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

Summary

Wu Kong returns to the Heavenly Court, reflecting deeply on the nature of existence and societal change. Despite his immense power, he recognizes his limitations in transforming the world. He chooses to focus on protecting Flower and Fruit Mountain without allowing the monkeys to become arrogant. At the South Heavenly Gate, he respectfully greets the Heavenly King, who offers sage advice about maintaining distance from the mortal realm and avoiding karmic entanglements. Wu Kong's philosophical musings emphasize the cyclical nature of suffering and the futility of attempting radical societal transformation.

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