Many readers of Journey to the West have wondered just how strong Sun Wukong truly is. Known as the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong possesses a body forged like black iron, fiery golden eyes that see through illusions, immortality, the 72 Transformations, and a somersault cloud that carries him 108,000 li (approximately 54,000…
The pursuit of Daoist cultivation is a recurring theme in classical Chinese literature. For instance, Journey to the West’s Sun Wukong voyages to the Spirit Terrace, Square-Inch Mountain seeking immortality from Patriarch Subodhi (Subhuti).
The Jade Emperor ordered the demon monkey bound to the Pillar of Demon-Subjugation at the Monster Execution Platform.
Three years later, Sun Wukong had mastered the 72 Transformations from the Patriarch Subhuti.
In the novel Journey to the West, Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, learned several crucial skills and knowledge from his first master, Subhuti. Key highlights include: