Due to his unruly conduct, Sun Wu Kung is almost taken prisoner by the Lord of the Heavens. However, the Evening Star comes to his defense and explains that Sun Wu Kung is an immortal made from the purest powers. So instead, Sun Wu Kung is offered a position as stable master in heaven! For my story, I could tweak this story and describe the journey to heaven from the stone ape's point of view. I could also elaborate on his new position as stable master as part of my story this week.
The Great Saint
At dinner one day, Sun Wu Kung asks about his title of stable master. He is expecting it to be a very official title, one of the highest ranks. But alas, that is not true. His friends tell him it's not an important title at all. Sun Wu Kung then gets very angry and feels he has been mistreated. He leaves heaven is a flurry and returns home to his mountain where he is a respected King. His new title becomes the "Great Saint who is Heaven's Equal",
Notscha, Son of Li Dsing
Upon hearing of the escape of Sun Wu Kung, the Lord of the Heavens orders Li Dsing, his son, Notscha, and a heavenly warrior to find Sun and take him prisoner. Sun Wu Kung easily defeats the heavenly warrior and laughs at him for even trying to fight him. Then an epic fight between Notscha and Sun Wu occurs and it is one for the ages. Ultimately, Sun Wu Kung wins and Li Dsing return to heaven to tell the Lord of the Heavens of their defeat. Once again, they are speechless. The Evening Star once again returns and suggests giving the title of the Great Saint who is Heaven's equal to Sun Wu Kung. It was an empty title, after all. The Lord of the Heavens agrees and summons Sun Wu Kung once again. I think retelling the story of Sun and Notscha's would be an entertaining story to write for this week. It's a good idea to work with!
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| Sun Wu Kung; Wikipedia |
The Monkey King Sun Wu Kung taken from Wilhelm's Chinese Fairy Book.
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