City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In the "Desert Ocean," characters find themselves underwater yet able to breathe and speak. They explore a vast, surreal landscape resembling a desert at the ocean's bottom. As they discuss their situation, they sense an unseen energy ahead, prompting them to investigate. The group reflects on life, death, and the nature of existence, pondering the symbolic meaning of their surroundings. They conclude that their journey is guided, not to hinder them but to provoke deeper thought about life's questions. Amidst their philosophical debates, tensions arise, particularly with Zhang Wei, who asserts that the essence of life is tied to the soul and reincarnation.

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