In the mysterious world of oriental mythology, the mystery of Rulai and Sun Wukong's mounts has puzzled countless seekers. One of them is the supreme Buddha in Buddhism, and the other is the witty and cunning Monkey King in "Journey to the West". Both have legendary and magical mounts - the Golden-winged Roc Bird and the Six-tusked White Elephant for Rulai, and the Water-Avoiding Golden-Eyed Beast for Sun Wukong. However, the biggest mystery surrounding these mythical beasts is: why did these two legends, despite having such powerful mounts, not ride them?
1. Divine Bird Golden-winged Dapeng: Kinship and respect
The golden-winged roc bird, its feathers shine with a dazzling golden color, and when its wings are spread, it seems to cover the sky. This legendary mythical bird stands on the top of the Spirit Mountain, staring into the distance with a deep gaze. His posture is majestic, and every movement exudes extraordinary dignity.
One day, the Buddha slowly got up from the lotus throne and walked calmly towards Dapeng. The golden body of Rulai shone in the sunlight, and the air around it seemed to be purified. Dapeng lowered his head, showing respect for Rulai. At this moment, a hint of relief flashed in Dapeng's eyes, but he quickly covered it up.
"Dapeng, the fate between you and me is extraordinary. Rulai's voice was calm and powerful.
Roc responded, "Buddha, we do have an unusual connection. However, I understand your choice. "
In this short conversation, there was a deep mutual understanding and respect between Rulai and Dapeng. Rulai walked around Dapeng and carefully observed every detail of this divine bird. The Roc's feathers shimmered in the sunlight like golden flames. His eyes were determined and showed extraordinary strength and courage.
Rulai caressed Dapeng's feathers, which were as soft as silk satin, warm and comfortable. Dapeng trembled slightly, looking a little uncomfortable, but he tried to maintain his dignity. Rulai's hand lingered for a moment, then slowly withdrew, a deep glint flashing in his eyes.
Rulai turned to look back at Lingshan, his figure gradually dissolving in the sun, leaving a piece of peace and tranquility. Dapeng continued to stand on the top of the mountain, his gaze following Rulai's back until he disappeared from the end of his vision.
In this way, although the Roc has the name of a mount, it has never assumed this role. His presence is more like a symbol, representing the special and deep relationship with Nyolai.
2. Six-tusked white elephant: a mythical beast in a dream
The six-tusked white elephant is a mysterious and solemn animal, its body is huge, its skin is like snow-white satin, and its six tusks are as crystal clear as jade. The mythical mount stands on an open meadow, its eyes gentle, and its movements slow and solemn.
The Buddha stepped into the meadow and walked towards this huge white elephant. The sun shone dappled through the treetops. The white elephant raised its head slightly, looking at Rulai with its serene eyes. Rulai gently stroked its proboscis with a gesture full of respect and intimacy.
Rulai spoke: "Liuya, you mean far more to me than ordinary mounts. ”
The six-tusked white elephant shook its head slowly, as if silently responding to Rulai's words.
The white elephant bent its legs slightly and lowered its head, showing respect and obedience to Rulai. Rulai continued to caress its nose and ears, while the white elephant stood silently, letting Rulai's hand linger on it.
Rulai walked to the side of the white elephant and gently patted its shoulder, where the skin was solid and smooth, as if it had been baptized by the years. Every breath of the white elephant is steady and powerful, and its body temperature is warm, giving a sense of reassurance.
Then, Rulai gently jumped on the back of the white elephant. The white elephant did not move, but stood calmly. Rulai sat on the back of the white elephant, put his hand lightly on the white elephant's proboscis and they spent a moment together quietly.
Then, Rulai slowly came down and walked in front of the white elephant. They looked at each other without words, but their understanding and respect for each other did not need words. Rulai smiled, stroked the white elephant's nose again, and slowly left.
The six-tusked white elephant quietly watched as Rulai's figure faded away, and a trace of affection flashed in its eyes. The white elephant turned around and slowly walked to the other side of the meadow, its figure looking solemn and sacred in the sunlight.
In this self-evident exchange, the special relationship between Rulai and the six-tusked white elephant is profoundly revealed. Although Rulai does not really use the white elephant as a daily mount, the mutual respect and understanding between them has gone beyond the ordinary master-servant relationship and has become a deep spiritual connection.
3. Sun Wukong's mount dilemma
Monkey King, the witty and mischievous monkey king, always acts in a unique way during the adventures of Journey to the West. His somersault cloud, like an extension of his personality, is fast, nimble and full of magic. On the journey, whether it is crossing mountains or flying over the sea, somersault clouds are his most loyal companions.
One day, in a lush forest, Sun Wukong summoned somersault clouds to quickly traverse this wooded area. The clouds swirled beneath his feet, ready to fly in the air. Wukong stood in the clouds, looking at the winding path and the slowly flowing stream below, but there was no trace of nostalgia in his heart.
Goku has encountered a variety of mounts, from the majestic Ryoma to the mysterious Kirin, but he always feels that these mounts don't match his identity. He needed more than speed and strength, but more importantly a connection with his soul.
At that moment, a huge eagle flew overhead, its wings spreading and almost obscuring the sky. Sun Wukong looked up and thought to himself that if such a divine bird could become his mount, he would definitely be able to soar freely in the sky. But Goku quickly shook his head, he knew that such a divine bird had its own pride and freedom, and would not easily become the mount of others.
Goku continues to weave through the forest, and he sees all kinds of beasts, some leisurely foraging for food, others frolicking. Sometimes he stopped to observe, and sometimes he continued on his way. But neither the cunning fox nor the strong rhinoceros could pique his interest.
During an encounter with a youkai, Goku discovers a large water-avoiding golden-eyed beast. This divine beast was originally the mount of the Bull Demon King, and its body was mighty, with an unusual light shining in its eyes. Sun Wukong secretly thought to himself, this may be an opportunity.
Fourth, the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast: an unexpected choice
In the blazing environment of the Flaming Mountain, the duel between Sun Wukong and the Bull Demon King and his wife, Princess Iron Fan, became more and more intense. In this melee, the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast, which was originally the mount of the Bull Demon King, unexpectedly became Sun Wukong's trophy. This mythical beast was huge, its skin as smooth as fired ceramic, and its eyes glittered with a strange light.
Sun Wukong used his wit and speed to skillfully approach the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast. He jumped lightly onto the beast's back, clutching its rough mane. The water-avoiding golden-eyed beast seemed a little panicked at first, and the surroundings were restless, but it quickly calmed down under the control of Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong rode the water-sheltering golden-eyed beast around the Flaming Mountain, exploring the traces of the Iron Fan Princess. Although the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast is strong and powerful, its speed is slightly bulky compared to the somersault cloud. While shuttling through the rugged volcanic terrain, Sun Wukong couldn't help but sigh at the convenience and flexibility of the somersault cloud.
After a small battle in the Flaming Mountain, Sun Wukong decided to stay behind the water-sheltering golden-eyed beast for the time being. Despite the immense power of this divine beast, it is slow to react and lacks spiritual communication with Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong stroked the head of the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast, then quickly jumped onto the somersault cloud and disappeared into the sky of the Flaming Mountain.
The water-avoiding golden-eyed beast stood alone at the foot of the Flaming Mountain, looking out in the direction of Sun Wukong's departure. Its body appeared even larger and more powerful in the blazing air. Despite being favored by Sun Wukong for a while, the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast did not become his true companion.
As Sun Wukong and his apprentices continue their journey westward, the water-avoiding Golden-eyed Beast will occasionally appear when Sun Wukong summons a somersault cloud, but Sun Wukong's attention to it is significantly reduced. More often than not, he relied on his somersault cloud, flying above the Nine Heavens with its unparalleled speed and freedom.
Despite its great strength, in the eyes of Sun Wukong, it has never been able to compare to the somersault cloud. The water-avoiding golden-eyed beast may be useful in battle, but its slowness and clumsiness in daily travel make Sun Wukong find it inconvenient.
As the journey progresses, the Monkey King interacts less and less with the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast. Sun Wukong longs for a companion who can match his spirituality and wisdom, and the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast obviously can't meet this.
In the end, Sun Wukong completely gave up riding the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast, and instead chose a somersault cloud that was more suitable for his free-spirited personality. Although the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast is powerful, in Sun Wukong's heart, it is always only a temporary choice, not a true soul mate.
5. Mounts and Masters: A Journey in Search of Spirituality
In the world of Eastern mythology, the choice of mounts of the Buddha and the Monkey King reveals a profound philosophy: spirituality and inner connection are far more important than material needs. This choice not only reflects a deep affection and respect for animals, but also reveals a deep quest for spirituality.
Like the Buddha, his existence was so detached from the world that he never really rode a mount with such a mighty mount as the Golden-winged Roc and the Six-tusked White Elephant. The relationship between Nyolai and these two mythical beasts goes beyond the conventional master-servant relationship, but is based on a more spiritual and spiritual connection. Their moments together, not in the form of domination and obedience, but more mutual respect and understanding.
In the story of "Journey to the West", although Sun Wukong has such a magical way of moving as a somersault cloud, he also encountered a variety of mounts during his journey. From water-avoiding golden-eyed beasts to other mythical beasts, despite the unique characteristics of these mounts, Sun Wukong has never found a partner who can truly match his soul. What he pursues is a deep connection that transcends matter and can connect with his own spirituality.
This quest is not isolated. In Eastern philosophy, the harmonious coexistence between man and nature is highly valued. Animals are not just tools or companions of human beings, but living beings with their own unique spirituality and value. The choice of Rulai and Monkey King is actually the embodiment and respect of this philosophical thought.
In the story of Rulai and Monkey King, we see a worldview that is different from the traditional Western one. In this concept, everything has spirituality and every life deserves respect and understanding. This view is not just an attitude towards animals, but also an attitude towards the world as a whole.
In these stories, mounts are no longer just vehicles, but companions that develop a deep connection with the human character. Whether it is the golden-winged roc and the six-tusked white elephant of Rulai, or the water-avoiding golden-eyed beast of Sun Wukong, they are not only physical beings, but also symbols of spirituality and emotion.
All in all, the story of Rulai and Sun Wukong in the choice of mounts reflects a profound cultural connotation. They don't just talk about the relationship between humans and animals, they explore the importance of spirituality, respect, and inner connection. These stories, because of their profound philosophical and cultural value, have become an indispensable part of Eastern mythology.
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