After his lie was exposed by Wukong, Zhu Bajie was forced to patrol the mountain once more. This time, he dared not dawdle any longer. Straightening his robes and gripping his iron rake, he set out at once.
After rescuing the Princess of the Sacred Elephant Kingdom and receiving the grateful honors from her father, the group journeyed onward without rest for many days. They ate only when hunger or thirst overtook them, traveling by daylight and resting when the sun dipped below the horizon.
Despite having captured Monk Sha, the anxiety of the Yellow-Robed Monster did not subside. It was difficult to predict when the enemy might strike again. Rather than waiting passively, he decided it would be better to take the initiative.
Bajie led the way, with Monk Sha carrying the luggage behind. As evening fell, they sought shelter for the night, but resumed their journey when the roosters crowed. Finally Monk Tang, Bajie and Monk Sha arrived at the Kingdom of the Sacred Elephant.
Monk Sha ventured deeper into the forest in search of Bajie. Though he walked more than ten kilometers, he saw no sign of any village.
Out of suspicion and paranoia, Monk Tang had rashly listened to Zhu Bajie’s words and banished the Monkey King. After the rift, he mounted his horse and continued westward as if nothing had happened. Bajie led the way, while Sha Wujing followed behind, carrying the luggage.
After the conference ended, the Great Immortal, Patriarch Zhenyuan, left the Tushita Palace.