The Monkey King

The Monkey King, who was leading a troop of monkeys in martial arts training on the Flower-Fruit Mountain, went to the East Sea Dragon Palace to borrow a weapon because he lacked a satisfactory one. The Dragon King promised that if the Monkey King could lift the Dragon Palace's Sea-Calming Needle—the Ruyi Jingu Bang —he would give it to him. However, after the Monkey King pulled out the treasure, the Dragon King reneged and went to the Heavenly Palace to file a complaint. The Jade Emperor adopted the suggestion of Taibai Jinxing, luring the Monkey King to Heaven and conferring upon him the title of Bi Mawen (Keeper of the Heavenly Horses) to keep him under house arrest. Upon realizing he had been deceived, the Monkey King flew into a rage, returned to the Flower-Fruit Mountain, and raised the banner of "Great Sage Equaling Heaven," defying the Heavenly Palace's authority. Enraged, the Ja...