Journey to the West: Starting with Tianpeng, Mistakenly Entering the Yaochi Palace.

Summary

The passage details a witty and intellectual debate between Du Chen, a top scholar, and an old monk from Ci'en Monastery. Their conversation begins with humorous and sharp exchanges, with Du Chen using provocative language that irritates the monk. An imperial decree interrupts their potential physical confrontation, forcing the monk to restrain himself. The debate then shifts to philosophical discussions about the nature of goodness and evil, with Du Chen skillfully using logical arguments to challenge the monk's perspectives, ultimately leaving the monk struggling to provide clear definitions and distinctions between good and evil actions.

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