In this busted version of Journey to the West, the cultivation world has entered a “capital winter.” The gods and Buddhas compete ruthlessly over KPIs like compassion points and incense offerings, while the Heavenly Court and the underworld are packed with high-definition cameras. The pilgrimage of Tang Sanzang and his disciples is actually the Three Realms' most popular reality show, The Cultivation of a Monk, and its ratings determine whether they can become Buddhas and secure permanent positions.
