Journey to the West 4 | Stories for Kids | Monkey King | Wukong

Summary

In 'Journey to the West,' Chapter 4, 'Secret Formulas,' Sun Wukong stays awake to learn immortality from Sage Sabodi. After gaining the ability to transform and fly, Wukong reveals his powers to fellow students, causing a commotion. Sabodi, displeased with Wukong's showmanship, expels him, warning of potential harm and instructing him to never reveal their master-disciple relationship. Wukong, heartbroken, returns to the Fruit and Flower Mountain, where he is greeted by a gibbon with news of a terrible event.

Takeaways

• 🌙 Wukong stays awake to learn the secret formulas from Sage Sabody at 3 o'clock in the morning.
• 📜 Sage Sabody teaches Wukong secret prayers and formulas about the universe and nature for immortality.
• 🌟 A powerful light fills the room as Wukong learns the secret formulas, symbolizing enlightenment.
• 🧘 Wukong practices meditation and the secret formulas, becoming more powerful and gaining the ability to shape-shift and fly.
• 🤔 Wukong reveals his secret knowledge to other students, which leads to him demonstrating his new abilities.
• 🌲 Wukong impresses his peers by transforming into an enormous pine tree, showcasing his mastery of the secret formulas.
• 🎉 The students cheer and praise Wukong's newfound powers, indicating his acceptance among them.
• 😠 Sage Sabody is angered by the noise and discovers Wukong's demonstration of his powers to the others.
• 🚫 Sage Sabody tells Wukong that he must leave, as his abilities are now known and could lead to danger for Wukong.
• 😢 Wukong expresses sadness and a desire to repay Sage Sabody for his teachings, but is told there is no need for repayment.
• 🏠 Sage Sabody advises Wukong to return home and warns him against doing evil, asking him not to reveal their master-disciple relationship.

Q & A

What is the main theme of 'Journey to the West, Chapter 4: Secret Formulas'?

The main theme is about Wukong's quest to learn the secret formulas to live forever and his subsequent mastery of shape-shifting and cloud-jumping, leading to his expulsion from his master Sabodi's temple.

Why did Wukong stay awake while the other students went to bed?

Wukong stayed awake because he understood the secret message from his master Sabodi, who hit him on the head three times, signaling him to visit at three o'clock in the morning.

What did Sabodi teach Wukong when they met at three o'clock in the morning?

Sabodi taught Wukong secret formulas about the universe and nature, which allowed him to live forever and gain powerful abilities.

How did Wukong's abilities manifest after practicing the secret formulas?

Wukong's abilities manifested as a powerful mind and body, the ability to change shape or size, and to turn into other animals, as well as to soar through the sky on clouds.

What event led to Wukong revealing his abilities to the other students?

Wukong revealed his abilities when he was asked by the other students about his recent activities, and he transformed into an enormous pine tree to demonstrate his powers.

How did Sabodi react when he discovered Wukong's demonstration to the other students?

Sabodi was angry and upset, as he had taught Wukong the secret formulas for personal growth, not for showing off.

What consequence did Wukong face after Sabodi found out about his demonstration?

Wukong was told by Sabodi that he must leave the temple because it was no longer safe for him to stay, as the other students would want to learn the secret formulas as well.

What advice did Sabodi give to Wukong before he left the temple?

Sabodi advised Wukong to go back home and to stay out of trouble, also warning him not to tell anyone that he was Sabodi's student.

Where did Wukong go after leaving Sabodi's temple?

Wukong returned to the Fruit and Flower Mountain, where he was greeted by a gibbon who informed him of something terrible that had happened.

What is the moral lesson that can be inferred from Wukong's expulsion from the temple?

The moral lesson is that the misuse or exhibition of powerful knowledge and abilities can lead to negative consequences and the loss of opportunities for further growth and learning.