Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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In Journey to the West, upon learning that the Golden Sage Palace Queen had been abducted by Jupiter’s Rival, Immortal Ziyang (Zhang Boduan) gifted her a magical garment, swiftly safeguarding her purity against defilement.
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Wukong and Bajie are not good partners always. In fact, Bajie consistently defies Wukong’s authority throughout the pilgrimage.
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Tripitaka and his disciples left the Lion-Camel Kingdom and continued their journey westward. After several months, winter came again. Ignoring the icy winds, they pressed forward, eating and sleeping in the wilderness despite the wind and rain.
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After bidding farewell to the woodcutter, Wukong made his way toward the entrance of the Plantain Cave. Its gates were tightly shut, yet the surrounding scenery was truly extraordinary.
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The two Wukongs flew toward the Western Paradise, battling as if they were bitter enemies. Soon, they came into view of the Thunder Monastery, majestically rising atop the Spirit Mountain of the Western Paradise.
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One Wukong called on Sha Wujing for help, and the other Wukong did the same. It was difficult for Sha Wujing to tell the true from the false, so he said:
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After leaving the borders of the Eastern Ocean and traveling nonstop for a day and a night, Sha Wujing finally caught sight of Potalaka Mountain. Driven by curiosity, he halted the cloud he was riding on and looked around. He had never seen a place so extraordinary as this one.
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Delirious with joy, Bajie and Sha Wujing continued their way back. They soon saw Tripitaka lying on the ground, his face buried in the dust. There was no trace of the luggage. Bajie gave in to despair and, kicking the ground in rage, shouted:
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After bidding farewell to the old dragon, the Monkey King headed toward the Black River accompanied by Mo Ang, and in the blink of an eye they arrived at its banks.