Blossom Mountain.
Inside the cave-manor, Monkey carefully checks each of their temperatures with the back of his hand.
Little Seven follows closely at his side.
"Their pulses have stabilized. They should wake up soon. For now, we must watch over them with great care." Monkey glanced around and sighed softly. "Move them to another chamber, deeper inside."
"Great Sage," Little Seven reminded cautiously, "the air deeper in the cave is quite stale. Normally, it's better to recover closer to the surface."
"I know, but there's another headache to solve. If they stay near the surface, they're too easily found. We can't afford any accidents right now."
"A headache?"
Monkey looked at Little Seven and said seriously, "Move them all to the deepest chamber."
"Yes, sir!"
Monkey lifted his eyelids, gave a disdainful smile, and strode out of the cave-manor with the Golden Staff in hand.
......
High in the sky, a flock of wild geese flew by, brushing past Mother Nuwa.
This world of songbirds and swallows was her pursuit for tens of thousands of years. Yet when it was finally realized, it had long since strayed from her original design, becoming something even its creator could no longer recognize.
Gradually lowering her altitude, Mother Nuwa slowly expanded her divine sense, searching for Monkey's aura.
......
Inside South Heaven Gate, after Grandmaster White succinctly delivered the Jade Emperor's imperial edict, General Lee was so stunned his eyes nearly popped out.
"His Majesty wants me to play mediator?"
"This is His Majesty's decree."
At this, General Lee erupted in anger, grabbing Grandmaster White's sleeve. "Is this really His Majesty's decree, or did you request it yourself? Why don't you go instead?"
With difficulty, Grandmaster White freed himself and replied solemnly, "This is His Majesty's trust in you. It is your honor."