Tang Monk and his disciples, after retrieving the sacred scriptures, face betrayal by heaven and fight for justice. Outwitted by the Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong sacrifices himself to save his comrades, reincarnating as Sun in the 23rd century. Sun, robbed of his past life, dresses as a monkey to fund his sister's treatment. Upon her death, he awakens his dormant powers, subdues the lords of death, and revives her. Witnessed by Seraphina, who sees spirits, Sun is implored to aid her ailing father. Despite disbelief, Sun, honoring the father's virtues, calls upon the underworld to restore his soul.