Chapter eighty-four
Indestructible monk achieves perfect enlightenment.
The Dharma King attains realization, his nature fulfilled.
nánmièqiéchíyuándàjué难灭伽持圆大觉fǎwángchéngzhèngtǐtiānrán法王成正体天然
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Warning on Willow Road
Destroy-Dharma KingdomAn old woman and child warn the travelers that the king of the Destroy-Dharma Kingdom is seeking to complete his vow of killing ten thousand monks. The group is alarmed and uncertain how to proceed.
Encounter with Guanyin
Destroy-Dharma KingdomWukong recognizes the old woman as Bodhisattva Guanyin, who departs, leaving the group more cautious.
Scouting the Kingdom
Destroy-Dharma KingdomWukong transforms into a moth to scout the city, finds Steward Wang’s inn, and plans to steal clothes for disguises.
Attempted Theft at Steward’s Inn
Destroy-Dharma KingdomWukong, as a rat, tries to steal clothes but is noticed by the steward’s wife, causing alarm.
Wukong Reveals Himself to Steward Wang
Destroy-Dharma KingdomWukong reveals himself to Steward Wang, explains his purpose, and takes the clothes for disguises.
Planning the Disguise
Destroy-Dharma KingdomThe group disguises themselves as laymen, with Wukong modifying clothing and assigning new identities to each member.
Arrival and Concealment at Widow Zhao's Inn
Thorn-Tree RidgeDisguised as horse traders, the pilgrims arrive at Widow Zhao's inn, request vegetarian food, and arrange to sleep hidden inside a large wardrobe.
A Night in Hiding
Thorn-Tree RidgeThe group endures a cramped, stuffy night inside the wardrobe. Wukong, unable to sleep, teases Bajie and loudly boasts about their supposed wealth from horse trading. Unbeknownst to them, the inn staff—secretly thieves—overhear Wukong and slip out to gather accomplices, planning to rob the 'rich' guests.
Thieves' Attempted Robbery
Thorn-Tree RidgeThieves attempt to steal the wardrobe and horse, believing valuables are inside.
Government Troops Intervene
Destroy-Dharma KingdomGovernment troops pursue the thieves, recover the wardrobe and horse, and the commander admires the horse.
Wukong's Magical Escape
Concealment KingdomWukong escapes the wardrobe using magic and creates tiny doubles and sleep-inducing insects to disrupt the kingdom.
Chaos in the Royal Court
Concealment KingdomWukong uses the Grand Magic of Body-Division, plucking hairs to create tiny versions of himself and sleep-inducing insects. With help from local spirits, the insects put everyone in the palace and government offices to sleep. The tiny Wukongs, each wielding a razor blade, shave the heads of the king, queen, officials, and staff, leaving everyone bald by morning. Chaos erupts as they discover their hair is gone, and the king realizes this is retribution for his vow to kill monks.