Meanwhile, Ao Tu summoned all his magical power. The strength he displayed for a moment seemed to link him even to the great sun in the sky.
Gripping Fusang in both hands, Ao Tu descended from the air like the great sun falling, or a Golden Crow swooping down for the kill. His overwhelming might shook the heavens as he charged straight at the monkey.
The monkey trembled with terror at the sight and sprang away.
Ao Tu caught up in the blink of an eye. Golden light shone against the monkey's back, as though it would melt him.
Sensing the immense threat, a danger to his very life, the monkey's eyes flashed with fear. He cried hurriedly, "Spare me! Spare me!"
Only then did Ao Tu stop and withdraw his magical power.
The monkey turned and sat on the ground. He felt his back, which was already scorched, and said with lingering fear:
"Incredible! Truly incredible! Who exactly are you, to have such abilities? Why have I never heard of you?"
Ao Tu said, "I already told you. I am the Great Sun Demon King of Western Heaven. You lost. Now you ought to start calling me Great King."
At this, the monkey pressed his lips together, somewhat unwilling to submit. But remembering the strength his opponent had just displayed, he finally forced the words "Great King" out of his mouth.
Ao Tu smiled and asked, "I still don't know your name."
The monkey said, "Just call me Six-Eared Macaque."
Ao Tu said, "Six-Eared Macaque? Why that name? Do you have six ears?"
Six-Eared Macaque pondered for a moment, then revealed his ears.
Ao Tu said at the sight, "You really do have six ears."
Six-Eared Macaque showed his ears briefly, then immediately concealed them again, as though they