A monkey is born from a rock on top of a mountain in China. The Stone Monkey goes to live with a group of monkeys in the forest. He must confront the question of the meaning of life.

The Stone Monkey travels to a city to find someone who knows how to live forever. After learning about lies and greed, he becomes disillusioned with the human world.

The Stone Monkey travels West to a temple. He meets Subh?ti, an old monk, who believes the monkey was born to do great things. Subh?ti renames him Sun Wukong.

Wukong stays at the temple for several years, learning the basics and high skills of martial arts.

Wukong visits the palace of the Dragon King under the sea. He takes a powerful weapon but shows his desires have no limits.