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Ao Shun敖顺
One of the Four Dragon Kings, the Dragon King of the West Sea, who repeatedly assisted Sun Wukong in subduing demons.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 5
- RELATION RECORDS
- 5
- SOURCE WORKS
- 1
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Ao Shun, and the people around them.
Open one chapter at a time. Each chapter gives the relationship first, then the source text behind it.
01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Ao Shun—Tuolonguncle-nephew
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Ao Shun→King Bichensurround
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Sun Wukong (Monkey King)→Ao Shunsummon for audience
Ao Shun→Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka)protect
Ao Shun→Yangli Daxianseize magic
5 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In fiction · Journey to the West
Ao Shun is one of the Four Dragon Kings, governing the West Sea. He once provided the Lotus-Root Cloud-Stepping Boots. Later, he was summoned by Sun Wukong multiple times to assist in subduing demons: he took away the Cold Dragon of the Great Immortal Yang Li, protected Tang Sanzang from being steamed, and sent troops to surround Pi Chen'er. When his nephew, the Crocodile Dragon, caused trouble, Ao Shun sent his son, Crown Prince Mo'ang, to capture him.
History vs. fiction
The title and appearance of the Dragon King of the North Sea differ between the two books.
- based on factThe Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West have different settings for the Dragon King of the North Sea.
In the「Fengshen Yanyi」, the North Sea Dragon King appears, whereas in「Journey to the West」Chapter 043, the North Sea Dragon King Ao Shun often responds to Sun Wukong's summons, sending his prince Mo Ang to assist in battle, and is sometimes even mistakenly referred to as the West Sea Dragon King. (Original text: “敖顺即唤太子摩昂：“快点五百虾鱼壮兵，将小鼍捉来问罪。””, source: data/raw/xiyouji/第043回.txt)
Relationship network
- summon for audience← Sun Wukong (Monkey King) → Ao ShunlitJourney to the West, ch. 45Journey to the West, ch. 46
Original text (2)
敖广何在？弟兄们都现原身来看
急纵身跳在空中，念声“唵”字咒语，把那北海龙王唤来
Original relation: summon · Journey to the West, ch. 46
Original text (1)
龙王随即将身变作一阵冷风，吹入锅下
Original text (1)
原来西海龙王是他的母舅
Original text (1)
将冷龙捉下海去不题。
Original text (1)
早把个辟尘儿被老龙王领兵围住。