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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.