The Eight Immortals in Chinese myths each represents mortal humans of different gender, status and ages. The story began after the Goddess’s peach party when the Eight Immortals fell tipsy due to much drinking. Lu Dong-Bin suggested they cross the sea demonstrating their magic power. They disturbed the sea and entered a quarrel with the Gold Fish Fair.

Fish Fairy by LIN Shih-Ying
LU Dong-Bin by TSAI Yueh-Hsun

Monk Tang and his disciples journeyed west in search of the scriptures. At Bai-Ling Mountain, they encountered the Skeleton Demon, who transformed three times to deceive Monk Tang and kidnapped him to devour his flesh. Once again, the Monkey King came to the rescue!

Monkey King Sun Wu-Kong by HSU Yan-Kai
Skeleton Demon by YU Chi-Jou
 

"The Leopard" is an excerpt from the Chinese classic novel "Journey to the West". Deng Hong was a wealthy man with a lovely daughter. A monster named the Leopard took interest in Deng's daughter and proposed marriage. Despite Deng's refusal, the Leopard persisted, setting a wedding date. In his deep despair, Deng encountered Monk Tang San-Zang and his disciples. Hearing Deng's troubles, Monk Tang promised to help. On the wedding night, Monkey King and Zhu Ba-Jie disguised as Deng's daughter and maid to confront the Leopard and saved the Deng’s family.

The Leopard by KAO Hao-Chun
Monkey King by CHUANG Chiao-Wei 

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