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

Summary

The passage depicts a tense confrontation between Wu Kong and Ru Lai regarding Xuanzang's journey to retrieve scriptures. The scene involves complex power dynamics between Buddhas and celestial beings, with Wu Kong challenging the Buddhas' motivations and righteousness. A celestial attendant arrives with a decree from Yu Di and Wang Mu, effectively halting the potential conflict. The confrontation reveals underlying tensions, political maneuvering, and the intricate relationships within the Three Realms, ultimately ending without direct confrontation but leaving a sense of unresolved potential.

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