The Dragon King Who Was Executed in a Dream | Journey to the West

A Dragon King once begged an emperor to save his life. The emperor gave him his word. He kept the executioner beside him all day. And yet, before sunset, the Dragon King was dead. This is the dark story of the Jing River Dragon King from Journey to the West: a tale of pride, heavenly law, a promise that failed, and a minister who carried out an execution in his sleep. This video is a dramatic retelling inspired by classical episodes from Journey to the West. Some dialogue, visual details, and transitions have been adapted for storytelling clarity. CHAPTERS 00:00 A Promise to a Dragon 00:30 The Secret of the Jing River 01:18 The Fortune Teller 02:44 The Dragon King's Wager 04:11 A Decree from Heaven 05:14 The Rain That Defied Heaven 06:01 The Death Sentence 07:39 The Emperor's Promise 08:05 The Game Against Heaven 09:21 The Execution in a Dream 10:41 The Dragon King's Return 11:46 The Court of the Dead 12:32 The Journey Begins If you enjoyed this story, subscribe for more Chinese mythology, Journey to the West stories, and ancient legends. #ChineseMythology #JourneyToTheWest #MonkeyKing "Welcome to Eastern Myth Visions! 🐉 Dive into the epic world of Chinese Mythology and ancient Eastern legends. From the creation of the universe to the battles of gods and monsters, we bring these forgotten cinematic stories to life. Subscribe for new mythical shorts every week!"