Sun Wukong trailed behind the group and acted as a rearguard.
His mere presence was enough to deter Ahrimans' remaining forces, who could potentially eliminate William's group if they all worked together.
Baba Yaga was flying beside him. She was grieving what happened to Celine, and wanted to avenge her. However, she understood that even if she was strong, she couldn't possibly face the other beings—whose strength was similar to the golden Monkey King beside her.
The Old Witch was the second strongest in William's group. Sun Wukong had already told her that he wouldn't be able to stay for a long time, so he entrusted William's safety to her.
Halfway along their journey, a sigh escaped Sun Wukong's lips as he looked at William with regret.
"I'm sorry, this is as far as I can go," Sun Wukong said before stopping mid-air. "They're all yours, Baba Yaga."