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

Summary

The passage describes a conversation between Li Shi Min, Wei Zheng, and Yuan Tian Gang exploring a unique city where various supernatural beings coexist. They discuss the city's complex social structure, where traditional Tang Dynasty hierarchies and laws are irrelevant. Yuan Tian Gang observes the city's delicate balance, noting that it could transform from a place of joy to an infernal hell instantly. Wei Zheng argues that the court's current laws are inappropriate for managing such a diverse population and questions whether the Tang Dynasty truly understands the intricate dynamics of different races and beings.

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