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

Summary

Xuanzang, feeling weak and insignificant, reflects on life’s sorrows and his inability to change his fate despite yearning for transformation. Captured demons prevent him from rescuing his companions, leading him to renounce his monastic life in frustration. The demons, unsure of how to handle Xuanzang's madness, discuss their dilemma, worried about the implications for their mission. Meanwhile, Sun Wukong confronts the Buddhas, challenging their authority and exposing their hypocrisy. He questions their true nature, suggesting they’re not the enlightened beings they claim to be. The tension escalates as the Buddhas warn Sun Wukong of divine punishment for his defiance, indicating a brewing conflict between his rebellious spirit and their traditional beliefs.

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