The Battle in Journey to the West

Alas, Daoist Equal to Heaven was overcome with grief and fainted on the spot.

This action startled everyone who was listening to the sermon, but the Heaven-Penetrating sect leader waved his hand and dismissed his disciples.

Wusheng asked, "What’s wrong with this fellow? Why the sudden madness?"

Narrowing his eyes, the Heaven-Penetrating sect leader gently pinched his fingers together and after a moment, he said, "So that’s how it is!"

Impatient, Wusheng inquired, "What exactly is going on?"

Heaven-Penetrating sect leader explained, "He once entered the Bagua Oven and became entangled in a significant karmic debt with someone. Now that person has faced their tribulation and departed, it’s natural for him to be devastated and wrought with sorrow. No need to panic, he will wake up on his own before long."

Wusheng shook his head and remarked, "This guy truly values loyalty and righteousness; he indeed does our Sect of Interception proud."

Sitting cross-legged, the Heaven-Penetrating sect leader lamented, "Sadly, the karmic ties are too deep; I’m afraid he may develop a Heart Demon."

After a short while, Daoist Equal to Heaven opened his eyes, hurried to the Heaven-Penetrating sect leader, and knelt, kowtowing three times.

"Master, I need your help with something!" Daoist Equal to Heaven pleaded.

"Mm. There’s no need for words; I already know. That person has indeed faced their tribulation, or else you wouldn’t suddenly feel such heartache," the Heaven-Penetrating sect leader replied.