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This image is about the chinese legend of Sun Wukong , The monkey king.

Sun Wukong was born from a mythical stone formed from the primal forces of chaos, located on the mountain of flowers and fruit. After joining a clan of monkeys, he earned their respect by discovering the Shuǐlián-dòng (Chinese；water-curtain cave behind a large waterfall, making it their home. The other monkeys honored him as their king, and he called himself Měi Hóuwáng (handsome monkey king). However, he soon realized that despite his power over the monkeys, he was just like all the rest, and was not beyond mortality. Determined to find immortality, he traveled on a raft to civilized lands, and found a Buddhist/Taoist Patriarch Bodhi, becoming one of his disciples. He was able to acquire human speech and manners through his travels.


Sun Wukong possesses incredible strength, being able to lift his 13,500 jīn (8,100 kg) Ruyi Jingu Bang with ease. He also has superb speed, traveling 108,000 li (54,000 kilometers) in one somersault. Sun knows 72 transformations, which allows him to transform into various animals and objects (however, he is shown with slight problems transforming into other people, since he is unable to complete the transformation of his tail). He is a skilled fighter, capable of holding his own against the best generals in heaven. His hairs also contain magical properties, each capable of transforming into a clone of the Monkey King himself, as well as various weapons, animals, and other objects. He also knows various spells in order to command wind, part water, conjure protective circles against demons, freeze humans, demons, and gods alike, to name a few. Unlike most gods, he earned his immortality through battling heaven and earth.
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~Naishell Feb 17, 2013
Amazing
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~otokatskiwolf Feb 3, 2013
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*Leonman-42 Feb 3, 2013  Student General Artist
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~GiseleCedrus-SL Jan 4, 2013
Thats amazing
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Mood: Love ~SakisRouvas Jan 1, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
They must make this skin Wokong's legendery skin :D
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~iilittlewingsii Dec 28, 2012  Student Photographer
This is truly amazing :)
I really love the story of Sun Wukong.
Its a really a wonderful drawing. :heart:
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~Moon-Shadow-1985 Oct 26, 2012
Always been a Fan of the Monkey King
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~Snull Sep 9, 2012
fantastic
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Mood: Wow! *93FangShadow Aug 23, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank so much for sharing the legend! I've never heard it before even though I've heard of the Monkey King before! Anyway your drawing is very cool! There is so much to look at
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~Kataklysm147 May 24, 2012
and uh actually it's Ru Yi Jing Gang Bang (如意金刚棒), Stick of Wishful Stances.
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