"Journey to the East" is mainly a novel with a modern background that continues the original "Journey to the West". It starts from returning from the Western Heaven to seek scriptures. The background is the current year 2025. It describes the collision between traditional mythology and modern society, the adaptation and conflict between classic characters and modern society, the difficulties encountered by the obtained scriptures in modern society, the identity crisis of the four masters and apprentices in modern society, and the mythical world. In terms of character creation, Tang Monk's compassion needs to face the complex moral dilemmas of modern society, Wukong's supernatural powers are subject to technology and law, Bajie's desires will be amplified in the consumer society, Sha Monk's loyalty needs to find new sustenance, and the four masters and disciples will experience various new challenges.
