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

Summary

In a mountain realm, time stands still as a monkey, a bird, and a maiden exist in enchantment. The maiden sleeps in a bamboo house while the monkey, Wu Kong, converses with an old man selling mirrors. The old man claims to have taken Wu Kong's mountain, suggesting that the mountain exists only in his heart. Confused, Wu Kong receives a mirror, which reveals a vibrant, forested world. As he gazes into it, he experiences a powerful connection, leading to visions of a stone's awakening and its attempt to escape an impending crisis. The narrative explores themes of identity, perception, and the nature of reality.

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