Round 5: Tossup 15

This figure angrily releases horses after realizing he was tricked into working (15[1])in the stables with the (15[1])title “Keeper of (15[1])the Horses.” This figure survives (15[1])being burned in a crucible, (15[1])which grants him immortality. (15[2])This resident of the Mountain (15[1])of Flowers and Fruit was born from a (*) stone egg. This figure is controlled using a headband and learned the 72 Earthly Transformations. This figure gains the title “Victorious Fighting Buddha” and receives a magical size-changing staff. For 10 points, name this Chinese “Monkey King,” a prominent figure in Journey to the West. ■END■

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