Journey to the West: Starting with Tianpeng, Mistakenly Entering the Yaochi Palace.

Summary

The passage describes a complex interaction between Du Chen and Mu Zha, where Du Chen cleverly blackmails the Western Heaven by fabricating accusations against Ding Guang Huan Xi Fo. By creating a document suggesting potential conspiracy and infiltration, Du Chen forces Mu Zha to potentially negotiate compensation of 80,000 Buddha relics. The strategy is not about saving Ding Guang Huan Xi Fo, but creating strategic uncertainty that would make Western Heaven reluctant to challenge the accusations, thereby maintaining political balance during the Journey to the West narrative.

Full content