The Yellow River Water Earl and Wukong left the heavenly gate.
Rather than heading straight to Jindou Mountain, they first went to the Yellow River.
"Wait a moment, Great Sage," the Water Earl said.
Then he stopped atop his cloud.
His broad sleeve swept through the air.
The Yellow River Water Earl lowered the White Jade Bowl and recited an incantation.
Then he scooped up half a bowlful.
Wukong leaned closer to the White Jade Bowl.
Half a bowl of water.
The Water Earl held the White Jade Bowl, his expression solemn.
"Great Sage, I have gathered enough water."
Wukong looked at the bowl, reached out to touch it, then withdrew his hand. "Half a river is rather a lot," he said with a chuckle. "We won't need nearly that much."
"Hold it steady now. Don't spill any."
The Water Earl readily agreed. "Rest assured, Great Sage."
Wukong nodded. "Let's go."
With that, he mounted his Somersault Cloud and led the Water Earl straight toward Jindou Mountain.
Before long, the two returned to the southern slope of Jindou Mountain.
Li Jing, Nezha, Deng Hua, Zhang Fan, the Fire Virtue Star Lord, and the Fire Department Gods were all waiting at the foot of the slope.
Nezha stared at the White Jade Bowl in the Water Earl's hands.
"That's it? How much water is in there?"
The Water Earl looked at him. "Prince, do not underestimate this humble god's treasure. Half a river's water lies within."
Nezha's eyes lit up, and he was about to ask another question.
But Li Jing cut in. "How do you plan to proceed, Great Sage?"
Wukong pointed toward Jindou Cave.
"I'll get him to open the door. Before that monster comes out, the Water Earl just needs to pour the water through the doorway."
Li