Wukong eventually located the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, Tang Sanzang, and thereafter embarked on the journey to the West for the scriptures.
Tang Sanzang also yearned for the Mahayana Sutras. He was well-versed in the Buddhist scriptures, almost able to cite them with ease. However, for some reason, Wukong, looking at him, always felt uneasy, a mysterious flame burning within. Whenever this flame threatened to explode, his headband would painfully tighten, immediately extinguishing the fire.
"Amitabha Buddha, it turns out the headband Bodhisattva Guanyin gifted me has such wonderful uses. Truly a fine item!" thought Wukong to himself.
After overcoming many challenges, they finally neared the Western Heaven, having traveled for a full eight years.
That day, a woman blocked their path.