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

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Summary: Du Chen orchestrates the destruction of Buddhist monks by burning them alive, using supernatural flames that resist even heavenly rain. He manipulates the narrative to portray the monks as enlightened martyrs, causing Li Shi Min to establish Buddhism as the state religion while simultaneously decimating its disciples. Amitabha Buddha challenges Du Chen's methods, but Du Chen argues this is a strategic move to prepare for the Western Journey, ultimately leaving behind a weakened Buddhist order with only a few remaining followers.

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