Journey to the West - An Audio Drama Series The Fifth Monkey

Did you hear someone calling from the bottom of the mountain?



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Xuan Zang left Chang An and very quickly fell into a hole, literally.



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The true scriptures lied in a faraway land almost impossible to reach, but Xuan Zang did not hesitate.



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Guan Yin had things to sell, but not everyone could afford those treasures in her hands.



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The Grand Mass was set to begin, but which distinguished monk would be qualified to head the ceremony?



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Tang Tai Zong abruptly ended his trip in the Underworld and returned alive to his palace, which no one prepared for...


*Lin was recovering from acute bronchitis at the time of recording so in case you feel she sounded a little different, that would be the reason.



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