Sun Wukong secretly thought, "As soon as I entered, I noticed your expressions. Your acting skills are simply inferior compared to that old Dragon King!"
But he shouted, "Since you don't recognize me, why did you send someone to summon my soul?"
The leading Yama quickly approached and said, "Immortal, please don't be angry. It must be a mistake made by my subordinates."
Sun Wukong asked, "I am the naturally born sage of Flower Fruit Mountain, Sun Wukong. What positions do you hold?"
The chief Yama bowed and said, "We are the Emperors of the Underworld, the Ten Kings of the Dark Realm."
Sun Wukong continued, "Quickly, each of you report your names to avoid being beaten."
The Ten Kings of the Underworld reported their names one by one. Sun Wukong, holding the Golden Cudgel, threatened, "You'd better report honestly, or you'll face my wrath."
The Ten Kings of the Underworld nervously reported their names.
Sun Wukong asked, "As the Emperors of the Underworld and rulers of the Ten Halls, with your divine insight, why couldn't you recognize me? I have achieved immortality, transcending the Three Realms and escaping the Five Elements. Why did you send someone to summon my soul?"
The Ten Kings of the Underworld felt disdainful but maintained a fearful appearance.
Qin Guang Wang said, "Immortal, please calm down. There are many people in the world with the same names. Perhaps our subordinates summoned the wrong person."
Angry, Sun Wukong said, "How dare you try to justify this! Quickly bring the Book of Life and Death for me to inspect."
Qin Guang Wang immediately ordered Sun Wukong to inspect the Book of Life and Death.
Sun Wukong, holding the Book of Life and Death, checked page by page. He crossed out the names of all monkeys from Flower Fruit Mountain, ensuring that none of them were listed in the Book of Life and Death. Then, he slammed the Book and declared, "From now on, we are no longer under your jurisdiction!"
He then rushed out of the Ten Halls.
The Ten Kings of the Underworld showed no sadness or resentment on their faces. Qin Guang Wang picked up the Book of Life and Death, removed nonexistent dust from it, and said, "Let's go discuss with King Yama and unite with the Four Seas Dragon Kings to submit a memorial to the Heavenly Court and request the Jade Emperor's decision."
Meanwhile, Sun Wukong, after leaving the Ten Halls, tripped over a clump of grass and suddenly woke up.
Upon waking up, he found himself surrounded by monkeys, and they exclaimed, "Great King, you've slept for so long! How much did you drink?"
Sun Wukong said, "While I was asleep, the Yama in the Underworld summoned my soul and took me to the City of Ghosts. There, I displayed my magical powers, stormed through the Ten Halls, took the Book of Life and Death from the Ten Kings of the Underworld, and erased all our names from the book. From today onwards, we are no longer under their jurisdiction."
The monkeys were overjoyed and thanked Sun Wukong. From then on, the monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain no longer aged or died unless killed or starved.
While Flower Fruit Mountain celebrated, the Underworld united with the Four Seas Dragon Kings to submit a memorial to the Heavenly Court, listing Sun Wukong's various crimes.
In the High Heavenly Palace, the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court's immortals gathered for the morning assembly.
Suddenly, an immortal stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, outside the Hall of Universal Brightness, East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang has submitted a memorial. He requests Your Majesty's decree."
Without hesitation, the Jade Emperor said, "Summon him into the hall." The heavenly soldiers promptly summoned Ao Guang into the Lingxiao Hall.
After bowing and presenting his memorial, Ao Guang said, "I, the humble servant, report to the Heavenly Lord Sovereign of the Great Heavens and Supreme Emperor of the Profound Void: Recently, the monkey demon Sun Wukong of Flower Fruit Mountain, using his magical powers, has been bullying the dragons of the East Sea. He forcefully occupies the Water Curtain Cave, demands weapons and armor, and intimidates with his magical arts.
Countless water creatures have suffered, and the dragons of the South Sea tremble in fear, the dragons of the West Sea are in sorrow, and the dragons of the North Sea have surrendered. I, Ao Guang, kneel and submit this report. Due to his coercion, I had to offer divine weapons such as the Iron Cudgel, Phoenix Feather Crown, Chainmail, and Cloud-Stepping Boots. Fearing his magical powers, it was difficult to control him. Therefore, I am reporting to seek your judgment. I sincerely request heavenly troops to capture this demon, ensuring peace in the seas."
Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor decided, "Summon the Dragon Gods back to their seas, and I will dispatch heavenly troops to capture this monkey demon."
East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang bowed and thanked, then withdrew from the Lingxiao Hall.
After a while, another immortal reported, "Your Majesty, there is a request for an audience from Qin Guang Wang of the Underworld." Emperor Jade ordered to bring Qin Guang Wang into the hall.
Qin Guang Wang entered the Lingxiao Hall and said, "In the Underworld, the land has its Yin domain. There are gods in the heavens, and there are ghosts on the earth; the cycle of Yin and Yang. Birds are born, and beasts die, alternating between male and female. This is the natural order and cannot be changed.
Now, there is a stone monkey named Sun Wukong from the Flower Fruit Mountain's Water Curtain Cave. He is acting recklessly and refuses to be restrained. Using supernatural powers, he defeated the Nine Ghosts and startled the Ten Yama Kings. He caused chaos in the underworld, forcibly erasing names, leading to the extended lifespan of the monkeys in Flower Fruit Mountain. I hope Your Majesty will dispatch divine troops to capture and subdue this demon, restore order to the Yin and Yang, and ensure the eternal peace of the Underworld."