Sun Wukong is the main character in the classical Chinese gods and demons** "Journey to the West", and his story and image have a wide and far-reaching influence in traditional Chinese culture. However, Monkey KingIt's not teachingAlsoIt's not a truncation
First of all, expounding and intercepting religion are the two sects in "Romance of the Gods", and "Journey to the West" does not have such a setting. In "Journey to the West", Sun Wukong's origin and experience are not related to expounding or intercepting teaching. He was born from a fairy stone, and his birthplace is located on Huaguo Mountain in Dongsheng Shenzhou, and he is revered as the "Monkey King" for leading the monkeys into the Water Curtain Cave, and has won the respect of all the monkeys.
In order to pursue the art of immortality, he crossed the ocean and worshiped under the patriarch Su Bodhi. Bodhi Ancestor gave him the name "Monkey King" and learned many superb spells. After leaving the school, he obtained the Ruyi Golden Hoop Stick, Phoenix Wings Purple Gold Crown, Chain Armor, Lotus Silk Steps and other magic weapons from the Dragon King of the Four Seas.
He established his own mansion in the Heavenly Palace and was ordered to manage the Pan Tao Garden. However, because he disrupted the queen mother's peach event, he stole the golden pill of Taishang Laojun. Taishang Laojun's golden pill made him refine his body of gold and steel, and was smoked into fiery eyes in Taishang Laojun's gossip furnace. After that, he made a big fuss in the heavenly palace.
Although in "Journey to the West", Sun Wukong is described as a god with great powers, his story is not about sectarian disputes between expounding or intercepting religions. His image reflects more of the wisdom, bravery and loyalty of the Chinese people. In folk culture, the Monkey King is regarded as a symbol of wit and bravery, and he represents the resilience and ingenuity of the Chinese people in the face of difficulties and challenges.
Secondly, expounding the religion and intercepting the religion are two fictional sects in "The Romance of the Gods", and they are not directly related to "Journey to the West". In "The Romance of the Gods", the exposition and the interception are two opposing sects, and the struggle between them forms the main thread of the story. However, "Journey to the West" does not have such a setting. While there are some religious elements in Journey to the West, they are not the core of the story. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge
To sum up, Sun Wukong does not belong to expounding or intercepting teaching. His image is more about showing his qualities such as intelligence, courage, and loyalty, as well as his resilience in the face of difficulties and challenges. Therefore, we should appreciate the image of Monkey King more from a cultural point of view, rather than being too entangled in the sect to which he belongs.