Can Sun Wukong feel pain?

Yes, Sun Wukong can feel pain, but his ability to endure and recover from it is quite extraordinary due to his immortality and magical abilities.

In the Journey to the West, Sun Wukong goes through numerous trials where he experiences pain or injury, but his immortality allows him to recover from most wounds. For instance, after eating the peaches of immortality, drinking the elixir of life, and performing various other feats to gain his immortality, he becomes nearly invulnerable to death. However, that does not mean he is completely immune to pain.

His resilience comes from his immortality, his magical powers, and his ability to transform. For example, when he is wounded or in pain, he can often heal quickly or use his 72 Transformations to avoid harm or escape. But when he was trapped under the Five Elements Mountain by the Buddha, he experienced both physical pain and mental frustration, despite his immense power.

Thus, while Sun Wukong can feel pain, he has an exceptional capacity to endure it or recover from it, making him an incredibly difficult opponent. His pain tolerance and recovery ability are linked to his mystical powers, rather than any human limitation.