Spirit Mountain, Great Leiyin Temple.
Another clash with the Jade Emperor, the Buddha withdrew his Divine Skills.
"Jin Naluo Bodhisattva and Victory Fighting Buddha request an audience!"
Kasyapa Venerable stepped forward to report.
"Let them in!"
Tap, tap, tap.
Amidst the low sound of footsteps, Song Lin and Sun Wukong slowly entered the hall.
More than half of the Buddhas lining both sides of the grand hall were absent, likely dispatched by the Buddha to engage the Heavenly Court.
Among the visitors, Anan was nowhere to be seen.
The Buddha felt perplexed.
"Where is Anan?" Tathagata inquired.
What puzzled him even more was Sun Wukong's appearance—why did he revert to his former looks?
Neither of them answered. Sun Wukong asked unceremoniously, "Was the affair with the Monkey Clan of Huaguo Mountain your doing?"
"A monk must sever all mortal ties. You consort with demons daily; the Buddhist Sect must teach you a lesson. Do you understand?"
