Journey to the West

The Post Heaven Gave Him

Rebellion 1, Bimawen

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Armored guards stand on either side of the great gate of a heavenly palace, while figures climb the steps below.
Illustration from Master Li Zhuowu’s Commentary on Journey to the West, Ming woodblock, 1620sOriginal

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An envoy of Heaven came down to the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. It was an old officer named Taibai Jinxing, and he said at once that he had not come to fight.

“The Jade Emperor has granted you an office.” Wukong’s eyes went wide. Heaven was calling him up.

He told his troop he would be back soon, then mounted his cloud and followed the envoy. The gate of Heaven opened for him.

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