Kang-Jin Loong (Kang-Jin Star), is one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Chinese mythology. Representing the dragon, it belongs to the constellation of Kang. It is the second mansion of the Eastern Azure Dragon (Qing Loong or Qinglong), located at the neck of the Azure Dragon constellation, which is considered the essence of the dragon. Hence, it is named Kang-Jin Loong.
Kang-Jin Loong in Journey to the West
In “Journey to the West,” when Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrive at New Thunderclap Temple, they encounter the Yaoguai Yellowbrow. Sun Wukong gets trapped inside a Gold Cymbles by Yellowbrow. This bowl is extraordinary, as Wukong’s magical staff cannot enlarge to break it open, nor can it shrink to pierce through it. Meanwhile, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing are captured by Yellowbrow. As things seem desperate, the Five Directional Revealing Saints (spies of the Jade Emperor) quickly report the situation to the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor then dispatches the Twenty-Eight Mansions to assist in rescuing Wukong.
Despite each of the Twenty-Eight Mansions showcasing their unique abilities, they are unable to open the Gold Cymbles. Eventually, they devise a plan to use Kang-Jin Loong’s horn to create a small opening between the two halves of the bowl. After exerting immense effort, Kang-Jin Loong manages to wedge his horn into the bowl. Wukong can see the horn but finds no gap to escape through. They then decide to drill a small hole in Kang-Jin Loong’s horn, allowing Wukong to crawl through the hole, and Kang-Jin Loong can then pull him out. This strategy works, and Wukong is successfully rescued from the Gold Cymbles.
However, their relief is short-lived as Yellowbrow quickly discovers Wukong’s escape and unleashes his second magical weapon: the Seedsack, which traps all of the Twenty-Eight Mansions inside.
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