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

Summary

The passage describes a dark, supernatural scenario involving a sinister elder attempting to skin a paralyzed monk named Xuanzang. The elder plans to use the monk's body for a mysterious ritual involving a wooden spirit. The scene shifts to a village preparing to confront a powerful Woman in White, who appears to be a supernatural entity. The villagers, armed with blood talismans and clay effigies, are determined to stop her, believing they can defeat her through collective effort. The atmosphere is tense, filled with supernatural elements, dark intentions, and an impending confrontation between the Woman in White and the villagers.

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