Journey to the West: I, Tripitaka, Accepted a Demon as a Disciple and Fought on the Mystical Mountain.

Summary

The passage describes a complex confrontation between the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist sect, specifically the Ancient Buddha of the Lamp. The scene unfolds with the Heavenly Court's sudden, overwhelming attack on Gold Buddha Mountain, led by three Great Emperors. Their arrival causes massive destruction, with numerous Bodhisattvas and Arhats killed instantly. The Ancient Buddha of the Lamp activates a protective formation and prepares to face the three late-stage quasi-saint attackers, hoping to buy time for reinforcements from other Buddhas while secretly planning to deny any accusations against him.

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