"Third Brother, why isn't he back yet? Did something happen to him?" The Green Mane Lion Monster sat on his throne, his voice full of anxiety as he paced back and forth. "It's been so long. He should have caught up with Tang Monk by now, so why hasn't he returned? Could Sun Wukong and that mortal brat have defeated him?"
The Yellow Tusk Elephant Monster was somewhat anxious as well. He swung his long trunk and said, "Big Brother, don't worry. Third Brother is the fastest, and his skills are extraordinary. Sun Wukong and that mortal brat are no match for him. Nothing will happen to him. Maybe he has already caught up with Tang Monk and is on his way back, only delayed a little on the road."
"I hope so." The Green Mane Lion Monster sighed. "We absolutely cannot let Tang Monk go. This is a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. If we miss it, we'll never again have a chance to gain immortality and increase our magical power."
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall, along with an imp's shout. "Great Kings! Great Kings! Great Peng is back! Great Peng has captured Tang Monk!"
The Green Mane Lion Monster and the Yellow Tusk Elephant Monster's eyes lit up. They immediately rose from their seats, their faces full of delight as they hurried toward the hall entrance.
Golden Winged Great Peng entered the hall with Tang Monk in tow. His face was full of smug delight as he tossed Tang Monk onto the floor and said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, I'm back! I've captured Tang Monk. Look!"
The Green Mane Lion Monster and the Yellow Tusk Elephant Monster hurried over. Looking at Tang Monk lying on the ground, their faces filled with delight and greed, their eyes gleaming green