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- You see, though this monkey resembled a
- human being, he was not listed under the names of men; though he resembled the short-haired creatures, he did not dwell in their kingdoms;
- though he resembled other animals, he was not subject to the unicorn; and
- though he resembled flying creatures, he was not governed by the phoenix. He had, therefore, a separate ledger, which Wukong examined himself.
- Under the heading "Soul 1350" he found the name Sun Wukong recorded,
- with the description: "Heaven-born Stone Monkey. Age: three hundred
- and forty-two years. A good end."
- Wukong said, "I really don't remember my age. All I want is to erase
- my name. Bring me a brush." The judge hurriedly fetched the brush and
- soaked it in heavy ink. Wukong took the ledger on monkeys and crossed
- out all the names he could find in it. Throwing down the ledger, he said,
- "That ends the account! That ends the account! Now I'm truly not your
- subject." Brandishing his rod, he fought his way out of the Region of Darkness. The Ten Kings did not dare approach him.
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