Master and Disciples Journey West Together, Scaring Off Wuchao and Meeting an Ancient Immortal

Black Bear Demon, who was at the middle stage of Taiyi, was scared witless by Son Goku, Little White Dragon, and Tang Sanzang.

Tang Sanzang said, "Black Bear Demon, I think you've got some talent. I'll give you a chance to join our scripture-seeking party. What do you say?"

Black Bear Demon hurriedly replied, "Thank you, holy monk! I'm willing!"

Afterward, Black Bear Demon dismissed his lesser demons and joined Tang Sanzang and the other two on their westward journey.

The guardian she had earmarked for her mountain had been poached. Bodhisattva Guanyin was furious but dared not protest, though receiving the golden and restraining headbands was some consolation.

The four enjoyed themselves along the way and eventually reached Gao Family Village. Master Gao's son-in-law, Tianpeng, immediately recognized Tang Sanzang, Son Goku, and Little White Dragon as the scripture seekers and hosted a feast for them.

At the feast, Son Goku laughed. "Idiot, wasn't I right? If I hadn't helped you, you'd have turned into a pig demon by now. How could you have married such a beauty?"

"Thank you, Brother Monkey. If you ever need anything, I, Tianpeng, won't refuse," Marshal Tianpeng said.

Tang Sanzang said, "Tianpeng, let me introduce myself. My name is Tang Sanzang. Tang as in Great Tang, and Zang as in burying heaven, burying earth, and burying all Buddhas."

Hearing this, Tianpeng looked Tang Sanzang over. "You're actually not a mortal, and your cultivation is even higher than mine."

"Heh, without some ability, how would I dare talk about burying heaven, earth, and all Buddhas?" Tang Sanzang said with a smile.

"What cultivation do you have to dare make such a bold claim?" Tianpeng asked.

Tang Sanzang smiled. "I'm nothing special. Merely a peak mixed yuan golden immortal."

Tianpeng sprang out of his chair and