Leaping up through the sky, Sun Wukong soon arrived at Purple Cloud Mountain. It did not take him long to locate the Thousand Flower Cave.
With astonishing speed, the Monkey King pulled the golden-banded iron rod from behind his ear, gave it a slight shake, and immediately it expanded to the thickness of a rice bowl.
After making a magical gesture with his hands and reciting the appropriate spell, the Monkey King slightly shook his body and instantly transformed into a hungry hawk.
Seeing that the Master had not returned for a long time, Sun Wukong jumped to the top of a tree to look far ahead.
After bidding farewell to the sovereign of the Purple Kingdom, Tripitaka continued his westward journey riding on his horse. Having left behind countless mountains and crossed numerous rivers and streams, autumn came to an end, winter gradually lost its severity, and once again the bright charm of spring returned.
Wukong soon arrived at the front gate. As soon as he crossed it, he resumed his usual form and raised his voice in an authoritative tone: “Divine Rival Monster, release Golden Wisdom at once!”
“Did you count their warriors and steeds?” growled the demon.
Despite the severity of his illness, the king appeared in court again the next morning.