Chapter ninety-two
Three monks do battle at Green Dragon Mountain.
Four Stars capture the rhinoceros demons.
sānsēngdàzhànqīnglóngshān三僧大战青龙山sìxīngjiāzhuōxīniúguài四星夹捉犀牛怪
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Wukong’s Infiltration and Recapture
Mysterious Flower CaveWukong transforms into a firefly to infiltrate Mysterious Flower Cave, discovers Sanzang chained, and frees him using magic. The demons swiftly pursue, leading to their recapture after a brief battle.
Moonlit Battle with Demon-Kings
Mysterious Flower CaveUnder moonlight, Wukong smashes the cave doors and engages in a prolonged battle with three demon-kings alongside Bajie and Wujing. The fight intensifies as neither side gains clear advantage.
Capture of Bajie and Wujing
Mysterious Flower CaveKing Cold-Deterrent captures Bajie and Wujing. Wukong escapes using the cloud somersault, leaving Sanzang's disciples bound in the cave.
Wukong's Departure to Heaven
Mercy Cloud TempleWukong returns to Mercy Cloud Temple and informs the monks of the failed rescue attempt, then departs to seek divine help in Heaven.
Consultation in Celestial Realm
West Heaven GateWukong explains the capture of Sanzang to celestial beings. Gold Star Venus identifies the demons as rhinoceros spirits and recommends the Four Purvavideha Creature Stars.
Request for Divine Assistance
Hall of Divine MistsThe Jade Emperor orders the Four Purvavideha Creature Stars to accompany Wukong and subdue the rhinoceros spirits on Earth.
Meeting with the Twenty-Eight Constellations
Dipper PalaceThe Twenty-Eight Constellations, including the Four Wood-Creature Stars, are summoned to help Wukong subdue demons at Mysterious Flower Cave. The Celestial Master explains their mission and departs after assigning them.
Confrontation at Mysterious Flower Cave
Mysterious Flower CaveWukong provokes battle with the buffalo spirits while the Four Woods arrive. The demons are overwhelmed, and their leaders flee northeast as Wukong and two stars pursue them.
Rescue of Sanzang's Party
Mysterious Flower CaveAfter defeating most of the buffalo spirits, Dipper and Straddler free Sanzang, Bajie, and Wujing. They destroy the cave with valuables retrieved while waiting for Wukong's return.
Pursuit in the Western Ocean
Western OceanThe Four Woods join Wukong in chasing the remaining demon-kings into the ocean. They engage in a final battle where Wukong assists Hom and Well to subdue the fleeing demons.
Chase Begins in the Western Ocean
Western OceanDemon-spirits flee from Wukong and two star officers toward the ocean. Yaksha and sea man alert Ao-shun, who orders Mo'ang to capture them.
Aquatic Soldiers Intercept Rhinoceros Spirits
Western OceanAquatic soldiers block the spirits, forcing them to scatter. Dust-Deterrent is captured alive by Mo'ang's troops.
Capture and Death of Rhinoceros Spirits
Western OceanConstellation Well accidentally kills Cold-Deterrent, while Heat-Deterrent is captured. Mo'ang's forces secure the remaining spirits.
Presentation of Captured Spirits
Water Crystal PalaceCaptured spirits are prepared for transport to the Golden Level Prefecture, with their horns and hides taken as evidence.
Wukong Addresses Officials in Golden Level Prefecture
Gold-Level PrefectureThe group confronts officials, revealing the rhinoceroses' impersonation of Buddhas and their crimes to the populace.
Reunion at the Prefecture
Gold-Level PrefectureSanzang is brought by palanquin to the prefectural hall where he meets Wukong, thanks the star officers for the rescue, and hears the full account of the demons' defeat.
Victory Over the Rhinoceros Demons
Gold-Level PrefectureBajie decapitates Dust-Deterrent and Heat-Deterrent, then saws off their horns. Wukong orders the four star officers to present three horns as tribute to the Jade Emperor, keep one for the prefectural hall as a memorial, and offer another to the Buddhist Patriarch.
Celebration and Proclamation of Relief
Gold-Level PrefectureThe chief official hosts vegetarian banquets for Sanzang and his disciples while issuing decrees abolishing the lamp-oil levy. Butchers process rhinoceros carcasses into armor and meat, funds are redirected to buy land, and temples honoring the Four Stars and pilgrims are planned.
Departure at Dawn
Mercy Cloud TempleAfter over a month of banquets hosted by 240 households, Sanzang secretly instructs Wukong to donate remaining jewels to the temple and slips away at dawn. Bajie grumbles about unfinished banquets until Sanzang threatens him with a beating, prompting frantic preparations and their quiet departure.