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

Summary

The passage describes a mystical scene involving Wu Kong, Zhen Yuanzi, and the Three Pure Ones (Celestial Venerables) competing for disciples from a unique ginseng fruit tree. Twenty children emerge from the fruits, and the Celestial Venerables quickly claim most of them. Tai Shang Lao takes two, Ling Bao Tian Zun takes three, and Yuan Shi takes seven, leaving Zhen Yuanzi with only eight disciples. The narrative explores themes of destiny, spiritual connections, and the complex interactions between powerful celestial beings in a playful yet profound manner.

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