Chapter seventy
The demon's treasures unleash smoke, sand, and fire.
Wukong uses cunning to steal the purple-gold bells.
yāomóbǎofàngyānshāhuǒ妖魔宝放烟沙火wùkōngjìdàozǐjīnlíng悟空计盗紫金铃
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Wukong defeats the demon vanguard and secures the city
Scarlet-Purple KingdomWukong battles the demon vanguard sent by Jupiter's Rival, defeats him, and the vanguard flees west. Sanzang and King Scarlet-Purple emerge from hiding after the threat is gone.
Wukong saves the city from fire at the west gate
Scarlet-Purple KingdomWukong uses a wine goblet to magically create rain and put out a fire started by the fleeing demon. The king and officials are amazed by the miracle.
Wukong learns of the demon's lair and departs
Scarlet-Purple KingdomThe king explains the demon's cave is 3,000 miles south; Wukong departs instantly using his cloud somersault.
Wukong arrives at Unicorn Mountain and bypasses the magical storm
Cave of Mythic BeastWukong marvels at the scenery of Unicorn Mountain and witnesses the demon's treasures unleashing smoke, fire, and sand. To bypass the magical sandstorm, Wukong plugs his nose, transforms into a sparrowhawk, and flies through the fire and smoke.
Wukong kills the demon messenger Going and Coming
Unicorn MountainWukong eavesdrops on the demon messenger, learns of the demon king's plans, then kills him and takes his nameplate, banner, and declaration of war.
Wukong returns to the capital with the demon's corpse
Scarlet-Purple KingdomWukong returns to the capital with the corpse of Going and Coming. Bajie tries to claim credit, but Wukong proves the kill.
Wukong receives a memento for Lady Golden Sage
Scarlet-Purple KingdomWukong asks for a memento to gain Lady Golden Sage's trust; the king gives him her gold bracelets.
Wukong infiltrates the demon's cave in disguise
Cave of Mythic BeastWukong uses the banner and gong to disguise himself as Going and Coming, entering the cave past demon soldiers and a chimpanzee guard. He fabricates a story about being beaten and delivers the declaration of war to the demon king.
Wukong reveals his identity and learns of the demon's magical treasures
Cave of Mythic BeastWukong reveals himself to Lady Golden Sage, presents her bracelets, and explains his rescue plan. Lady Golden Sage describes the three golden bells that release fire, smoke, and sand.
Wukong and Lady Golden Sage obtain the magical bells from the demon king
Cave of Mythic BeastLady Golden Sage feigns affection and convinces the demon king to give her the bells for safekeeping. Wukong then stealthily takes the bells from her.
Wukong unleashes the bells' power and escapes pursuit
Cave of Mythic BeastAfter taking the bells, Wukong accidentally removes the cotton from them, causing an explosion of fire, smoke, and sand; chaos ensues. Wukong transforms into a fly and hides, evading capture as the demons search fruitlessly.
Demon King and generals deduce Wukong's identity
Cave of Mythic BeastThe demon king realizes the thief was Wukong in disguise; his generals warn of further vigilance.