Chapter seventy-nine
Seeking the demon cave, he meets the Star of Longevity.
The true lord of the court rescues the infants.
xúndòngqínyāofénglǎoshòu寻洞擒妖逢老寿dāngcháozhèngzhǔjiùyīngér当朝正主救婴儿
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The Spurious Sanzang is Summoned
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)The Embroidered-Uniform Guard brings the fake Sanzang to court. The king requests the monk's black heart as a cure, but the monk reveals many hearts, none black, exposing the deception.
Battle with the Demon Father-in-law
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Wukong reveals his true form and battles the demon father-in-law in midair. The demon flees with Queen Beauty, both transforming into beams of light.
The King's Rescue and Wukong's Identity Revealed
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Officials search for the frightened king, who was hiding. Wukong reveals his identity and explains the deception to the king and officials.
The Real Sanzang Arrives
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Sanzang and his disciples arrive at court. Wukong restores Sanzang's true appearance. The king greets the pilgrims.
Plot Revealed and Promise Made
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Wukong proposes to eliminate the demon, and the king's concubines plead for help. The king explains the demon's origin and the plot to use child hearts for a cure. Wukong promises to resolve the matter.
Search for the Hidden Cave
Pure Florescence CaveWukong and Bajie search for the village but find only willows and a brook. The local spirit explains the cave is hidden by magic and gives instructions to reveal its entrance.
Discovery of Pure Florescence Cave
Pure Florescence CaveWukong follows the local spirit's instructions, circles the nine-branched willow, and opens the hidden cave, revealing an opulent, mist-lit retreat.
Battle in Pure Florescence Cave
Pure Florescence CaveWukong finds the demon with a girl inside the cave and challenges him. They battle fiercely; the demon tries to escape as a beam of light. Bajie destroys the willow tree and joins the pursuit.
Meeting the Star of Longevity
Pine ForestThe Star of Longevity appears and stops Wukong and Bajie from attacking. He reveals the demon is his runaway pet deer and asks for mercy.
Subduing the Vixen
Pure Florescence CaveBajie and Wukong corner a beautiful girl in the cave, who transforms into a white vixen. Bajie strikes the vixen, subduing her, and they present her as proof of victory.
Presentation to the Bhiksu King
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Wukong and Bajie present the captured deer and vixen to the Bhiksu King. The Star of Longevity explains the deer's origin, and a lavish vegetarian banquet is held in their honor.
The Royal Banquet
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)The Star of Longevity, the king, and the pilgrims dine together. The Star of Longevity gifts fire dates to the king, curing his illness.
Farewell to the Star of Longevity
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)The Star of Longevity departs with his deer.
Children Returned to the City
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Local deities return the rescued children to the city. Citizens celebrate and carry the pilgrims through the city in gratitude.
Farewell and Celebration
Young Masters' City (Bhiksu Kingdom)Citizens prepare feasts, gifts, and portraits for the pilgrims. The pilgrims stay for nearly a month, honored for their kindness before departing.