Three Fights

Journey to the West 98 Three Fights

Wukong and his companions walked on the mountain road. The monkey watched carefully for the monster and demons. Suddenly a demon charged toward the group. “ Stay here, everyone! ” shouted Bajie. “ I’ll fight this demon! ” The pig swung his rake. The demon stepped off the road and headed down the slope of the mountain. Bajie raced after the demon and was soon out of sight.

Wukong heard grunts and clashing weapons. But he couldn’t see the fight. A moment later the demon climbed back onto the road. “ Stay here, Wujing! ” shouted Wukong. “ Protect the Tang Monk! ”

The monkey charged toward the demon. Clang! Their weapons clashed. Wukong fought with all his strength. Again the demon left the road and headed down the mountain. Wukong chased him. The monkey and the demon disappeared down the slope of the mountain. “ Do you think Wukong can defeat that demon?” asked the Tang Monk nervously. “ Definitely, ” said Wujing. “ I wonder what happened to Bajie though. I hope he’s okay. ”

Suddenly the demon was back. Wujing was shocked. “ How did you get past Wukong?” Without waiting for an answer, Wujing raised his spear and attacked the demon. The two fought, kicking up dust and rocks. Wujing struck the demon across the legs. The demon tumbled down the mountainside. Wujing ran after him.

The Tang Monk stood in the road. For a moment everything was quiet. Then he heard footsteps behind him. The monk turned around and gasped. A huge, fat monster was smiling wickedly at him. When Wukong returned to the road, he found Bajie alone. The pig looked upset.