Six months later, Sun Wukong followed Gold Star Taibai to the heavens.
Clouds and mist twirled around them, and giant pillars a hundred feet tall stood majestically; this was the South Heavenly Gate.
On both sides of the South Heavenly Gate stood dozens of Heavenly Generals, and hundreds of Heavenly Soldiers were arrayed around, each holding halberds and whips, knives, and swords.
When the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals saw Gold Star Taibai come up, they bowed and opened the grand doors of the South Heavenly Gate.
Sun Wukong followed Gold Star Taibai through the gate, asking, "To head to the Heavenly Palace, must one pass through the Heavenly Gate?"
"Of course."
Gold Star Taibai nodded, without going through the Heavenly Gate, one would not find the Heavenly Palace even if wandering around the heavens.
"It is said that a day in the heavens equals a year on earth; this also starts once you enter the Heavenly Gate."
Gold Star Taibai explained.
