Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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According to the Journey to the West novel, after the Six-Eared Macaque was slain, Tang Monk indeed never recited the Tight-Fillet Spell again.
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When facing insurmountable trials, Sun Wukong repeatedly sought aid from Heavenly Court entities—including the Jade Emperor, celestial generals, and deities like Laozi.
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In the “True and False Monkey King” chapter of Journey to the West, readers face puzzling questions: Why did the imposter possess an identical Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod? Why did he wear a Tight-Fillet that responded to the spell? How dared he confront celestial, underworld, and Buddhist authorities — risking exposure before deities like the…
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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.