Journey to the West Antelope Power Immortal

Antelope Power Immortal (羊力大仙) is one of the notorious Three Daoist Immortals in Journey to the West, alongside Tiger Power Immortal and Deer Power Immortal. Disguised as a virtuous Daoist master, he helped deceive the king of the Kingdom of Cart Slow (Chechi Kingdom), usurping authority and persecuting Buddhist monks. Though outwardly refined and scholarly, Antelope Power Immortal is cunning, arrogant, and reliant on trickery rather than true cultivation. His character reflects the novel’s sharp satire of false sages who misuse religion and superstition to gain power. Beneath his calm demeanor lies cruelty and moral emptiness.

In the trials against Tang Sanzang’s disciples, Antelope Power Immortal reveals his limitations. When confronted by Sun Wukong’s divine insight and supernatural prowess, his illusions and Daoist rituals quickly collapse. His eventual defeat—alongside the other two immortals—symbolizes the triumph of genuine enlightenment over hollow authority. Antelope Power Immortal serves as a cautionary figure, warning against blind faith in titles, appearances, and false piety. His story reinforces one of Journey to the West’s core themes: true virtue cannot be faked.