"You think only of your belly, Pig," snapped Sha Wujing, the quiet water buffalo demon, shifting the heavy luggage on his shoulders. "We are on a holy quest. We do not seek handouts."
"I see a trap, Master," Wukong said, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous growl. He turned to the Archivist. "You claim to offer the 'Free Path.' But a journey without the walking is just a dream. A victory without the struggle is a lie. If we take your shortcut, we learn nothing. We change nothing." Divinity Chronicles: Journey to the West Ingyen...
Wukong instantly bared his fangs, his staff expanding in his grip. "Who goes there? Show yourself before I turn this mountain into dust!" "You think only of your belly, Pig," snapped
"Peace, Great Sage Equal to Heaven," the Archivist smiled, bowing slightly. "I am not here to obstruct your journey. In fact, I am here to offer you a blessing. The Heavens have watched your struggles, and they have decided to grant you access to the ultimate divine trial." He turned to the Archivist
Bajie was already drooling, taking a step toward the light. "Master, look at that! No more walking! No more monsters! Let's go!"
"Not just a trial," the Archivist said, opening the ledger. "A gateway to absolute freedom. In the mortal tongue, they call it Ingyen —The Free Path. A realm where your past karma is wiped clean, where power is given without sacrifice, and the true divinity within you is unlocked without the need for a thousand years of meditation."