It should be known that if the figure of demons and monsters appeared nearby, they would scarcely escape Sun Wukong's senses.
Moreover, given Sun Wukong's current strength, if someone transformed into his likeness, he would invariably sense it in the deep unseen ways. Yet, this time, he had not felt anything at all.
This is why this mysterious being's terror lies.
After thinking it over for a long while, everyone remained baffled, feeling only that their opponent was formidable and that they must proceed with caution.
Only then did the group continue on their way.
But, unbeknownst to them, there was a monkey in the shadows, secretly observing the Journey to the West travelers.
At first glance, this monkey bore an uncanny resemblance to Sun Wukong; a closer look might reveal some discrepancies, and indeed, this was none other than the Six Eared Macaque.
The macaque's gaze flickered as it watched the four travelers in the distance.