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

Summary

Li Er expressed skepticism about the quest for true scriptures, viewing it as impractical given the costs and potential risks involved. Xiao Yu emphasized the importance of the scriptures for the common people, but ministers shared doubts. Xuanzang, the high monk, believed that while the claims may hold some truth, the journey's sincerity mattered more than numbers. Maitreya Bodhisattva appeared, bestowing treasures for protection and emphasizing the need for steadfastness on this arduous journey. Xuanzang resolved to seek the scriptures, believing they could bring blessings to all, despite the challenges ahead.

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