Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage

But what detained Wukong as he discussed with Guanyin, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra how to snatch the Ginseng Fruit from Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi among the Daluo Golden Immortals was also a formidable character, not because his cultivation level was so high, but rather because his Spell of Sleeve Universe was nothing short of defying heaven. Guanyin and others dreaded exactly his Spell of Sleeve Universe, for if one were caught in his sleeve, the trouble would be serious.

Wukong spoke, "Since this is directed by our Buddha..."

Manjushri interjected, "Not at all, not at all! The Buddha Ancestor gave us three paths, but it was still up to us to choose, not his business."

Known for his great wisdom, Manjushri, naturally clever, immediately revealed the mystery planned by Tathagata.

Wukong quickly corrected himself, "Oh, right! The Buddha Ancestor pointed out three paths to Guanyin, and we are here to help. We chose this path after our discussion, the Buddha Ancestor does not know it."

Manjushri asked, "How exactly can we obtain the Ginseng Fruit?"

After a moment of thought, Guanyin suddenly said, "Do not forget, the Buddha Ancestor gave us three Magical Treasures when he came!"

These three Magical Treasures were the horsetail whisk, the Flying Sword, and seventy-two Steel Needles.

With a slight smile, Manjushri said, "The Buddha Ancestor’s mana is unfathomable. Granting these Magical Treasures, he must have meant them for a significant purpose."

With that, the three of them each began meditating and refining the treasures, while Wukong instructed the novice monk outside not to allow anyone to disturb them.