16. Subduing the Wind Demon

Chapter summary

This volume is adapted and illustrated based on the twentieth chapter of the classical literary masterpiece "Journey to the West." It depicts the journey of Tripitaka and his disciples to the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures, passing through Yellow Wind Ridge. Tripitaka is captured by the monster of Yellow Wind Cave through cunning design. Sun Wukong, while battling the Yellow Wind King, is injured in the eyes by its demonic wind, but fortunately receives timely treatment. With the assistance of the Great White Planet, Sun Wukong summons the Bodhisattva Lingji, who uses the Wind-Settling Pill to break the Yellow Wind King's magical powers, capturing the yellow-furred weasel demon.