Journey to the West: Beginning with Obtaining 100,000 Years of Cultivation.

Summary

The passage describes a complex interaction between the Buddhist realm and the Heavenly Court in the Immortal Realm. The Giant Spirit arrives with a thousand celestial soldiers, which surprises and somewhat disappoints the Buddhist leaders, particularly Namo Xukongjie Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva. Despite the seemingly inadequate support from the Heavenly Court, Guanyin Bodhisattva suggests maintaining diplomatic grace. Avalokiteshvara initially ignores the Giant Spirit's greeting, then coldly dismisses their offer of assistance, highlighting the underlying tension between the two celestial powers.

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