When the tidings of victory were read, the bronze-bodied prince Esfandiyar opened the royal treasuries of Ruin-Dezh. He distributed the boundless wealth of Arjasp and his kin among the Iranian soldiers until every warrior grew wealthy beyond measure. Ten thousand swift camels and herds of branded Turanian steeds were gathered from the hills and plains. Loaded upon them were a thousand camel-loads of gold, silk, royal thrones, crowns studded with fiery gems, and musk and amber, alongside three hundred camel-loads of fine Chinese brocade and damask.
Golden litters were prepared for the royal women of Arjasp—his mother, two sisters, and two daughters—who were taken as captives alongside Esfandiyar's rescued sisters and moon-faced maidens of Cathay. Then Esfandiyar commanded that the impregnable Iron Fortress be put to the torch. Flashing flames leapt to the high heavens, and the mighty ramparts of Ruin-Dezh were leveled to the dust of China.
Esfandiyar dispatched his three young sons with the vast convoy across the desert tracks while he himself traveled back through the dangerous path of the Seven Trials to ensure its safety. After meeting his sons at the spring hunting grounds when the winter snows melted, the triumphant prince led the great caravan into the heartland of Iran.
All of Iran was transformed into a realm of vibrant celebration. Tapestries of silk hung from the city walls, perfumed breezes of musk and amber filled the streets, and the music of minstrels echoed to the sky. When King Goshtasp heard of his son's safe and glorious return, he drank royal wine and rode out alongside mobads, sages, and banner-bearing generals to receive the hero. Esfandiyar spurred his dark steed, Shabrang, leapt down, and embraced his royal father. Goshtasp showered praises upon his son's divine glory, adorned the royal halls, and threw a magnificent banquet to celebrate the conquest of Turan and the completion of the Seven Trials.