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The three demons confronted the Monkey King and his two companions at the eastern gates of the city. The battle raged on until the very hour of twilight, when the sky gradually darkened and night cast its veil of darkness everywhere.
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The second demon returned to the Lion-Camel Cave, trembling from head to toe. Before he even arrived, his brothers had already learned that he had been captured and dragged away without any consideration by his trunk.
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Tang Monk wins the meditation contest with the help of the Monkey King. The king wanted to hand him the travel permit, but once again Great Immortal Deer Strength intervened, saying:
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As soon as the king saw the Monkey King’s influence over the winds and rain, he wasted no time stamping the imperial seal onto the travel permit.
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Early in the morning, Monk Tang put on his embroidered kasaya, while Wukong prepared the travel documents, Wujing took up the alms bowl, and Wuneng picked up his staff.