Is “The records of the East Sea Dragon King in Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West are different.” true?

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In volume 013 of "Fengshen Yanyi" (The Investiture of the Gods), Ao Bing, son of Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, is killed by Nezha, who also rips out his sinews. However, in chapter 003 of "Journey to the West", he is subjected to Sun Wukong's forceful demand for the 'Dinghai Shenzhen Tie' (the magical iron pillar that stabilizes the sea), and subsequently reports the matter to the Jade Emperor in a memorial. The original text reads: "东海龙王敖广即忙起身,与龙子、龙孙、虾兵、蟹将出宫迎道:“上仙请进,请进。”" (Chapter 003 of "Journey to the West").

Ao Guang

The East Sea Dragon King's encounters differ slightly between the two books.

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