In Journey to the West, gods and demons wield immense supernatural powers, while mortals are typically portrayed as frail and vulnerable. Yet, there are rare exceptions—figures like Liu Boqin, Wei Zheng, and Yuan Shoucheng.
The Peach Garden(Garden of Immortal Peaches) is a celestial orchard in Heaven, owned by Wangmu (the Queen Mother of the West). It grows Immortal Peaches, which are mystical fruits with life-extending properties. Eating the Peaches of Immortality is the primary method gods and deities use to extend their lifespans in the novel Journey to…