Jade Emperor

*This article is primarily about the Jade Emperor's appearance within Monkie Kid. For more information on him, click here.*

## Character Information

### Friends / Allies

Celestial Court
Celestial Armies

## Background Information

### Other languages

 Cheng Yuzhu

The **Jade Emperor** was a god and the supreme ruler of the Celestial Realm.

## History

### Havoc in Heaven

Centuries ago, the Jade Emperor intended to place Sun Wukong as a stable boy in the Celestial Realm. But Wukong overturned the offer, believing it to be an act of insult. When Monkey King was assigned to be a warden for the Peaches of Immortality, the Jade Emperor ordered him not to eat any of the peaches, but Monkey King ignored him and soon began to commit heinous acts in the Celestial Realm. Infuriated by Monkey King's crimes, the Jade Emperor ordered the Celestial Armies to capture Wukong, wanting him executed for the crimes that he had committed.

### Assault on the Celestial Realm

The Jade Emperor was challenged by Monkey King and his sworn brothers when they attempted to overthrow the ruler. The Jade Emperor was victorious in the battle, forcing Monkey King to surrender and be imprisoned under Five Phases Mountain, where, after a long time, he would eventually become Tang Sanzang's disciple.

### The Jade Emperor

Upon entering the Celestial Palace, the Brotherhood was greeted by the Jade Emperor, who acknowledged Azure Lion's presence. The Jade Emperor proceeded to disclose that his age and impending demise had rendered him weak, pointing out that Azure would have had no chance of overthrowing him otherwise. Despite the revelation, the Jade Emperor hoped that Azure would not be disheartened by the knowledge of his slim chances of success. However, Azure Lion made it clear that he was indifferent to how the Jade Emperor met his end, emphasizing that his main concern was ensuring that the new Jade Emperor was truly deserving of the title. The Jade Emperor found amusement in Azure's words and questioned his belief in being the rightful successor.

Stepping down from his throne, the Jade Emperor caused the entire throne room to tremble, creating an atmosphere of tension. He inquired how Azure had managed to stand before him on that day and whether any doubts had crossed his mind. The Jade Emperor subtly suggested that Azure might have been oblivious to the fact that he was merely a pawn in someone else's grand scheme. Drawing his sword, the Jade Emperor issued a warning to Azure, stating that if he wished to claim the title of Jade Emperor, he would have to fight for it. However, when both the Jade Emperor and Azure Lion clashed their swords, it was only the former who suffered the fatal blow, leading to his demise and the ascension of Azure Lion as the new Jade Emperor.

## Legacy

With the ascension of Azure Lion as the new Jade Emperor, the Brotherhood acknowledged the original Jade Emperor's significance in the grand scheme of the universe, something they had not anticipated. However, Azure Lion insisted that their primary objective should be the destruction of the Monkey King, a feat that the Jade Emperor had failed to achieve. This mindset persisted until Azure Lion discovered that he had been deceived into unleashing the uncontrollable Power of the Jade Emperor, which nearly resulted in the annihilation of the entire universe. Fortunately, he managed to rectify the situation, but at the cost of his own life.

Following Azure Lion's demise, the position of the Jade Emperor was left vacant, leaving the fate of the universe hanging in the balance. The Power of the Jade Emperor was secured by a seal crafted by Ne Zha, but its capacity to maintain it remained uncertain. As the Kings of the Underworld gathered to deliberate on the necessary steps to be taken in light of the Jade Emperor's death and the subsequent catastrophic consequences that befell the universe, the leader of the kings issued a stern warning, cautioning that if any of them were to be found responsible would be punished.

## Personality

Because of his status as ruler of the Celestial Realm, the Jade Emperor is capable of flourishing the lives of others, but refuses to, preferring to remain neutral on the worlds' problems as he makes sure his subordinates are in line.

## Appearance

### Overview

The Jade Emperor was a celestial deity of large height, with long white hair and beard, and long grey eyebrows. His hair was previously black, as seen in the Azure Lion's flashback.

### Attire

Like most deities from the Celestial Realm, the Jade Emperor wore a white and gold robe and a white cape that had golden trimming. He also had a Mianguan with three pearl-string tassels and two ribbons on the back.

## Abilities

* **Immortality** - Similar to other deitites, the Jade Emperor was able to withstand any kind of harm and experienced a significantly slow aging process, allowing him to live for thousands of years while surpassing all adversaries. However, during the Brotherhood's second assault on the Celestial Realm, the Jade Emperor was nearing the end of his life due to his advanced age. This vulnerability allowed Azure to swiftly kill him with a single strike, preventing the Jade Emperor from emerging victorious as he had done in previous encounters.
* **Power of the Jade Emperor** - The Jade Emperor can control the Mortal and Celestial Realms, which is a power given to anyone that holds his title. According to Ne Zha, the role of the Jade Emperor and the powers serve an important role in the world, which can't be harnessed by those such as Azure Lion alone.

## Quotes

“*Your arrival is opportune, Azure. Were my time not already at its end, I doubt you would have stood a chance at overthrowing me. I hope this is not a disappointment.*”
―The Jade Emperor
“*And I supposed you believe that person is you?*”
―The Jade Emperor
“*How is it you come to stand before me today, Azure? Was there a point where you even questioned it? Or were you too oblivious with your own delusions to realize that you are a mere piece in someone else's game?*”
―The Jade Emperor
“*You may try, Azure. The throne would be yours. However, if you think I'll gift it freely, you are mistaken.*”
―The Jade Emperor
## Trivia

* He is similar to the mortal emperor, as they were both rulers that refused to put an end to suffering that others had to endure as they only make sure that their empire is in check, which aggravated a demon that served them and soon led to the demise of both emperors.
	+ The only difference between the two was while the mortal emperor did nothing to help his subjects, the Jade Emperor actually send the Celestial Armies to help humans through ruinous events.
* In *Journey to the West*, he is the uncle of Erlang, and in *Investiture of the Gods*, he is the father of Nüwa.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Adams, Jeremy. "The Great Wall Race". *Monkie Kid*. Season 1. Episode 6.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Adams, Jeremy. "Revenge of the Spider Queen". *Monkie Kid*. Season 2 Special.
3. ↑ Breen, David. "New Adventures". *Monkie Kid*. Season 4. Episode 36.
4. ↑ Harper, Sarah. "Familiar Tales". *Monkie Kid*. Season 4. Episode 35.
5. ↑ Breen, David. "The Brotherhood". *Monkie Kid*. Season 4. Episode 42.

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