Flame Mountain: a middle-aged cow, full of weaknesses

Chapter 5 Sunset in the world of mortals

In the “Shan Hai Jing,” there is a record of a strange beast named “Pingpeng.”

This monster looks like a pig, but it has two heads, one at each end. Whenever it encounters panic, one head wants to go that way and the other head wants to go this way, pulling back and forth, unable to move an inch.

Pan Silk Ridge: Gods and demons are one; only true love is eternal.

Chapter 4: Curved Flight of the Purple Mandarin Ducks

“Clear water still and unstirred, peach blossoms bloom by the shore.
Peach petals play with water’s hue, ripples sway, stirring the light of spring.
I adore your radiant beauty, and you cherish my literary grace.
The wind carries away the green zither, while purple mandarin ducks fly in harmony.
Once, we swam together as fish in one stream; now, we’ve become two birds on separate branches.
The mournful crowing of the rooster echoes, night after night, till dawn.
I rise and break a tree of longing, returning to offer my heart’s true intent.
Spilled water cannot be gathered; drifting clouds are hard to trace.
Yet, in the skies afar, birds find their way. Let the music of jade flowers never cease.”

Xiaoxitian: The Dao of Heaven and Buddhist Dharma Are Nonsense

Chapter 3: Night Birth of White Dew

“Confusing hearts, reversing cause and effect”

Buddhism speaks of the “Horizontal Three Buddhas” and the “Vertical Three Buddhas.”

The “Horizontal Three Buddhas” refer to three Buddhas existing simultaneously in space: the Medicine Buddha of the Eastern Pure Lapis World, who governs the Eastern Lapis Light World; Shakyamuni Buddha of the Saha World, who governs the Central Saha World; and Amitabha Buddha of the Western Pure Land, who governs the Western Pure Land.

Yellow Wind Ridge: Neither Buddha Nor Demon

Chapter 2: Winds at Dusk

“Did you find the ancient kingdom at the end of the world in the sands? Did you find the tiger servants falling off cliffs or rocks fighting? I fear you have deafened your ears and muddled your mind. The more you desire perfection, the harder it is to grasp it. Mouse or tiger, both are alike, without destiny, yet refusing to accept fate… Little monkey, listen, in the wind, all you hear are the voices of those who yearned but never gained.”

Seeing Leads to Desire, the Tragic Tale of Black Wind Mountain

Chapter 1: The Burning of Black Cloud

This story is adapted from Chapter 16 of Journey to the West, where a black bear spirit steals a cassock, leading to a conflict.

A young monk, while playing, encounters a giant black bear. Instead of attacking, the bear sits beside him and brings him many treasures. The bear, it turns out, had been cultivating for a long time and had gained human-like intelligence. With the bear’s help, the young monk rises to become the now-respected “Abbot Jinchi.” In return, Jinchi teaches the bear, helping him take human form. The two develop a deep friendship, assisting each other in their respective pursuits.

The Heavens Are Corrupt, the Heavenly Mandate Requires the Eighty-One Tribulations

“Black Myth: Wukong” has exploded in popularity.

I rarely buy games right after their release, mainly because they’re too expensive. Normally, I wait for a significant price drop before purchasing. But I had been anticipating this game for a long time, so I bought the deluxe edition during the pre-order period.

I have to say, the “Priority Red Gourd” that comes with the deluxe edition is incredibly useful. Without this gourd, the game’s difficulty would be another level higher for me.