Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

The passage describes a bustling scene in Yongzhou City where an Immortal named Ling Yuan is about to give a lecture. The city is filled with excited people, many who camped overnight to secure good spots. Wu Kong and his companions, including a fat man named Zheng Qian, observe the crowd's fanatical behavior. The narrative explores themes of faith, human nature, and the power of collective belief, highlighting how people can become deeply devoted to a spiritual figure. The scene reveals the profound psychological impact of religious fervor and the way people seek meaning through communal worship.

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