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

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The text describes a conversation between Wu Kong and Tai Bai in Qingyang Temple about Wu Kong's direct approach to killing an emperor. Tai Bai suggests more subtle methods of elimination, but Wu Kong defends his principled and open approach. The discussion reveals Wu Kong's strategic thinking, including allowing the executed's followers to take wealth to prevent future conflicts. Tai Bai warns about potential trouble from Li Tian Wang and leaves after taking wine. Wu Kong appears unconcerned and enters the imperial palace, demonstrating supernatural abilities by resurrecting previously killed people to intimidate the court officials.

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