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

Summary

In a dialogue, Pigsy suggests accepting the female bodhisattvas' offer to avoid appearing ungrateful, viewing it as a mutual agreement. Xuanzang firmly opposes this, stressing the consequences of lust and the importance of loyalty to one's wife. Despite Pigsy's temptation, he ultimately refuses the offer to divorce his wife, recognizing the potential harm in pursuing fleeting desires. The interaction escalates when a woman angrily challenges Xuanzang’s authority, but he remains steadfast. The group concludes the encounter with relief, acknowledging the dangers of succumbing to temptation, while Sun Wukong faces scrutiny from the Queen Mother regarding his responsibilities. He defends his actions by emphasizing the importance of maintaining natural order over human conflicts.

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