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Monkey King (Sun Wukong)

Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a legendary figure from Chinese mythology and the classic novel "Journey to the West." He is a highly intelligent and powerful monkey endowed with remarkable strength, agility, and magical abilities like shape-shifting and cloud-surfing. Throughout the story, he challenges divine authority, seeks immortality, and assists a Buddhist monk on a pilgrimage to retrieve sacred texts. Symbolizing rebellion, cleverness, and perseverance, Sun Wukong's character blends humor, bravery, and complexity, making him one of China's most enduring and beloved mythological figures.