Legend of the Jade Emperor A Brief English Retelli
Legend of the Jade Emperor: A Brief English Retelling of a Chinese Myth
The Birth of the Jade Emperor
The story begins with the birth of the Jade Emperor, who is said to have been born from a heavenly flower. He was chosen by heaven to be the ruler of all gods and mortals.
The Selection Process for Immortality
To determine who would live forever and who would not, the gods decided to hold a competition among all living beings. This competition tested their abilities in various fields such as martial arts, music, and calligraphy.
The Contestants' Skills
Many talented individuals participated in this contest, including Monkey King Sun Wukong and his companion Zhu Bajie (Pigsy). They demonstrated impressive skills in martial arts and acrobatics.
The Winner's Reward
In the end, only 36 immortals were deemed worthy enough to ascend to heaven permanently. These winners were granted immortality as well as great powers that allowed them to control nature itself.
Life After Ascension
The selected immortals lived happily ever after in heaven under the rule of their benevolent leader – none other than China's beloved god – the Jade Emperor himself.
Legacy & Influence on Chinese Culture
This ancient tale has had a profound impact on Chinese culture; it continues to inspire art forms like theatre plays based on Journey To The West where Monkey King Sun Wukong is one main character along with Pigsy (Zhu Bajie), Sandy Monk (Sha Monk) & Tripitaka (Xuanzang).
7 Conclusion:
Thus ends our brief retelling of 'Legend Of The Jade Emperor', an epic mythological tale deeply ingrained within Chinese folklore which offers timeless lessons about perseverance & hard work leading towards eternal life amongst celestial realms while influencing generations through art forms across centuries past into present day!
