The Battle in Journey to the West

Wusheng couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing this and pulled him up, saying, "I was only joking with you. Even if I went, I am afraid I would have trouble contending with the Rhinoceros King who possesses the Vajra Bracelet, let alone you! However, it’s a pity that he suppressed his cultivation to fight with you, and you still couldn’t defeat him! You lost because of the Vajra Bracelet, not because of him, so it’s not too embarrassing to admit."

Wukong burst into laughter and said, "Sister really sees clearly!"

Wusheng asked, "What brings you to the heavens? Are you looking for Master’s help?"

Wukong replied, "Not at all! It was Tathagata who informed the Arhat about the origins of Rhinoceros King, and then the Arhat instructed me to come to the heavens to find Laojun, asking him to deal with his mount."

Wusheng nodded and said, "I see, Master Primordial must have had his own reasons for sending Rhinoceros King to the Lower Realm."

Wukong laughed and said, "Tathagata himself was out of options, so he sent 18 Arhats with 15 Golden Sand Pills to fight Rhinoceros King. With the Vajra Bracelet in hand, why would he fear any Golden Sand Pills? He just took them all, feeding Laojun in the process!"

Wukong calling "Laojun" was not out of disrespect; "Laojun" is a title of honor, and naturally, he could also address Laojun as Master Primordial.

Wusheng couldn’t help laughing and said, "Master has already calculated the divine alignments; Buddhism is to rise, and although our journey to the West faces many obstructions from us, it will surely succeed. Since you are chosen for the Journey to the West, you must do well. When you enter Buddhism, gather information about the Buddhist sect for us! Also, find out exactly where the Two Saints of the West are."

Wukong solemnly said, "Brother, I was just thinking about that! If Buddhism is to rise, why do we journey to the West at all?"