It is said that after Buddhism spread to the east and promoted the Way of the Dao, this chapter came to a close, but the ensuing entanglements awaited further explanation.
Shifting focus, Li Jing led a hundred thousand-strong army that was defeated at Flower-Fruit Mountain, leaving him no choice but to heed his son's advice, withdraw the troops, and return to the Heavenly Court to report to the Jade Emperor.
The Jade Emperor had already received news from White Gold Star Li Changgeng, stating Li Jing's defeat and his current return to the court. The Jade Emperor had intended to kill Wukong to alter the destiny controlled by Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch; yet to his dismay, Li Jing proved incompetently defeated at Flower-Fruit Mountain, resulting in heavy losses and causing great annoyance.