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

Summary

In a tense exchange, the monk Xuanzang confronts the Old Demon and the Second King, realizing their lack of mercy and the grim fate of his companions. Despite his sincere intentions to save others, he is viewed as naive and troublesome. As he witnesses the horrific treatment of captured individuals, despair overwhelms him, leading to a painful reflection on his inability to protect them. In a moment of vulnerability, he calls out to Sun Wukong for help, grappling with his mortality and the harsh realities of human nature. His struggle symbolizes the conflict between hope and despair, revealing the persistent desire to save lives even in dire circumstances.

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