The next second, the monkey, as if sprung by a spring, suddenly sat up from the water, his movements so fast it was as if his backside was on fire.
A hint of determination flashed in his eyes; it was clear he had made a decision.
"Old Pig, follow me!" These simple words, shouted from the monkey's mouth, exploded like a bomb in the theater, instantly making the audience's blood surge, feeling as if their entire bodies were boiling.
The children who had been crying their eyes out just moments before were suddenly quiet, as if under a freezing spell, then excitedly started dancing and gesturing, almost ready to rave in their seats.
This was clearly the prelude to the movie's climax, and everyone had been waiting for this moment with bated breath, feeling more torment than waiting for the New Year.
Soon, the screen shifted to the main villain, Chaos.
Chaos hovered like a ghost, humming an eerie opera tune, the background music so sinister it was like the soundtrack to a midnight haunted house, sending chills down one's spine and making one feel countless eyes were staring at one's self.
Just as everyone was worried for Jiang Liuer, thinking he was in grave danger, the monkey and Bajie arrived like a whirlwind on the white dragon; good heavens, the final battle was about to erupt, this plot twist was more thrilling than a rollercoaster ride.
At this moment, the monkey, though his magic had not yet recovered, possessed an incredibly strong fighting will, like a raging fire that no one could extinguish.
He must have been thinking: I might not win, I might lose, but to make Great Sage Equal to Heaven surrender, there's no way!
So even though he knew he was outmatched, the monkey still displayed the aura a Great Sage Equal to Heaven should have, that spirit of defiance, like a fire, ignited the hearts of the audience.
Everyone knows that in the Journey to the West mythology, the monkey is not the strongest, so why is he so beloved?
It's precisely because of his defiant, fiercely struggling spirit, which is incredibly captivating.
Chaos, whose crown had been knocked off, was now completely enraged, kicking the monkey from high in the sky like a madman, and not forgetting to say nastily, "Sun Wukong, how does this taste compare to the Peaches of Immortality?"
Just as Chaos thought he had dealt with the monkey and was swaggering past him, he was caught by the monkey's pincer-like hand grabbing his ankle.
"I told you, don't get near them!" The monkey, not knowing where he got the strength, exploded like a Saint Seiya whose cosmos had erupted, instantly kicking Chaos away.
The two wrestled again; although the monkey had no magic and was clearly at a disadvantage, everyone could see that he was fighting like a desperate commando, his fierce determination making people cheer for him.
This is the legendary 'the more frustrated, the braver; the more battles, the stronger,' and the monkey demonstrated what it means to be an 'undying cockroach' with his strength.
The production of this scene was so exquisite it made people want to lick the screen; the parts that needed to be intense were not dragged out at all, like fireworks with special effects, bursting forth in a dazzling display.
The audience, young and old, in the theater watched with exhilaration, feeling all their pores open, thoroughly enjoying this visual feast.
However, the main villain Chaos, completely enraged by the monkey, finally unleashed his ultimate move, transforming into his true form—a terrifyingly gigantic, faceless worm of flesh.
Its blood-red mouth was filled with dense, sharp fangs, like rows of keen daggers, making one feel it could swallow everything in front of it in one bite; this appearance was truly a 'childhood trauma' plus edition.
The subsequent battle became even more brutal; once Chaos transformed into his true form, it was as if he had activated an invincible cheat, becoming seemingly unstoppable.
The monkey was completely suppressed, and in a moment of carelessness, he was pinned down by a stone pillar, unable to move.
Jiang Liuer, seeing this scene, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, shouting frantically from the side, trying to attract Chaos's attention, his voice almost breaking, feeling like his throat was about to smoke.
The monkey finally managed to escape, but Jiang Liuer fell into despair.
At this moment, the monkey, like a raging lion, roared and charged out; he no longer had his previous arrogance, with only one thought in his mind: to save the child who always called him Great Sage.
"Jiang Liuer!" "Jiang Liuer!" "Fool! Fool!—Jiang Liuer!"
This voice acting was absolutely incredible, like sharp knives piercing directly into the audience's hearts; those roars, as if carrying endless pain and despair, gave the audience in the theater a sense of immersive empathy, feeling as if they were the helpless monkey.
On screen, the demon Chaos raised his gigantic claw and mercilessly slapped it down.
The monkey, without thinking, disregarding his own life, directly jumped off the cliff...
However, it was still one step too late.
The entire theater instantly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop; many people were so tense they forgot to breathe, feeling as if the air had solidified.
Everyone was screaming inwardly: Jiang Liuer is Tang Sanzang, how could he die like this?
On screen, only the monkey's heavy breathing could be heard; even the shouts of old monk Faming and Bajie were silent at this moment, as if muted.
Boulders collapsed, mountains toppled, the entire world seemed to have been muted, everything became so quiet, so quiet it was frightening.
The monkey looked at everything around him, his eyes finally fixating on an all too familiar doll.
Then, like a madman, he frantically pushed away the rubble, only to see a small, bruised hand.
Dead? Jiang Liuer is actually dead?!
Pain, struggle, confusion, doubt—all sorts of emotions surged like a turbulent tide in everyone's hearts.
In the theater, faint, almost inaudible sobs could be heard, then, like a domino effect, all the children started crying loudly, their cries feeling like they could lift the roof off the theater.
However, for the vast majority of the audience, there was still a glimmer of hope: how could Tang Sanzang die so easily?
Not to mention that those big shots in the West would certainly not let him die, even the underworld probably wouldn't dare to take him in.
As long as the monkey recovered his magic, resurrecting Jiang Liuer would be a piece of cake.
The monkey on screen seemed to have suddenly understood something and made another decision.
He gently placed the doll in Jiang Liuer's small hand, then, bearing the sealing power of the golden bracelet, he walked forward step by step, like a fearless warrior, resolutely advancing.
The next moment, the most intense part of the entire film finally arrived.
With every step he took, the earth seemed to be intimidated by his aura, beginning to tremble violently, as if saying: "Big brother, you're too fierce, I'm scared."
The rubble around him also began to float in the air as if by magic, circling him joyfully, like a group of loyal followers.
"Roar~!" With the monkey's angry roar, a sound that seemed to pierce the sky, he stomped on the ground, and the bracelet shattered like glass at that very moment.
Pieces of floating stone began to magically combine and melt, finally burning like hot magma, until a suit of armor forged from molten rock steadily adhered to his body, successfully transforming!
At this moment, the monkey was like a god of war emerging from magma, radiating a scorching light, feeling invincible, as if no one was his match.
The next second, the armored monkey swung his arm, and raging flames began to burn behind him, the flames, like his anger, burning incessantly.
Beyond the endless flames, the initial blood-red cape reappeared behind him, rustling in the strong wind; that scene was incredibly cool.
Melting stone into armor, conjuring flames into a robe—at this moment, countless audience members, young and old, were utterly awestruck by this horse-faced monkey, feeling as if their eyes were about to be blinded.
However, this was far from over!
He extended his right hand to his ear, and golden light began to emerge and stretch little by little.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang appeared!
At this moment, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven's complete form finally made its majestic debut!
Although many people have seen this transformation sequence countless times and might find it a bit childish, every time they see the moment of transformation, that stunning coolness is still ineffable, feeling as if any words at this moment seem so pale and powerless.
Anyway, audiences on Earth would be willing to watch the movie dozens of times just for this one scene, after all, after experiencing extreme torment, such a long-awaited explosion truly makes people so excited they forget themselves, feeling as if their hearts are about to leap out of their throats.
Moreover, the monkey in his complete form is incredibly cool, one can't get enough of watching him; it feels like one more glance can provide three more days of enjoyment.
Many industry insiders felt their scalps tingle at this moment, exclaiming inwardly: "Good heavens, these special effects are too powerful!"
They now finally believed that Tianxing Entertainment had not lied about the production cost of this "monkey king: hero is back."
Such special effects not only require a lot of money but also extremely solid technical support, just like cooking, it not only needs good ingredients but also the skill of a master chef.
From this, it seems that Tianxing Special Effects' strength is truly top-tier; they probably can walk sideways in the special effects industry.
At this time, the people in the theater could not yet clearly see the full appearance of the Jingu Bang, only a dazzling golden light beam, a light that seemed capable of illuminating darkness.
But everyone knew what it should look like, after all, that was the Great Sage Equal to Heaven's iconic weapon.
And the accompanying music that appeared in this section also amazed countless people, making their blood boil; everyone racked their brains but could not recall which famous score or melody this was.
Could it be that Su Yu deliberately composed this background melody for this part of the story? This is too amazing!
Some people who came to watch the movie because they liked Su Yu's music felt completely "stunned" by this move, exclaiming inwardly: This is the biggest easter egg in the entire movie!