Now, Wukong descended from Heaven and returned to Chechi Kingdom.
Wukong first told Tang Sanzang what had happened.
After hearing him out, Tang Sanzang said delightedly, "Excellent! Excellent! This is very good indeed!"
Wukong then handed Alu the letter.
Seeing that it was a letter in his master's own hand, Alu naturally agreed.
Wukong handed the other letter to Great Immortal Huli and his two companions.
After reading it, the three had no objections either. They merely told Wukong, "Sun Wukong, we can hold a contest, but our disciples will not hold back. Victory or defeat will depend entirely on their abilities."
"Naturally," Wukong said.
Thus, the matter was settled. All they still lacked was Buddhist Dharma.
With a single somersault, Wukong reached the Great Thunderclap Temple on Spirit Mountain.
The Buddhist nun on Spirit Mountain was already very familiar with Wukong. Seeing him approach, she asked, "Great Sage, what demon have you encountered this time?"
Wukong smiled. "It isn't a demon this time. I have something else to discuss with the Buddha."
"Then please wait a moment, Great Sage," the nun said.
The nun went inside and said before Tathagata Buddha, "Sun Wukong has business and requests an audience with the Buddha."
"Let him in," Tathagata Buddha said.
Wukong bounded through the doorway and paid his respects to Tathagata Buddha.
Tathagata Buddha asked, "Wukong, what brings you to see me?"
"Your disciple has an important matter," Wukong said.
"Speak," Tathagata Buddha said.
Wukong said, "Buddha, the lineage of your teachings is about to be severed!"
Tathagata Buddha smiled. "In my western world, three thousand Buddhas dwell, a field of blessings for all living beings, a land of great enlightenment. When has the lineage of our teachings ever been about to be severed?"
"Not here," Wukong said. "In Chechi Kingdom."