Sha Wujing, formerly a celestial general, is a figure of humility and repentance, embodying the potential for personal transformation. His journey is marked by redemption, symbolised by his use of a Crescent-Moon Spade, a monk’s weapon that represents both defence and cultivation.

The spade’s dual nature—sharp on one side and blunt on the other—symbolises Sha Wujing’s capacity for balance and his ability to protect others while remaining peaceful.