Chapter 450

The Four Heavenly Kings— which one is blue?

Seems to be the Growth Heavenly King!

This version looks formidable!

He's too big!

Sure enough, it's Black Myth— this looks really ugly!

Inside the main venue, the audience chatted excitedly; on the big screen, a black Celestial Hound roared, then swooped down from the Heavenly King's body, like a tiger descending the mountain.

A mass of black qi crashed down, full of momentum.

An audience member teased, 'The Sun‑Swallowing Divine Lord is indeed formidable!'

That's right— if the Celestial Hound contributed a trial on the journey to the west, it would be an existence akin to a patriarch or demon king!

But just as the Celestial Hound eyed him tiger‑like and charged toward Sun Wukong...

A three‑pointed, double‑edged spear descended from the sky; Yang Jian, played by Jiao Yun Jun, slowly descended from heaven.

A female viewer looked, her face full of infatuation, and said, 'So handsome, really so handsome!'

I suddenly feel that the Great Sage is a villain!

……

On the big screen, Yang Jian shouted sternly, 'Stupid dog, insolent— get back!'

Remember well— he's not just an ordinary monkey; he's a monkey of merit, a monkey who has been ennobled to a Buddhahood. Apart from me, no one is worthy to duel him one‑on‑one!

Some observant viewers felt that the mirror guarding Yang Jian's heart on his chest was quite special, and others noticed that this version of Yang Jian actually carries a treasure sword.

I feel this version has many details with substance!

Black Myth, huh— what ambition!

Director Jiang, you must be trying to convey something!

After making so many commercial films, this time you want to add some depth!

On the big screen, Yang Jian declared domineeringly, 'If Sun Wukong loses, I'll take him back to Heaven, and the heavenly troops will stay here to raze Flower‑Fruit Mountain. If I, Yang Jian, lose, I won't give up— the heavenly troops will still raze Flower‑Fruit Mountain.'

All living beings would suffer— after all, we're colleagues; I truly don't want to fight!

Why don't you just kneel now, admit your fault, and we can consider this over— how about that?

Sun Wukong laughed loudly, 'All these years, besides that pig‑head, you're the best at spouting nonsense and making Old Monkey happy, Yang brother— rest assured, later I'll just pluck out that eye on your forehead, taste it fresh, and leave the other two for you. I'll let you see with your own eyes how I slaughter every heavenly hound!'

Here's, above's, and that black one just now!

The two couldn't agree, and immediately they started fighting.

A relatively well‑known film critic, however, felt that the dialogue between Yang Jian and Sun Wukong was somewhat interesting.

How to put it— although their words are fierce, there's still a hint of affection.

It feels like two close brothers who, because they serve different masters, have to stand on opposite sides.

He inexplicably recalled the dialogue in Romance of the Three Kingdoms when Xu Huang led troops to relieve the siege of Fancheng and spoke with Guan Yu.

'My lord, we've been parted for years—I never expected your beard and hair to be so gray. Recalling our youthful days together, I received much instruction; Huang will not forget… Your heroic bearing shakes China; those who hear of you sigh with envy. Fortunate to meet you now, I am truly gratified… Whoever can take Guan Yu's head shall be richly rewarded with a thousand gold!'

They couldn't be just acting, could they?

The critic secretly thought, first, that the dialogue between Sun Wukong and Yang Jian in the film hints at hidden scheming.

Furthermore, in the original text their relationship is actually quite good.

When Sun Wukong was helpless against the Nine‑Headed Worm, fortunately Erlang Shen arrived with the Mei Shan brothers riding the clouds, so he sent Zhu Bajie to invite Erlang Shen. The original line was that he had once subdued him, so it would be awkward to meet.

Because Sun Wukong's battle with Erlang Shen ended in defeat— whether due to a sneak attack by the Vajra Shackles or the Celestial Hound biting his leg, a loss is a loss.

Sun Wukong feared that if he rashly sought help, and the other side ignored him, it would be too embarrassing.

So, Zhu Bajie had to step forward.

And Zhu Bajie blocked Erlang Shen's cloud, said Sun Wukong wanted to see him, and Erlang Shen and his companions immediately halted, letting the brothers go fetch Sun Wukong.

The Mei Shan brothers all called Sun Wukong 'big brother', 'the eldest has a request!' And after Sun Wukong asked Yang Jian to subdue demons, the Mei Shan brothers then addressed Sun Wukong as 'Second Brother Sun'!

The problem is, no matter how you count, Sun Wukong could never be ranked second— like among Tang Seng's three disciples, he is the eldest.

Among the seven sworn brothers of Flower‑Fruit Mountain he is the seventh, so the title 'Second Brother Sun' seems rather inexplicable.

The only possibility is that among Erlang Shen and the six Mei Shan brothers, Yang Jian is the eldest and Sun Wukong second— naturally making him the 'Second Brother Sun' of the eight.

Actually, in the original novel, when Sun Wukong had not yet met Yang Jian, he addressed him as 'Manifest Sage' elder brother, fitting the line 'Having crossed the tribulations together, we meet and smile, grudges forgotten.'

Yet in the film, the two end up fighting again.

The action scenes are naturally super cool, especially when Erlang Shen evades his form and suddenly slashes down from mid‑air.

The Great Sage casually swings his staff to block, and instantly thunder booms. Erlang Shen spins his blade for another attack, but the Great Sage lifts his foot and pins the three‑pointed, double‑edged spear under his sole.

Calm and imposing— this scene truly left the whole audience stunned.

Speaking of which, today's mainland audiences have seen several Sun Wukong effects‑heavy blockbusters— 'Lion Camel Ridge', 'Great Uprising in Heaven'— all with superbly shocking visuals.

But Sun Wukong's back‑to‑Yang Jian composure is something never seen in other films.

How to describe it? It's like the same martial arts move— when Li Lianjie performs it, it's graceful and effortless; change the performer and that feeling just can't be reproduced.

My goodness, I've really been struck by his handsomeness— I've never felt this before!

Holy cow, it's truly stunning— who designed this?

Best action design of the year!

It's mainly that composed vigor— becoming a Buddha really makes a difference!

Wasn't he resigned?

Even if he resigned, he once was a Buddha— just like an ordinary person, even if he'd only been emperor for a day or held office for a while, he'd be different!

On the big screen, after Sun Wukong and Yang Jian fought for a while they began a magic duel. Such a plot naturally occurred in 'Great Uprising in Heaven'.

But unlike before, during the magic duel a tightening spell suddenly appeared on Sun Wukong's head, and he fell from mid‑air.

Holy shit, wasn't it supposed to be removed? Why is it still here!

It's Black Myth, so basically they're saying they lied?

Sure, the Great Sage once rebelled; even after being pacified, they weren't at ease, so they definitely kept some means to control him. Just be a loyal dog, everything's fine to say; if you try to run, their means to deal with you will come out!

If you explain it like that, this is still damn Black Myth!

Too dark, too dark!

On the big screen, Sun Wukong, like a falling airplane, slammed into the ground with a boom.

Afterwards, the voice-over sounded: 'This is Sun Wukong's final story; his whole life was heroic, and he loved freedom above all!'

Many in the audience hearing this were somewhat dazed—what's going on? The Great Sage, gone? (End of chapter)