In the last battle, the Dragon King had been deceived and killed. But Wukong and Bajie did not think it wise to chase after the remnants.
Wukong suggested repeating the same tactic once more, but Bajie doubted that the enemy would fall into the same trap again.
(more…)Seeing how easily Bajie had fallen into the monster’s clutches, the Monkey King couldn’t help but think:
“That beast is truly extraordinary. I should inform the Master of everything that has happened, but I’m afraid the king would only mock me. It’s better if I confront that monster again. Unfortunately, I have no helper now, and I am not so powerful in water as I am on land. I must find out what happened to Bajie and rescue him ASAP.”
(more…)Early the next morning, Tang Monk and his two disciples brought the captured spirits before the king.
(more…)Tripitaka said:
“When I left Chang’an, I vowed in the Hall of the Dharma Gates that I would not pass by a temple without burning incense, nor a monastery without paying homage to Buddha, nor a pagoda without sweeping its courtyard or stairs.”
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