Monkey King Sun Wu Kong——Journey to the West

30.Was Journey to the West actually written as a story about the human world?

If you ask an average Western reader, they might say it is because the book has flying monkeys, demons who can turn into beautiful women, and magical bottles that can hold the entire sky. It sounds a bit like an Eastern version of The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, full of magic and adventure. But if you only read it as a fantasy story, then you are probably only seeing the surface of the book. It is like looking only at the clothes a person is wearing, without noticing the beating heart beneath them.

29.Who is the most hidden character in the Journey to the West?

Among Tang Monk's three disciples, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie always stand out, while Sha Wujing seems to be the one most easily overlooked. When you think back on the whole journey to the West, Sun Wukong's image is all about incredible powers and daring to rebel. Zhu Bajie's image is all about loving food, being a bit lazy, and having a funny, charming personality. But what about Sha Wujing? For most people, the impression might just be: carrying the luggage, leading the horse, and repeating a few lines like, "Big Brother! Master's been captured by a demon!"
But today, let's talk about Tang Monk's third disciple—Sha Wujing.
 

28.Who is Tang Sanzang liked the most?

Today’s question is this: why do some people say that Juu Baa Jyeh was actually the disciple Tang Sanzang liked the most?
Now I know a lot of you might disagree right away. After all, throughout the entire journey to the West, Sun Wukong was clearly the main fighter. Every single time Tang Sanzang was captured by demons, it was Sun Wukong who risked his life, who battled fiercely, who ran around calling in favors from gods and immortals. That’s how Tang Sanzang made it safely all the way to India. So logically speaking, shouldn’t Sun Wukong be the favorite disciple?

27.Why do people love Sun Wukong?

In Journey to the West, there are countless powerful gods and immortals，Each member of the four person team is capable and extraordinary，So why is it that only Sun Wukong became a world level hero?

26.Journey to the West——Scripture without characters

The two honored ones obeyed.They served the four an immortal meal.Afterward, they led them to receive the scriptures.Ananda smiled and asked.“What gift have you brought from so far away?”Tang San Zang replied that he had none.The scriptures were given anyway.Juu Baa Jyeh and Sha Seng carried them.The four bowed again to the Buddha and joyfully descended the mountain.

25.Journey to the West——Authentic or fake scriptures

Tang San Zhang, Sun Wu Kong, Juu Baa Jyeh, and Sha Seng returned to the main road.
As they traveled, they slowly realized that this place was truly different.
They had entered the land of the Buddha.
It was nothing like the places they had passed before.
Here, the people practiced kindness in every home.
Every household willingly offered food to monks.
No one avoided them and no one looked down on them.

24.Journey to the West——The Subduing of the Jade Rabbit Spirit

A royal wedding hides a dangerous secret.When a princess is revealed to be a disguised demon, Sun Wukong steps in to uncover the truth.A chase across heaven and earth follows, raising one question—can the real princess be saved before it is too late?

23.Journey to the West——Kingdom of Tianzhu

The king of the Kingdom of Tianzhu usually loved mountains rivers and flowers.Two years ago.The king took his consorts and the princess.Together they enjoyed the moon and flowers in the imperial garden.
On that very day.A monster arrived.While no one was paying attention.The monster kidnapped the real princess.Then changed herself into the princess’s appearance.

22.Journey to the West——The Nine-Headed Lion Demon

The blacksmith had been rushing his work for several days.He hammered iron during the day.He kept the furnace burning at night.He had not rested properly for many days in a row.

21.Journey to the West——The Prayer for Rain in Fengxian County

The cabinet was locked and they could not open it right away.Several thieves leaned in and discussed it.This cabinet is so heavy.There must be valuable stuff inside.Let us lead the horse away and carry the cabinet outside the city.Out there we can open it slowly.Then we split the silver.