The Black Wind Monster also took a step back, astonishment appearing on his face. He had not expected Sun Wukong to be so strong. His full-force strike had actually been blocked with ease. "I didn't expect you Monkey to have such strength!" the Black Wind Monster roared, raising the Black Iron Staff again and smashing it toward Sun Wukong. This time, he used all his strength. A layer of black Demon Qi swirled around the staff, making it even more powerful than before.
Sun Wukong's gaze sharpened, and he did not dare let down his guard. He drew upon the spiritual energy within him and gathered it into the Golden Staff before charging forward once more. With a bang, another deafening crash rang out. Both men staggered back several steps, and the cave shook even more violently as stones came raining down from the walls.
Meanwhile, Chu Yang had quietly made his way to a corner of the hall. Carefully, he untied the ropes binding the young people, then gently removed the cloths from their mouths. Lowering his voice, he said, "Everyone, don't be afraid. We're here to save you. Come with me quickly. It's dangerous here!"
When the young people saw Chu Yang, delight flashed across their faces. They nodded one after another, not daring to make a sound as they cautiously followed him toward the cave entrance. Their footsteps were light, afraid of alerting Sun Wukong and the Black Wind Monster as they fought.
The Black Wind Monster was locked in fierce combat with Sun Wukong and did not notice the movement in the corner. Staring at Sun Wukong, his eyes brimmed with fury and resentment as he roared, "Monkey, don't go too far! I never provoked you, yet you came to provoke me. Today, I'll fight you