The Great Demons Are Slain

"Seven days in the mountains is like a thousand years in the world. I wonder how many lives your mount has harmed. You two should come with me quickly and subdue them all."

Upon hearing this, the Buddha Tathagata immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. Subsequently, two Bodhisattvas accompanied the Buddha Tathagata, and together with the surrounding disciples, they flew into the sky.

Before long, they saw the city. Sun Wukong said to the Buddha Tathagata, "The place Tathagata you emitted the black mist is the Lion Camel Kingdom."

"Very good, very good. Go down into the city and fight the demon. You are only allowed to lose, not win. If you lose, then run back up, and I will personally subdue it."

Looking at the place emitting black energy, Tathagata frowned and said to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong immediately jumped off the cloud, arrived in the city, stood on the ground, and shouted, "All the monsters inside, come out and fight me!"

The little demon on the city wall panicked and jumped down, running to the palace to report, "Your Majesty, things are bad! Sun Wukong is shouting for battle in the city!"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Lion immediately tensed up and said, "This monkey hasn't come for two or three days, but today he's outside shouting about fighting. Could it be that he's already called for reinforcements?"

Kunpeng, however, said with unbridled confidence, "What's there to be afraid of? Let's all go together and see if he can handle it."

Three demons, armed with weapons, entered the city. Upon seeing Sun Wukong, they raised their weapons without a word and attacked Sun Wukong simultaneously. However, Sun Wukong, wielding his Ruyi Jingu Bang), remained calm and met the attack head-on.

After fighting for a while, Sun Wukong pretended to be outmatched and tried to escape. However, the Azure Lion roared and said, "Where do you think you're going, Sun Wukong? I'm telling you, don't waste your time."

However, Sun Wukong ignored their words and summoned his Somersault Cloud, leaping into the air. The three demons followed suit, riding their clouds to chase after Sun Wukong. In a flash, they hid behind the Buddha Tathagata and disappeared instantly.

Five hundred Luo Han and three thousand immortals appeared in the sky, surrounding the three Demon King completely. The Azure Lion panicked and cried out in a flustered manner:

"Oh no, this is bad! This Sun Wukong is really clever; he's brought so many people here."

"So what? Brother, don't be afraid! Let's go forward together and use our weapons Tathagata knock Buddha to the ground and seize his Thunderclap Monastery."

Kunpeng, however, spoke with an expression of utter fearlessness.

After speaking, Kunpeng, without any regard for the current situation, actually raised his knife and started slashing wildly.

However, Wenshu and Bodhisattva Puxian chanted mantras and loudly rebuked:

"You wretched creature, why don't you convert to Buddhist Order? When will you ever do so?"

These words terrified the Azure Lion and the elephant demon so much that they didn't dare drop their weapons. They rolled over and revealed their true forms.

Bodhisattva Wenshu tossed the lotus platform onto the demon's back, flew up and sat on it, and the elephant demon was also caught in the crossfire.

Bodhisattva Puxian subdued the Azure Lion and the White Elephant, but the third Yaomo remained motionless. Spreading its wings, it discarded its halberd and soared upwards, intending to capture Sun Wukong with its sharp claws.

Because Sun Wukong is currently hiding behind the Buddha Tathagata's light, Kunpeng can only fly up.

Then, the Buddha Tathagata, placed a bird's nest on his head, and with a flick of the wind, it transformed into a piece of blood-red flesh.

The Kunpeng was instantly attracted by the fresh meat and rushed towards the Buddha Tathagata. However, the Buddha Tathagata pointed at it with his hand, and the Kunpeng's wings disappeared. It could no longer fly and could only stand on the Tathagata Buddha's head, revealing its true form.

After a while, he spoke to the Buddha Tathagata:

"Tathagata, how could you use your Law Power to trap me? This is Daode."

"You wicked beast, don't you have any idea how many lives you've taken? Now, follow me and earnestly abide by the Buddha's teachings to atone for your sins."

Buddha snorted Tathagata and reprimanded Kunpeng sternly.

After saying this, Kunpeng said, "I can't follow you. You eat vegetarian food all day long, and the conditions are extremely harsh. I have already eaten so much human flesh and benefited immensely. If you starve me, then you will be guilty."

"You monster, I now rule over four continents, and countless beings worship and revere me. If they fail to do good deeds, I will make them sacrifice themselves to your mouth."

The Buddha gently stroked Tathagata back of the Kunpeng and spoke slowly.

The Great Peng tried to break free, but to no avail, and could only submit to the Tathagata. Sun Wukong then turned to the Buddha Tathagata:

"Buddha Tathagata, you have now subdued the demons and eliminated the great threat, but how can my master be resurrected?"

Kunpeng gritted his teeth and said, "You monkey, you found such a ruthless person to trap me! When did I eat your master? He's locked in a cabinet right now. You'd better go find him."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong bowed to the Buddha again in gratitude. The Buddha dared not release Great Peng, only allowing him to serve as a protector on his head. Afterward, he led everyone back to Thunderclap Monastery.

Then Sun Wukong descended from the cloud and went straight into the city, but there wasn't a single demon left in the city; it was truly leaderless.

Because they all saw that the Buddha Tathagata had taken away all their kings, they each fled for their lives.

At this point, Sun Wukong rescued Zhu Bajie Sha Wujing, and they found the luggage and horses. He then spoke to the two of them:

"Master wasn't eaten at all. You two, come with me now."

After speaking, he led Sha Wujing and Zhu Bajie to the inner courtyard and found a pavilion. When they opened the door, they found an iron cabinet inside, and they could faintly hear Tang Xuanzang crying inside.

Sha Wujing used his magic staff to open the iron lock, lifted the lid, and shouted loudly, "Master, don't worry, we're here to save you! Don't fret!"

Upon seeing this, Tang Xuanzang immediately burst into tears:

"My disciples, how did you manage to eliminate that Yaomo? And how did you find me? You've worked so hard."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong recounted the entire story from the beginning, and Tang Xuanzang was extremely grateful.

Afterwards, the four of them found some food in the palace, prepared some dishes, had a hearty meal, packed their luggage, left Lion Camel City, and headed west on the main road.

After much effort, Sun Wukong managed to invite the Buddha Tathagata, who subdued all the demons and relieved Tang Xuanzang and his disciples from their difficulties, allowing them to continue their journey westward towards Lion Camel City.

Several months later, it was now winter, and the pool was gradually freezing over. The four of them braved the bitter cold and scorching heat, traveling through rain and wind, using the sky as their blanket and the ground as their mat.

As they were walking, they suddenly saw another city. Tang Xuanzang asked Sun Wukong in confusion, "Where is this now?"

Sun Wukong smiled and said upon hearing this.