Xi You Ji
西游记
“Stone-born Monkey King gains powers, defies heaven, and embarks on transformative journey in classic Chinese epic.”
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Stone-born Monkey King gains powers, defies heaven, and embarks on transformative journey in classic Chinese epic.
Born from a stone on Spring Mountain and given the title of the Handsome Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong is the main character of Monkey King (The Journey to the West), which is regarded as one of China's greatest novels. From the beginning, Sun Wu Kong displays remarkable abilities and an ambitious spirit. Seeking to transcend his mortal limitations, he acquires supernatural powers and legendary weapons, including the ability to travel on clouds and a powerful staff. His bold actions and growing power eventually attract the attention of the heavenly realm, leading to a confrontation that changes the course of his destiny. What follows is an epic journey that will test the Monkey King's strength, wisdom, and character as he faces numerous challenges and encounters both allies and adversaries. Through his adventures, he begins a transformative path that takes him from a rebellious trickster toward something greater.
Born from a stone on Spring Mountain and given the title of the Handsome Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong is the main character of Monkey King (The Journey to the West), which is regarded as one of China’s greatest novels. It is evident from the start of the story that Sun Wu Kong is very conceited. He seeks to learn the secret of eternal life, but uses the teachings of Master Puti to wreak havoc in various worlds, traveling by cloud and wielding a powerful miracle staff to intimidate other rulers and declare himself “the Emperor of Heaven.” He is finally stopped by Buddha, who locks him away on Five-Finger Mountain for five hundred years. Upon his release, Sun Wu Kong departs for India in search of the Buddhist scriptures. During the journey he learns patience and a sense of responsibility, defeating the monsters that block his path before becoming one of Buddha’s fighters.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-M21722
A Manhua Publication
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