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Is Wukong’s Fiery Eyes and Diamond Pupils really that powerful?
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In an earlier post, we discussed how powerful is the Monkey King and completed a catalog of Sun Wukong’s magic abilities and skills. Today, we will talk about one of his controversial magic powers, the Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils (also called Fiery Eyes and Diamond Pupils or Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze) which he…
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Why does the Heavenly Court raise horses in Journey to the West?
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Since every immortal in Journey to the West can ride clouds and mists, why does the Heavenly Court bother raising horses?
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How powerful is Laozi in Journey to the West?
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In both Chinese folklore and the novel Journey to the West, Laozi is considered one of the most powerful figures. He is also known as the the Supreme Elder Lord, or Supreme Exalted Lord, one of the Three Purities.