Chapter sixty-three
Two monks subdue demons and disturb the dragon palace.
The sages vanquish evil and obtain treasures.
èrsēngdàngguàinàolónggōng二僧荡怪闹龙宫qúnshèngchúxiéhuòbǎobèi群圣除邪获宝贝
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King Honors Sanzang and Wujing
Jisai KingdomThe king thanks Sanzang and Wujing after Wukong and Bajie depart. Wujing impresses the court by explaining the disciples' origins and powers.
Wukong and Bajie Send the Messengers
Green Wave PoolWukong and Bajie punish two lesser demons, sending them to demand the stolen treasure's return from the Dragon King.
The Dragon King's Reaction
Wansheng Dragon PalaceDemons report Wukong's actions to the dragon king. The king is terrified, but his son-in-law challenges Wukong.
Battle with the Son-in-law
Scattered Rock MountainWukong and Bajie battle the son-in-law for defiling the monastery. Bajie intervenes, forcing the demon to retreat.
Nine-Headed Insect Transforms
Scattered Rock MountainThe son-in-law transforms into a nine-headed insect, terrifying Bajie. Wukong continues fighting as the demon gains an advantage.
Bajie Captured at Dragon Palace
Wansheng Dragon PalaceThe Nine-Headed Insect captures Bajie and drags him to the dragon palace. The Old Dragon King praises his son-in-law and hosts a banquet.
Wukong Rescues Bajie
Wansheng Dragon PalaceWukong transforms into a crab to infiltrate the palace and rescue Bajie. He frees Bajie and devises a new strategy.
Bajie Battles and Retreats
Wansheng Dragon PalaceBajie fights in the palace, causing destruction. The Nine-Headed Insect confronts him, and Bajie retreats.
Wukong Slays Dragon King
Green Wave PoolWukong attacks and kills the dragon king as Bajie escapes from the water. The Nine-Headed Insect retrieves the corpse and flees to the palace, while the dragon son and grandson flee for their lives.
Pilgrims Strategize in Storm
Green Wave PoolWukong and Bajie discuss how to recover the treasure, but Bajie is reluctant to fight again. As they talk, a violent storm approaches, bringing potential reinforcements.
Erlang and Sages Join; Banquet and Battle Plans
Scattered Rock MountainErlang's hunting party meets Wukong and Bajie. Erlang and his brothers agree to help defeat the fiends. The group shares vegetarian wine and food at Erlang's camp. They plan to attack the dragon family at dawn. Bajie volunteers to provoke the dragons.
Bajie Slays Dragon Son
Wansheng Dragon PalaceBajie kills the dragon son, who is mourning his father's corpse. The dragon dame flees in terror, and the Nine-Headed Insect and dragon grandson prepare to fight. Bajie fights and retreats to the water's surface, where the pilgrims and Erlang's party overwhelm the dragon family.
Nine-Headed Insect Flees
Green Wave PoolThe Nine-Headed Insect tries to escape by transforming and flying into the air. Erlang shoots a silver pellet at him, and when the insect attempts to bite Erlang, Erlang's hound leaps up and bites off one of his heads. Wounded, the Nine-Headed Insect flees toward the north sea.
Wukong Recovers Relics
Wansheng Dragon PalaceWukong disguises himself as the Nine-Headed Insect to deceive Princess All Saints. She gives him the Buddhist treasure and the nine-leaf divine agaric. Wukong reveals his true form; Bajie attacks the princess.
Pilgrims Celebrate Victory and Interrogate Dragon Dame
Jisai KingdomThe group presents treasures to the king and interrogates the dragon dame. She reveals her husband and son-in-law stole the relics, and her daughter, Princess All Saints, took the nine-leaf divine agaric. She pleads for mercy, and Wukong chains her as the pagoda's guardian.
Securing and Cleansing Pagoda
Golden Ray MonasteryThe king and pilgrims ascend the pagoda to place the sarira. The dragon dame is chained and guarded, while Wukong cleanses the pagoda.
Monastery Renamed; Pilgrims Depart
Jisai KingdomThe king renames the monastery and hosts a banquet. The pilgrims depart, leaving the kingdom cleansed and restored.