“ Let ’ s go !” urged Ne Zha . The trio raced inside , and found the queen locked up in a cage . As soon as she saw them , her eyes rounded and made a signal that meant the Minotaur was coming and they should hide .
“ Does anyone have a plan ?” Monkey King whispered to the others . “ I ’ ll shapeshift into a flea so that the Minotaur will go out for some fresh air ,” said Roxie . “ Then the Monkey King and I will attack ,” said Ne Zha , indicating himself and the monkey .
When Minotaur came in , Roxie quickly changed shape and hopped into the Minotaur ’ s forearm . After a few minutes , the Minotaur jumped off his chair and ran out of the cave . Roxie quickly jumped off the Minotaur ’ s arm as Monkey King and Ne Zha raced to him , holding out their weapons . Finally , they left the Minotaur dead on the floor as they unlocked the queen ’ s cage . The queen hugged them all and called them her heroes .
After a celebration feast organised for the trio by the king of the village , they continued west . They continued west until they reached a signpost that said , “ Your second task is here . You have to take the key from the Manticore , a monster with the head of the man , the body of a lion with porcupine ’ s quills , and a scorpion ’ s tail .” “ Map please , Roxie ?” said Monkey King .
“ Head west , take the curve to the right ,” said Roxie . After walking to the cave , they hid from sight and discussed their plan .
“ What ’ s the plan ?” asked Ne Zha . “ You two distract the Manticore , and I take the key ,” said Roxie .
The three of them took off . Monkey King and NeZha made faces at the Manticore and it roared to show its disapproval .
Meanwhile , Roxie had changed into a lizard and camouflaged herself . She crawled quietly to the back of the cave . She took the key , stuffed it in her mouth , and crawled back to the entrance . She changed back to her usual self and gave her friends a thumbs-up . Monkey King saw it and said , “ Come on ! She ’ s finished !” He ran out with Ne Zha hot on his heels , while Roxie changed into a dragon , and they both sat on her and flew away to the heavens .
They flew into the Jade Palace , stopping in front of the Jade Emperor . “ Your Majesty ,” said Monkey King , bowing .
The Jade Emperor greeted him , “ Monkey King , you have succeeded in both tasks . I will now make you immortal . Give me the key you have brought from the Manticore .” Roxie handed him the key and he used it to unlock the chest behind his throne . He took out a glass vial filled with water . He said , “ Monkey King , I will keep my promise . You shall be immortal .” With this he took out a fern leaf , dipped it into the vial , and poured the water from the leaf to Monkey King ’ s head . “ You are now immortal ,” proclaimed the Jade Emperor , and the Monkey King never felt happier .