Jin Chanzi was ultimately moved by the words of the monks. He decided to set out on the Journey to the West. In his past reincarnations, he had always taken grand vows for the sake of all living beings under heaven. This time, he had a great awakening: first for Hanshan, and only then for all living beings under heaven. He now had his own desires.
The monks were all very worried. The merit of Jin Chanzi's reincarnated body was accumulated over time, and the resentment from this life might carry over to the next.
"You all are truly ignorant."
The young head monk who had persuaded Jin Chanzi was admonishing the monks in the temple, who prostrated on the ground with utmost devotion. The head monk said expressionlessly, "Such a major event has occurred, and yet you all still kept it hidden from Lingjiu Mountain?"
The abbot hurriedly said, "Bodhisattva Hongfa, please forgive us. We dare not do it again."
