As the first rays of morning light fell under the Five Elements Mountain, a figure jumped down from the top of the mountain, it was Sun Wukong, who had been trapped for five hundred years. In the past half century, what happened to his classmates and brothers? This question is like a fog, shrouded in Sun Wukong's mind. And in the book of life and death, there may be a key to solving this mystery.
Monkey King's introductory experience
Sun Wukong, the stone monkey on Huaguo Mountain, has shown extraordinary talent and wisdom since he was a child. During the days when he was studying at the Bodhi Patriarch's Mansion on Fangcun Mountain, he studied Xi the Dao method with many brothers and sisters every day, and learned all kinds of magical powers Xi.
In the process of learning Xi, Sun Wukong often shows his ingenuity. One day, when the patriarch explained the Book of Heaven, Sun Wukong not only quickly comprehended, but also put forward subtle insights. This kind of performance of his makes him stand out among his brothers.
Once, when the brothers were discussing the mystery of transformation, Sun Wukong put forward his own understanding, which attracted the attention of the brothers. One of the senior brothers asked, "Wukong, what do you think of the essence of transformation?" and Sun Wukong replied, "Transformation is not only a change of form, but also a fusion of mind and breath. Another brother was amazed, "Wukong is really smart!" and the third brother added with a smile: "It's the best among us." ”
When Sun Wukong practiced the Xi Transformation Technique, he could always grasp the essentials quickly, while the other junior brothers needed more time and Xi practice. This made some senior brothers feel both admiration and jealousy. When they practiced Xi, Sun Wukong often stood on the sidelines and watched, occasionally giving advice and guidance.
In the course of learning Xi and meditation, Monkey King also performed well. He was able to quickly enter a deep meditative state, while the other brothers and sisters needed a longer time to adjust their minds and breathing. Whenever the patriarch asked about the experience of meditation, Sun Wukong always put forward unique opinions.
The relationship between Sun Wukong and his brothers
Although Sun Wukong performed well in front of the Bodhi Patriarch, this did not earn him respect among his brothers and sisters. After a Taoist explanation, the patriarch proposed to teach the Shuzi Gate, the Jingzi Gate and the Moving Word Gate to Sun Wukong, which caused a lot of fluctuations among the brothers.
Sun Wukong rejected the patriarch's proposal, and his decision surprised and dissatisfied the brothers. One senior brother said to the other in private: "Look at Wukong, the master personally taught the Dao Fa, and he actually refused. Another senior brother responded, "It's really incomprehensible, and we all long for Master's deeper guidance. The third senior brother interjected: "Maybe he has his own plans." ”
In the days that followed, this matter became the focus of discussion among the brothers. They often discussed Monkey King's choice during Xi, believing that his behavior did not conform to the duty of a disciple. Although Sun Wukong heard these discussions, he did not respond and continued to focus on his cultivation.
The dissatisfaction of the brothers did not end there. One day, while practicing Xi spells, a senior brother deliberately showed Sun Wukong the skills he had just learned, as if he was provoking Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong glanced at it, but only smiled slightly and continued his cultivation.
As time goes by, the differences between Sun Wukong and his brothers become more and more obvious. Most of them chose to covet the glory and wealth of the world, while Sun Wukong focused on the pursuit of immortality. This difference makes Sun Wukong even more isolated among his brothers.
In a class where the Tao was explained collectively, Patriarch Bodhi asked, "Can anyone demonstrate the spell they learned today?" Many senior brothers scrambled to show it, but Sun Wukong sat quietly and did not participate. A senior brother whispered, "Wukong, don't you want to show it?" Sun Wukong just shook his head and continued to listen to the others' demonstrations.
In this case, there is less and less communication between Sun Wukong and his brothers. When they were cultivating, they hardly stopped exchanging skills and experiences with each other. Sun Wukong spent more of his time cultivating alone, while the other senior brothers discussed and practiced Xi in groups.
Despite this, Sun Wukong's mana and cultivation are still steadily improving. He was able to easily complete some spells that other senior brothers had worked so hard to master. One day, the senior brothers were practicing the Xi Transformation Technique, and with a slight wave of his hand, Sun Wukong transformed into a perfect illusion. This shocked the brothers and sisters present, and they realized that Sun Wukong's strength far surpassed them.
A special choice for the Monkey King
Sun Wukong's dedication to the art of immortality is far beyond the comprehension of his brothers and sisters. Under the disciples of the Bodhi Grandmaster, most of them are more inclined to learn Xi spells that can immediately manifest their effects and gain fame and fortune in the world. They often discussed how to use the spells they had learned to gain more fame and status in the human world.
One day, the brothers and sisters practiced Xi spells together, trying to turn a stone into gold. One brother excitedly said, "Imagine how rich and respectable we would be if we could conjure gold at will!" and another brother continued, "Yes, then we can live the life of princes and generals." Sun Wukong just watched them quietly and did not participate in their conversation.
In contrast, Monkey King devoted most of his time to the study of the art of Xi. He often sat alone in his study, studying ancient scriptures and exploring the mysteries of immortality. He is constantly seeking answers on how to attain eternity in body and soul through practice.
In one of the lectures, Patriarch Bodhi raised a question about immortality. Sun Wukong immediately replied: "Immortality is not only the eternal existence of the body, but also the transcendence of the soul. The patriarch nodded in approval, while the other senior brothers were full of doubts.
Sometimes, Monkey King would share his insights on the art of immortality with his brothers after Xi, but most of them were not interested. They are more concerned with how to use spells to obtain immediate benefits. Sun Wukong's unique pursuit makes him particularly isolated between his brothers and sisters.
Despite this, Sun Wukong did not give up his pursuit. In his daily practice, he strives to practice and comprehend the true meaning of the art of immortality. His cultivation continued to grow over time, and he even began to surpass many senior brothers.
Once, the brothers discussed together how to use magic to gain wealth and power in the world, but Sun Wukong sat quietly next to him, silently observing the nature around him. His gaze seemed to pass through the chaos of the world and reach a higher realm.
In the process of cultivation, Sun Wukong encountered many difficulties and challenges, but he never gave up. He searched for herbs in the mountains and dense forests, studied different cultivation methods, and even meditated in the moonlight, trying to understand the mysteries of life.
Sun Wukong's behavior confused his brothers and sisters. They don't understand why Sun Wukong wants to give up immediate interests to pursue a distant and unattainable goal. In their opinion, Sun Wukong's behavior borders on obsession.
Although Sun Wukong's behavior was incomprehensible to his brothers, his persistence and hard work eventually allowed him to make significant progress. In the process of cultivating the art of immortality, he not only strengthened his body, but also improved his mana.
Sun Wukong's unremitting pursuit finally led to a breakthrough in the art of immortality. Not only is he able to change form with ease, but he is also able to harness the forces of nature. All of this shows his unique cultivation path.
In the end, Sun Wukong's persistence and hard work made him a true practitioner. His pursuit of the art of immortality not only allowed him to surpass his brothers and sisters in mana, but also enabled him to reach a new height spiritually. And his brothers and sisters are still immersed in the pursuit of worldly fame and fortune, unable to understand the higher realm pursued by Sun Wukong.
The disappearance of the brothers
After five hundred years of tossing and turning in Wuzhi Mountain, when Sun Wukong regained his freedom from the oppressive Five Elements Mountain and returned to the world, he suddenly realized how ruthless time is for mortals. His former brothers and sisters, because they did not learn the art of immortality, their fate was completely different from his.
Sun Wukong's brothers and sisters once studied art with him under the Bodhi Patriarch, but most of them chose to pursue the glory and wealth of the world. In the five hundred years that Sun Wukong was crushed under the Five Elements Mountain, they either enjoyed glory and wealth, or worked hard all their lives, and finally passed away with the passage of time.
When Sun Wukong decided to look for them, he went straight to the underworld at the speed of a somersault cloud. There, he asked Hades for permission to look at the Book of Life and Death. Hades was quite surprised by the arrival of the Monkey King, but still granted his request.
Sun Wukong flipped through the pages of the book of life and death, looking for the names of his former brothers. He found that some of them ended up in prison and died unfortunately, some of them were betrayed and died tragically in their pursuit of power, and some of them died in a natural disaster in their later years.
While reading these records, Sun Wukong was silent. These former brothers and sisters, who have been chasing short-lived worldly desires all their lives, have not escaped the end of their lives in the end. Compared to Sun Wukong's pursuit of immortality and transcendence, their choice is more ephemeral and fragile.
In the records of the underworld, Sun Wukong also saw the records of some senior brothers who went mad because of careless cultivation, and finally lost their souls. This made Sun Wukong feel a little sad. They had the opportunity to cultivate together and pursue a higher realm together, but because of their respective choices, they embarked on completely different paths.
After leaving the underworld, Sun Wukong returned to the world. He returned to Patriarch Bodhi's ashram, which had long since been deserted, leaving only mottled stone steps and dilapidated halls. Standing there, Sun Wukong recalled the days when he practiced here with his brothers and sisters, although it was short, but it was full of laughter.
Sun Wukong then continued his travels. In this process, he witnessed the birth, aging, sickness and death of countless mortals, and experienced the impermanence of life. Although he possessed the power of immortality, he began to understand more deeply that the meaning of life is not only about longevity, but also about how to live a worthwhile life.
In the rest of his journey, Sun Wukong focused more on his practice and mission. He understands that everyone's choices determine their own destiny, and he has chosen a path beyond the mundane. Although he could not reunite with his former brothers, their stories became an eternal memory in his heart, reminding him that every step must be firm and meaningful.
Journey to the West