Why did Sun Wukong tear down the ginseng fruit tree, and what did he see with his keen eyes? This question has always troubled the readers of "Journey to the West". What is the story behind Sun Wukong's actions in the Wuzhuang Temple of Wanshou Mountain? What is the relationship between him and the ginseng fruit tree? The answer may be more complicated and sad than we think. Let's unravel this mystery together and explore the secrets of Sun Wukong's heart......
The indissoluble bond between Sun Wukong and Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave
As everyone knows, Sun Wukong is the embodiment of the spirit born in heaven and earth, and he has practiced in the stones of Huaguo Mountain for thousands of years before breaking out of the stone. However, few people know that this stone is not an extraordinary stone, but a peculiar spirit stone that contains the aura of heaven and earth. As the title of the first chapter of "Journey to the West" says: "The spiritual root nurtures the source of pregnancy and flows out, and the spiritual cultivation is born." "Sun Wukong is a stone monkey born from this spiritual root, which is naturally different from ordinary monkeys.
When the stone monkey first came out, he settled down in the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave. This cave seems ordinary, but in fact it is very mysterious. There are not only natural stone tables and chairs in the cave, but also a clear and sweet spring water, which flows day and night. It is said that this spring water is transformed by the aura of heaven and earth, and drinking it can lead to immortality. Sun Wukong has been cultivating here for many years, and he has already formed an indissoluble bond with this mountain cave mansion.
Although Huaguo Mountain is called "Huaguo", it is not an ordinary place where fruit trees are clustered. Legend has it that there is a peculiar fruit tree in the mountain, with a canopy like an umbrella, lush branches and leaves, and a golden trunk that exudes a magical light. Although there are not many fruits, they are crystal clear and exude an attractive aroma. It is said that this fruit is the essence of heaven and earth, and eating it can obtain great power and immortality. Although Sun Wukong has never seen it with his own eyes, he has never forgotten this legendary spiritual fruit.
As the years go by, Sun Wukong has practiced in the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave for many years, and he has long been integrated with this land. He knew every inch of the land, every tree, even every stone. For him, Huaguo Mountain is not only a place of cultivation, but also a home for his dreams. Even if he was later pressed under the Five Elements Mountain because of the havoc in the Heavenly Palace, even if he was later accepted as an apprentice by Tang Seng and embarked on the road of learning scriptures, Sun Wukong has always been unable to forget the grass and trees of Huaguo Mountain in the depths of his heart, and has always regarded that land as his home.
It is precisely because of such a deep relationship with Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave that Sun Wukong will have a special curiosity about the Wuzhuang view of Wanshou Mountain. When he stepped into the Wuzhuang Temple and saw the couplet that was exactly the same as the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave, his heart inevitably burst into waves. All kinds of questions come to mind: Why are there such similar couplets in these two places that are so far apart? Could it be that there is another hidden story behind this? Sun Wukong is determined to find out, thus opening a thrilling story......
The five villages of Wanshou Mountain are strikingly similar to the curtain cave of Huaguo Mountain
When Sun Wukong stepped into the Wuzhuang Temple of Wanshou Mountain, a familiar couplet came into view: "Wanshou Mountain Blessed Land, Water Curtain Cave Cave Sky". This couplet is exactly the same as what he saw in the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave, except that "Huaguo Mountain" was replaced by "Wanshou Mountain". Sun Wukong couldn't help but wonder, how could these two places that were so far apart have such similar couplets?
The scene inside the Wuzhuang Temple surprised Sun Wukong even more. There are not only stone tables and stone chairs similar to the Water Curtain Cave, but also a clear and sweet spring water, which is the same as the spiritual spring of Huaguo Mountain. All kinds of coincidences make Sun Wukong have to suspect that there must be some kind of mysterious connection between these two places.
It is rumored that Zhenyuan Daxian, the owner of Wuzhuang Temple, is one of the immortals in heaven and earth. He has cultivated for many years, and his Taoism is profound, and he has long been beyond the mortal. However, few people know that Zhenyuan Daxian and Huaguo Mountain also have an indissoluble bond.
According to legend, in ancient times, Zhenyuan Daxian had cultivated in Huaguo Mountain for many years. He found that this place was full of spiritual energy, and it was an excellent place for cultivation. So, he built a water curtain cave in the mountain, cultivated day and night, and finally reached the realm of immortals. Later, due to fate, Zhenyuan Daxian left Huaguo Mountain and built Wuzhuang Temple in Wanshou Mountain to continue his cultivation path.
When Zhenyuan Daxian left Huaguo Mountain, he closed the Water Curtain Cave and no longer allowed outsiders to enter. However, he still misses the land. In order to commemorate the place of cultivation in the past, he hung the same couplet as the Water Curtain Cave in front of the Wuzhuang Guanmen to show his nostalgia.
The spring water in Wuzhuang Temple is also inextricably linked with the spiritual spring of Huaguo Mountain. Legend has it that when Zhenyuan Daxian was cultivating in Huaguo Mountain, he bathed in the spiritual spring and absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. After leaving Huaguo Mountain, he took part of this spring water to Wuzhuang Guan to continue his practice. The water is not only sweet and clear, but also has the miraculous effect of prolonging life.
Sun Wukong saw all kinds of scenes similar to Huaguo Mountain in Wuzhuang Temple, and his heart was shocked. He realized that there must be some kind of mysterious connection between these two places. The indissoluble bond between Zhenyuan Daxian and Huaguo Mountain made him have a strong interest in this immortal.
However, Sun Wukong does not know yet, and the bigger surprise is yet to come. When he discovers the legendary ginseng fruit tree in Wuzhuang Temple, more mysteries emerge before him. What is the relationship between this tree and the spiritual fruit of Huaguo Mountain? Sun Wukong is determined to find out and uncover the mystery behind it......
The mystery of the origin of the ginseng fruit tree
When Sun Wukong found the legendary ginseng fruit tree in Wuzhuang Temple, his curiosity was completely ignited. This tree is very different from ordinary fruit trees, with straight branches and luxuriant leaves, exuding a magical atmosphere. The most amazing thing is that there are several humanoid fruits on the tree, all of which are crystal clear and cute like babies.
With his fiery eyes, Sun Wukong saw that this tree must be extraordinary. He heard the discussion of the disciples of Wuzhuang Temple, saying that this tree was transformed by the spiritual roots of heaven and earth, and was born by absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon, and it took thousands of years of cultivation to get results. This makes Sun Wukong can't help but think of his own life experience, he is also the spirit stone incarnation conceived by heaven and earth, and has a similar origin to this tree.
Legend has it that ginseng fruit trees only bear fruit once every few thousand years, and only one or two at a time. This fruit not only has the miraculous effect of prolonging life, but also can enhance cultivation and help people soar to become immortals. Countless cultivators have dreamed of it, but it is rare to see it. Even the Zhenyuan Daxian of Wuzhuang View only got this strange tree by chance.
However, the origin of the ginseng fruit tree has always been a mystery. Some people say that this tree originally grew at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, and was later transplanted to Wuzhuang Temple by Zhenyuan Daxian. Some people also say that this tree was watered with spiritual spring water and cultivated with the essence of heaven and earth when Zhenyuan Daxian was cultivating in Huaguo Mountain, and then brought to Wuzhuang Temple to continue cultivating.
Either way, it points to an astonishing possibility: the ginseng fruit tree has some mysterious connection with Huaguo Mountain. Sun Wukong was convinced of this, and he vaguely felt that this tree was the legendary spiritual fruit tree back then. However, the tree has not yet borne fruit, but now it is ripe and bears miraculous ginseng fruit.
Ginseng fruit not only has a peculiar appearance, but its effect is even more amazing. Legend has it that eating a ginseng fruit can prolong your life for 300 years, and your cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds. If you take it for many years, you can turn into an immortal, shining with the sun and the moon. This has made countless cultivators flock to it, but it is difficult to find it.
When Sun Wukong learned about the miraculous effects of ginseng fruit, he was even more shocked. He realized that the value of this tree was far beyond that of ordinary fruit trees. If he can obtain this fruit, he will definitely be able to help him cultivate and achieve the Great Dao as soon as possible. However, after all, the ginseng fruit tree is the treasure of Zhenyuan Daxian, and if Sun Wukong wants to get it, he must find a way to convince Zhenyuan Daxian.
Sun Wukong thought about it and decided to start with the origin of the ginseng fruit tree. He thought that if it could be confirmed that the tree was related to Huaguo Mountain, he might be able to find a reason to convince Zhenyuan Daxian. After all, he has an indissoluble bond with Huaguo Mountain, and if the ginseng fruit tree really comes from there, he can be regarded as half the master.
So, Sun Wukong began to carefully observe the details of the ginseng fruit tree, looking for similarities with the spirit fruit of Huaguo Mountain. At the same time, he also secretly inquired about Zhenyuan Daxian's past, hoping to find his connection to Huaguo Mountain. All kinds of clues gradually converged into an amazing possibility, and the mystery of the life history of the ginseng fruit tree seems to be about to be revealed......
The deep reason why Sun Wukong toppled the ginseng fruit tree
When Sun Wukong discovered the various connections between the ginseng fruit tree and Huaguo Mountain, the emotions in his heart began to surge. This tree seems to carry all his memories and nostalgia for his former home. He remembered the days and nights of cultivating in the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave, the land that raised him, and the place where he was haunted by his dreams.
However, the reality is harsh. Sun Wukong has left Huaguo Mountain for many years, and now he has the heavy responsibility of learning from the scriptures and has to follow Tang Seng to the west. He knew that he could not go back to the past, to the place that gave him peace of mind. Even if the ginseng fruit tree really came from Huaguo Mountain, he couldn't keep it for himself.
The inner struggle and pain made Sun Wukong feel unprecedented torment. He wanted to grasp the last trace of connection to his homeland, but he knew that it was a dream after all. He must face reality, he must let go of the past, and he must continue his mission.
However, when Zhenyuan Daxian refused to give the ginseng fruit to Sun Wukong, the long-pent-up emotions in his heart finally exploded. He remembered his various origins with Huaguo Mountain, remembered his infinite attachment to his homeland, and on impulsiveness, he actually toppled the ginseng fruit tree.
This move, on the surface, seems reckless and reckless, but it is the result of Sun Wukong's inner struggle. He wanted to vent his unwillingness and anger in this extreme way, and vent his accusation of fate. He wants to tell the world that he has an indissoluble bond with this tree, and that he is the true owner of this tree.
However, the moment the ginseng fruit tree crashed to the ground, Sun Wukong also realized his mistake. He understands that he can no longer dwell on the past, no longer clinging to what has been lost. He must learn to let go, learn to face reality, and learn to accept the arrangement of fate.
The toppling of the ginseng fruit tree is the climax of Sun Wukong's inner struggle, and it is also a turning point for him to mature. From that moment on, he began to truly understand the meaning of learning scriptures, and began to really put his mind on how to escort Tang Seng. He understands that only by completing the mission can he truly prove his worth and truly find his own position.
This process is undoubtedly painful for Sun Wukong. He must give up his obsessions, must let go of his attachment to his homeland, and must accept the cruelty of reality. But it is precisely through this pain that he can truly grow and become a qualified learner.
In a sense, the ginseng fruit tree carries the Monkey King's past and also witnesses his growth. Its fall symbolizes the shattering of Sun Wukong's old dreams and also heralds the beginning of his new life. As the saying goes, "let go to really have". Sun Wukong let go of his obsession with his homeland in order to truly embrace his future.