The four disciples, after enduring eighty-one tribulations on Mount Ling, finally obtained the true scriptures and were bestowed titles by the Buddha. Tang Sanzang was named the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, Sun Wukong became the Victorious Fighting Buddha, Zhu Bajie became the Clean Altar Messenger, and Sha Wujing also obtained the title of Golden-bodied Arhat. The investiture ceremony was solemn and grand, bathed in Buddhist light and filled with the sounds of chanting. All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas wore joyful expressions, praising the perseverance and piety of the four disciples. After the ceremony, the four disciples said their goodbyes. Tang Sanzang closed his eyes and chanted the sutra, seemingly immersed in a higher realm of Buddhism; , Silently packing his bags, He prepared to return to the Flowing Sand River to continue his cultivation. Sun Wukong
