Wu Gang (/woo gung/) was an ordinary person who wanted to become immortal but didn't work very hard, and he never tried his best to learn the necessary theurgy.

The Emperor of Heaven ​got angry with him ​because of his attitude.

In order to punish him, the ​Emperor of Heaven ​planted a huge cherry bay ​tree, which was 1,665 ​meters (5,460 feet) high, ​on the moon and ordered ​Wu Gang to cut it down.

This time, Wu Gang was very serious and worked hard on chopping down the tree. .

If Wu Gang could cut it down, he could become immortal.

But you know what? He could never finish his work because the cherry bay was healed every time that Wu Gang chopped it.

Wu Gang wouldn't give up. He tried time and time again and is still trying now.

On clear nights, people can see an obvious shadow on the moon. This is made by the huge cherry bay.

The Story of WuGang Chopping the ​Cherry Bay Tree :

illustrated by Fay,

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