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

Summary

In the narrative, Xuanzang, the revered monk of the Tang Dynasty, faces pressure from officials to use his abilities to locate a missing princess. Despite the insistence of those around him, Xuanzang humbly declines, expressing his limitations as a monk devoted to prayer. His companion, Pigsy, proposes a method involving summoning a deity, though Xuanzang is hesitant about the unfamiliar deity. The king of Baoxiang Country, desperate to find his daughter, assures Xuanzang of his support. Preparations for the summoning are made, and Xuanzang prays sincerely, invoking celestial powers that result in an otherworldly response, hinting at the potential for divine intervention in the quest for the lost princess.

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