Excerpt from Journey to the West
Journey to the West was a classic Chinese myth and legend. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West") who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. In the Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was a monkey with great powers, with 72 transformations and the Somersault Cloud. Zhu Bajie is a lazy monster who likes to eat, but he also has a smart side. Monk Sand was a loyal monster. He was subdued by Tang Sanzang and became his disciple. Tang Sanzang was a benevolent monk. He led a group to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures so that humans could obtain wisdom and truth. Throughout the story, the pilgrimage group experienced many dangers and difficulties, but they finally succeeded in retrieving the Buddhist scriptures. There were many unforgettable scenes and characters in this story, such as the battle between Sun Wukong and the Bull Demon King, the survival journey of Tang Sanzang and his disciples in the desert, and the funny dialogue between Zhu Bajie and Monk Sand. Journey to the West is not only a classic Chinese mythological novel, but also an important part of Chinese literature and culture. It depicted a world full of wisdom and hope, making people yearn for and look forward to a better future.