Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 火眼金睛Pinyin: huǒ yǎn jīn jīngLiteral Meaning: Fiery golden eyes. Figurative definition Extraordinarily sharp insight; the ability to see through tricks, disguises and false appearances, and detect hidden truths. Cultural & historical background This idiom originates from Yang Jingxian’s Journey to the West, a Yuan‑dynasty theatrical script. In the legend, Sun…
People may have different opinions when determining the most powerful weapon in Journey to the West. Yet undoubtedly it is Lord Laozi whose arsenal reigns supreme.
In both Chinese folklore and the novel Journey to the West, Laozi is considered one of the most powerful figures. He is also known as the the Supreme Elder Lord, or Supreme Exalted Lord, one of the Three Purities.
Before long, the Queen Mother of the West and the Grand Primordial(Laozi) both journeyed to the Treasure Hall of Divine Mists to lodge formal complaints against the Stone Rebel.