground had become Demon Race territory.
Sun Wukong and his master and brothers remained on Mount Longevity for several more days. On the surface, they were giving Bull Demon King and the others the cold shoulder for their betrayal; in truth, they spent those days drinking heartily.
Only after several days did they reluctantly leave Five Villages Temple on Mount Longevity and set out west once more.
Tang Sanzang and his party traveled for several more days before they suddenly saw a perilous mountain ahead. Strange rocks jutted everywhere, clouds and mist curled around it, and a faintly sinister aura seeped from within.
Sun Wukong leaped to a high place to look around. When he returned, he said to Tang Sanzang, "Master, that is White Tiger Ridge ahead. The terrain is dangerous, and demons may be lurking there. We must be careful."
Hearing this, Zhu Bajie rested his rake on his shoulder and muttered, "Senior Brother is trying to scare us again. In these desolate mountains, you can barely spot a living creature. Where would any demons come from?"
Sha Wujing said from the side, "Second Brother, Eldest Brother's Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils see clearly. It never hurts to be cautious."
The master and disciples put on a flawless performance. Little did anyone know that they had long since begun discussing White Bone Madam of this mountain in the Journey to the West Chat Group.
As they spoke, a woman in white emerged from the mountain path, carrying a bamboo basket as she approached with graceful steps. Sun Wukong recognized her as a demon at a glance and drew his Golden Cudgel to strike.
But Tang Sanzang sternly stopped