The reason why both Taoist and Buddhist figures appeared in Chinese myths and legends could be explained from different angles. The reason why Taoist figures often appear in myths and legends is that Taoist thoughts have a deep foundation in our traditional culture. Taoism advocated the pursuit of natural harmony and believed that human society should conform to nature and be in harmony with nature. This thought had a profound influence in traditional Chinese culture, so many characters in mythical stories reflected the characteristics of Taoism. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was the representative of Taoism's "governing by inaction". He was unwilling to interfere in the world and only wanted to cultivate freely. The reason why Buddhist figures often appear in myths and legends is that Buddhism was introduced to China earlier and was widely spread in China. Buddhism advocated that people should get rid of attachment and worry and pursue freedom and happiness. This idea was so popular that many mythological characters were Buddhist. For example, in Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang was a Buddhist monk. He led Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand to the West to obtain enlightenment. The reason why Taoist and Buddhist figures appear in myths and legends at the same time is that there are many schools of thought in our traditional culture, and these schools of thought sometimes learn from each other and integrate in the process of inheritance and development. For example, Taoism and Buddhism both have the concept of equality, so they may interact and influence each other under certain circumstances.
Chapter 629, "The Family is Going to be Gone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Captain Ji's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 415, "No Food, But Your Life", is the clearest early answer because it turns Guan Xiong's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Are you begging me for food now? and follows through with How could the tent still collapse?.
Chapter 168, "Gu Family in the Capital", is the clearest early answer because it turns Director Sun's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Su Yinwan spoke those words with a pitiable expression, then lowered... and closes on The Gu Family had strict family education;
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Chapter 248, "Mind Your Brother More, He's Being Unreasonable!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Chixia Village's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Chixia Mountain in the early morning was still shrouded in a pale...
Chapter 469, "He Must Not Tolerate This Calamity", is the clearest early answer because it turns Parents Palace's situation into a concrete plot event.
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Chapter 246, "Betting He Can't Last Even One Second", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shu Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, At that moment, not only Su Yinwan but also Shang Shaojing's....
Chapter 463, "Even if it's a Wild Boar, I'm Willing!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The evening glow gradually bathed Dragon Ridge Island in a dazzling... and closes on [What??] [Looking for a wild boar??.
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