Chapter thirty-five
Heresy wields power to oppress the true nature.
Wukong, gaining treasures, subdues the evil demons.
wàidàoshīwēiqīzhèngxìng外道施威欺正性xīnyuánhuòbǎofúxiémó心猿获宝伏邪魔
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Wukong’s Dao Mastery and Escape
Lotus Flower CaveA poem describes Wukong's profound understanding of the Dao, his ability to evade traps, and his divine transformation skills. He escapes the demon’s trap after hiding the magical gourd.
Confrontation at the Cave Entrance
Lotus Flower CaveWukong challenges the demons at the entrance, confusing them with his multiple appearances.
The Gourd’s Origin and the Trick
Lotus Flower CaveSilver Horn Demon boasts about the gourd’s ancient origin (from Nüwa). Wukong tricks him by claiming his gourd is the 'male' counterpart, leading to a contest of calling names.
Silver Horn Demon Trapped
Lotus Flower CaveWukong calls out Silver Horn Demon’s name, trapping him in the gourd, where the demon dissolves.
Demons’ Despair and Bajie’s Taunt
Lotus Flower CaveThe remaining demons mourn Silver Horn’s loss. Bajie, tied up, taunts the demons, revealing Wukong’s transformations.
Golden Horn Demon Prepares for Battle
Lotus Flower CaveGolden Horn Demon arms himself with the seven-star sword and palm-leaf fan, gathers 300 demons, and prepares for battle.
Wukong vs. Golden Horn Demon
Lotus Flower CaveWukong and Golden Horn Demon fight fiercely; Wukong uses his 'Body beyond the Body' magic to create clones and overwhelm the demons.
The Fire Fan
Lotus Flower CaveGolden Horn Demon uses the palm-leaf fan to create a massive fire, burning the mountain. Wukong escapes using his fire-resistance and magical hairs.
Wukong’s Raid and Stealing the Vase
Lotus Flower CaveWukong sneaks into the cave, finds and steals the glowing pure-jade vase, and escapes.
Stealing the Fan and Second Battle
Lotus Flower CaveWukong returns, steals the palm-leaf fan from the sleeping demon, waking him and sparking another battle.
Rescuing Sanzang and Companions
Lotus Flower CaveWukong frees Sanzang, Bajie, and Wujing; they eat, rest, and prepare to leave.
Demon’s Retreat and Summoning Reinforcements
Unicorn MountainGolden Horn Demon flees to his maternal uncle, Great King Fox Number Seven, and gathers female fox demons for revenge.
Final Battle with Fox Spirits
Unicorn MountainWukong, Bajie, and Wujing battle Golden Horn Demon, the Fox King, and the female fox demons using the magical treasures. Bajie kills the Fox King, Wukong captures Golden Horn Demon in the vase, and the fox demons are defeated, ending the threat.
Laozi’s Appearance and Resolution
Level-Top MountainLaozi appears and reveals that the treasures and demons were his, and that the demons were sent as a test by a Bodhisattva. Wukong returns the treasures; Laozi restores the demons to their original forms and takes back the treasures before departing.