In the rich story line of "Journey to the West", there is a paragraph about the King of the Golden Horn and the King of the Silver Horn, which not only has twists and turns in the plot, but also contains some inscrutable mysteries. These two monsters from the fairy world, holding Pokémon, why do they salivate over Tang Seng's meat? What is behind them and who they really are? Also, where did that mysterious portrait come from? Is it just for a good meal? Today, let's uncover the mystery behind this and explore the secrets of these two unusual monsters.
Speaking of "Journey to the West", I have to mention those ridiculous and thought-provoking monster stories. Today, we're focusing on the mysterious brothers of the Golden Horn and the Silver Horn. Their appearance not only added a bit of thrill to "Journey to the West", but also left many thought-provoking puzzles.
This pair of monster brothers is said to be the proud disciples of Taishang Laojun, who have the ability to live forever, but why do they still covet a monk Tang Seng in the mortal world? The reason behind this is not just because Tang Seng's meat can increase life and prolong life.
The story takes place shortly after the four Tang monks and apprentices left the Baoxiang Kingdom, they passed by a place known as Pingdingshan. There are two powerful monsters living here, the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King. Not only do they possess powerful mana, but they also hold five incredible treasures, including gold and silver ropes and gourds that can trap Sun Wukong, all of which are artifacts brought to the world from the fairy world.
It is said that these two monsters are actually the children of Taishang Laojun, who should have lived a carefree life in heaven, but why did they go down to earth privately? Was it on the orders of Lao Jun, or was there something else hidden? Among them, it is enough to make people reverie.
One day, Sun Wukong met a woodcutter in the mountains, and later learned that this person turned out to be the incarnation of the daily gong Cao. He told Sun Wukong that the Lotus Cave in front of him was inhabited by two powerful monsters, and they were holding portraits with the appearance of Tang Seng painted on them, as if they wanted to capture Tang Seng. Although this conversation did not attract much attention from Sun Wukong when he first heard it, the subsequent development made Sun Wukong realize the seriousness of the situation.
And who gave this mysterious portrait? Could it really be that someone instructed these two boys who were supposed to be pure cultivators to go down to earth as demons? What kind of conspiracy is hidden behind all this?
According to ancient books and some legends, the King of Gold and Silver Horns does have an unusual origin. Not only do they have mana and skills, but they have also received many true inheritances of immortals in the Heavenly Court. Their descent may not be purely for Tang Seng's immortality, but more likely to be a power game between heaven and earth.
In the process of tracing back to the roots, it is not difficult for us to find that many stories in "Journey to the West" are not isolated, and they often have deeper meanings and symbols behind them. The King of Gold and Silver Horns may be a profound exploration of loyalty and betrayal, destiny and free will.
Next, let's analyze the artifacts of these two mysterious monsters in detail. The gold and silver ropes and gourds are not only their powerful magic weapons, but also a symbol of their abilities. The rope of gold and silver can bind any living creature in heaven and earth, and the gourd can suck everything in. The existence of these two treasures undoubtedly adds a lot of mystery to the King of Gold and Silver Horns.
This also raises the question: how did these powerful treasures end up in the hands of youkai in two secluded caves? And who approved them to use these abilities to capture Tang Seng? Could it really be the secret arrangement of the Taishang Laojun, or did they go their own way and deviate from the rules of the heavenly court?
And that mysterious portrait, who painted it? Was it specially made by the high-level of the Heavenly Court for some purpose, or was it prepared by the King of Gold and Silver Horns himself in order to complete the task? This portrait is not only a harbinger of the future predicament of Tang Seng's team, but also the beginning of a large-scale conspiracy.
Through the exploration of these clues and questions, we can feel that "Journey to the West" is not just a simple legendary novel, it is deeply rooted in the rich cultural soil of China, and behind each story there is a complex discussion of human nature and reflection on the cosmology.
And the King of Gold and Silver Horns is such a complicated chapter. From them, we can see the dual themes of rebellion and obedience, freedom and bondage. Although their actions are ostensibly to obtain Tang Seng's meat, in fact, they may be pursuing a kind of freedom to break through their fate.
This desire for freedom is closely related to their transformation from heaven to earth. Every step of their action is not only as simple as the pursuit of Tang Seng, but also a deep reflection on fate, choice and self-realization.
The King of Gold and Silver Horns is not only a paragraph in "Journey to the West", but also a deep analysis of human nature and an exploration of free will. Although their actions are sometimes incomprehensible, the themes and problems behind them are worthy of deep consideration by each and every one of us. In the story, we see the struggle for power, the struggle of fate, and the unremitting pursuit of freedom by the individual.