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

Summary

The passage describes a mysterious bridge that traps Xuanzang and his companions, causing them to experience profound emotional visions. Sun Wukong observes that life is filled with more suffering than joy, reflecting on the Buddhist concept of eight sufferings. Xuanzang experiences an emotional reunion with his long-lost parents in a dream-like state, finding unexpected joy and closure. Wu Chen recognizes the deep pain of souls trapped on the bridge and resolves to help liberate them through his cultivation. The bridge becomes a metaphorical journey of emotional revelation and spiritual understanding.

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