1. Origin of the name: The name of the Monkey King was not obtained by random. In "Journey to the West", he was originally named the "Monkey King", and later when he followed the Bodhi Patriarch to learn art, he was named "Monkey King" because the patriarch thought that he was a "monkey" and ranked the word "Wu".
2. The location of Huaguo Mountain: Huaguo Mountain, the birthplace of Sun Wukong, is not completely fictional. In reality, there are many places that claim to be the prototype of Huaguo Mountain, the most well-known of which is Huaguo Mountain in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province.
3. The material of the golden hoop stick: Sun Wukong's golden hoop stick, also known as the "Ruyi golden hoop stick", was originally the Tianhe Dingdi Shenzhen Iron left by Dayu when he controlled the water, and was made by Taishang Laojun. Its weight is 13,500 catties, which can be large or small, and can change with Sun Wukong's mind.
4. Fiery eyes: Sun Wukong was refined in the alchemy furnace of Taishang Laojun with a pair of fiery eyes, which can recognize the changes of demons and monsters. However, this ability also has its limitations, such as when encountering some advanced spells or magic weapons, it is difficult to distinguish.
5. Seventy-two Changes: Monkey King's seventy-two changes are not really limited to seventy-two forms, but refers to the infinite forms he can change. This spell is derived from the "Eight Trigrams" in the Book of Changes, which symbolizes infinite changes.
6. Somersault Cloud: Sun Wukong's somersault cloud is his main means of transportation, and a somersault can turn 108,000 miles. This setting reflects the ancient people's yearning and imagination for fast movement.
7. Relationship with Nezha: In "Journey to the West", although Sun Wukong and Nezha are not directly related by blood, both of them are immortals in the heavenly realm, and both have powerful mana and supernatural powers, so they are often compared.
8. The reason for the havoc in the Heavenly Palace: The Monkey King made havoc in the Heavenly Palace not only because of his rebellious personality, but also because he was dissatisfied with the hierarchy and bureaucracy of the Heavenly Court and hoped to change this status quo through his own strength.
9. Crushed Five Elements Mountain: Sun Wukong was pressed under the Five Elements Mountain by the Buddha for 500 years because of his havoc in the Heavenly Palace. In the past 500 years, he has not only reflected on his own mistakes, but also accumulated profound cultivation and state of mind.
10. Guanyin Bodhisattva's guidance: After Sun Wukong was crushed under the Five Elements Mountain, it was Guanyin Bodhisattva who instructed Tang Seng to come to rescue him, and let him take refuge in Buddhism and protect Tang Seng from the West Heaven to learn scriptures.
11. The mystery of the mantra: The mantra that Tang Seng put on Sun Wukong is actually a kind of psychological suggestion and restraint. Whenever Sun Wukong was disobedient, Tang Seng would recite a spell, which made Sun Wukong feel a splitting headache, so he had to obey Tang Seng's orders.
12. Three Dozen White Bone Spirits: The White Bone Spirits are one of the famous villains in Journey to the West. She has changed into different characters three times in an attempt to confuse Tang Seng and Sun Wukong and others, but Sun Wukong saw through and killed them. This plot shows the wisdom and courage of the Monkey King.
13. Friendship with the Bull Demon King: Sun Wukong and the Bull Demon King were once brothers, and both of them were the best of the demon clan. However, due to various reasons, the relationship between the two broke down and became enemies.
14. Borrowing a banana fan: In the disaster of the Flame Mountain, Sun Wukong borrowed a banana fan from the Iron Fan Princess in order to extinguish the flames of the Flame Mountain. In the process, Sun Wukong showed his wisdom and courage, but also revealed the complexity and contradictions of human nature.
15. Stealing peaches: At the Queen Mother's peach banquet, Sun Wukong stole a large number of peaches because of greed. This behavior not only caused the wrath of Heavenly Court, but also caused his relationship with Heavenly Court to deteriorate further.
16. How to fight with Red Child: Red Child is the son of the Bull Demon King and the Iron Fan Princess, and is also a powerful monster. In the fight with the red boy, Sun Wukong showed his wisdom and great powers.
17. Fighting to defeat the Buddha: After successfully escorting the Tang monk Xitian to learn the scriptures, Sun Wukong was named "Fighting to Defeat the Buddha". This title is not only an affirmation of his military exploits, but also symbolizes his growth from a rebellious monster to a successful Buddhist disciple.
18. Physical characteristics: Sun Wukong's physical characteristics are very distinctive, he wears chain gold armor, phoenix wings purple gold crown, feet on lotus silk steps, and holding a ruyi golden hoop stick. This image is not only deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but also has become one of the classic images in traditional Chinese culture.
19. The speed of the somersault cloud: Although Sun Wukong's somersault cloud can turn 108,000 miles, its specific speed is not clearly stated in "Journey to the West". However, according to some calculations and imaginations, the speed of the somersault cloud should be close to the speed of light or faster.
20. The Monkey King's archetype: There are various theories about the Monkey King's archetype, the most popular of which is that he is believed to be derived from the ancient Chinese image of the "ape" or "monkey". In addition, it is believed that he originated from the Indian monkey Hanuman or other Chinese myths and legends. Regardless of its archetype, the image of the Monkey King has become an integral part of Chinese culture.