Sun Wukong, as the core character in Journey to the West, possesses many magical and powerful spells. These spells not only enable him to achieve great success on the journey to the West, but also make him a symbol of wisdom, courage and great magical powers in Chinese culture. The following is a summary and analysis of Sun Wukong’s main spells:
- Seventy-two Transformations
Seventy-two Transformations is one of Sun Wukong’s most well-known spells. It does not mean that Sun Wukong can only transform into seventy-two forms, but describes his versatility and great magical powers. This spell allows Sun Wukong to transform into different forms in different situations, whether it is a person, an animal, an object, or even a god or a ghost, he can transform at will. Seventy-two Transformations are not only used to confuse the enemy and avoid danger, but also often play a key role in battle, allowing Sun Wukong to flexibly respond to various challenges. - Somersault Cloud
Somersault Cloud is another iconic spell of Sun Wukong, and it is also his fastest way of flying between heaven and earth. One somersault can cross 108,000 miles, a speed that no one in Journey to the West can match. The Somersault Cloud not only allows Sun Wukong to travel quickly between places on his journey to the West, but also often becomes his magic weapon to escape from difficulties in emergency situations. - The Heaven and Earth
The Heaven and Earth is a transformation spell. After casting, Sun Wukong’s height will become ten thousand feet high, and his attack power and attack range will be greatly improved. This spell not only makes Sun Wukong look extremely powerful visually, but also enhances his combat effectiveness in actual combat. In the battles with powerful enemies such as Erlang Shen, Sun Wukong has cast the Heaven and Earth many times, showing amazing strength. - External Incarnation
The external incarnation, also known as the clone technique, is a spell that Sun Wukong uses the hair on his body to transform. He can chew the hair and spray it out, and transform into countless clones to assist himself in fighting or completing other tasks. These clones are not only similar to Sun Wukong’s body, but also have a certain combat effectiveness, allowing Sun Wukong to be at ease when facing many enemies. In addition, Sun Wukong can also separate his clone from his main body to conduct long-distance reconnaissance or attack. - Fire Eyes
Fire Eyes is a magical power that Sun Wukong cultivated in the Eight Diagrams Furnace of Taishang Laojun, which can see through all falsehoods and disguises. On the way to the West to obtain scriptures, Sun Wukong used his fire eyes to see through the true form and tricks of monsters many times, and escorted the safety of the team. Fire eyes not only gave Sun Wukong the upper hand in battle, but also enabled him to see through people’s hearts and distinguish right from wrong in daily life. - Water Avoidance
Water Avoidance is a spell used by Sun Wukong when fighting underwater, which allows him to breathe freely and move freely in the water. This spell is crucial for Sun Wukong, because he often needs to cross rivers, lakes and seas on the way to obtain scriptures and fight monsters in the water. The use of Water Avoidance allows Sun Wukong to maintain a strong combat effectiveness underwater and is not affected by the water environment. - Soul Out of Body
Soul Out of Body is a spell that allows Sun Wukong to separate his soul from his body to carry out other activities. This spell allows Sun Wukong’s soul to leave his body to explore the enemy, find items or perform other tasks without moving his body. Soul Out of Body not only makes Sun Wukong more flexible in battle, but also enables him to solve many difficult problems in daily life. - Three Heads and Six Arms
Three Heads and Six Arms is a special form that Sun Wukong shows in battle. He can grow two extra heads and four arms in a short period of time, so that he can fight in all directions without dead ends. In this form, Sun Wukong not only has a greatly increased attack power, but can also deal with enemy attacks in multiple directions at the same time. The use of three heads and six arms makes Sun Wukong more brave and invincible in battle, becoming the enemy’s nightmare. - The Art of Blowing Hair to Change into Monkey
The Art of Blowing Hair to Change into Monkey is a new spell created by Sun Wukong combining the Seventy-two Transformations and the Incarnation. He can turn the hair on his body into countless little monkeys to assist him in fighting or completing other tasks. These little monkeys are not only numerous but also fast, and can put great pressure on the enemy in a short time. The use of the technique of blowing hair to change into a monkey makes Sun Wukong more handy in battle and can easily deal with various complex situations. - Other spells
In addition to the main spells listed above, Sun Wukong also mastered many other powerful spells. For example:
Fixed body method: can fix the enemy’s body and make it unable to move.
Draw a circle on the ground: use the golden hoop to draw a circle to resist the monsters.
Summoning method: chanting spells to summon mountain gods and other small gods to help.
Calling wind and rain: controlling weather changes by chanting spells.
Capturing method: using strong winds to take people and objects away.
Life-saving hair: three life-saving hairs given by Guanyin Bodhisattva can save lives in critical moments.
These spells are unique and powerful, making Sun Wukong an omnipotent mythical hero in “Journey to the West”.
In summary, Sun Wukong’s magic is diverse and powerful, which not only enables him to achieve great success on the journey to the West, but also makes him a symbol of wisdom, courage and power in Chinese culture. The use of these magic not only demonstrates Sun Wukong’s wisdom and courage, but also reflects his flexibility and firm belief in the face of difficulties and challenges.
