Journey to the West 6 | Stories for Kids | Monkey King | Wukong

Summary

In this chapter of 'Journey to the West,' Sun Wukong, the powerful Monkey King, seeks a heavier weapon to match his strength. After visiting the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, he tests various weapons, but none are heavy enough for him. The Dragon King and Queen try to find a solution, eventually offering him a magical iron pillar from the treasure room. If Wukong can lift it, it will be his. This chapter highlights Wukong's immense power and determination as he challenges the limits of the magical world around him.

Takeaways

• 😀 Wukong, the king of the Fruit and Flower Mountain, seeks a much heavier weapon to match his god-like strength.
• 😀 The gibbon suggests that Wukong visit the Dragon King at the bottom of the Eastern Sea for a suitable weapon.
• 😀 Wukong uses a spell to breathe underwater, enabling him to visit the Dragon King's palace deep in the ocean.
• 😀 The Dragon King and Queen are hosting tea when Wukong arrives and introduces himself.
• 😀 Wukong requests a heavy weapon, explaining his great strength, and the Dragon King agrees to help him.
• 😀 A turtle soldier brings a large sword, but Wukong finds it too light and demands something heavier.
• 😀 The Dragon Queen suggests a magical iron bar from the treasure vault, which is rumored to be heavy enough.
• 😀 The Dragon King initially refuses, stating the magical iron bar is too heavy for anyone to lift.
• 😀 After a discussion with the Queen, the Dragon King reluctantly agrees to show Wukong the magical iron bar.
• 😀 Wukong is determined to lift the iron pillar, which is used to measure oceans and rivers, and is promised it if he succeeds.

Q & A

What is Sun Wukong's main reason for visiting the Dragon King?

Sun Wukong visits the Dragon King because he needs a heavy weapon, as his current weapons are not suitable for his immense strength.

How does Wukong manage to breathe underwater when he goes to see the Dragon King?

Wukong uses a quick spell to enable himself to breathe underwater before diving into the stream and swimming to the ocean.

What kind of creature is the Dragon King and where does he live?

The Dragon King is a mythical dragon who lives at the bottom of the Eastern Sea.

What is Wukong's reaction to the first weapon presented to him by the Dragon King?

Wukong dismisses the sword presented by the Dragon King, saying that it is too light for him despite being able to lift it effortlessly.

How does the Dragon King respond when Wukong complains about the weight of the sword?

The Dragon King is offended by Wukong's complaint but tries to find another weapon that might be heavier to satisfy him.

What is the Dragon King's reaction to Wukong's request for an even heavier weapon?

The Dragon King is frustrated but eventually agrees to provide a larger weapon, though he is skeptical about Wukong’s need for something heavier.

What is Wukong's opinion on the spear that is presented to him by the Dragon King?

Wukong again finds the spear too light, despite the Dragon King insisting that it is the heaviest weapon they have.

How does the Dragon Queen influence the situation regarding Wukong's request?

The Dragon Queen suggests the magical iron bar in the treasury, which is said to be heavy enough, to get Wukong out of their palace.

What is the magical iron bar, and why is it important to the Dragon King?

The magical iron bar is a treasure from heaven used to measure oceans and rivers. It is extremely heavy, and the Dragon King is reluctant to give it away.

What condition does the Dragon King set before Wukong can have the magical iron bar?

The Dragon King tells Wukong that if he can lift the magical iron bar, he can have it, as no one else can lift it due to its immense weight.