《上清七圣玄纪经》

The Supreme Great Dao Lord of Highest Clarity (Shangqing Taishang Dadaojun) transmits the first record. The title of this record is the Supreme Hidden Book of the Upper Scripture of the Eight Simplicities (Basu Shangjing Taishang Yinshu), also called the Golden Perfected Jade Radiance, Huoluo of the Seven Primordials (Jinzhen Yuguang Huoluo Qiyuan), or the Flying Scripture of the Eight Effulgences (Bajing Feijing). Whoever obtains this scripture may become a divine immortal (shenxian), and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected (zhenren).

The Dao Lord of the Three Primordials of Purple Clarity and Great Simplicity (Ziqing Taisu Sanyuan Daojun) transmits the second record. The title of this record is the Scripture of the Seven Revolutions of the Essence-Effulgences of the Cavern of Perfection (Jingjing Dongzhen Qizhuan zhi Jing), also called the Supreme Flying Scripture of the Precious Radiance of the Plain Numen (Taishang Suling Baoyao Feijing), or the Hidden Book of the Three Primordials (Sanyuan Yinshu). Whoever obtains this scripture may become a divine immortal, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Queen Mother of the West, Great Perfected of the Nine Phoenixes of the White Jade Tortoise Terrace (Baiyu Guitai Jiufeng Taizhen Xiwangmu), a goddess venerated in Daoism, transmits the third record. The title of this record is the Upper Scripture of the Numinous Records of the Cavern of Mystery (Lingji Dongxuan Shangjing), also called the Scripture of the Wondrous Mystery of Great Existence (Dayou Miaoxuan Jing). Whoever obtains this scripture may become a divine immortal, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Yellow Lord Lao of the Center (Zhongyang Huanglao Jun), a deity associated with Huang-Lao Daoist belief, transmits the fourth record. The title of this record is the Central Scripture of the Nine Perfected (Jiuzhen Zhongjing), also called the Feathered Scripture of Flight (Feixing Yujing). Whoever obtains this scripture may ascend in broad daylight, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Great Thearch Lord of Fusang (Fusang Dadi Jun) transmits the fifth record. The title of this record is the Hidden Book of the Grand Empyrean (Taixiao Yinshu), also called the Scripture of the Jade Pendant and the Golden Chaplet (Yupei Jindang Jing). Whoever obtains this scripture may attain long life, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Great Thearch Lord of Fusang transmits the fifth record. The title of this record is the Hidden Book of the Grand Empyrean, also called the Scripture of the Jade Pendant and the Golden Chaplet. Whoever obtains this scripture may attain long life and command spirits and deities, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Sage Lord of the Golden Portal (Jinque Shengjun) transmits the sixth record. The title of this record is the Purple Texts of the Numinous Writ (Lingshu Ziwen), also called the Precious Scripture of the Five Elders (Wulao Baojing). Whoever obtains this scripture may become an immortal through corpse-liberation (shijie)—in Daoist teaching, by casting off the physical body to attain immortality—and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

The Great Perfected of the Nine Subtleties, Jade Guardian, Upper Minister of the Golden Portal, Grand Director of Destinies, and Master of the High Dawn, the Azure Lad of the Eastern Sea (Jiuwei Taizhen Yubao Jinque Shangxiang Tai Siming Gaochen Shi Donghai Qingtong Jun), transmits the seventh record. The title of this record is the Scripture of the Cavern Contemplation of the Jade Guardian (Yubao Dongguan Jing), also called the Scripture of the Upper Grades of the Numinous Clouds (Lingyun Shangzhi Pin Jing). Whoever obtains this scripture may become an immortal in broad daylight through corpse-liberation, and whoever cultivates according to the scripture may become a Perfected.

Of the scriptures transmitted by the seven sage-perfected above, all who obtain and possess them may become Perfected. Hosts of spirits and deities will come to their dwellings, and they may also roam at will through Yuqing (Jade Clarity), one of the highest celestial realms in Daoism.

Lingyang Ziming, Perfected of the Eastern Pole; Chisongzi, Perfected of the Southern Pole; and the Perfected of the Western Pole.

The above are the transmitted names of the Seven Sages. One who can possess all of these transmitted names is a Zhenren (Perfected Person). Hosts of spirits will come to his dwelling, and he will also be able to come and go in Yuqing (the pure, vacant immortal realm spoken of in Daoism).

Lingyang Ziming, Perfected of the Eastern Pole; Chisongzi, Perfected of the Southern Pole; Wang Fangping, Perfected of the Western Pole; An Qisheng, Perfected of the Northern Pole; □ Cheng Zigao; Zhao Chezi, Immortal King of Taiqing; Master Changli, Supreme Minister of the Nine Palaces; and Master Beiluo, Left Lord of the Taiji (Supreme Ultimate).

The above are the transmitted names of the Eight Zhenren.

Master Qingguang and Guxizi.

The above are the transmitted names of the Two Worthies.

One who can possess these transmitted names is a Zhenren of the Nine Palaces, and not merely an ordinary immortal. Here, “possessing the transmitted names” means holding the titles of sage, perfected, and worthy listed in the Jing (scripture), or the corresponding identities. The first character of the original “□ Cheng Zigao” is missing, and the full name cannot be determined from what remains.