Erlang searched Banana Cave carefully, going back and forth through every hidden door and secret cavern, but he simply could not find the gods.
Meanwhile, the Bull Demon King had his Pipa Bones pierced, leaving him unable to transform and barely able to wield his magic. He was hung before the tent as bait.
Nezha hid in the shadows with the others, sitting for a while, then standing for a while. Bored, he kicked out the Wind Fire Wheels beneath his feet, let them spin a few times, then called them back.
Mahamayuri Bodhisattva held up his palm. A lotus bloomed in its center, its bud unfurling and bearing fruit amid jeweled light and a delicate fragrance, before withering again.
Suddenly, a golden-eyed, jade-hooked eagle came flying swiftly from afar. It landed before the tent and changed back into its original form. It was Erlang.
Nezha said, "True Lord, why have you returned so soon?"
Erlang said urgently, "The Demon Dragon is coming after me! Hurry and meet the enemy!"
The gods were startled and hastily drew themselves up for battle.
Mahamayuri Bodhisattva stepped forward with a smile. "Where is the Demon Dragon?"
Erlang pointed into the distance. "Look, Bodhisattva, right over there!"
Mahamayuri Bodhisattva smiled. "Oh? Why can I not see him?"
Erlang said, "Everything comes from far to near. At a distance, it is hard to see; up close, it becomes clear. Why not go closer and look, Bodhisattva?"
Mahamayuri Bodhisattva smiled. "That is reasonable. Let me go closer and take a look!"
Mahamayuri Bodhisattva walked forward.
Seeing this, Erlang took a few steps back and transformed with a shake of his body. He was actually Ao Tu.
Ao Tu raised his Dragon Claw, tore apart the chains on the Bull Demon King, freed him, and turned to