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At the Heavenly River(Heaven-Reaching River), the ancient turtle entrusted Tang Monk to ask Tathagata when it could “shed its shell and attain human form,” but Tang Monk ultimately failed/forgot to inquire.
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Tang Monk escaped from the ice trap of the Heaven-Reaching River and managed to cross it riding on the back of a huge white turtle.
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Bajie and Sha Wujing opened a path through the waters and headed straight for the Mansion of the Sea Turtle(Turtle Marine Mansion) to rescue their master.
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Bajie and Sha Wujing managed to recover their luggage. They placed it on the horse, and by carving a path through the icy waters, they successfully reached the surface without much difficulty.
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The Great King of Miraculous Power had returned to his watery lair at the very heart of the river, where he sat in a gloomy and silent mood.
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The entire village made its way toward the Temple of Miraculous Power, carrying the Monkey King, Bajie, and a large number of sheep and other animals.