In the prologue of the game, Erlang Shen appears as the antagonist, but later revelations show that he actually helped the Destined One significantly. What accounts for the stark contrast in Erlang Shen’s character? Erlang Shen has a noble background. His mother is the sister of the Jade Emperor, and because of her love for a […]

In the grand finale, the Destined One will encounter the remains of the Great Sage, and in this section, we will discuss Sun Wukong, the Great Sage. According to the original text of “Journey to the West,” Sun Wukong is a stone monkey born from the spirit stones on Mount Huaguo in the Ao Lai

In Black Myth: Wukong, the Supreme Inspector is a mysterious character. This section will introduce the character of the Supreme Inspector to the readers. The Supreme Inspector, originally named Wang E, later changed his name to Wang Shan under the guidance of Master Sa. He is a protective deity in Taoism and a Divine General of

In the fantastical world of Journey to the West, there is a character who enters the story shrouded in mystery: the Bull King. After Sun Wukong claimed dominion over Mount Huaguo and seized the Golden Hoop from the Dragon Palace, he began an exhilarating period of making friends with worthy companions. It was during this

In this text, we will introduce the character Princess Iron Fan and the story behind her. In the original “Journey to the West,” it is not explicitly stated that Princess Iron Fan is a disciple of Taishang Laojun, but the game adopts this master-disciple relationship. Princess Iron Fan is a vivid and complex character from

In this chapter, we will delve into the backstory of the Yaksha King and the Yaksha clan. In Buddhism and Indian mythology, Yakshas are semi-divine beings, part Immortal and part Ghost, known for their robustness, agility, and speed. The Sanskrit word for Yaksha translates to “swift ghost,” embodying attributes of agility and vigor, and is

In this episode, we delve into the background and story of Red Boy in the game. In the classic text “Journey to the West,” Red Boy is originally named Bull Boy Sage, titled Boy Sage King, and is the son of the Bull King and a Rakshasi. He is adept at wielding the Samadhi True

In this episode, the Destined One will encounter several bosses including Baw-Lang-lang, Bottom Takes Top, Top Takes Bottom, Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast, Red Boy, and Yaksha King. This chapter will introduce the Bull King’s mount, the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast. A mount, in essence, serves as a form of transportation, but clearly, its role is more about

In this episode, the Destined One encounters several bosses including the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum Spirit, Flint Vanguard, and Mother of Flamlings. This text will introduce the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum Spirit, Flint Vanguard, and Mother of Flamlings. The Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum Spirit is a sprite found in the Flaming Mountains, specifically near the Tudigong temples in