Every week, the pilgrims face a new demon — some terrifying, some ridiculous, all memorable. Here are the standouts who earned a place in the Hall of Fame.
1. The Dog Demon (Episode 9)
The Dog Demon uses disguise and deception to snatch a village girl, but is ultimately undone by Monkey’s cunning and Pigsy’s appetite.
2. The Well Demon (Episode 10)
An aquatic ambusher who turns a simple well into a watery trap. Nearly makes Pigsy the centrepiece of an underwater banquet.
3. The Day-Night Demon (Episode 11)
A celestial trickster who controls day and night, plunging villages into eternal darkness. Undone by Monkey’s wit.
4. The Pearl Demon (Episode 12)
Offers cursed magical pearls that drain victims’ life force. Exploits Pigsy’s greed to near-fatal effect.
5. The Minx and Slug Duo (Episode 13)
A seductive minx paired with a grotesque slug companion. The contrast between glamour and slime is peak Monkey weirdness.
6. The Catfish Saint (Episode 14)
A catfish demon disguised as a holy saint. Proof that even holiness can be mimicked by demons.
7. The Demon Digger (Episode 15)
A tunnel-dwelling demon who traps the pilgrims in an underground labyrinth. Tests their unity and resourcefulness.
8. The Most Monstrous Monster (Episode 16)
A demon whose terrifying appearance conceals unexpected complexity. Challenges the pilgrims to look beyond surface horror.
9. The Grey Gloves Devil (Episode 17)
A master manipulator who wields truth itself as a weapon, turning allies against each other through carefully crafted lies.
10. The Locust King (Episode 18)
Commands a plague of demonic locusts that devour entire villages. Embodies the destructive power of unchecked greed.
11. The Vampire Master (Episode 19)
Drains life force rather than blood, blending Eastern and Western demon lore into gothic horror. Defeated by serene resolve.
12. Wun-Lung and the Three Witches (Episode 22)
The undead demon and his witch allies create a trap powered by belief itself. A genuinely eerie supernatural threat.
13. The Jealousy Demon (Episode 24)
A demon disguised as a beautiful woman who stokes jealousy and discord. Turns communities against themselves with whispered suspicions.
14. The Nightmare Demon (Episode 25)
Feeds on fear by trapping victims in nightmares that blur with reality. A genuinely eerie villain who weaponises anxiety.
15. The False Buddha (Episode 26)
Impersonates enlightenment itself, offering false shortcuts to wisdom. Tests whether the pilgrims truly understand their quest.
16. The Dogs of Death (Episode 28)
A pack of demonic hounds that hunt those who show fear. They prove that terror can be conquered only through courage.
17. The Gambler Demon (Episode 29)
Challenges victims to life-or-death games where pride becomes the real enemy. Monkey’s arrogance nearly costs them everything.
18. The Vengeful Spirit (Episode 32)
A ghost who feeds on guilt and regret, forcing each pilgrim to confront their past. Gothic horror meets emotional depth.
19. The Dream Demon (Episode 33)
Creates nested layers of illusion where reality becomes impossible to discern. A mind-bending challenge to consciousness itself.
20. The Torment Demon (Episode 34)
Curses an emperor with visions of his own cruelty. Proves that power without compassion creates its own punishment.
21. The Identity Thief (Episode 37)
Steals the pilgrims’ identities, creating perfect duplicates that force existential questions. Who are you when faced with yourself?
22. The Shadow Demon (Episode 41)
Casts an enormous shadow that grows with each victory, feeding on pride and triumph. A brilliant metaphor made manifest.
23. The Dancing Demon (Episode 42)
Enchants victims with irresistible music, forcing them to dance until exhaustion. Camp chaos with a sinister edge.
24. The Karma Demon (Episode 43)
Creates a village where generosity and selfishness are instantly rewarded or punished, testing the pilgrims’ true motives.
25. The Polite Monster (Episode 44)
A demon of perfect manners who slowly drains life force through hospitality. Evil served with impeccable etiquette.
26. The Painting Demon (Episode 46)
Traps souls inside beautiful paintings, creating a gallery of frozen victims. Art becomes imprisonment.
27. The Nostalgia Demon (Episode 47)
Feeds on grief and memory by creating visions of the pilgrims’ mothers, trapping them in false reunions.
28. The Petrifying Demon (Episode 49)
Turns victims to stone with a glance, creating a haunting garden of petrified travellers. A truly chilling villain.
29. The Wolf Demon (Episode 50)
Exploits hunger during a famine, offering food in exchange for souls. Desperation becomes the weapon.
30. The False Emperor (Episode 51)
Claims dominion over heaven and earth, wielding seemingly absolute authority until questioned about true leadership.
The Hall of Fame celebrates the creativity of Monkey’s villains — equal parts menace and camp comedy.