Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 5049. Comments on "The Great Monkey"

Today I want to talk to you about the story of monkeys!
The most famous monkey is of course Sun Wukong, from Journey to the West, which has been adapted countless times.

The most successful TV series is undoubtedly

The 86 version of "Journey to the West".

It's been bombarded every winter and summer vacation, and it's been thirty years now, right?
"My Fair Princess" is in no way comparable to "Journey to the West"!

This version of the TV series undoubtedly created miracles and achieved huge success considering the filming level at that time.

Even today, with advanced technology, it is still impossible to achieve such an effect.

Just like the song "Because of Love": I can no longer sing a song like that, and I will blush and avoid it whenever I hear it.

In 1995, "A Chinese Odyssey" was released.

The first time I saw it was around 2000.

Later, I read it countless times before I gradually understood it.

I won’t mention too much, I’ll just mention one thing here.

"I guessed the beginning, but I couldn't guess the ending."

Then, I heard the sound of my own heart breaking, just like drinking a large glass of lemonade (without ice), full of sourness.

Beautiful things are always hard to grasp, and we always regret it after we lose them!

In 2000, "The Monkey King" was released.

It once again refreshed the readers' understanding of Sun Wukong. The writing style is playful and cute. The love between Wukong and Zixia, and between Bajie and Chang'e is so unique and lingering.

In 2015, Dai Quan's song "Wukong".

"This blow will reduce you to ashes!" The song expresses the peerless elegance of the Monkey King.

In 2015, the animated film "The Monkey King: Hero is Back".

It tells the story of Sun Wukong who never forgets his original aspiration and completes his redemption.

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King and the Great Sage Equaling Heaven in the Water Curtain Cave of the Flower-Fruit Mountain, this character has captured the hearts and souls of countless generations!
So, Wu Cheng'en is the real master!

Today, I would like to focus on the following work.

"The Great Monkey", author: Turtle is not a turtle.

This book is classified as Xianxia-Xiuzhen Civilization.

introduction:
There are always some people in this world who are brave, stubborn, even paranoid, unruly, proud, and arrogant.

Even in desperate situations, they will never compromise.

I would rather die than lose.

Ten chapters to try:

Chapter 1: The Monkey King's first appearance. A stone monkey, a time traveler, knows nothing, can't climb trees, and has no magical powers. His first bite of food was a gift from an old monkey, and he even got his hand pricked by a thorn while trying to make a stick. The thought of jumping into the Water Curtain Cave is truly heartbreaking.

In Chapter 2, the stone monkey wants to be the monkey king, but fails. The monkeys think that there should be multiple monkey kings, because if he becomes the monkey king, someone will pick fruit and catch lice for him, and he can marry any female monkey he wants. It's a very simple desire.

In Chapter 3, the Monkey King's challenge officially begins. The Stone Monkey leads nine monkey generals to make a rope and prepare to climb into the Water Curtain Cave. Yes, not jump.

In Chapter 4, the stone monkey successfully entered the Water Curtain Cave and became the Monkey King after coming out. Before he could enjoy his reward - two big peaches, a tiger pounced on him.

In Chapter 5, the stone monkey is cornered by a tiger in a tree hole. Enlisting the help of a canary, the monkeys attack the tiger with durian, temporarily securing victory. In Chapter 6, the stone monkey utterly defeats the tiger, only to face a new enemy: the leopard. The simplicity and purity of the animal world are too much for a time traveler like him to remain, so he decides to seek enlightenment at sea, taking the canary with him.

Chapter 7: The voyage was not smooth and the boat capsized. The stone monkey and the canary depended on each other for survival and made a promise to each other to become the wife or husband of the chieftain.

In Chapter 8, the stone monkey and the canary are rescued, but face something more dangerous than sailing.

Chapter 9: Walking on land was extremely difficult for the stone monkey and the golden bird. After finally arriving at a place where humans lived, they were caught by hunters.

In Chapter 10, after many twists and turns, the canary died while trying to save the stone monkey. Even more cruelly, the canary's body was eaten by hunters because of the famine. The stone monkey then erected a tombstone with the inscription: "Tomb of the wife of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong".

Ten years later, the stone monkey finally became a disciple of Patriarch Bodhi.

And the most exciting and magnificent story begins from here.

【Brief Comment】

These ten chapters are very ordinary, just like watching an animal world. But despite this, the emotions and responsibilities between animals are still revealed, so simple and sincere.

The only memorable moment from these ten chapters is the unwavering bond between the stone monkey and the canary, and even more so, the canary's devotion. When the stone monkey seeks enlightenment, the canary follows. When the stone monkey is in danger, the canary rescues him. When the stone monkey gets tired, hungry, or sleepy, the canary goes looking for food.

In these ten chapters, the stone monkey is more like a child, growing and becoming stronger under the care of the canary.

And when the canary died, the stone monkey aroused his wildness and killed the hunter.

He got his revenge, but he could no longer be happy!

Because the canary is gone.

Over the years that followed, the stone monkey acquired a wealth of skills, ascended to heaven to become an official, wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, and ruled the demon world, becoming the king of all demons. He battled the heavens, the earth, and all the gods and Buddhas...

What he cared about and cherished most in his heart was still the canary, the canary that had not yet transformed into a human form.

The way of heaven is the most ruthless!
However, because of his sentimental nature, Sun Wukong was never able to achieve the heavenly status!
Later, when the three great celestial beings, Taishang Laojun, Buddha and Sun Wukong, were battling each other, Que'er was also Sun Wukong's biggest weakness.

This book made me see the ruthlessness of the gods and Buddhas, and also the kindness of Sun Wukong!

Asking what love is in the world can teach you how to make love between life and death!
The abuse and fighting in this book are hard to describe in words~
Sun Wukong, may you be a carefree little monkey!
Please read this book again, it is really good, I recommend it with tears~
In addition, the author has two other books, "The Great Demon Monkey" and "Towards Klimasha". Friends who are interested can go and have a look.

【Cang's Ramblings】

Turtle has a good idea. After "The Monkey King", he wants to strike while the iron is hot and create a series of works.

However, when "The Great Demon Monkey" came out, the response was mediocre and did not meet expectations.

My mentality exploded instantly!
I have also read "The Great Demon Monkey", it is quite interesting. If I continue writing, the results may improve.

As for his third book, I only read a few chapters and couldn't really immerse myself in it.

Although it is still being updated stably, it is estimated that it will be cut soon.

He still hasn't adjusted his mindset, or he wants to return to the top like in the first book.

How can it be that easy?

I suggest that friends who read this article should read "The Monkey King", which is really an excellent Journey to the West novel in the past five years.

But I don’t have the courage to watch it again.

I am sensitive, fragile, pitiful and helpless. Now I just want to keep this book and hold on to my full attendance. I can no longer bear any heart-wrenching plot to destroy me.

In addition, when the TV series is released, maybe I will take some time to watch the protagonist Lin Feng.

(End of this chapter)