The Secret History of Journey to the West

Today is June 2nd, and for no apparent reason, I thought of the Six-Eared Macaque. In Journey to the West, the Six-Eared Macaque's ending is tragic. Of course, some say that what Buddha said was just a pretext, and the Six-Eared Macaque was simply the evil thought in Sun Wukong's heart. In my heart, the Six-Eared Macaque has always been a living, breathing being, one of the four mischievous monkeys who caused chaos throughout the world. Therefore, I want to erect a monument and write a biography for him. I haven't written novels for a long time, and I haven't been updating them regularly. This article came to me on a whim, so I'm posting it.

You glossed over the college entrance exam in the end. I really hoped the protagonist would be someone who excelled in the exam, got into a top university like Tsinghua, then became decadent and dejected in college, and then rose again! Why? Because young people can't fight the college entrance exam. If the protagonist did too well, I wouldn't be able to relate. But there are so many college students who spend four years playing games and then become disillusioned and dejected. I'm one of them. I want to regain my strength, I want to be reborn. But, author, this book was originally written on a whim, and it just so happened to coincide with the college entrance exam, so there's nothing I can do... To be honest, when I read about the protagonist, who used to be number one, and then failed in high school, I actually teared up and felt sad enough to cry. I did pretty well in high school, but I wasted two years in college. In my second year, two months ago, I just finished the procedures for taking a year off and went home. I unintentionally started writing web novels. I wanted to write a book for myself and my master, and also to rebel against my failed fate. I am a failure. I survived the college entrance exam, got into a 985 university, which is not bad, but then I was eliminated. In university, I wanted to be free and unrestrained, but I became reckless, like Liu Er, skipping a month of classes… and then, because of my own foolishness, I was forced to return to school next year. I have very little confidence in myself, and I feel like I might not be able to get my diploma smoothly. I'm so heartbroken. But the school is letting me go home for a leave of absence to adjust, like Sun Yi, giving me another chance. This time, I will work hard! I want to graduate smoothly; I don't want to be defeated! I want to learn my lesson; I want to go on my pilgrimage! Please, counselor, don't kill me! Let me graduate. I think even if Liu Er were to live again, he might still not escape his fate, but at least he tried. He wasn't recognized, he was killed; he was ultimately at fault. But why couldn't Buddha and Sun Wukong be more tolerant? Heh, Sun Wukong, you're so great now, your righteous and incorruptible character has emerged, but is this kind of cruel society really okay? Can't there be some humanistic care? It's like in other countries, there's always debate about whether to abolish the death penalty. After all, death is meaningless to Liu Er, to the losers. The losers aren't afraid of death! If they were afraid of death, they wouldn't have dared to kick Tang Sanzang over! Whether Sun Wukong killed Liu Er is no longer important. Yes, I abandoned myself and became a social outcast. In society, in school, I became someone who was eliminated, but I tried, I resisted. Yes, I failed, I was beaten to death by teachers and parents, but I don't regret it. Author, your book seems very heartwarming. I hope every reborn teenager can be fully revived and face life with enthusiasm. It's good that Liu Er can be vindicated. You know, how many child prodigies were created in China in the 80s and 90s? These prodigies have disappeared into the long river of history, and now they live miserable lives. These so-called child prodigies who were beaten to death are not even as good as Liu Er; they have no self. I sympathize with them. They responded to the call of the times, were promoted by society, made into stars and child prodigies, and then soon responded to the call of the times again, only to be abandoned and forgotten. However, the tragedy of these child prodigies is inexcusable. Why are they willing to be hailed as prodigies, so young yet so willing to be pawns? Even a little resistance would be commendable. Like Liu Er, who was nurtured by the essence of heaven and earth, molded into a powerful stone monkey like Sun Wukong, only to be ultimately discarded by the rules. Society needs talents like Sun Wukong, but not those who cannot complete the pilgrimage. Thank you for vindicating people like Liu Er! This is in memory of the young man who fell in the fiercely competitive tide of this great nation, who resisted, only to be crushed by his parents and society! Liu Er existed before, and will exist again! The tragedy is that many talented people are unable to realize their potential, failing and giving up without even understanding that they themselves are like Liu Er. Perhaps Sun Yi, too, was eventually killed, but everyone knew he was Liu Er, especially those who killed him. Only Liu Er Sun Yi himself remained unaware of his identity. The nation and society should not hold young people hostage. At first, I just wanted to use the fantasy genre to vent my frustrations and record my emotional journey of dropping out of school. However, you know how fantasy is—I'm still too young. As I wrote, I realized I couldn't continue to project my own image and emotions onto the story, so I put it down… and got back to writing. To be honest, I'd never really thought about the Six-Eared Macaque's fate before. I feel like Chinese education, like the Journey to the West, has brainwashed me. I always thought Sun Wukong was good, the journey was good, and getting into university was good, but there are always people who don't want to go on the journey. Why should I be killed? Perhaps every disillusioned youth has a Six-Eared Macaque within them. We are rebellious, straightforward, and free-spirited. Even with bad thoughts, they are genuine feelings, what we truly think. I hope every young, free heart can naturally expand, despite tragic fates and cruel society. But men always have a rebellious phase, sooner or later. Even if they are ultimately crushed by society, they will have no regrets. Men and the Six-Eared Macaque are determined to rise! I suddenly realized that during my leave of absence, I should just read Sun Yi's books instead of writing my own; it wouldn't make any sense.

Why hasn't the book been signed after 600,000 words?

The synopsis of XueChou's work is quite good; everyone has a monkey in their heart, especially the Six-Eared Macaque.

Good book, may Xue Da rest in peace.

Let's work together to achieve brilliance and become masters of writing!

This book is really enjoyable to read; I recommend adding it to your collection.

If this gets signed, it'll be phenomenal! It's so well-written, it'll definitely be a huge hit.

I've seen that old man in our neighborhood before.

I've finished reading it. Uncle Blood Price has a very clear understanding of human nature. I also looked at the beginner's guide... How should I put it? It seems he understands online novels much better than my editor. Also, regarding the current development of 17, Uncle Blood Price hasn't done anything substantial... After all, I have an emotional attachment to 17 and don't want to see it like this.