Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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?
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.