Across a hundred chapters, fates intertwine, with gods and mortals in a timeless line.
Learn about the characters who shape the epic journey, from steadfast companions to formidable foes.
Main Characters
Sanzang
三藏
Appeared in chapters
Tang monk and reincarnation of Gold Cicada, devout and compassionate yet naively trusting, leading the pilgrimage to retrieve Buddhist scriptures
Wukong
孙悟空
Appeared in chapters
Stone-born Monkey King who declared himself Great Sage Equal to Heaven, wreaked havoc in Heaven, and rose from rebel to Sanzang's fierce protector
Bajie
猪八戒
Appeared in chapters
Heavenly Marshal exiled and reborn as a pig spirit, whose bumbling humor and good nature make him the most relatable of Sanzang's disciples
Wujing
沙悟净
Appeared in chapters
Former Curtain-Raising General exiled to the Flowing Sands River, fearsome-looking but steadfast and loyal as Sanzang's third disciple
White Dragon Horse
白龙马
Appeared in chapters
West Sea Dragon Prince who took white horse form to carry Sanzang faithfully through every mile of the westward pilgrimage
Recurring Characters
Ao Guang
东海龙王
Appeared in chapters
Dragon King of the Eastern Sea who reluctantly gives Wukong the Gold-Banded Cudgel, originally Yu the Great's treasure for measuring ocean depths
Ao Qin
敖钦
Appeared in chapter
Dragon King of the South Sea, one of the Four Dragon Kings who provides Sun Wukong with a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown.
Ao Run
西海龙王
Appeared in chapter
Dragon King of the Western Ocean who helps capture the Iguana Dragon
Ao Shun
敖顺
Appeared in chapters
Dragon King of the North Sea, one of the Four Dragon Kings who gifts Sun Wukong cloud-walking shoes.
Brothers of Plum Mountain
梅山六兄弟
Appeared in chapters
Six sworn brothers of Erlang Shen who command 1,200 grass-head gods from Guanjiang Mouth, assisting him in capturing Sun Wukong by attacking the Water Curtain Cave with hawks, hounds, and weapons. The six brothers are: Marshal Kang (康太尉), Marshal Zhang (張太尉), Marshal Yao (姚太尉), Marshal Li (李太尉), General Guo Shen (郭申將軍), and General Zhi Jian (直健將軍). Together with Erlang Shen, they form the Seven Sages of Meishan (梅山七聖).
Buddha
毗卢遮那佛
Appeared in chapters
The Tathagata Buddha who resides at Thunderclap Monastery on Spirit Mountain and sends Tripitaka to fetch scriptures.
Day Patrol Deity
日游神
Appeared in chapters
A protective spirit responsible for daytime patrols of a locality.
Eighteen Arhats
十八罗汉
Appeared in chapters
Group of enlightened Buddhist disciples at Thunderclap Monastery who assist in subduing spirits and protecting the dharma
Erlang
二郎神
Appeared in chapters
Jade Emperor's nephew and formidable warrior deity who battles Wukong through shape-shifting transformations at Flower-Fruit Mountain.
Four Elder Monkeys
四大神猴
Appeared in chapters
Four legendary primates: Wukong, Six-Eared Macaque, Red-Bottomed Horse Monkey, and Long-Armed Ape Monkey
Four Heavenly Kings
四大天王
Appeared in chapters
Four celestial guardian kings of the cardinal directions who command heavenly armies in battles against Wukong and later demons.
Four Sentinels
四值功曹
Appeared in chapters
Four guardian deities assigned to protect the Tang Monk on his journey
Gods of Darkness and Light
六丁六甲
Appeared in chapters
Twelve celestial guardian deities who serve and protect the pilgrims on their journey, summoned to assist in battles and tasks
Golden-Headed Revealer
金头揭谛
Appeared in chapters
One of the Five Direction Revealers (五方揭諦), protective deity who guards the Tang Monk day and night throughout the journey
Guanyin
观音菩萨
Appeared in chapters
Compassionate bodhisattva who orchestrates the journey and helps the pilgrims
Guardians of the Five Positions
五方揭谛
Appeared in chapters
Five directional guardian deities secretly assigned by Guanyin to protect Tripitaka and his disciples throughout their westward journey.
Jade Emperor
玉帝
Appeared in chapters
Supreme sovereign of the celestial realm who governs all heavenly deities. Summons Wukong to heaven and later dispatches troops to subdue him.
Laozi
太上老君
Appeared in chapters
Supreme Daoist immortal who refines elixir pills in his heavenly palace. His Diamond Cutter captures Wukong during the heavenly rebellion.
Lingji
灵吉菩萨
Appeared in chapters
Bodhisattva dwelling at Small Mount Sumeru who uses his flying dragon staff to subdue the Yellow Wind Monster
Manjusri
文殊菩萨
Appeared in chapters
Bodhisattva of wisdom who rides a lion mount and intervenes to reclaim celestial beasts masquerading as spirits on earth
Muzha
木吒
Appeared in chapters
Second son of Devaraja Li, also known as 惠岸 (Huì ān), he is sent by Guanyin to assist Sanzang and his disciples on their journey to the West, appearing at various points to provide aid and guidance.
Nezha
哪吒
Appeared in chapters
Third son of Devaraja Li, powerful young deity who transforms into three heads six arms wielding multiple weapons in battle
Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li
托塔李天王
Appeared in chapters
Pagoda-bearing heavenly king who commands celestial armies, repeatedly sent to subdue Wukong and assist in later demon encounters.
Prince Mo'ang
摩昂太子
Appeared in chapters
Crown Prince of West Sea Dragon Palace who helps Wukong capture his rogue cousin, the Wansheng Dragon Son, at Black Water River
Star of Longevity
寿星
Appeared in chapters
Celestial deity associated with longevity who appears during heavenly events and councils
Taizong
唐太宗
Appeared in chapters
Second emperor of Tang Dynasty who dies and tours the underworld, then sponsors Tripitaka's journey to retrieve Buddhist scriptures to save lost souls
Ten Underworld Kings
十殿阎王
Appeared in chapters
Ten kings who rule the underworld and judge souls; Wukong terrorizes them and erases names from the Book of Life
Twenty-Eight Constellations
二十八宿
Appeared in chapters
Group of celestial star deities divided into four directional groups of seven who serve as heavenly warriors
Venus the Gold Star
太白金星
Appeared in chapters
Wise celestial emissary who twice invites Wukong to Heaven, advocating peaceful recruitment over military confrontation with the Jade Emperor.
White Turtle
白鼋
Appeared in chapters
Ancient white softshell turtle who helps the pilgrims cross Heaven-Reaching River
Xu Jingyang
许旌阳
Appeared in chapter
A Daoist immortal official in the Jade Emperor's court who advises assigning Wukong to manage the Peach Garden to prevent idleness, inadvertently enabling the peach theft and Havoc in Heaven.
Arc 1Origin of Wukong
Demon King of Chaos
混世魔王
Appeared in chapter
Demon who terrorizes Monkey's subjects at Flower-Fruit Mountain
Pan Gu
盘古
Appeared in chapter
Primordial cosmic being who broke through chaos to create the universe, separating clear and turbid to form heaven and earth
Patriarch Subodhi
须菩提祖师
Appeared in chapters
Sage master who teaches Monkey immortality and magical powers
Fair-Wind Ear
顺风耳
Appeared in chapter
Heavenly deity with supernatural hearing abilities who, along with Thousand-Mile Eye, informs the Jade Emperor about Wukong's origins.
Thousand-Mile Eye
千里眼
Appeared in chapter
Heavenly scout with extraordinary vision who reports to the Jade Emperor about the Stone Monkey's birth
Arc 2Heavenly Rebellion
Erlang's Hound
哮天犬
Appeared in chapter
Erlang's divine hunting dog who bites Wukong's leg during battle, helping to capture the Monkey King at Flower-Fruit Mountain.
Great Immortal of Naked Feet
赤脚大仙
Appeared in chapters
Barefoot celestial immortal who attends heavenly peach banquets and brings pears and dates as offerings to Buddha
Immortal Master of Blessed Wings
祥翅仙翁
Appeared in chapter
An immortal who appears as a celestial helper in divine encounters.
King Qinguang
秦广王
Appeared in chapter
First of the Ten Kings of the Underworld who judges deceased souls. Reports to Jade Emperor when Wukong erases names from life-death ledger.
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of the Five Elements Mountain who serves Buddha by guarding and feeding Wukong during his 500-year imprisonment
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit responsible for managing the Peach Garden operations, overseeing tree-tending and orchard labor
Mahabali
大力鬼王
Appeared in chapter
One of Erlang Shen's six sworn brothers who assist in capturing Sun Wukong at Flower-Fruit Mountain
Mighty-Spirit God
巨灵神
Appeared in chapter
First celestial warrior sent by Li Tianwang to battle Wukong, but was defeated when Monkey broke his axe in combat
Numinous Officer Wang
王灵官
Appeared in chapter
Celestial guardian who serves as aide to the Immortal Master of Adjuvant Holiness, stationed at the Lingxiao Hall where he confronts Wukong with his golden whip.
Queen Mother of the West
西王母
Appeared in chapters
Queen Mother of the West who hosts the Peach Banquet in the Jade Pool, disrupted by Wukong's mischief
Seventy-Two Demon Kings
七十二洞妖王
Appeared in chapter
Monster kings who rule the seventy-two caves on Flower-Fruit Mountain and serve under Sun Wukong
Six Demon Kings
六魔王
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Six demon kings: the Bull Monster King, the Dragon Monster King, the Garuda Monster King, the Giant Lynx King, the Macaque King, and the Orangutan King
Thirty-six Thunder Deities
三十六员雷将
Appeared in chapter
Thirty-six thunder generals summoned from Thunder Bureau to surround Sun Wukong after he escapes the Eight Trigrams Furnace
Nine Luminaries
九曜星
Appeared in chapter
Nine celestial star deities sent by Li Jing to battle Sun Wukong at Flower-Fruit Mountain, defeated by the Monkey King's iron staff
Seven-Gown Immortal Maidens
七衣仙女
Appeared in chapter
Seven celestial maidens in colored robes sent by Queen Mother to pick peaches for the Peach Banquet
Two Summoners
Appeared in chapter
Pair of underworld soul-snatchers sent with a summons to drag Wukong's soul to the Region of Darkness; beaten to pulp by Wukong before he storms the underworld.
Wandering Minister of Inspection
游奕灵官
Appeared in chapter
Celestial patrol official sent by Sage Yousheng with Sage Yisheng to request Buddha's aid in subduing the rampaging Sun Wukong
Arc 3Mission Setup
Abbot Faming
法明长老
Appeared in chapter
Abbot of Golden Mountain Temple who rescued infant Xuanzang from the river and raised him as his disciple
Chen Guangrui
陈光蕺
Appeared in chapter
Tripitaka's father, a top-scoring scholar appointed magistrate of Jiangzhou, murdered by bandits on his journey and later resurrected by the Dragon King.
Crown Prince
太子
Appeared in chapter
The heir apparent and son of Tang Emperor Taizong who mourns his father's death at the imperial court.
Cui Jue
崔珏
Appeared in chapter
A Nether Court magistrate who handles records of life and death.
Dragon King
洪江龙王
Appeared in chapter
Dragon king of the Hong River who saves Chen Guangrui's life and preserves his body in gratitude for being spared
Dragon King of Jing River
泾河龙王
Appeared in chapter
Dragon king of Jing River who violates Heaven's rainfall decree after losing a wager and is executed by Minister Wei Zheng in Tang Emperor's dream.
Foolish monk
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Greedy monk who desired Sanzang's brocade cassock and gold bowl but received criticism for his foolish attachment to material possessions
Fu Yi
傅奕
Appeared in chapter
Court historian and official who opposed Buddhism, presenting a memorial against Buddhist teachings to Emperor Taizong.
Grand Marshal Zhu
朱太尉
Appeared in chapter
Underworld marshal who escorts Tang Emperor's soul through the netherworld with Judge Cui, guiding him with a soul-leading banner
King Yama
阎罗王
Appeared in chapter
Fifth of the Ten Kings of the Underworld who presides over the judgment hall. Encounters Wukong when he invades the Nether World to alter his fate.
Lady Zhang
张氏
Appeared in chapter
Chen Guangrui's mother who encourages her son to take the imperial examination and later stays at an inn while he travels to his posting in Jiangzhou.
Li Biao
李彪
Appeared in chapter
General who accompanies Wei Zheng on journey, transformed into dragon to carry him
Li Cuilian
李翠莲
Appeared in chapters
Wife of Liu Quan from Junzhou who commits suicide after being scolded; her soul is sent back to life in Princess Yuying's body by the underworld
Li Ding
李定
Appeared in chapter
Woodcutter who encounters the Dragon King of Jing River disguised as scholar and directs him to fortune-teller Yuan Shoucheng.
Li Jiancheng
李建成
Appeared in chapter
Taizong's elder brother and crown prince, killed in palace struggle; his ghost confronts Taizong in the underworld seeking revenge
Li Yuan
李渊
Appeared in chapter
Founding emperor of Tang Dynasty, father of Taizong; appears as ghost in the underworld confronting his son
Li Yuanji
李元吉
Appeared in chapter
Prince of Tang and younger brother of Emperor Taizong who appears as a ghost demanding revenge in the underworld
Liu Hong
刘洪
Appeared in chapter
Bandit who murders Chen Guangrui and steals his identity to become governor
Liu Quan
刘全
Appeared in chapters
A man from Junzhou who volunteered to deliver melons to the Underworld as gratitude from Emperor Taizong to the Ten Kings.
Liu Xiaoer
刘小二
Appeared in chapter
Innkeeper of the Ten Thousand Flowers Inn in Hongzhou who sheltered Chen Guangrui's mother.
Mama Xiang
相婆
Appeared in chapter
Wife of Xiang Liang who sells pottery and devotes their modest earnings to feeding monks and burning paper money for the dead.
Ministers
文武百官
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Civil and military officials who serve Emperor Taizong in the Tang court, including Xu Mougong, Qin Shubao, Hu Jingde, Wei Zheng, and others.
Papa Xiang (Xiang Liang)
相良
Appeared in chapter
A poor water seller from Kaifeng who accumulated merit in the underworld by burning paper money for the dead; Tang Taizong borrowed gold from him in the underworld.
Princess Yuying (Taizong's sister)
李玉英
Appeared in chapters
Princess of Tang Dynasty and sister of Emperor Taizong, predicted by underworld kings to have a short lifespan; her body becomes vessel for Li Cuilian's soul
Qin Shubao
秦叔宝
Appeared in chapter
Military general under Tang Taizong who guards the palace gate to protect the emperor from ghosts and malevolent spirits.
Queen Mother
太后
Appeared in chapter
Mother of Emperor Tang Taizong who orders medical treatment and funeral arrangements during his illness.
Wei Zheng
魏征
Appeared in chapters
Prime Minister of the Tang court who executes the Dragon King of the Jing River in a dream and advises Emperor Taizong throughout his journey to the underworld.
Wu Daozi
吴道子
Appeared in chapter
Skilled painter selected by Tang Taizong to sketch Guanyin's true form, later known for painting portraits of meritorious officials in Lingyan Tower.
Xiao Yu
萧瑀
Appeared in chapter
Prime minister during Tang Taizong's reign who defends Buddhism and helps bring the cassock and staff to Xuanzang.
Xu Mougong
徐茂公
Appeared in chapter
Minister in Tang Taizong's court who advises the emperor and participates in protecting him from ghostly disturbances.
Xu Shizhi
徐世𪟝
Appeared in chapter
Civil official in Tang Taizong's court who advises the emperor to keep Wei Zheng at the palace to save the Dragon King from execution.
Yin Kaishan
殷开山
Appeared in chapter
A high-ranking official in the Tang dynasty and the father of Yin Wenjiao, who is married to Chen Guangrui.
Yin Wenjiao
殷温娇
Appeared in chapter
Tripitaka's mother, forced to marry bandit Liu Hong after her husband's murder
Yuan Shoucheng
袁守诚
Appeared in chapter
Fortune teller in Chang'an renowned for accurate divinations, uncle of Yuan Tiangang the Imperial Astrologer.
Yuchi Gong
尉迟恭
Appeared in chapters
Military general under Tang Taizong who guards the palace gate alongside Qin Shubao to protect the emperor from ghosts and malevolent spirits.
Zhang Shao
张稍
Appeared in chapter
Fisherman who lives on the banks of the Jing River outside Chang'an, known for his poetic debates with woodman Li Ding about the merits of their respective professions.
Demon Guardian
Appeared in chapter
Underworld attendants who escort souls between realms, helping Liu Quan and Li Cuilian with their journey to and from the Nether Court.
Physician
Appeared in chapter
Imperial physician who diagnoses Emperor Taizong's illness after he is haunted by the Dragon King's ghost
Arc 4Journey Begins
Six Robbers
六贼
Appeared in chapter
Six bandits who ambush Tripitaka and Wukong, symbolically representing the six senses (eye, ear, nose, tongue, mind, body) and their associated desires.
Abbot
法门寺住持
Appeared in chapter
Abbot of the Temple of Law who hosted Sanzang and his attendants with 500 monks before the journey became perilous.
Bear Demon King
熊妖王
Appeared in chapter
Bear spirit warrior, one of three allied leaders at Double-Fork Ridge who captures Tripitaka during an ambush
Boqin's Father (Ghost)
刘伯钦之父
Appeared in chapter
The ghost of Liu Boqin's father, who appears to his son in a dream to warn him about the dangers of the world and the importance of being cautious.
Boqin's mother
刘伯钦之母
Appeared in chapter
Liu Boqin's elderly mother who kindly prepares vegetarian food for Tripitaka and requests he perform Buddhist ceremonies for her deceased husband.
Boqin's wife
刘伯钦之妻
Appeared in chapter
Liu Boqin's wife who helps prepare vegetarian food for Tripitaka and shares in the family dream of her father-in-law's spirit being redeemed.
General Yin
寅将军
Appeared in chapter
A tiger demon who captures Tang Sanzang in a pit near the border and devours his two servants before being rescued by the Planet Venus.
Liu Boqin
刘伯钦
Appeared in chapters
Brave hunter who rescues Tripitaka from Tiger Vanguard at Twin Fork Ridge and escorts him safely through the mountain border.
Ox Demon King
牛妖王
Appeared in chapter
One of three demon kings at Double-Fork Ridge (not Bull Demon King)
Sanzang's Attendants
Appeared in chapter
Two servants who accompanied Tripitaka from Chang'an on his journey west, captured and devoured by monsters at Double-Fork Ridge.
Arc 5White Dragon
Deity
Appeared in chapter
Local water deity spirit residing at Eagle Grief Stream who witnessed the white dragon's transformation and capture
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of Potalaka Mountain who transforms into an old man to guide Wukong to Guanyin's sanctuary
Water God
Appeared in chapter
Local deity presiding over Eagle Grief Stream who reveals the dragon's presence to Guanyin, helping resolve the incident.
Arc 6Black Bear
Black Bear Demon
黑风怪
Appeared in chapters
Black bear spirit at Black Wind Mountain who steals Tripitaka's cassock and is later subdued by Guanyin to serve as guardian
Big Plan
广谋
Appeared in chapter
Young monk at Guanyin Temple who devises the arson plot to steal Sanzang's kasaya and kill the pilgrims
Golden Pool Elder
金池长老
Appeared in chapter
270-year-old abbot of Precious Forest Temple who covets Sanzang's brocade cassock and plots to burn the pilgrims alive to steal it.
Gray Wolf Daoist
凌虚子
Appeared in chapter
A gray wolf demon who takes the form of a Daoist and is a friend of the Black Wind Demon, bringing him birthday gifts of immortal elixir pills.
Great Wisdom
广智
Appeared in chapter
Young monk at Guanyin Temple who first suggests murdering the pilgrims to steal Sanzang's kasaya robe
Heavenly King Virūpākṣa (Snake)
广目天王
Appeared in chapter
One of the Four Heavenly Kings who guards the heavens. Wukong borrows his fire-prevention cover to protect Sanzang.
White Robed Scholar
白衣秀士
Appeared in chapter
White flower snake spirit who disguised as a scholar and was a friend of the Black Wind King, killed by Wukong during their meeting.
Arc 7Recruiting Bajie
Crow-Nest Buddhist Master
乌巢禅师
Appeared in chapter
Buddhist master dwelling in a nest atop a tree who transmitted the Heart Sutra to Tripitaka on Floating-Pagoda Mountain
Gao Cai
高太公
Appeared in chapters
Wealthy farmer at Gao Village whose daughter marries Zhu Bajie in disguise, leading to Bajie joining the pilgrimage
Gao Cai's Daughter
高翠兰
Appeared in chapter
Squire Gao's youngest daughter who was forced to marry the pig demon Zhu Bajie and kept imprisoned in the back residence for half a year.
Arc 8Yellow Wind Ridge
Yellow Wind Monster
黄风怪
Appeared in chapters
Spirit king at Yellow Wind Ridge who wields devastating wind powers that blind Wukong until Lingji Bodhisattva intervenes
Tiger Vanguard
虎先锋
Appeared in chapter
Tiger spirit serving as vanguard general for Yellow Wind Monster at Yellow Wind Ridge, killed by Wukong while attempting to capture Tripitaka.
Old Wang
老王
Appeared in chapter
A 61-year-old farmer near Yellow Wind Ridge who hospitably shelters Sanzang's party and warns them of demons thirty li west, despite his family's alarm at the disciples' appearances.
Yellow Wind Ridge Villagers
Appeared in chapter
Old Wang's wife, two sons, and three grandchildren who return from rice planting and are terrified by Bajie's appearance but assist in serving the travelers at their farmhouse.
Arc 10Test of the Sages
Aiai
爱爱
Appeared in chapter
Middle daughter of the wealthy widow who tests the pilgrims in Chapter 23, later revealed to be a bodhisattva in disguise
Lianlian
怜怜
Appeared in chapter
The youngest daughter (age 16) of the widow who tests the pilgrims' resolve in Chapter 23.
Widow
寡妇
Appeared in chapter
Middle-aged widow who appears to own vast property and offers to marry the pilgrims to her three daughters, later revealed to be Dame of Li Mountain testing their resolve.
Zhenzhen
真真
Appeared in chapter
Eldest daughter of the wealthy widow who, along with her mother and sisters, tests the pilgrims' resolve in chapter 23.
Arc 11Ginseng Fruit
Great Immortal Zhenyuan
镇元大仙
Appeared in chapters
Powerful immortal master who cultivates the sacred Ginseng Fruit tree at Wuzhuang Temple, befriending the pilgrims after conflict
Deity
Appeared in chapter
Tree spirit deity guarding the sacred ginseng fruit tree at Five Manor Temple summoned by Wukong during investigation
Dongfang Shuo
东方朔
Appeared in chapter
Historical Han Dynasty scholar-official mentioned when Wukong seeks advice; famous for his wit and for stealing immortal peaches
Grand Thearch of the East
东华帝君
Appeared in chapter
High-ranking celestial deity consulted when Wukong seeks a method to revive Zhenyuan's ginseng fruit tree
Nine Elders of Yingzhou
瀛洲九老
Appeared in chapter
Nine immortal elders of Yingzhou island whom Wukong visits seeking a cure for the ginseng fruit tree
Three Stars
三星
Appeared in chapter
The Three Stars of Longevity, Blessing, and Wealth (三星) are deities in Chinese mythology who represent longevity, prosperity, and good fortune.
Bright Moon
明月
Appeared in chapters
Young disciple of Immortal Zhenyuan who guarded Five Manor Temple and served ginseng fruit to guests
Clear Breeze
清风
Appeared in chapters
Young disciple of Immortal Zhenyuan who guarded Five Manor Temple and served ginseng fruit to guests
Arc 12White Bone & Yellow Robe Demons
White Bone Demon
白骨精
Appeared in chapter
Shape-shifting demon who attempts to eat Tripitaka by disguising herself three times
Yellow-Robed Monster
黄袍怪
Appeared in chapters
Powerful celestial spirit who abducts Princess Hundred Flowers, marries her, and transforms Tripitaka into a tiger.
King of Precious-Image Kingdom
宝象国国王
Appeared in chapters
King of Precious-Image Kingdom whose daughter Princess Hundred Flowers was abducted thirteen years prior by Yellow-Robed Monster
Princess Hundred Flowers
百花羞
Appeared in chapters
Third princess of Baoxiang Kingdom, abducted by Yellow Robe Spirit and held for 13 years before sending a letter via Tripitaka to her father.
Princess' Sons
Appeared in chapter
Two young sons of the Third Princess of Baoshan Kingdom and Yellow Robe Demon, aged ten and eight, tragically killed by Wukong to lure their father into battle
Hunters
猎户
Appeared in chapter
Armed hunters who torment Wukong's monkey subjects at Flower-Fruit Mountain with bows, eagles, and dogs, capturing monkeys to cook or train as street performers, until Wukong kills them in retaliation.
Arc 13Golden & Silver Horn Demons
Golden Horn King
金角大王
Appeared in chapters
Demon king with powerful magic treasures, actually a golden horn from Lord Lao
Silver Horn King
银角大王
Appeared in chapters
Demon king brother of Golden Horn, actually a silver horn from Lord Lao
Hill-Pawing Tiger
扒山虎
Appeared in chapter
Demon minion serving under a greater demon lord. A subordinate warrior in the demon hierarchy encountered by pilgrims.
Sea-Lolling Dragon
倚海龙
Appeared in chapter
Demon minion sent by the Gold and Silver Horn demons to fetch the rope treasure from their mother
Sly Devil
精细鬼
Appeared in chapters
Demon minion serving the Gold Horn and Silver Horn kings who helps capture Zhu Bajie
Wily Worm
精细鬼
Appeared in chapters
Cunning demon minion named Jingxi Gui who serves a great demon, assisting with schemes to capture and harm the pilgrims
Fox King the 7th
狐阿七大王
Appeared in chapter
A fox demon who is the maternal uncle of the Gold Horn King and comes to assist his nephew in battle against Wukong.
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of the Lotus Flower Cave who aids Wukong by revealing the demon brothers' secret location and their treasures
Mountain God
Appeared in chapter
Mountain god of the Lotus Flower Cave area who assists Wukong with intelligence about the demon brothers' lair
Night Patrol Deity
夜游神
Appeared in chapter
Celestial deity who assists Wukong by reporting to the Jade Emperor to borrow the sky for half an hour
Old Madam
九尾狐狸
Appeared in chapter
Nine-tailed fox spirit who is the mother of the demon kings at Lotus Flower Cave, possesses the golden rope treasure
Arc 14Black Rooster Kingdom
Lion Spirit
狮精
Appeared in chapters
Manjusri Bodhisattva's lion mount who murdered the Black Rooster King and ruled in his place for three years as divine punishment, until subdued by Manjusri after the pilgrims revived the true king.
Abbot
宝林寺方丈
Appeared in chapter
The arrogant head monk of Precious Forest Temple who refuses hospitality to Sanzang, dismissing him as a mendicant, but is forced to provide proper reception after Wukong intimidates him by smashing a stone lion.
Deity
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of the Black Rooster Kingdom, summoned by Wukong to covertly tell the real Sanzang apart from the demon's duplicate and usher him to safety
King
乌鸡国国王
Appeared in chapters
King of Black-Rooster Kingdom murdered by a lion spirit impostor who took his throne; his ghost seeks help from Tang Monk for restoration
Prince
太子
Appeared in chapters
Crown prince of the Black Rooster Kingdom who helps Wukong expose the demon impersonating his father
Queen
娘娘
Appeared in chapter
Queen of the Black Rooster Kingdom, wife to the king and mother to the crown prince.
Well Dragon King
井龙王
Appeared in chapter
Dragon king of the Eight-Cornered Glazed Well who preserves the murdered Black Rooster King's corpse for three years using a Stabilizing Pearl, then cooperates with Bajie to release the body as evidence to expose the demon imposter.
Temple Worker
Appeared in chapter
A lowly temple worker responsible for sweeping, bell-ringing, and manual labor who first greets Sanzang respectfully but lacks authority to offer lodging, later terrorized by Wukong into summoning all monks.
Arc 15Red Boy
Red Boy
红孩儿
Appeared in chapters
Son of Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan, powerful demon child
Six Demon Commanders
六健将
Appeared in chapters
Six demon commanders serving Red Boy who are sent to invite the Bull Demon King but are deceived by Wukong's transformation, lacking the ability to see through disguises despite their titles.
Black Tortoise
玄武
Appeared in chapter
One of the celestial guardians; mentioned as part of the Four Divine Beasts symbolism
Fiery Cloud Cave Deities
火云洞神将
Appeared in chapters
Minor deities stationed at Red Boy's Fiery Cloud Cave, serving as messengers and guards for the demon king
Arc 16Black River
Iguana Dragon
黑水河怪
Appeared in chapter
Dragon spirit who seizes the Black River from its god, abducts Tripitaka and Bajie, and is captured by his uncle.
Black Fish Demon
黑鱼精
Appeared in chapter
Fish demon messenger carrying an invitation from the alligator dragon to the Western Sea Dragon King, killed by Wukong
Black River God
黑水河神
Appeared in chapter
Elderly river deity who was displaced by the alligator dragon from his residence at Hengyang Ravine; pleaded with Wukong for help
Arc 17Cart-Slow Kingdom
Tiger-Strength Immortal
虎力大仙
Appeared in chapters
Tiger spirit Daoist high priest who rules Cart Slow Kingdom alongside his brothers, oppressing Buddhist monks and forcing them into labor
Deer-Strength Immortal
鹿力大仙
Appeared in chapters
One of three Daoist sorcerers ruling Cart Slow Kingdom who oppresses Buddhist monks and challenges Wukong.
Goat-Strength Immortal
羊力大仙
Appeared in chapters
One of three Daoist sorcerers ruling Cart Slow Kingdom who can summon wind and rain and enslaves Buddhist monks.
Cold Dragon
冷龙
Appeared in chapter
Minor dragon spirit mentioned among the aquatic beings summoned to create rain during the Chechi Kingdom rain-making contest.
Four Dragon Kings
四海龙王
Appeared in chapter
The four Dragon Kings of the Four Seas: Ao Guang (East Sea), Ao Qin (South Sea), Ao Run (West Sea), and Ao Shun (North Sea). They are powerful dragon deities who rule over their respective seas.
Heavenly Lord Deng
邓天君
Appeared in chapter
Thunder deity who commands lightning forces. Assists Wukong in the rain-making contest against the Daoists in Cart Slow Kingdom.
King of Chechi Kingdom
车迟国国王
Appeared in chapters
Ruler of Chechi Kingdom who, deceived by three Daoist magicians, persecutes Buddhist monks until Wukong exposes the frauds in magical contests.
Queen
三宫皇后
Appeared in chapter
Queen of Cart Slow Kingdom who places palace treasures in a chest during the guessing contest between the monks and Daoist priests
Village Elders
乡老
Appeared in chapter
Village elders who appear before the king to request that the State Preceptors pray for rain to relieve the drought
Cloud-Pushing Boy
推云童子
Appeared in chapter
Celestial servant responsible for pushing clouds across the sky, controlled by Wukong during the rain-making contest
Mist-Spreading Lad
布雾郎君
Appeared in chapter
Weather deity who controls fog and mist, commanded by Wukong during the rain-summoning contest in Cart Slow
Mother of Lightning
电母
Appeared in chapter
Weather goddess controlling lightning, commanded by Wukong during the rain-summoning contest in Cart Slow Kingdom
Old Woman of Wind
风婆婆
Appeared in chapter
Wind deity (風婆婆) who controls winds by opening and closing her cloth bag, commanded by Wukong during rain prayer
Second Boy of Wind
巽二郎
Appeared in chapter
Wind deity assistant (巽二郎) who helps control wind by managing the rope of the wind bag
Squire of Thunder
邓天君
Appeared in chapter
Title mentioned in chapter 45 during the prayer rituals at the Cart Slow Kingdom's Three Pure Ones temple
Two Daoists
Appeared in chapter
Two supervising Daoist priests who led and coordinated ritual ceremony teams in Cart-Slow's service
Young Daoist
Appeared in chapter
Young Daoist ritualist who accompanied the Cart-Slow priests and rang the bell during rain-summoning ceremonies
Arc 18Heaven-Reaching River
Great King of Numinous Power
灵感大王
Appeared in chapters
Goldfish spirit escaped from Guanyin's lotus pond who terrorizes Jisai Kingdom by demanding annual child sacrifices from Buddhist monastery.
Perch Demon
Appeared in chapters
Fish demon minion serving under a water demon in the underwater palace
Chen Cheng
陈诚
Appeared in chapters
Wealthy elder in Sacrifice Kingdom whose daughter was chosen as annual tribute to the Great King water spirit
Chen Guanbao
陈官保
Appeared in chapter
Young boy, son of official Chen Qing, saved by the pilgrims from being sacrificed to a local spirit at Sacrifice Kingdom
Chen Qing
陈清
Appeared in chapters
Wealthy elder in Sacrifice Kingdom whose son Chen Guan'bao was chosen as annual tribute offering to the water spirit
One Load of Gold
一包金
Appeared in chapter
Chen Cheng's daughter from Sacrifice Kingdom, chosen as tribute offering to a water spirit terrorizing the region
Houseboys
Appeared in chapter
Household servants of the Chen family in Chenjia Village who are terrified by Bajie and Wujing's appearance, dropping torches and fleeing, but later serve meals and marvel at Bajie's enormous appetite.
Arc 19One-Horned Ox
One-Horned Ox Demon King
独角兕大王
Appeared in chapters
Laozi's mount, an azure ox who escaped to the mortal realm and became a demon king at Golden Helmet Mountain, using the stolen diamond snare to capture weapons.
Fire Lord, Star of the South
南方荧惑火德真君
Appeared in chapters
Celestial fire deity who governs the southern direction and fire element among the Five Elements Lords
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Earth spirit of Golden Helmet Mountain who warns Wukong about the Independent Horned Ox Demon in the area
Mountain God
Appeared in chapter
Mountain deity of Golden Helmet Mountain who disguises as an old man to warn Wukong about the Ox Demon
Old man
山神
Appeared in chapter
Elderly man who Wukong encounters on Golden Helmet Mountain.
Water Lord, Star of the North
北方辰星水德真君
Appeared in chapters
Northern water deity from the Five Elements Lords who aids in battles against powerful demons
Thunder Squire
雷公
Appeared in chapter
Celestial attendant who serves the Thunder Lord in Heaven, assisting with thunder-related divine duties and errands
Arc 20Women's Kingdom & Scorpion Spirit
Scorpion Demon
蝎子精
Appeared in chapters
Female scorpion spirit at Poison Enemy Mountain whose poisonous tail stinger defeats even Wukong until subdued by a deity
True Immortal Compliant
如意真仙
Appeared in chapter
Daoist immortal who operates the Abortion Fountain that can cure the pregnancy caused by Child-and-Mother River water
Clerk
驿丞
Appeared in chapter
Female clerk serving as director of Yingyang Station in the Women's Kingdom who receives Tripitaka's travel documents and later acts as officiant for the Queen's proposed marriage.
Grand Preceptor
太师
Appeared in chapter
A female court official in the Women's Kingdom who serves as matchmaker and mediator for the queen's marriage proposal to Tripitaka.
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local mountain deity of Golden Helmet Mountain who provides information about the demon to the pilgrims during their journey.
Mountain God
Appeared in chapter
Mountain deity of Golden Helmet Mountain who greets the pilgrims with hot food after the defeat of the Ox Demon
Old Woman
老婆婆
Appeared in chapter
Elderly woman from the Kingdom of Women who explains the Child-and-Mother River's pregnancy effects to the pilgrims and provides them shelter.
Queen of Western Liang
西梁女王
Appeared in chapter
Ruler of the all-female Western Liang Kingdom who proposes marriage to Tripitaka to produce an heir and ensure succession.
Sun Rooster Star
昴日星官
Appeared in chapter
Celestial star deity whose rooster form and crowing defeats the Scorpion Demoness at Venom Enemy Mountain
Arc 21The False Wukong
Six-Eared Macaque
六耳猕猴
Appeared in chapters
One of four celestial primates, identical to Wukong in appearance and abilities, impersonates him and battles until Buddha reveals his true identity
Bandits
强人
Appeared in chapter
A group of bandits who ambush the pilgrims before they meet Elder Yang.
Bandits (Yang's son and gang)
草寇
Appeared in chapter
The bandit gang led by Elder Yang's son, who pursue and attack the pilgrims after their stay at Yang's house.
Elder Yang
老杨
Appeared in chapter
An elderly villager who, along with his wife, hosts Sanzang and his disciples. He warns them about his wayward son, a bandit leader, and helps them escape danger.
Kṣitigarbha
地藏王菩萨
Appeared in chapters
A bodhisattva who vows to rescue beings suffering in the underworld.
Arc 22Flaming Mountain
Princess Iron Fan
罗刹女
Appeared in chapters
Powerful cultivator also called Princess Iron Fan who wields a magical banana-leaf fan that can extinguish flames.
Bull Demon King
牛魔王
Appeared in chapters
Mighty bull spirit king and sworn brother of Wukong from his early days, husband of Princess Iron Fan at Flaming Mountain
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapters
A local spirit who appears at the base of the Mountain of Flames
Old Man
老者
Appeared in chapter
An old man living near the Mountain of Flames who warns the pilgrims about the impassable fiery mountain and describes its dangers.
Princess Jade Countenance
玉面公主
Appeared in chapters
Fox demon princess, Bull Demon King's concubine and rival to Princess Iron Fan
Woodcutter
樵夫
Appeared in chapter
A woodcutter encountered by Wukong at Jade Cloud Mountain who clarifies the identity of Princess Iron Fan.
Young Man
少年男子
Appeared in chapter
A young man selling rice-puddings near the Mountain of Flames, who explains the importance of Princess Iron Fan's palm-leaf fan for agriculture in the region.
Arc 23Sacrifice Kingdom
Nine-Headed Insect
九头虫
Appeared in chapter
Nine-headed monster who stole temple treasures. A powerful demon king with nine heads. Son-in-law of the Dragon King
Wansheng Dragon King
万圣龙王
Appeared in chapter
Dragon king at碧波潭 who, with his son-in-law Nine-Headed Beast, stole the sacred relic from Golden Ray Monastery's pagoda
Bubble Busy
奔波儿灞
Appeared in chapters
A fish demon under the All Saints Dragon King, captured at the Golden Ray Monastery.
Busy Bubble
灞波儿奔
Appeared in chapters
A fish demon under the All Saints Dragon King, captured at the Golden Ray Monastery.
Dragon Dame
龙婆
Appeared in chapter
Wife of Wansheng Dragon King, mother-in-law to the Nine-Headed Beast who helped steal treasures from Golden Ray Monastery
King of Jisai Kingdom
祭赛国国王
Appeared in chapters
Ruler of Jisai Kingdom whose Golden Ray Monastery's pagoda treasure was stolen, causing Buddhist monks persecution.
Wansheng Dragon Princess
龙女
Appeared in chapter
Dragon princess of the Wansheng Dragon King, married to the Nine-Headed Monster and involved in stealing temple treasures
Wansheng Dragon Son
万圣龙子
Appeared in chapter
Rogue dragon prince of Black Water River who captures Tripitaka, nephew of West Sea Dragon King Ao Run, defeated by Prince Mo'ang
Arc 24Bramble Ridge
Squire Eight-and-Ten
四木
Appeared in chapter
Four tree spirits (pine, cypress, bamboo, juniper) who serve as guardians, capable of transforming into wind and human forms
Apricot Immortal
杏仙
Appeared in chapter
The alluring immortal girl, daughter of Master Void-Surmounting, who attempts to seduce Sanzang through poetry and flattery.
Cloud-Brushing Dean
拂云叟
Appeared in chapter
One of the four ancient immortals at Bramble Ridge, engages Sanzang in philosophical and poetic exchanges.
Master Void-Surmounting
凌空子
Appeared in chapter
The father of Apricot Immortal, one of the four old immortals who discuss Chan philosophy and poetry with Sanzang.
Squire Lonesome Rectitude
孤直公
Appeared in chapter
One of the four old immortals at Bramble Ridge, participates in the poetic contest and philosophical discussion.
Arc 25Yellow Brow Demon
Yellow-Eyebrow King
黄眉大王
Appeared in chapters
Cunning spirit who creates a false Thunderclap Temple to trap the pilgrims, wielding powerful magical treasures
Five Divine Dragons
五龙
Appeared in chapter
A group of five powerful dragon deities sent by Zhenwu to assist Wukong.
Gold Dragon Star
金龙星
Appeared in chapter
Celestial constellation deity summoned to assist in subduing the Yellow Robe Demon at Little Thunder Monastery
Maitreya
弥勒
Appeared in chapter
Future Buddha known as the laughing monk who captures his escaped yellow-browed boy servant who impersonated a Buddha at the Little Thunderclap Temple.
Prince Little Zhang
小张太子
Appeared in chapter
Disciple of State-King Bodhisattva, leads four divine warriors to aid Wukong.
Serpent General
蛇将
Appeared in chapter
One of Zhenwu's generals who aids Wukong in the battle against Yellow Brow.
State-King Bodhisattva
国师王菩萨
Appeared in chapter
The powerful Bodhisattva of Xuyi Mountain who sends his disciple and warriors to help Wukong.
Turtle General
龟将
Appeared in chapter
One of Zhenwu's generals who aids Wukong in the battle against Yellow Brow.
Zhenwu
真武
Appeared in chapter
Demon-Conquering Celestial Worthy, the Taoist patriarch of Wudang Mountain who assists Wukong.
Four warriors
Appeared in chapter
Four divine warriors under Prince Little Zhang, sent to assist Wukong in the battle against Yellow Brow.
Arc 26Python Demon
Red Python Demon
赤蟒精
Appeared in chapter
Giant red python spirit who blocks the pilgrims' path after Bhiksu Kingdom, transforming into a violent whirlwind to attack the travelers
Old Li
老李
Appeared in chapter
Elderly resident of Tuoluo Village who hosts Tripitaka and his disciples and asks them to help defeat a monster-spirit plaguing the village
Arc 27Scarlet-Purple Kingdom
Demon King Jupiter's Rival
赛太岁
Appeared in chapters
Golden-haired hou spirit of Qilin Mountain who abducts the queen of Zhunti Kingdom and steals precious Buddhist relics using powerful magic.
Going and Coming
伶俐虫
Appeared in chapter
Minor demon servant in the service of a demon king, assisting with various tasks in the demon's operations.
Golden Holy Empress
金圣娘娘
Appeared in chapters
Queen of Scarlet-Purple Kingdom abducted by Sai Taisui three years prior, protected by fairy garment that prevents the captor from touching her
Immortal Ziyang
紫阳真人
Appeared in chapter
Immortal Zhang Ziyang who gave the queen a magical palm-fiber robe to protect her chastity from demons
King of Scarlet-Purple Kingdom
朱紫国国王
Appeared in chapters
Ailing king of Scarlet-Purple Kingdom whose queen was abducted by a spirit, later cured by Wukong's medicine.
Officers
校尉
Appeared in chapter
Palace guards of the Scarlet-Purple Kingdom who guard the royal proclamation for recruiting physicians.
Spring Grace
春娇
Appeared in chapter
White-faced vixen serving as a personal maid to Lady Golden Sage Palace in the fiend king's palace.
Arc 28Spider Demons & Centipede
Seven Spider Demons
七个蜘蛛精
Appeared in chapters
Seven female spider spirits at Silk-Reeling Cave who capture Tripitaka and lure the pilgrims into their web
Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord
百眼魔君
Appeared in chapter
Giant centipede spirit at Yellow Flower Daoist Temple, sworn brother to seven spider spirits, shoots blinding golden rays from his eyes
Insect Demons
七个妖精
Appeared in chapter
Seven female spider demons who trap travelers with silk webs and lure victims to their cave
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Earth deity assigned to the Cobweb Cave area. Interrogated by Wukong to reveal the spider demons' backgrounds and weaknesses for the pilgrims.
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of the Yellow Flower Abbey forced to serve the centipede demon as part of his demonic household
Old Mother of Li Mountain
梨山老母
Appeared in chapter
Ancient female immortal who disguises as an old lady to test the pilgrims' virtue and restraint during their journey westward
Pilanpo
毘蓝婆
Appeared in chapter
Buddhist holy worthy living in the Thousand Flowers Cave on Purple Cloud Mountain, mother of Star Lord Orion who assists in subduing the Many-Eyed Fiend.
Arc 29Lion-Camel Ridge
Green-haired lion demon
青狮
Appeared in chapters
Green-maned lion beast, eldest of three sworn brothers ruling Lion-Camel Ridge, revealed as mount of Manjusri Bodhisattva
Yellow-tusked Elephant Demon
黄牙老象
Appeared in chapters
Ancient elephant spirit who rules Lion-Camel Ridge alongside Roc and Lion spirits, wielding a long spear and commanding thousands of lesser spirits.
Golden-Winged Great Peng
金翅大鹏
Appeared in chapters
Giant eagle/roc demon, most powerful of the three demon kings
Samantabhadra
普贤菩萨
Appeared in chapter
Bodhisattva of Universal Virtue who descends to reclaim his mount, the Yellow-Tusked Elephant spirit, after it escapes to become a great spirit king.
Arc 30Bhiksu Kingdom
White Deer Spirit
白鹿精
Appeared in chapters
Deer demon disguised as beautiful woman who misguides the king
Queen Beauty
美后
Appeared in chapters
A fox spirit disguised as a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, presented to the king of Biqiu as a consort by a demon posing as her father.
City Gods
城隍
Appeared in chapters
Local protective deities of Biqiu Kingdom who helped release the captured children and restore order
King of Bhiksu Kingdom
比丘国国王
Appeared in chapters
King deceived by Daoist demon into sacrificing 1,111 boys' hearts
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Local spirit of the Clear Florescence Cave (Pure Florescence Cave) who guides Wukong to the white deer spirit's hidden lair
Old Soldier
老军
Appeared in chapter
Guard at the city gate of Bhiksu Kingdom who informs the pilgrims that the kingdom has been renamed Young Masters' City.
Station Master
驿丞
Appeared in chapter
The postmaster of the Golden Pavilion Post House in Biqiu Kingdom who provides lodging to the pilgrims and secretly informs Tripitaka about the king's evil plan to harvest children's hearts.
Arc 31White-Furred Rat
Golden-Nosed White-Furred Rat
金鼻白毛老鼠
Appeared in chapters
Female rat demon who kidnaps Tripitaka from Bottomless Cave, adopted daughter of Heavenly King Li
Abbot
镇海禅院住持
Appeared in chapters
Lama abbot of Sea-Pacifying Chan Forest Temple who welcomed and hosted the pilgrims on their journey.
Local Spirit
Appeared in chapter
Earth deity governing Black Pine Forest region. Summoned by Wukong to provide testimony about local demons and geographical information.
Monks
Appeared in chapter
Over a hundred monks residing at the Sea-Pacifying Monastery who provide hospitality to Tripitaka and his disciples while they investigate mysterious disappearances.
Temple Worker
道人
Appeared in chapter
Temple worker in charge of incense and fire at the Sea-Pacifying Chan Grove Monastery who greets Tripitaka in the ruined front section of the temple.
Arc 32Destroy-Dharma Kingdom
King of Dharma-Destroying Kingdom
灭法国国王
Appeared in chapters
King who vows to kill ten thousand Buddhist monks and has already slain 9,996 when the pilgrims arrive at his kingdom.
Leopard Spirit
豹子精
Appeared in chapters
Leopard spirit titled Great King of Southern Hill, one of seven sworn brothers who assists Yellow Lion Spirit in capturing the pilgrims' weapons.
Demon Vanguard
Appeared in chapters
Frontline demon warriors who lead assaults for a cave-dwelling demon.
Officials
文武多官
Appeared in chapters
Civil and military officials of Dharma-Destruction Kingdom who serve under the king's anti-Buddhist regime until the pilgrims expose the false monks.
Old Wang
王小二
Appeared in chapter
Innkeeper of Wang's Inn who unwittingly has his guests' clothing borrowed by Wukong to disguise the pilgrims as laymen.
Old Wang's wife
王婆
Appeared in chapter
Wife of inn steward Wang Xiao'er in the Dharma-Destroying Kingdom who stays up late patching clothes with two noisy children.
Queen
皇后
Appeared in chapters
Queen consort of the king who vowed to slay ten thousand Buddhist monks and terrorizes the Dharma-Destroying Kingdom.
Widow Zhao
赵寡妇
Appeared in chapter
Innkeeper who runs Widow Zhao's Inn, offering three classes of accommodation to travelers in the Kingdom of Jisai
Woodcutter
樵子
Appeared in chapters
A filial woodcutter from the Linked Cave region who was captured by the Southern Mountain demon and rescued alongside Tripitaka. He supports his elderly mother by gathering firewood.
Woodcutter's Mother
樵子母亲
Appeared in chapter
Aged mother of the woodcutter who was captured by the South Mountain leopard demon. She anxiously awaits her son's return and expresses deep gratitude to the pilgrims for rescuing him.
Arc 33Phoenix-Immortal Prefecture
Four Celestial Masters
四大天师
Appeared in chapters
The four revered deities in Taoism are Zhang Daoling, Ge Xuan, Xu Xun, and Sa Shoujian, serving the Jade Emperor
Phoenix Immortal Prefect
凤仙郡郡侯
Appeared in chapter
Prefect of Phoenix Immortal Prefecture whose offense against Heaven caused a three-year drought with near-impossible divine conditions for rain
Arc 34Jade-Flower County
Yellow Lion Demon
黄狮精
Appeared in chapters
Lion spirit at Leopard Head Mountain who steals the pilgrims' weapons and hosts a celebration feast for obtaining them
Nine-Headed Lion
九灵元圣
Appeared in chapters
Powerful nine-headed lion beast at Bamboo Junction Mountain, grandfather of Yellow Lion Spirit, later revealed as mount of Taiyi Savior
Child Blue Face
青脸儿
Appeared in chapter
Demon minion serving the nine-headed lion who carried the brocade pennant in battle and escaped capture; encountered fleeing at Bamboo-Knot Mountain.
Freaky-and-Shifty
古怪刁钻儿
Appeared in chapter
Demon minion serving the nine-headed lion who carried battle flags and escaped when other lions were captured
Shifty-and-Freaky
刁钻古怪儿
Appeared in chapter
Demon minion serving the nine-headed lion who carried battle flags and escaped when other lions were captured
City God of Jade-Flower County
玉华县城隍
Appeared in chapter
Local tutelary deity of Jade-Flower County summoned to help guard the city during demon attack
Jade-Flower Prince
玉华王
Appeared in chapters
Prince of Jade-Flower Kingdom who befriends the pilgrims and requests martial training for his three sons, leading to the Yellow Lion Spirit incident.
Jade-Flower Queen
玉华国王妃
Appeared in chapter
Queen consort of Jade-Flower prince, mother of three martial arts-loving princes who study under the pilgrims.
Local Spirit of Bamboo-Knot Mountain
竹节山土地
Appeared in chapter
Earth deity of Bamboo-Knot Mountain territory. Reports local demon activity and provides intelligence to aid the pilgrims on their journey.
Prince's sons
小王子
Appeared in chapters
Three martial arts-loving sons of the Jade-Flower prince who become disciples of the pilgrims and learn combat skills.
Salvific Celestial Worthy
太乙救苦天尊
Appeared in chapter
Celestial Worthy of the Great Monad at the East Pole, master of the nine-headed lion
Arc 35Rhinoceros Demons
Great King Cold-Deterrent
辟寒大王
Appeared in chapters
One of three rhinoceros demon brothers who rule Xuanying Cave on Azure Dragon Mountain, disguising themselves as Buddhas to steal lamp oil from Jinping Prefecture's annual Lantern Festival.
Great King Heat-Deterrent
辟暑大王
Appeared in chapters
One of three rhinoceros demon kings who impersonated Buddhas to steal lamp oil in Golden Peace Prefecture. Captured alive and executed after being subdued by the Four Wood Star Officials.
Great King Dust-Deterrent
辟尘大王
Appeared in chapters
One of three rhinoceros demon kings who disguised themselves as Buddhas to steal lamp oil at Jinping Prefecture's Lantern Festival. Captured by the Four Wood Stars at Cyan Dragon Mountain.
Four Wood Stars
四木禽星
Appeared in chapter
Four celestial constellation beings from the Twenty-Eight Constellations: Dipper the Wood Unicorn, Straddler the Wood Wolf, Well the Wood Hound, and Hom the Wood Dragon, summoned to defeat the three rhinoceros spirits
Arc 36Kingdom of India
Jade-Hare Spirit
玉兔精
Appeared in chapters
Escaped celestial rabbit from Moon Palace who impersonates the princess of India Kingdom to seduce Tang Monk, captured by Moon Goddess Chang'e
Abbot of Jetavana
只园寺长老
Appeared in chapters
A 105-year-old abbot of Jetavana Monastery who discovered the real princess of India imprisoned by wind magic, protected her virtue, and requests Tang Monk's disciples to expose the demon impersonating her in the capital.
Chang'e
嫦娥
Appeared in chapter
Lunar goddess who accompanies the Supreme Yin to retrieve the jade hare
King of India
天竺国王
Appeared in chapters
King of India Kingdom who loves mountains, streams, flowers and plants. Reign title Jingyan, dynastic name Emperor Yizong
Local Spirit of Mount Hairbrush
毛颖山土地
Appeared in chapter
Earth deity of Mount Hairbrush who is summoned by Wukong for interrogation and leads him to the rabbit lairs where the jade hare spirit is hiding.
Lord Supreme Yin
太阴星君
Appeared in chapter
Lunar deity who owns the jade hare and comes to retrieve her from Wukong
Princess of India
天竺国公主
Appeared in chapter
True princess of India Kingdom, actually the reincarnation of Lady White from the Lunar Palace
Arc 37The Murder Accusation
District Magistrate of Numinous Earth
地灵县县令
Appeared in chapter
Local magistrate of Numinous Earth District who encounters the pilgrims near the end of their journey to the West
Kou Dong
寇栋
Appeared in chapters
Younger son of Squire Kou Hong, name means 'Pillar', a young scholar
Kou Liang
寇梁
Appeared in chapters
Elder son of Squire Kou Hong, name means 'Beam', a young scholar
Madam Kou
寇夫人
Appeared in chapters
Wife of Squire Kou Hong, aged woman who also wishes to feed the monks for karmic merit
Magistrate Jiang Kunsan
姜坤三
Appeared in chapter
Upright magistrate of Bronze Estrade Prefecture who initially imprisons the pilgrims based on false accusation but releases them after divine intervention
Squire Kou Hong
寇洪
Appeared in chapters
Wealthy squire aged 64 who made a vow to feed 10,000 monks over 24 years. Given name Hong means 'Great', style name Da Kuan means 'Liberality'
Arc 38Receiving the Scriptures
Ananda
阿难
Appeared in chapters
One of Buddha's two chief disciples who guards the scripture treasury and presents the sacred texts to Tripitaka.
Conductor Buddha
接引佛祖
Appeared in chapter
Buddha who ferries souls across the Cloud-Transcending Ferry in a bottomless boat, symbolizing transition from mortal to enlightened state
Dipankara
燃灯古佛
Appeared in chapter
Ancient Buddha who oversees the transmission of scriptures and orders the White Heroic Honored One to retrieve the wordless texts
Eight Great Vajra Guardians
八大金刚
Appeared in chapters
Eight powerful protective deities of Buddhism who guard Thunderclap Monastery and escort the pilgrims back to the East
Great Immortal of the Golden Head
金顶大仙
Appeared in chapter
Daoist immortal who resides at Jade Perfection Abbey at the foot of Spirit Mountain, greets and prepares pilgrims for final ascent
Kasyapa
迦叶
Appeared in chapter
One of Buddha's two chief disciples who guards the scripture treasury alongside Ananda at Thunderclap Monastery.
White Heroic Honored One
白雄尊者
Appeared in chapter
Arhat who serves Dipankara Buddha, creates powerful wind to retrieve wordless scriptures from the pilgrims