Sun Wukong is one of the main characters in the Chinese classical gods and demons ** "Journey to the West", known as the "Monkey King". His most talked about skill is the seventy-two changes. So, how powerful are Sun Wukong's seventy-two changes?
First of all, we need to understand what the "seventy-two changes" refer to.
The description of the seventy-two changes in "Journey to the West" is: "Secluded passage, exorcism, carrying mountains, forbidding water, borrowing wind, spreading fog, praying for sunshine, praying for rain, sitting on fire, entering water, covering the sun, resisting the wind, boiling stones, spitting flames, swallowing knives, kettle sky, divine walking, walking on water, cane solution, doppelganger, ** continuation, fixing, slashing demons, inviting immortals, chasing souls, dementoring, summoning clouds, taking the moon, carrying, marrying dreams, fragmentation, sending rods, breaking the stream, disasters, relieving misfortune, yellow and white, swordsmanship, shooting, earth travel, stars, array."
To put it simply, it's a set of spells that can be changed at will, into seventy-two different forms or abilities.
Let's take an in-depth look at the specific application of the seventy-two changes in "Journey to the West". The most well-known time Sun Wukong used the Seventy-Two Transformations was when he fought against the Yellow Robe Monster, he turned into a flower butterfly, flew into the mouth of the Yellow Robe Monster, and tortured the Yellow Robe Monster from its stomach. This is not only a change in form, but also a use of function, showing Sun Wukong's mastery of seventy-two changes.
However, this is only one aspect of the story. In fact, the function of the seventy-two changes is much more than that. It can not only change into demons and monsters, but also into mountains, rivers, plants and trees, and even into immortals, Buddhas and gods. This ability to change makes Sun Wukong almost omnipotent in "Journey to the West", whether it is tracking enemies or avoiding danger, it shows his superb wisdom and flexible adaptability.
However, these seventy-two changes are not without flaws. In "Journey to the West", although Sun Wukong's seventy-two transformations are supernatural, there are still some strong enemies who can see through his changes. For example, in the country of bhikshus, Sun Wukong was once recognized by the birthday star to see through the art of change. In addition, there are some youkai that also have similar transformation abilities, such as the Bull Demon King and the White Bone Spirit.
Despite this, Sun Wukong's seventy-two transformations are still very powerful spells. It not only allowed Sun Wukong to show extraordinary ability and wisdom in "Journey to the West", but also made him able to deal with various difficulties and challenges with ease. It can be said that the seventy-two changes are one of the spells that Sun Wukong relies on the most, and it is also the key to his personal charm and ability in "Journey to the West".
In general, the seventy-two changes of Monkey King are a very powerful supernatural power in "Journey to the West". Not only does it allow Monkey King to change his form and abilities as he pleases, but it also allows him to cope with all kinds of challenges. While this spell is not flawless, it is undoubtedly very powerful and practical.
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