Crossing the Mortal World: A Record of Everyday Life I

At Mount Fangcun on the Lingtai, in the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars, immortal destiny converges and fates intertwine. Born with a special destiny, the protagonist is personally accepted as a disciple by Patriarch Bodhi. Thus begins his path to immortality and an extraordinary journey of cultivation. When he first enters the cave, his exceptional talent shines in the most basic immortal arts. Before long, he encounters the astonishing spirit monkey Sun Wukong. He becomes Wukong’s guide on the path of cultivation, and the two study together, forging a deep bond as fellow disciples while listening to their master’s teachings and exploring the mysteries of immortal arts. Wukong is the spear that breaks through obstacles; Wuchen is the shield that protects the world. Wuchen furiously slashes his way into the Hall of Miraculous Mist and boldly fires the Jade Emperor; Wukong smashes the Tusita Palace and fights his way into the Hall of Miraculous Mist with his staff. The two brothers never made a pact, yet they work together in perfect harmony. When Wukong is trapped at Great Thunderclap Monastery, Wuchen carves his way through with a blade to rescue his junior brother, making Tathagata start over as a person.