Sun Wukong or the Golden-Winged Roc, who was stronger? It was only based on the original work, not on the status and respect of the Taoists.

It was analyzed according to the five aspects of cultivation level, divine power, combat power, lifespan, magic power, attack ability, and defense ability.
Battle of magic, battle of martial arts. It had to be analyzed according to the strength of a one-on-one battle.
The Golden-Winged Roc had seen Sun Wukong when he was wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Palace. He was afraid of his strength, so he invited two demon kings to help him. However, the strength of these two people could not be counted.

Answer 1

Sun Wukong and the Golden-Winged Roc were quite strong in the original novel. It was difficult to directly compare who was stronger.

In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was a powerful monkey with 72 transformations, somersault clouds, and other magical powers. He could easily defeat most monsters and enemies. On the other hand, the Golden-Winged Roc was a giant bird with wings and golden scales. It was also quite powerful and could fight on par with Sun Wukong.

Although Sun Wukong and the Golden-Winged Roc were equally powerful in the original novel, there were often various factors in the plot and context of the novel. For example, Sun Wukong was protected by Tang Sanzang and others, while the Golden-Winged Roc was often disturbed by other monsters and demons. Therefore, various accidents and changes often occurred in the battle.

Therefore, to answer the question of who was stronger, it was not easy to consider the plot and context of the novel.