"This is Shariputra."
In Shuilian Cave, Jin Chanzi handed Shariputra to Sun Wukong.
Gouchen followed closely and apologized to Sun Wukong.
He was unable to stop the Eastern Buddha from taking the little monk, which, despite being unforeseen, was still a regret.
"No matter, this matter does not concern you."
Sun Wukong replied.
"What should we do next?"
The Immortal of Colossal Spirit asked.
"Mind your own duties."
Sun Wukong answered, "When the time is right, I will inform you."
Everyone was stunned and, after retreating from Shuilian Cave, they each discussed this setback.
"I've never heard of Shariputra and a reincarnation existing simultaneously."
Full of curiosity, the Immortal of Colossal Spirit asked Gouchen, "God, who exactly is this World Venerable?"
"I have never heard of him."
Gouchen replied that it must be someone more ancient than himself.
"Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad must know."
"I know as well."
