As Nezha first stepped out of the Water Curtain Cave, a beam of colorful light descended from the sky. "Where are you heading, little Nezha?" asked a Daoist as he stepped down from the radiance. Recognizing the visitor, Nezha hurriedly bowed and said, "Uncle-Master, your personal arrival is a blessing—I beg you to save Wukong!"
"What has happened to my disciple? Quickly, come with me into the cave."
Taishang Laojun and Nezha moved into the Water Curtain Cave, where they saw the monkey writhing in agony on the ground, tortured by illness. "Come, let me help you," said Taishang. Forming a hand seal and channeling his vast divine power, he pointed a finger directly at Wukong's forehead. With a resounding boom, primal light from the opening of Chaos shot from Wukong's eyes. Rumble—in an instant, Chaos shattered, and the mountains were reduced to ashes in the blinding light of creation.
"What has happened to me? My head felt as though it was about to burst," Wukong murmured. Raising his eyes, he saw Taishang and immediately bowed. "Greetings, Master. Thank you for saving your disciple from this trial of illness."
Taishang Laojun smiled faintly. "What trial of illness? For you, this is nothing less than a windfall of joy. Won't you get up, Wukong? Or do you intend to throw a tantrum on the ground forever? When you have time, go and study with your Senior Brother Xuandu. Do not isolate yourself behind closed doors; only through mutual exchange can one truly enter the Great Dao."
Chapter 144