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Journey to the West, a fantasy fiction, was written by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Monkey, is an abridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel, by British English orientalist and sinologist Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1942, Monkey remains one of the most-read English-language versions of the novel.

  1. 09/12/2021

    Chapter 1 Monkey is Born

    In the mystical Flower-Fruit Mountain, a magical stone egg cracks open, revealing a creature like no other—the Monkey King. Born from the earth itself, he possesses extraordinary powers and a mischievous spirit. This is the beginning of a legend that will defy the heavens and challenge the gods.

    28 min

  2. 12/12/2021

    Chapter 2 The Demon of Havoc

    The Monkey King ascends to new heights, mastering the secrets of immortality and 72 powerful transformations. Yet, a single mistake costs him dearly, leading to a harsh banishment. Two decades later, he returns to his kingdom, only to find it under siege by the fearsome Demon of Havoc.

    38 min

  3. 15/12/2021

    Chapter 3 Monkey's Magic Iron Cudgel

    The Monkey King arms his entire clan but demands something greater for himself. He forces the Dragon of the Eastern Sea to surrender the legendary magic iron that shaped the Milky Way. When the Dragon King refuses to provide a proper uniform, Monkey’s fierce determination compels him to hastily assemble one. With his new weapon and armor, Monkey’s power reaches new heights, ready for the adventures ahead.

    37 min

  4. 18/12/2021

    Chapter 4 Great Sage, Equal of Heaven

    Taken to Heaven and stuck with a lowly stable job, Monkey discovers his rank means nothing. Furious, he returns home after a decade, where two demon kings offer him a bold new title: "Great Sage, Equal of Heaven." Monkey embraces his newfound power, setting the stage for his defiance of the heavens.

    28 min

  5. 21/12/2021

    Chapter 5 The Peach Banquet

    In the celestial realm, Monkey’s antics and idleness unsettle the heavens, prompting the Jade Emperor to assign him the Peach Garden, where immortality is grown. Monkey, though diligent, succumbs to temptation, consuming most of the magical peaches. Enraged by his exclusion from a grand peach banquet, Monkey sneaks in, gets drunk, and swipes a coveted elixir from Lao Tzu's palace.

    30 min

  6. 24/12/2021

    Chapter 6 The Battle with the Magician

    The heavens are in turmoil as the Bodhisattva Kuan-yin dispatches her disciple, Hui-yen, to confront the defiant Monkey King at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. As the battle rages, Monkey's victory over Hui-yen prompts the Jade Emperor to summon his powerful magician nephew, Erh-lang.

    29 min

  7. 27/12/2021

    Chapter 7 The Buddha Makes a Bet

    The Monkey King proves nearly indestructible, shrugging off axes, knives, and thunderbolts, and emerging from Lao Tzu’s alchemical fire with nothing more than reddened eyes. As the celestial conflict reaches a boiling point, the Jade Emperor turns to Buddha for aid.

    19 min

  8. 30/12/2021

    Chapter 8 The Perfect Pilgrim

    After 500 years of Monkey's imprisonment, Buddha unveils a plan to share the True Scriptures. These texts promise enlightenment and salvation, but Buddha knows they must be brought to the people by a dedicated pilgrim who will embark on a perilous journey from China to India.

    25 min
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Journey to the West, a fantasy fiction, was written by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Monkey, is an abridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel, by British English orientalist and sinologist Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1942, Monkey remains one of the most-read English-language versions of the novel.

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