Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Not knowing what to do, the three of them sank to the ground, discouraged. After a while, they saw an old woman approaching from the south, carrying a basket full of vegetables in her hand. Upon seeing her, Sha Wujing exclaimed hopefully: “Look! There comes an old lady. Let me go and ask her…
As soon as the Great King of Miraculous Power returned to his dwelling, all the little demons came to welcome him.
The Bodhisattva ordered the Monkey King: “Go and confront that monster once more. You must allow yourself to be defeated and lure him to follow you here. I myself will make sure he gets what he deserves.”
After instructing celestial guardians to protect Potalaka Palace and ordering the Dragon Maiden of Heavenly Bliss(Celestial Dragoness) to seal its gates, Guanyin Bodhisattva mounted her cloud and swiftly departed from Potalaka Peak.
Monk Sha then grabbed the Monkey King and helped him walk toward the forest, where he sat down to rest. Soon, he began breathing at his normal rhythm again.
After a moment’s reflection, Sun Wukong asked the temple guardian:“Are there any demon spirits nearby?”
Tripitaka rode his horse with Wukong leading the way; they journeyed by day and rested by night, taking food and drink according to their needs. Soon it was early winter.
In 643 AD, Xuanzang(Tripitaka) bid farewell to King Harsha Vardhana and began his journey back to China.
In Journey to the West, it is Guanyin Bodhisattva (Avalokiteśvara) who inspires Tang Sanzang (the Monk Tang or Tripitaka) to embark on the scripture-seeking pilgrimage.