The author of Journey to the West was the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen. Although some people doubt whether Journey to the West really exists, it is undeniable that it has become a classic in the history of Chinese literature, widely praised and influenced several generations. As for why the author of Journey to the West has not been unanimously determined, it may be related to the historical and cultural background of the novel creation. Wu Chengen lived in the Ming Dynasty, when the creation of novels was quite mature. Journey to the West was based on myths and legends, involving many supernatural elements such as immortals, monsters, and demons. Therefore, people had different opinions about the author of Journey to the West. Some people think it's a combination of multiple authors, while others think it's an independent creation. In addition, due to the large number of superstitions and mythological elements in Journey to the West, it also affected people's understanding of its author and creation process. As a classic literary work, the author of Journey to the West, Wu Chengen, had become an important figure in Chinese culture, but his identity as the author was still controversial.