Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Many readers may have the same questions, why was Sun Wukong chosen to protect Tang Monk on the pilgrimage? And were there alternatives to Wukong?
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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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In Journey to the West, immortality is the common aspiration eagerly pursued by deities, demons, cultivators, and mortals alike. Immortals and deities often boast lifespans spanning thousands or even tens of thousands of years.