JOURNEY TO THE WEST Episode 25
Monks, I will pardon you
get your passes and be on your way
wait, your majesty
the passes can wait
I've done it, its their turn now
its not too late to go after that... right
Great Advisors
that monk refuse to let you off
just do it then
don't frighten me
go
Big brother should have no problem... that's right
come, do it
he's up!
Head... come... head
come, my head
Help... help
where did that eagle came from?
It got grand advisor's head
try to stop it... quick
come, my head
big brother, use your powers... quick
where's my head?
Where's my head?
Come, my head
big brother, this...
why did he become this? See...
isn't that a tiger?
The advisor was a tiger?
He become a tiger when he died
I'm so scared
your majesty, my senior is a deity
how could he be a tiger
its that monk's trick
and transformed him into a tiger
I will not let him off till I challenge him
to cut the belly and remove the heart
Advisor, please stop it, I'm so scared
your majesty, we can't stop now
that's great, I ate too much the other day
my stomach is in pain as if there's some worm inside
i will use your majesty's knife and cut my belly
to clean it up
so that we could be on our way to the west
alright, go ahead
its your fate if you die
how dare you...
give me that
your majesty, how could one survive that?
Hey, he's playing there... its his stomach
he's good again
he's alright
I have cleaned my stomach
I feel good
Second Advisor, its your turn now
come
yes
Second Advisor
this has got nothing to do with me
its just own doing
its up to you if you want to continue
come
here
give me
Brother, its your turn
Go... shoo
Second advisor lost his intestine!
Elk Power!
Oh... Deity of Elk Power is a deer!
Deity of Antelope Power could be a lamb!
You should know that its the doings of the monks
my King
that's right, your Majesty
that monk used powers to harm my brothers
let me take revenge for them
let it rest
stop the challenge, you have lost
your majesty, my brothers would have died for nothing
I must continue
alright, you have not lost yet
you want to continue
how could you defeat them?
I will challenge them to a bath in the oil
alright, I will not stop you
Guards, prepare a big cauldron and fill it with oil
and let them do it... yes
Deity of Antelope Power, I have not bath since becoming a monk
today, i will use your oil cauldron to have a good bath
and stop the itch on my body
but the oil inside is not hot enough
we should turn up the heat
its comfortable
in the past, when he created trouble in Heaven
Great Elder burned him in the furnace for 49 days
that's right, this is peanuts to Big senior
he will be alright
so, that's the way to subdue a demon, I've learn
this is comfortable
don't worry, Master
he will be up soon
Third Advisor, what happened to that monk?
- Guards, take a look - Yes
where is he?
Where did that monkey go?
Oh no
there's nothing
where did big senior go? Yes
Guards, take these 3 monks and executed them!
Your majesty, why are you doing this to us?
We won a few rounds before this
you are a foolish King
after seeing the real form of the Tiger and Elk
you are still protecting the Antelope demon
they said that demons are not comparable to human
how could you, a King believe them?
See that...
your majesty, I have a few words to say
you may say your last words
its good to die first, I'm not afraid of death
I request for some gruel
Let me go to the oil cauldron
and burn some paper money to my disciple
and we could pay for our crimes later
Hmmm... you are right
you people from central china are very loyal
Guards... here!
Get some gruel and paper money for him... Yes
Wukong, ever since you become my disciple
and protected me on this journey
we expected to gain enlightenment together
but today you have died
when alive, you seek the Sutras
in death, you are still a Buddhist at heart
may you have a good journey in Hades
Master, your eulogy is a bit wrong
listen to me
you are a trouble maker, Monkey
Protector of the Horses who was cooked in oil cauldron
you get us into trouble because you are a show-off
even when I'm in hell, I'll complain to the King of Hades
so that you...
go down in hell without salvation
idiot
he's out
hey, who are you cursing?
I'm just taking a rest inside
Wukong, you are still alive!
I'm so anxious
Hey, Master... didn't know that you love me so much
I'm right to follow you as your disciple
Big senior, its alright to scare us
but you took so long to come out
we are really scared
I'm just joking around, don't take it so seriously
can't you be a bit gentle... see
ask your third advisor to get into the oil cauldron
Third advisor, you are my only Saviour
get into the oil cauldron quick, or this monk will hit me
alright
Monkey, this priest has power too, you cannot beat him
its hot when I'm inside, but cold when he's inside
wonder which dragon king is helping him
where is the northern sea dragon king?
Show yourself now
great sage, why did you summon me?
You... how could you help him by cooling the oil cauldron
and allows him to win over me?
Great sage, I'm not helping him
you didn't know
that this beast also trained hard
and has transformed
its because he has an evil heart
that's why he cannot be a deity
he learn those powers on his own
while the other 2 was forced to show their true forms
this last one learn the skill of cold himself
it could only be used to hoodwink the people
how could he trick you?
What could we do?
If I go and take his cold skills and he will be burnt
and cannot play any more tricks go quickly
be careful, don't fail
if not, I'll bash your head
yes
why is it so hot?
Save the Advisor, quick!
Oh no... your majesty
don't panic, your majesty
your advisor is also swimming inside like me
he will be up in no time
you monk, how could you joke about it
Guards, get advisor up... quick
get him out quickly
if you are slow, his bones would be dissolved too
your majesty... see, its really
its really bones of an Antelope
did you monks do this?
What? Us?
Why are you still so foolish
watch closely... its not the bones of a human
that's right, your Majesty
can't you tell that they are a Tiger, a Elk and an Antelope
do you know that they are beast demons
they are here to harm you
its because you are still radiant
that's why they didn't dare to touch you
in 2 years time, when you are less radiant
they will kill you
and gain your kingdom
luckily we are here early and removed them
you are still in the dark and confused
your majesty, these 3 advisors
could be real demons
they are demons
they are really demons
Amitabha
these beast had a hard time gaining their human form
but they are not doing good
they eliminated monks while pretending to be priests
and committed lots of sins
this is the result of collating bad karma
they helped us to eliminate these demons
Sage monk
this way, please
your majesty, I released the 500 monks
and I killed those 2 demons
after we killed those demons
did you see the benefit of Buddhism?
Don't listen to bad advise and do combine the 3 religion
respect Monks, People and Priests
groom talents and your kingdom will be saved
thanks for your advise
you have enlightened me
do relax as I'll follow Buddhist teachings in future
your majesty need not become a Buddhist follower
its also a good deed to spread Taoist
but you are wrong to take sides
and took some bad advise too
all religion teaches people to be good
how could one eliminate another?
That's right
your majesty, to be a king
its your good karma
but people with powers
are prone to sin too
if you stray, you may not see the karma this lifetime
you will not be spared in your next life
that's right, these 3 demons are a good example
they bullied people with their powers
that's why they died
Buddhist followers don't show off their powers
Sage monk, don't worry
in the future, I'll place the people in first place
and cultivate myself
I'll not believe those tricks again
Amitabha
your majesty has such good thoughts, I'm relieved
its nothing
open the gates and send Sage monk off
this way please... Master, look
Sage monk, you helped to eliminate the demons
and regain our status, its a great deed
hope that you could gain the Sutras soon
Amitabha
quickly, Master... see
go quickly... Master
lets go, Master
Master, lets go
its interesting to subdue demons i wanted to stop a few times
to pit our powers this way
its faster to use a dice to decide our fate
Brother Monkey, i think its faster to play a guessing game
you seems to enjoy yourself just now
and you are still talking like that
let me tell you
its interesting to meet my match
at least, those 3 demons has human forms
they are around 1000-700 years old
Yes... yes
its not easy for them to gain their powers
and they can use the 5 commands too
its a pity that they are stupid
when they challenge us to pray for rain and lost
they should stop at that
Yes... yes
Yes, they shouldn't pester us and wanted to kill us
they are digging their own graves
its because they are too obsessed with their power
and become too arrogant and refuse to admit that they lost
the root of the problem is because they fear
but I can't see their fear
the fear didn't start now but 20 years ago
its not easy for them to gain the King's trust
and fear that they will lose that
that's why they want to eliminate Buddhist monks
Brother monkey, hear that?
Don't show off your powers
or become too arrogant
isn't it?
Stop teasing me and call me an idiot
if I train hard, I may be smarter than you
right... you will train slowly
and will become better than me
even so... you are still an idiot
go ahead and scold me
Junior Sha... see that?
If we don't fight like this along the way, it will be dull
Second senior, let me tell you something
what? ...You asked for it!
You asked for it? ...haha
Master, see
he's teasing me again
Master, there's a river in front of us and we cannot move on
Master, the sky is getting dark
why don't we look for lodging first?
We should find a boat and
cross this river before it gets too dark
cross it? The river is so wide
and there's no bridge or boat
how could we cross it?
Junior Sha, you should know the origin of this river
this should be that infamously un-crossable river
Second senior, let me tell you
this river is about 800 miles
even if we take a boat, it will take months
what... a few months?
Master, this...
when I left Changan
I thought that the journey will be easy
and I could return in 3 years
but the journey was hindered by demons
and its getting longer
Master, since the journey is long and slow
it doesn't matter if we...
find a place and take a rest first
Master, listen...
its a child's voice
Master, if there's a child's voice
it means that there's a house around
which means vegetarian food!
That's right
all the hard work falls on me
its such a sunny day, and its so deserted
how could monkey hear a child's voice
he's really...
he wanted me to search for a child in this wilderness
where should i start?
Who? ...which demon?
I cannot take it anymore
its over... come on
Bajie
are you Master... or a ball?
Bajie, what happened?
Master, you are Master?
Master, there's ghost in this wilderness
there's no one here... where's the ghost
or the ghost is just in your mind?
In my mind?
Don't waste time, join your seniors now
alright... Master
Master, lets go
coming
my respect to you
they... they
please do not be afraid, we are passing monks
and wanted to seek lodging tonight
why do they look strange?
Who's that? ...idiot
they are my disciple and are protecting me on my
journey to the west
so... you are a great monk from eastern land
please enter
- you took care of the horse - yes
but today, I'm having some event at home
I may not have the time to attend to you
please pardon me
Brother, they are?
Sir, I'm Cheng Cheng
this is my younger brother, Cheng Qing
Amitabha
may I ask who are you performing this ritual for?
Its my son, Guan Bao and my brother's daughter, Jin
what an expensive name
why is she known as Jin (Gold)?
There's little descendents in our family
to have more children, I build bridges and charity work
when my daughter was born, I spent about 30 Jin of Gold
that's why she was named Jin
my brother's son was named Guan Bao
how much charity work did you do to get your son?
Its difficult to calculate
but we got this son under the blessing of Deity Guan
hence the name Guan Bao
what is their age?
Jin is 8 yrs old and Bao is only 7 yrs old
so young?
And they passed away?
Its a long story
please take a good rest inside and I will send a meal to you
it will be quick
Thank you... good to have vegetarian food
my disciples
i can sense that both of them have something on their mind
I want to comfort them
just stay here and avoid trouble
don't worry, with me around
they won't create trouble
Master, just go
yes, just go
what trouble could we create
its good if 'someone' don't create trouble
it will be peaceful
hey... who are you talking about?
Big senior, nothing...
what I mean is... with you around
no demon dare to touch Master
Second senior, why did you say that?
Beware of retribution
what did I said?
I'm just reading my book
and was referring to it
I'll stop reading and sleep now
will sleep
Ghosts
second senior... where? Bajie
its alright, where's the ghost?
Just now, i saw 2 child's head
floating... floating across
Second senior, they could be souls
of the 2 children at the altar
you are a demon, why are you afraid of ghosts?
That's right, I'm a demon why am I afraid?
I'll take a look
Big senior, be careful
who... who's a demon?
Little ghosts... come out
where did you go?
Come on out
come out
both of you are pretending to be ghosts
and still want to run away?
Don't cry
don't cry... we will tell father that you bully us
Why would I bully you?
I'll tell your father that I caught you playing hide and seek
and you are pretending to cry
no we didn't
me too, we are just pretending
was I cheated?
Both of you cheated me?
2 children cheated me
your family is doing some ritual
its not nice to hear us
its ok, that's for us
so... you are Jin and Bao?
Yes
you are all well here, why are they performing ritual for you?
Because its our turn to be offered to the King
offered to the King? What does that mean?
In our village they will offer a boy and a girl to the King
its our turn this year
father claimed that we could have
a good year this year after the offering
let me ask you, where did all the previous kids go?
All of them went to play with the King and never come back
silly child... that's not playing
they must be devoured by that demon king
I'm feeling so anxious
why did that monkey run away?
Stop that... go
go away
all of you... go
what happened?
What's up?
What's with this ritual... go away
you monkey, don't be rude
Master, he can't catch the ghost but
was bewitched to disrupted this ritual
it has been a long time since you chant that
Master, those 2 are cruel
even a tiger don't devour its cubs
they sent their children to the king for their good lives
stop that nonsense, no parents will do that
you are right
we are heartless parents
but its also against our will
Sirs, don't be sad
tell us the story
its not easy for you to have these 2 children
how could you bear to offer them to the demon?
Next to the river, there's a temple
there's an offering to the King every year
he wants a boy and girl
if not, he will create trouble for everyone
but you parents...
even if the King wanted food
just spend money to buy a child for him
to save your money, its cruel to gave your children away
you didn't know that...
he only wanted our own children
everyone knows... where can we buy children?
But we really cannot bear with it
we can only give them a ritual to send them to paradise
so... that's why
we thought they are ghosts
they are not ghosts now...
but they will be after midnight
Wukong, help them
alright
since I'm already involved in this
I'll help them
see if I resemble your son?
Yes... exactly the same
I cannot see the difference too
can I be offered?
I will replace Bao instead
Thank you
why are you crying?
You cannot bear to part with your daughter?
Beg that idiot
Brother monkey, its your heroic act, don't get me involved
Bajie, if you help them they will reward you with food
why not?
Brother, i may not be alive to enjoy it
with me around, why are you afraid?
This...
Master, see that?
Senior is bullying me
Bajie, if you could save the life of Jin, that will be a good deed
yes... don't avoid that
but Master... this
Second senior, don't disobey Master's order
what did I said? Junior Sha... this
stop the nonsense, transform now
the little girl... right?
Here I come
Junior Sha, do I look the same?
Second senior, your stomach is gone
but your nose is still there
really?
Let me help you
we will be eaten once we reached the temple
you still can laugh... we will be devoured soon
what if I die first?
Brother monkey, lets go back and sleep
idiot, if we return, who will the King devour?
You keep calling me an idiot but you are the real idiot
we are just making the 2 master happy
but you are so serious
we should finish this job and wait for the King to come
that's to complete our job
it will be worse if he shift his anger on the villagers
he's here, sit well
brother monkey, your tail is showing
you look good, which family are you from?
King, its the Cheng family
I've been taking the offerings for years
the first question was always unanswered
the 2nd time, they will be so scared
by the 3rd question, they died
why are you so daring
aren't you afraid of me?
My father told me that I will become a deity
if you eat me... that's why I'm not afraid
according to custom, I'll devour you first
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