Journey to the West: I, Tripitaka, Accepted a Demon as a Disciple and Fought on the Mystical Mountain.

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The text describes a dark narrative about a tyrannical king who collects children's hearts and livers to create an immortality elixir. An ambassador reveals the kingdom's horrific practice, where children are kept in cages. Nine female demons, led by the Scorpion Spirit, attempt to assassinate the king but are thwarted by a powerful old demon. Tang Seng observes the events, believing the demons acted prematurely and suggesting a more comprehensive approach to eliminating the evil in the kingdom.

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