Journey to the West: I, Tripitaka, Accepted a Demon as a Disciple and Fought on the Mystical Mountain.

Summary

The passage describes a mysterious encounter between Tang Seng and an enigmatic old Daoist at the Red Dust Temple. Despite appearing as a mere mortal, the old Daoist demonstrates extraordinary abilities, suppressing powerful immortals effortlessly. The great saints are perplexed by his true nature, with Zhen Yuanzi suspecting he might be a powerful overlord in disguise. Tang Seng engages in a profound philosophical dialogue with the old Daoist about the nature of the mortal world, exploring concepts of existence, perception, and transcendence through metaphorical discussions about water, mist, and crossing boundaries.

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