All the gods were quietly discussing amongst themselves, their gazes shifting among the Jade Emperor, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Zhao Gongming.
Buddhism, the Jade Emperor, and Emperor Gouchen were all strategizing around Sun Wukong, but what was hidden behind their plans was still unclear, and had to be investigated.
With a sigh, the gods instantly became solemn, all turning their attention to an elder Taoist seated on their left, the master of the Doushuai Temple, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad.
Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad rose and said, "That evil monkey ate the Flat Peaches, drank the Imperial Wine, and even stole the Immortal Pills; my five jars of pills, raw and ripe, icy and fiery, all have been devoured by him.
