Zhihu Hot List
Latest recorded position: #7 on Sep 25, 2026, 9:10 AM CST.
Across 1 retained daily record, the best recorded rank was #7. From the first retained rank (#7) to the last (#7), this listing held the same rank.
In Journey to the West, why did the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea still help Sun Wukong despite him taking the Sea-Calming Needle?
在西游记中，为什么孙悟空明明是抢了东海龙王的定海神针，在孙悟空遇到困难的时候东海龙王还肯帮忙？
ThreadEast first recorded "In Journey to the West, why did the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea still help Sun Wukong despite him taking the Sea-Calming Needle?" on Sep 25, 2026, 9:10 AM CST. It has been observed on Zhihu Hot List, with less than one hour between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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#7Source metric: 101 万热度
Original source Daily ranking timeline
Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Zhihu Hot List | #7 | #7 | 1 |