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

Summary

In this narrative, Wu Kong, an envoy, confronts three stellar lords about their indifference to a devastating snowstorm threatening common people. Despite his compassionate plea for an alternative solution, the lords dismiss his concerns, viewing their mission as a necessary cosmic progression. When Wu Kong attempts to offer wine as a gesture of goodwill, Jing Mu Yan deliberately breaks the jars, demonstrating their contempt. Frustrated by their callousness, Wu Kong ultimately uses his power to command the snowstorm to stop, challenging the Heavenly Court's perceived heartless approach to mortal suffering.

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