Wukong needed to physically die to get rid of that tightening headband that enslaved him to the Buddha's control. Erlang was in on the plan and helped orchestrated Wukong's suicide. Destined One is Wukong's reincarnation more or less. Erlang held on to Wukong's memories in his 3rd eye and went into hiding with Maitreya's (that little baby in green robe) help so that one day, destined one will come to reclaim Wukong's memories so he can become the next Sun Wukong. So why go through all this trouble? Why do all this? Simple, the immortality of celestial gods is a scam. They eat yaoguai and humans to maintain longevity and it's sickening. Wukong doesn't want to be participate in eating people so he had to break free.
Just one thing: the Destined One, though a reincarnation, is still Wukong. Due to being born from a stone that absorbed the energies of the universe, he isn't just a yaoguai; he is a force of nature. Him letting himself be "killed" in spite of his immortalities left a void that the universe will always want to fill, hence the reincarnations. The Old Monkey confirms this when he tells Bajie that he is and isn't Wukong. The only things missing to truly bring back the true Wukong, and not just a blank, mute, impressionable slate, are his memories, which embodies his very self/soul. Love that the ending is Wukong waking up from what was likely a very long slumber, and reliving every moment that led to it, ending with him returning to the now empty Water Curtain Cave, reminding himself of his mission and finishing what he started. The expansion is going to be fire.
since he need his mind sense to die in order to break free from the headband, hence he hint on Erlang about his third eye in the beginning scene about having that as a snack, actually he is implying he need his third eye to store something for his behalf, that's why when the destined one come to Erlang, Erlang can pass down the memory store by Wukong onto the destined one. Yet Erlang isn't sure whether Wukong plan would works or not nor he sure how exactly it gonna be done. That's why Erlang can finally understand what really happen in that fight with Wukong after he finish his part with the destined one. Only the worthy one who can defeated Erlang deserved to take Wukong memory stored in Erlang third eye, so that it can ensure the success rate of this destined one is the right one who gonna defeat the Wukong Broken Shell to accomplish the resurrection while truly break free from the headband without allowing that headband to be put back on his forehead.
@@JeusAlprime108The destined one still has his independent identity and will other than Wukong’s. If everything goes according to plan, the destined one will have identical body and abilities as Wukong, a complete copy of memory from Wukong, and independent will other than Wukong’s. He understands Wukong the best, but it’s his decision how he will wield Wukong’s power, without the shackle of the gold headband Jinguzhou.
@@tipinwings exactly, which is why in biology, most of the living species choose the method of reproducing the next offspring with a limited lifespan instead of staying immortal. I guess that what Wukong mean when he tell Erlang about how immortality ruined all the living being in the six realm.
erlang got wukong's memory and held it for you, after you beat erlang, you got wukong's memory so that you could really become the new wukong. The last cutscene is wukong's life story performed backwards, which means you got wukong's memory and became the new wukong,
Also if you pay attention to the opening fight there’s little hints that Erlang is an ally: •At the very start of the fight he stopped his dog from attacking (cuz it didn’t know the plan, it’s a dog lol) •He tells everyone there that only he can fight wukong •When the Heavenly fighters jumped in he and Wukong IMMEDIATELY used those big AoE attacks to get them out the way •he only ever “kills” Wukong where the others can’t see them
Wukong doesn't need the GOTY after breaking so many records, after 95% positive feedback from millions of players. The GOTY needs to be Wukong's in order to maintain its credibility.
Maybe you've known this by now. Erlang is actually an ally. He and Wukong plotted the battle in the game's intro so that Wukong can die. The monkey figure out that his headband are tied hard to his body, and he can't be freed unless he somehow killed himself and resurrect in a new body. And thus, the elaborated plan to commit suicide come into fruition. After the battle, Erlang moved to the Pagoda realm where he hide in that picture, away from the Heavenly Court. The one who he can't let go of during his introduction speech is Wukong. The relics you gather are Wukong's senses. The bear has the sight, the rat has his hearing, Yellow Brow the smell, the centipede his taste, and the bull has his sense of touch. But, there are six senses in total, and everyone in the realm believe it's in the hand of the old monkey, including Zhu Bajie. However, it's Erlang that hold the Monkey's memory, his "mind". What came out of his third eyes along with all the voices you hear belongs to Wukong. There are four bosses that are in fact Erlang's brothers: the generals of Mei Moutain. The white clad noble in chapter 1, the yellow robe squire in chapter 2, the guy with the fire rings in chapter 3, and the 8 arms dude in chapter 4. They were testing you on Erlang behalf to see whether or not this Destined One deserve to be Wukong's successor. Unless you beat Erlang and retrieve the last relic, the cycle will keep repeating itself, which is this game normal ending. The scroll that house Zoodiac Village might belong to him as well, but it's only a speculation made using Chinese Mythos.
@@feline2322 it's what the old monkey tells you, and he can be an unreliable narrator. At least, considering he keep bringing wukong down while Bajie defending the monkey along the way + the whole putting the golden band on your head once again, I'd say he wasn't really an ally. Further proof: you only get the sixth relic and the achievement of collecting all 6 if you beat erlang and go into NG+, so I personally believe it's Erlang that hold the last one
Okay great really thought the last video was your last wukong episode, pfff nice that you finished it properly. I really liked your Elden ring dlc series and this one. I also finished these 2 and enjoyed both of them. You play well and pay attention to the details of the game, feels like you are really IN the game. Keep going plz! Looking forward to you playing Wukong DLC soon!
Good stream Issac. Erlang's Spear is best used in the Thrust Stance. While in the Thrust Stance press square for a light attack, then press Triangle Wukong will do a Tactical retreat. Then press Triangle again he will do a skill that shoots hundreds of swords towards the enemy. It is very effective with damage and staggering the enemy.
i wasnt really paying attention to what erlang was saying when i was playing the game. But now when i focus on his words, he was a good man just trying to help wukong to reincarnate without any bound to the court. Even when the 4 heavenly kings appeared, he took a step back and let them fight without interfering
Yan Wang, the deity with the Third Eye, harbors a secret admiration for Sun Wukong's relentless pursuit of liberty and his indomitable spirit. Despite their roles as adversaries within the celestial hierarchy, they share a bond of mutual respect, forged in the fires of their shared defiance. Steeped in the lore of Chinese mythology, one learns of Yan Wang's own insurrection against the heavens, a valiant yet doomed effort that led to the tragic fate of his mother, entombed beneath a mountain's crushing weight. In a twist of fate, these erstwhile foes unite in a daring ploy to feign Sun Wukong's demise, a ruse designed to shatter the chains of the Tightening Spell. In the shadows, Yan Wang meticulously gauges the mettle of the prophesied hero, ensuring that you are worthy to don the mantle of the Monkey King. Driven by a deep-seated envy that borders on reverence, he aids Sun Wukong in his quest for emancipation, realizing a dream that forever eludes him. At the game's dramatic opening, amidst the chaos of a grand skirmish, Yan Wang halts the celestial forces and issues a challenge to Sun Wukong in a one-on-one confrontation. In this moment of high stakes and high drama, he crafts the perfect opportunity, a pivotal moment that could redefine the balance of power in the heavens and on earth.
Erlang is Wukong's friend actually, so what happened was, im simplifying it, so basically they tricked the heavens into getting his headband ripped off by going through a mortal death. The whole battle at the beginning was a show Also you dont have to mute the music and songs
Congratulations~Congratulations!!! In the story of Journey to the West, all gods, Buddhas, Taoists and anything immortal are Yaoguai. Only those who abandon immortality and titles can become true Buddhas.
Erlang was the homie all along. The battle in the beginning was a fake out to free wukong. And after his death Erlang passed out the relics to specific enemies to test the destined one-keeping the final one (Wukong’s memories) in his third eye. And if you pay attention every “boss” you fight before entering the hidden areas are his brothers he sent to test you (White Clad Noble, Yellow Robed Squire, Venom Daoist, and the Stalwart Ox) Side note I the original story Wukong and Erlang started off ass enemies but became friends when Erlang joined to help fight a dragon that wukong was struggling with. Erlang also has beef with the heavenly court for killing his original family (his mom was the Jade emperor’s sister)
Better start finishing all relics for ng+++, if dlc rumors are true, few months later the dlc launch. If you notice all these years those trailers, there are some scenes not in the game, so I think they already made some parts of dlc already, only need more time and funding for fine tuning
The black mist is wukong’s sixth relic,mind. Erlang seems like a bully, but he is wukong’s good brother. It seems like you’re beating him but actually he is teaching you the stone monkey transformation and scortch
Hey Isaac. dont be sad and dont call this the last episode. a little hint for you. the first DLC for wukong is gonna drop in the beginning of 2025. also it will probaly include 6 or 7 more chapters since the game originally was supposed to have 13 chapters. hope that helps :D
No, they’re not missing it. They just can’t beat it. I wanted to get the secret ending so I tried every tactic finally gave up and I was level 120. They changed his moves because people were cheesing him so the developers made him harder to beat.
Wukong's best friend and was hinted it in the intro when he said "Other than that Pig, you're the only one that makes me laugh." Bajie is Wukong's brother and so is Erlang.
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Why did I “audiobook” read Journey To the West just to be up on the lore while I played this game 😂. What game is next on the list now that this is done?
The Blue Lion erlang is pissed, because he just came back from the Pairs Olympic, and the same journalist praising his performance in the opening ceremony are claiming he isn't diverse enough. 😂
This game is truly jaw dropping from the beginning to the end.
Black Myth Wukong - draws you into the game with excitement , joy and empathy ... GOTY 2024
Ong
Wukong needed to physically die to get rid of that tightening headband that enslaved him to the Buddha's control. Erlang was in on the plan and helped orchestrated Wukong's suicide. Destined One is Wukong's reincarnation more or less. Erlang held on to Wukong's memories in his 3rd eye and went into hiding with Maitreya's (that little baby in green robe) help so that one day, destined one will come to reclaim Wukong's memories so he can become the next Sun Wukong. So why go through all this trouble? Why do all this? Simple, the immortality of celestial gods is a scam. They eat yaoguai and humans to maintain longevity and it's sickening. Wukong doesn't want to be participate in eating people so he had to break free.
Just one thing: the Destined One, though a reincarnation, is still Wukong. Due to being born from a stone that absorbed the energies of the universe, he isn't just a yaoguai; he is a force of nature. Him letting himself be "killed" in spite of his immortalities left a void that the universe will always want to fill, hence the reincarnations. The Old Monkey confirms this when he tells Bajie that he is and isn't Wukong. The only things missing to truly bring back the true Wukong, and not just a blank, mute, impressionable slate, are his memories, which embodies his very self/soul.
Love that the ending is Wukong waking up from what was likely a very long slumber, and reliving every moment that led to it, ending with him returning to the now empty Water Curtain Cave, reminding himself of his mission and finishing what he started.
The expansion is going to be fire.
since he need his mind sense to die in order to break free from the headband, hence he hint on Erlang about his third eye in the beginning scene about having that as a snack, actually he is implying he need his third eye to store something for his behalf, that's why when the destined one come to Erlang, Erlang can pass down the memory store by Wukong onto the destined one. Yet Erlang isn't sure whether Wukong plan would works or not nor he sure how exactly it gonna be done. That's why Erlang can finally understand what really happen in that fight with Wukong after he finish his part with the destined one. Only the worthy one who can defeated Erlang deserved to take Wukong memory stored in Erlang third eye, so that it can ensure the success rate of this destined one is the right one who gonna defeat the Wukong Broken Shell to accomplish the resurrection while truly break free from the headband without allowing that headband to be put back on his forehead.
And that's why i said Erlang is not a villain he pretty much did the same thing in the movie just helped Wu Kong kill the queen ❤️
@@JeusAlprime108The destined one still has his independent identity and will other than Wukong’s. If everything goes according to plan, the destined one will have identical body and abilities as Wukong, a complete copy of memory from Wukong, and independent will other than Wukong’s. He understands Wukong the best, but it’s his decision how he will wield Wukong’s power, without the shackle of the gold headband Jinguzhou.
@@tipinwings exactly, which is why in biology, most of the living species choose the method of reproducing the next offspring with a limited lifespan instead of staying immortal. I guess that what Wukong mean when he tell Erlang about how immortality ruined all the living being in the six realm.
erlang got wukong's memory and held it for you, after you beat erlang, you got wukong's memory so that you could really become the new wukong. The last cutscene is wukong's life story performed backwards, which means you got wukong's memory and became the new wukong,
Also if you pay attention to the opening fight there’s little hints that Erlang is an ally:
•At the very start of the fight he stopped his dog from attacking (cuz it didn’t know the plan, it’s a dog lol)
•He tells everyone there that only he can fight wukong
•When the Heavenly fighters jumped in he and Wukong IMMEDIATELY used those big AoE attacks to get them out the way
•he only ever “kills” Wukong where the others can’t see them
and when he stabbed Wukong with his spear his expression was not a victorious one but worrisome and determined to get the plot through
Game of the Year!
Wukong doesn't need the GOTY after breaking so many records, after 95% positive feedback from millions of players. The GOTY needs to be Wukong's in order to maintain its credibility.
IGN must have missed this boss fight
There is no gamer in IGN shits, they suck at playing and can't even make it to the Chapter 3.
IGN did it on purpose…they even changed the rates
IGN background is Japanese capital , that is make sense
One of the best boss fights in the game. Hands down. Game of the year 2024
Maybe you've known this by now.
Erlang is actually an ally. He and Wukong plotted the battle in the game's intro so that Wukong can die. The monkey figure out that his headband are tied hard to his body, and he can't be freed unless he somehow killed himself and resurrect in a new body. And thus, the elaborated plan to commit suicide come into fruition. After the battle, Erlang moved to the Pagoda realm where he hide in that picture, away from the Heavenly Court. The one who he can't let go of during his introduction speech is Wukong.
The relics you gather are Wukong's senses. The bear has the sight, the rat has his hearing, Yellow Brow the smell, the centipede his taste, and the bull has his sense of touch. But, there are six senses in total, and everyone in the realm believe it's in the hand of the old monkey, including Zhu Bajie. However, it's Erlang that hold the Monkey's memory, his "mind". What came out of his third eyes along with all the voices you hear belongs to Wukong.
There are four bosses that are in fact Erlang's brothers: the generals of Mei Moutain. The white clad noble in chapter 1, the yellow robe squire in chapter 2, the guy with the fire rings in chapter 3, and the 8 arms dude in chapter 4. They were testing you on Erlang behalf to see whether or not this Destined One deserve to be Wukong's successor.
Unless you beat Erlang and retrieve the last relic, the cycle will keep repeating itself, which is this game normal ending.
The scroll that house Zoodiac Village might belong to him as well, but it's only a speculation made using Chinese Mythos.
yea..... he actually wants monkey to be free from that thing around his head.
guys... read the journals in the game.
Actually the destined one is the mind relic. You get his memories after beating Erlang.
@@feline2322 it's what the old monkey tells you, and he can be an unreliable narrator. At least, considering he keep bringing wukong down while Bajie defending the monkey along the way + the whole putting the golden band on your head once again, I'd say he wasn't really an ally.
Further proof: you only get the sixth relic and the achievement of collecting all 6 if you beat erlang and go into NG+, so I personally believe it's Erlang that hold the last one
Game of the year ! Amazing
loved this series from the beginning, hope you do more!
Okay great really thought the last video was your last wukong episode, pfff nice that you finished it properly. I really liked your Elden ring dlc series and this one. I also finished these 2 and enjoyed both of them. You play well and pay attention to the details of the game, feels like you are really IN the game. Keep going plz! Looking forward to you playing Wukong DLC soon!
Good stream Issac. Erlang's Spear is best used in the Thrust Stance. While in the Thrust Stance press square for a light attack, then press Triangle Wukong will do a Tactical retreat. Then press Triangle again he will do a skill that shoots hundreds of swords towards the enemy. It is very effective with damage and staggering the enemy.
Is it? (Not being sarcastic I’ve just heard ppl say it’s not that good for when you get it)
I haven’t got it yet tho still fighting erlang
i wasnt really paying attention to what erlang was saying when i was playing the game. But now when i focus on his words, he was a good man just trying to help wukong to reincarnate without any bound to the court. Even when the 4 heavenly kings appeared, he took a step back and let them fight without interfering
Yan Wang, the deity with the Third Eye, harbors a secret admiration for Sun Wukong's relentless pursuit of liberty and his indomitable spirit. Despite their roles as adversaries within the celestial hierarchy, they share a bond of mutual respect, forged in the fires of their shared defiance. Steeped in the lore of Chinese mythology, one learns of Yan Wang's own insurrection against the heavens, a valiant yet doomed effort that led to the tragic fate of his mother, entombed beneath a mountain's crushing weight.
In a twist of fate, these erstwhile foes unite in a daring ploy to feign Sun Wukong's demise, a ruse designed to shatter the chains of the Tightening Spell. In the shadows, Yan Wang meticulously gauges the mettle of the prophesied hero, ensuring that you are worthy to don the mantle of the Monkey King. Driven by a deep-seated envy that borders on reverence, he aids Sun Wukong in his quest for emancipation, realizing a dream that forever eludes him.
At the game's dramatic opening, amidst the chaos of a grand skirmish, Yan Wang halts the celestial forces and issues a challenge to Sun Wukong in a one-on-one confrontation. In this moment of high stakes and high drama, he crafts the perfect opportunity, a pivotal moment that could redefine the balance of power in the heavens and on earth.
I’d love to see a livestream of the lore, wukong is super cool
Erlang is Wukong's friend actually, so what happened was, im simplifying it, so basically they tricked the heavens into getting his headband ripped off by going through a mortal death. The whole battle at the beginning was a show
Also you dont have to mute the music and songs
2:47 classic mythology, where weapons can turn into animals and pets and vice-versa
Congratulations~Congratulations!!! In the story of Journey to the West, all gods, Buddhas, Taoists and anything immortal are Yaoguai. Only those who abandon immortality and titles can become true Buddhas.
Erlang was the homie all along. The battle in the beginning was a fake out to free wukong. And after his death Erlang passed out the relics to specific enemies to test the destined one-keeping the final one (Wukong’s memories) in his third eye. And if you pay attention every “boss” you fight before entering the hidden areas are his brothers he sent to test you (White Clad Noble, Yellow Robed Squire, Venom Daoist, and the Stalwart Ox)
Side note I the original story Wukong and Erlang started off ass enemies but became friends when Erlang joined to help fight a dragon that wukong was struggling with. Erlang also has beef with the heavenly court for killing his original family (his mom was the Jade emperor’s sister)
Better start finishing all relics for ng+++, if dlc rumors are true, few months later the dlc launch. If you notice all these years those trailers, there are some scenes not in the game, so I think they already made some parts of dlc already, only need more time and funding for fine tuning
The black mist is wukong’s sixth relic,mind. Erlang seems like a bully, but he is wukong’s good brother. It seems like you’re beating him but actually he is teaching you the stone monkey transformation and scortch
you know what, your hairstyle is kind of similar with the lion (erlang's second face),which made me laugh🤣🤣🤣
This game was so amazing I played it 4 times in new game plus just for the wukong style and I got platinum truly a amazing experience man
I've been fighting again this guy for 3 hours, I'm still crying ....
Yes do a live stream bro, also would love to ask a few questions
After this guy killed me 66 time I retraced my steps to get stronger and found way more stuff this games has secrets like crazy
Hey Isaac. dont be sad and dont call this the last episode. a little hint for you. the first DLC for wukong is gonna drop in the beginning of 2025. also it will probaly include 6 or 7 more chapters since the game originally was supposed to have 13 chapters. hope that helps :D
Great series man ! Now, just the painful wait till Phantom Blade Zero lands 😭😭. Think you'll be checking it out ?
Game of years
i will love that
stream
No, they’re not missing it. They just can’t beat it. I wanted to get the secret ending so I tried every tactic finally gave up and I was level 120. They changed his moves because people were cheesing him so the developers made him harder to beat.
Now you know why everyone saying game of the year
明显IGN认为它甚至不能进入TOP25名单
@@randytse9197 cuz ign has the braincells of a 3rd grader
Erlang God is on your side
Wukong's best friend and was hinted it in the intro when he said "Other than that Pig, you're the only one that makes me laugh." Bajie is Wukong's brother and so is Erlang.
The alpha leads, the beta follows, but the sigma walks alone 🤖
Finally, what a journey!
goku base on wukong XD , like such as most of japan culture from China😁
Like this series lol, did you say the word "HAWK" from time to time? Did I catch it correctly?
The final boss looks like ganondorf from Zelda lol
Gale swift! And shadow step!
Pool of content bruh
You are very entertaining 😆
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他们修炼的都是八九玄功，可能师出同门，杨戬是师兄
you definitely need to check out devil may cry
Why did I “audiobook” read Journey To the West just to be up on the lore while I played this game 😂. What game is next on the list now that this is done?
yes
How did you get pass him WTF man this guy kills me with 3 hits
that theme song copyright so hard, at your end part when the song begin play, your video muted lol
U got the plat ?
goty❤
4:47 😂😂😂😂🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾💭
Do you know countless of moveset erlang has ❤
Azure Dome 🥰🥰🥰
W ending
25:43 :O
my fav boss - Kang Jin Star
someone's salty
GOTY
你不用屏蔽游戏中的所有音乐，游戏科学允许玩家们在直播与视频中尽情展示。🤣🤣
Unfortunately, one of the songs actually get copyright striked for a different scene in the game...
IGN rigged the pole and voted down BM: Wukong. So this game won't become game of the year
IGN：ending is a bit underwhelming
The Blue Lion erlang is pissed, because he just came back from the Pairs Olympic, and the same journalist praising his performance in the opening ceremony are claiming he isn't diverse enough. 😂
LOL， watched some many reviews about the story here, and not even one was correct, that’s fanny.
Game of the year! But it won't be win, see wt ign doing
37:37 The video lost its sound, and I thought my headphones were broken at one point😂
4:20 😂
不会闪避吗？哥哥😂