After being bewitched by a resentful spirit, the great Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong, becomes known far and wide as an undefeatable warrior. Unmatched in any fight, the Monkey King becomes known by all as the powerful Winning Buddha. Despite his intimidating title, there are those who still dare to oppose him, the most powerful being the monk, Tang Sanzang. Knowing the Monkey King has been possessed, Sanzang feels it is his duty to defeat the vile spirit within, no matter the cost.