That really wasn't Zhu Bajie bragging. After all, his weapon actually had a more impressive history than Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel.
Everyone knew Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel came from the East Sea Dragon Palace. It was the Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron, also known as the Adamantine Staff. Taishang Laojun had forged it from nine-times-refined refined iron, and it was originally meant to measure the depth of the sea. Taishang Laojun had made it especially for Da Yu.
So it hadn't originally been a weapon. And the reason Sun Wukong took a liking to it was actually quite simple.
First, the iron staff was very heavy, which suited him perfectly. At first, he'd complained that all the weapons the Dragon King offered him were too light. The Adamantine Staff was the one that fit most comfortably in his hand.
Second, the iron staff had suddenly shone with a brilliant golden light when Sun Wukong appeared, catching his attention.
Third, the Adamantine Staff could grow longer or shorter and felt great in his hands. When he wasn't using it, he could tuck it behind his ear, making it much easier to carry. But compared to the Adamantine Staff, Zhu Bajie's rake was even more extraordinary. This nine-foot rake, also known as the Precious Rake, was forged from the finest divine ice iron. Taishang Laojun, the Five Emperors of the Directions, the Six Ding and Six Jia, and many other great deities had all worked together to make it. It was the finest of the finest. Later, because Zhu Bajie had rendered meritorious service commanding the navy, this treasure was bestowed upon him. Ye Chen also knew that Zhu Bajie had an extremely famous Magic Treasure: his nine-foot rake. While skimming through Journey to the West, Ye Chen had noticed a chapter that