According to the Buddha, like Sun Wukong, the Six Eared Macaque is a magical monkey, who has supernatural abilities. His six ears allow him to listen to everything, which makes him nigh-omniscient. It is possible that, like Wukong, he was born from a magical rock, technically would make him Wukong's sibling.

Is six eared macaque the Monkey King?

The wily Six Eared Macaque – also known as the false Sun Wukong – has made a living posing as the legendary Monkey King and committing shameful acts of theft and assault.

Who is macaque in Monkey King?

Macaque is a powerful spiritual primate much like the Monkey King and possesses all of his powers and abilities to match him a fight. Immortality - Macaque is ageless and immortal, able to live out the centuries and become known in the current times.