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

Summary

The passage depicts a conversation between Wu Kong (Sun Wukong) and Yu Di about power dynamics and transformation in the Three Realms. Wu Kong suggests that forcing beings into predetermined roles stifles their potential and could lead to future conflicts. He argues for allowing different races, like the Dragon Clan, to develop independently. Yu Di challenges Wu Kong's perspective but ultimately gives him some leeway. The dialogue explores themes of power, hierarchy, and the potential for change in a complex celestial system, highlighting the delicate balance between control and freedom.

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