《清微元降大法》

The Yuanshi Qingwei Yingyun records several deities and perfected persons in the Qingwei Daoist tradition, along with their palaces, residences, and origins.

The Celestial Emperor of the Primordial Beginning manifested through the traces of wondrous transformation from True Origin. He descended to the neighboring state during the Qin dynasty and dwelt in the Palace of Wondrous Insight and Preservation.

The Perfected Master Fushi of Great Clarity and Pure Beneficence lived during the Han dynasty. He dwelt in the Grotto of Illuminating Clarity on Mount Longqiu and later manifested in the Eastern Florescence.

The Primordial Sovereign Pang Qiaodao of Western Florescence and Universal Beneficence was the principal deity of the Gengchu Sanctuary in Mianzhu County, Hanzhou. The sanctuary lay twenty-five li west of the county seat. Tradition says it was established by the Celestial Master during the Shenjue era of the Eastern Han. There were two Daoist temples at the site, one of which was called the Palace of Broad Truth in Western Florescence.

The Primordial Sovereign Song Yicheng of Great Harmony and Profound Unity dwelt in the Prefecture of Maoyi. He was a deity who supported and taught the Three Heavens of Panghua.

The Primordial Sovereign Xudong of Numinous Subtlety, Harmony, and Clarity dwelt in the Prefecture of Qionghe. This prefecture was in the area of Pengzhou during the Eastern Han. Xudong later took up a master’s office and was known by other titles as well.

The Great Envoy of High Clarity and Inner Minister of the Celestial Mechanism, Xu Xun, dwelt in the Palace of Clear Celebration at the Jade Capital.

The Heavenly Official Langqi of Southern Mound and Floating Radiance is said to have descended to the southwest of the capital during the Tang dynasty. He dwelt in the Palace of Floating Radiance at the Southern Pole.

The Primordial Consort Who Protects Clarity, the Holy Mother of Mysterious Radiance, Wang Shuo, whose courtesy name was Yang, lived during the Tang dynasty and dwelt in the Palace of Scenery and Clarity. She later transformed into the Holy Mother of Numinous Radiance and took charge of affairs across the Four Seas of the Eastern Ocean.

The Primordial Sovereign Zu Suidao of the Golden Gate and Luminous Clarity, whose courtesy name was Fangzhong, was from Lingling Commandery in Guangxi during the Tang dynasty. Also known as the Primordial Sovereign Tonghua Yihui, he dwelt in the Grotto Palace of Luminous Clarity, the Upper Celestial Realm of Attendant Origin.

The Primordial Sovereign Guo Yulong of the Qiong Chamber, Inner Response, and Grotto Clarity was from the capital during the Song dynasty. He dwelt in the Prefecture of Purple Numinous Radiance and was also called the Primordial Sovereign of Upper Scenery. He held the rank of Attendant of the Celestial Court in the Azure Mists of Qingwei.

The Primordial Sovereign Fu Yangyu of Purple Radiance, True Illumination, Blessings, and Harmony, whose courtesy name was Zifang, was from Fengzhou. He dwelt in the Prefecture of Auspicious Radiance, Upper Assist of the Three Heavens. His residence was also called Mount Taihua and was located in the Western Sea.

Longguang Daoming Yuanjun Yao Zhuang, courtesy name Shuqi, was from Xijing. She was also known as Guangchang Yuanjun. She served the scriptures in the Three Heavens—the three celestial realms described in Daoism—and traveled between the Three Offices. She was affiliated with Longhui Office.

Ziying Yuhui Yuanjun Gao Shi was from the region of Yan and lived beneath the Dipper in Dongyao Jingfeng Office. Also known as Gao Yun Ziying Yuhui Yuanjun, she served as an imperial attendant in the Three Heavens.

The Perfected One of Western Florescence and Pure Emptiness, Hua Ying, was from Fengxiang Office. She served as Chief Minister of Dongyang and Left Minister of Qingwei Mingyuan.

The Perfected One of Qingcheng and Widespread Beneficence, Zhu Dongyuan, was from Chengdu Office. He served as Envoy of the Jade Pivot of Divine Empyrean and Chief Minister of Qingwei Donghui.

The Perfected One of Yunshan and Preserver of Unity, Li Shaowei, was from Fangzhou. He served as Right Minister of Qingwei Duyuan. A divine official descended from Heaven and transmitted Daoist methods to him; he served as Envoy of the Five Thunders Court.

The Perfected One of Meishan, Hidden in Harmony, Nan Bidiao, was from Meishan in Meizhou. He served as Immortal Minister of Qingwei Baohe. When he appeared or vanished in concealment, a red-robed official accompanied him. He was known as the Water-Bearing Envoy, one of the Six Powers Within the Dipper.

Upper Clarity

The Great Dao Lord, Jade Morning, High and Holy of Upper Clarity, dwells in the Palace of Radiant Florescence in the Great Heaven, the Purple Enclosure of the Great Emperor of Supreme Florescence.

The Supreme Dao Lord, Mysterious Origin, Later Sage of Great Peace, Imperial Dawn of the Golden Tower, dwells in the Purple Numina Palace of the Golden Tower.

The Dao Lord, Azure Lad of Eastern Florescence, in charge of destinies at Fangzhu, dwells in the Fangzhu Palace.

The Perfected One, Wang Yuan of the Western City, Chief of All the Perfected, Chief Minister of the Golden Tower, courtesy name Fangping, dwells in the Left Office beneath the gates of the Chengchang Palace of the Golden Tower.

The Perfected One, Wang Bao, King of the Small Realm of Heaven and of Pure Emptiness, courtesy name Zideng, dwells in the Central Office beneath the gates of the Boquan Palace in the Small Realm.

The Primordial Purple-Void Yuanjun Wei Huacun, courtesy name Xian’an, dwells in the Left Office of the Primordial Purple-Void Palace and beneath the gates of the Purple Register Elixir Assembly Palace.

The Perfected One, Yang Yihe, Assistant to the Eastern Florescence and in charge of destinies, dwells in the Right Office of Duanling.

The Eastern Florescence Supreme Minister, Emperor Chen, the Shangqing Immortal Elder Xu Hui, dwells beneath the palace towers of the Right Court in Ziyang Morning Cloud Palace.

The Shangqing Primordial Lady is the Holy Mother of Western Florescence, Lady Chan. She resides in Western Florescence Liangguang Palace and is a high immortal. Her honorific title is Shangming Yuzhang.

The High and Illustrious Envoy, Inner Minister of Heavenly Secrets, Xu Xun.

The Primordial Lady of Golden Towers and Luminous Stillness, Zu Suidao, is the founding ancestor of this lineage. Its transmission began with the Primordial Lady.

The Lingbao lineage:

The Jade Morning Lord of the Dao.

The Supreme Mystery’s First Perfected One, Yuluo Qiao, bears the honorific title Celestial Lord of the Wondrous Dao of Jade Clarity. He resides in the Court of Response and Transformation at Dragon Brahma Palace, within the Court of Luminous Response in the Mysterious Capital.

The Supreme Mystery’s Second Perfected One, Guang Miaoyin, bears the honorific title Celestial Lord of Wondrous Transformation of Shangqing. He resides in Puzhao Palace, within the Court of Ancestral Splendor in the Mysterious Capital.

The Supreme Mystery’s Third Perfected One, Zhen Dingguang, bears the honorific title Celestial Lord of Wondrous Resonance of Taiqing. He resides in Guangqing Palace, within the Court of Upright Prosperity in the Mysterious Capital.

The Upper Palace of Jade Florescence and Mysterious Radiance is located on Jade Capital Mountain of Shangqing.

The Golden Mountain Cave Emperor Palace is located in Puzhao Palace, within the Court of Ancestral Splendor in the Mysterious Capital.

The Supreme Mystery’s Third Perfected One, Zhen Dingguang, bears the honorific title Celestial Lord of Wondrous Resonance of Taiqing. He resides in Guangqing Palace, within the Court of Upright Prosperity in the Mysterious Capital.

The Upper Palace of Jade Florescence and Mysterious Radiance is located on Jade Capital Mountain of Shangqing.

The Golden Mountain Cave Emperor Palace is located on Golden Florescence Mountain of Taiqing.

The Palace of United Stillness and Jade Clarity is located on Jade Mountain, the Upper Capital of Yuqing.

The Supreme Ultimate Perfected One, Xu Laile, dwells beneath the palace towers of the Imperial Radiance Palace of the Supreme Ultimate.

The Supreme Ultimate Left Immortal, Zhu Gexuan, dwells beneath the palace towers of the Palace of Converging Administrators of the Supreme Ultimate.

The Supreme Ultimate Perfected One, Northern Spirit’s Inner Assistant, Zheng Siyuan, of Auspicious Harmony and Celebration, dwells beneath the gate towers of the Primordial Surge Court of the Supreme Ultimate.

The Primordial Lady of Golden Towers and Luminous Stillness resides in the Upper Capital on Mount Linong, at the Palace of the Luminous Dao in the Golden Towers.

The Daode lineage:

The Most High Lord Lao.

The Master of the Beginning, the Perfected Lord of the Pass, Yin Xi.

The Supreme Mystery Perfected One, Zhao Long.

The Celestial Mountain Perfected One, Hong Bin.

The Mysterious Exalted Perfected One, Lu Hui, resides in the Upper Capital on Mount Linong.

The Daode lineage:

The Most High Lord Lao.

The Master of the Beginning, the Perfected Lord of the Pass, Yin Xi.

The Supreme Mystery Perfected One, Zhao Long.

The Celestial Mountain Perfected One, Hong Bin.

The Mysterious Exalted Perfected One, Lu Hui.

The Primordial Lady of Golden Towers and Luminous Stillness.

The Zhengyi lineage:

The Most High Lord Lao.

Zhang Daoling, founder of the Celestial Masters tradition of Daoism, was honored as the Sage Master of the Three Heavens of Han and the Supreme Minister of Great Mystery.

Zhang Heng, son of Zhang Daoling and the successor who inherited his teachings, was honored as the Perfected One of Great Clarity and Lord Successor. He once served as an Attendant-in-Waiting.

Zhang Lu, a Lord Master who came after Zhang Heng, was honored as the Perfected One of Great Clarity and Lord of the Lineage. He was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Langzhong.

The Female Master, Primordial Lady.

After this lineage spread into Shu, the origins of its transmission from master to disciple were no longer known. The Censor Zhang Zi was its fourth-generation successor. Thereafter, the lineage continued from Shu, with the transmission of immortal methods passed down through generations at Mount Longhu, in the area around Guangxin and Guixi. Through the grace of the Holy Mother of Numinous Radiance, Zhu Xuan, Zhang Benzhen sat in meditation and cultivated beside a river in Guiyang Commandery, Jinghu South Circuit, on a stone. He was enfeoffed as the Primordial Lady of Golden Gate, Manifesting Radiance and Congealing.

Essentials of the Lineage: Collected and Harmonized

The Primordial Lady of Golden Gate, Manifesting Radiance, Transforming and Unifying, One Radiance, was in the mountains near the Western Capital, beside the Stream of Transformation in the Grotto of Spirit. There she met the Primordial Lady of Great Clarity and Great Mystery. The Primordial Lady took the form of a woman and washed by the stream. The master took a towel and waited upon her, then invited her to sit before him. For several nights in succession, the Primordial Lady sometimes suddenly appeared as a man, and at other times transformed into a woman, testing the master. His resolve remained steadfast throughout. The Primordial Lady then summoned him to board a raft and drift down the stream, carrying him back to his original place. Afterward, she transmitted to him the principles of all four branches. Then she vanished. The unified transmission of the four branches as a single lineage by Zhang Benzhen began from this encounter.

The Primordial Lady of Great Clarity and Great Mystery, Wen Yong, resides beneath the palaces of Radiant Splendor and Great Harmony.

Incense for respectfully inviting the master

Incense used when paying respects to and inviting the revered master.

Incense for inviting the master to the purified altar

Incense used to purify the altar and respectfully invite the master.

Incense for purifying defilement and summoning the myriad spirits

Incense used to clear away defilement and summon the assembled spirits.

Incense for purifying the altar and summoning the Thunder Court

Incense used to purify the altar and summon the divine generals of the Thunder Court.

Incense for purifying defilement, inspecting and summoning the generals, and vanquishing evil

Incense used to clear away defilement and summon the divine generals to suppress evil.

Nine Black Incense Talisman

Take nine pieces of incense, write on them in the order shown here, then place them in the incense burner and burn them:

One, two, three;

four, five, six;

seven, eight, nine.

Qingwei incense for swiftly inviting the master

Incense used by the Qingwei school when inviting the master in haste. The talisman’s characters read, in order, “Swift and Mighty,” “Primordial Consort,” and “Swift Arrival.” It also bears the phrases “The Great Dao unfolds celebration, accumulating blessings” and “Pray, petition, command, and mobilize the Thunder Court.”

If the talismans and registers above are used in prayer without effect, prepare a formal petition or written note, affix the talisman to its front, and seal both ends of the document, closing its center with wax. Then transmit the document upward as a formal submission, requesting that Lord Master Zongzhen summon the Thunder Court.

Three Hun Dao Inspector’s Document: This talisman may be affixed to the front of the written petition. Securely seal both ends, and seal the center with wax. When transmitting the document upward, ask Master Jun Zongzhen to summon the Thunder.

Three Hun Dao Inspector Qingwei Chonghua Seal

Petition

Respectfully petitioning the Marshal

The Origins and Transmission of the Daoist Teachings

When Emperor Yu was alive, the Lord of the Dao had already descended into the human world. He could move in and out of being and nonbeing, and practiced the Way of the Primordial Beginning. At noon on the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth month in the twenty-fifth year of King Zhao of Zhou, the Lord Lao transmitted to Guan Yin the two scriptures of the Dao and De, the Nine Elixirs of Great Clarity, the Hidden Writings of the Eight Heavens, and teachings such as the Admonitions of the Western Ascension. Guan Yin then passed them on to Perfected Du. Perfected Du marks the beginning of the Dao of Dao and De.

In the second year of Guanghe under Emperor Ling of Han, the Perfected of the Supreme Ultimate transmitted the many Lingbao scriptures on Mount Tiantai (said by some to be Mount Shangyu) to the Perfected Xi, Left Immortal of the Supreme Ultimate. This is known as the ancestral source of the many scriptures of the Dongxuan Cavern. Another account says that on the first day of the fifth month in the first year of Hanan under Emperor Shun of the Later Han (some say the fifteenth day of the first month), the Perfected of the Supreme Ultimate descended on Mount Heming and transmitted the many Lingbao scriptures to Celestial Master Zhang. This, too, is known as the ancestral source of the many scriptures of the Dongxuan Cavern. Around the same time, Celestial Master Zhang received the secret registers, seals, and swords of the Twenty-Four Ranks. This transmission is the lineage of the Zhengyi Mengwei tradition.

Between the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Wei dynasties, the Three Scriptures circulated in the world, but the associated ritual forms had yet to emerge clearly. In the second year of Xingxing under the Jin, a jiazi year, on the day of the Spring Plowing Sacrifice, the Purple-Void Primordial Lady, Wei of Mount Heng, began transmitting the Way of Shangqing to Yang, Perfected of the Eastern Florescence, Assistant to the Exalted and Commander of Fate. At that time, the celestial scriptures and precious writings appeared in the forms of cloud-and-sky dragon script and the Eight Assemblies script, which ordinary people in the world could not read. Lady Wei gathered and organized their talismanic writings and scriptural instructions, rendering them in clerical script. From then on, they spread widely and became the source of the Shangqing school.

Establishing the Teaching

A certain scripture of the Primordial Beginning belongs to the Great Thunder Method. The large-scale purification rite is called the “Heavenly Treasure Thunder Retreat,” also known as the “Heavenly Treasure Retreat.” Another account calls it the “Jade Clarity Thunder Cavern-Truth Retreat.”

First, the Celestial Scripture; second, the Cavern Chapter; third, the Celestial Chapter; fourth, the Jade Chapter; fifth, the Jade Book; sixth, the Numinous Talisman.

Shangqing corresponds to the Dongxuan Cavern; Taiqing corresponds to the Dongshen Cavern.

Shenxiao, Beiji, Taiwei, Ziwei, Shuji, Nanji, Beiji, Xiji, and Zihuang correspond, in order, to “the First Heaven Scripture, the Second Cavern Chapter, the Third Heaven Chapter, the Fourth Jade Chapter, the Fifth Jade Book, and the Sixth Spirit Talisman.”

Shangqing corresponds to the Dongxuan; Taiqing corresponds to the Dongshen. The text then lists Shenxiao, Beiji, Taiwei, Ziwei, Shuji, Nanji, Beiji, Xiji, and Zihuang once more, and mentions Ziqing.

Appointing Generals

To appoint a marshal, deputy marshal, or senior general, use one talisman to command a general. To appoint a marshal and five envoys, use one talisman to command them. This rule is followed in both Zhaijiao rituals and Thunder Rites.

The Divine Pivot Thunder Scripture says: The Celestial Worthy transforms into the commander-in-chief, and the Celestial Lord serves as general. Yang Qi transforms into the Thunder Duke, and Yin Qi into the Lightning Mother. The Wind Earl is on the left, and the Rain Master on the right. The stars of the Five Directions transform into the Five Thunders. Among the great gods of the Eight Directions, those in heaven are called the “Eight Pursuing Envoys”; those below are called the “Eight Numbered Divine Lords, Talisman Envoys, and Merit Officers.” They carry out the scriptures authorized by the Celestial Emperor, appoint generals according to the prescribed rules, and submit their names to the emperor. Whenever they are summoned, they all respond.

Incense Talisman for Patriarch Yuanjun

“Golden Tower, Radiant and Gathered, One Ray of Dao’s Transformation, Yuanjun” is Patriarch Sui Dao Yuanjun. In her transformed appearance, her hair hangs loose, she wears a crimson robe and skirt, holds a thunder casket, and rides a blue-green golden dragon, with two Perfected Lords attending her on either side.

One, two, three.

Talisman Envoys

Yang Jie, the Swift Talisman Envoy and Perfected Lord of the Flying Thunder, Heavenly Wonder, and Responsive Transformation of the Dao, holds the sword-shaped ritual implement called the “bo.”

Yang Xian, the Swift Talisman Envoy and Perfected Lord of the Great One’s Manifestation of the Sage, Wind and Thunder, and Broad Transformation of the Dao, holds a fire-shaped ritual implement resembling a halberd.

Both appear as strongmen. On yang days, use the “bo”; on yin days, use the “fire.”

Incense Talisman for Xie Yuanjun

The Tongmiao Talisman Envoy holds the sword-shaped ritual implement called the “bo.”

Yang Xian, the Swift Talisman Envoy and Perfected Lord of the Great One’s Manifestation of the Sage, Wind and Thunder, and Broad Transformation of the Dao, holds a fire-shaped ritual implement resembling a halberd.

Both appear as strongmen. On yang days, use the “bo”; on yin days, use the “fire.”

Incense Talisman for Xie Yuanjun

Xie Jingang, Tongmiao Yuanhua Taiji Chonghe Yuanjun, resides to the left of the Yanggu Altar in the Chonghe Bureau on the Jade Terrace of Qiongyao.

The incantation is: “Rongsu Han.”

Incense Talismans for Perfected Hua and Perfected Zhu

Zu Wei.

Incense Talismans for Perfected Li and Perfected Nan

Zhou Zhao.

The Perfected Master Huang transmitted the “Faith-Incense Talisman” to Zhang Pingxin.

End of Volume One of The Great Method of the Primordial Descent of Qingwei

The Great Method of the Primordial Descent of Qingwei, Volume Two

The Jade Capital Lineage

Qingwei Yuqing

The Primordial Beginning Emperor bestowed the Scripture of Wondrous Mystery upon the Dao Lord Yuchen and granted him a jade register attuned to the times. During the kalpa, this scripture was placed in the Realm of Great Luo and Wondrous Mystery, in the land of Pure Radiance and Wondrous Origin on the Treasure Terrace of the Kalpa’s Origin. It was meant to spread the wondrous Dao and preserve the eternal continuity of the Heavenly Dao.

Scripture of Wondrous Mystery

This scripture is kept in the western corridor of the hall, in the Pavilion of Pure Mystery and Jade Brilliance.

The Primordial Thunder transmitted the jade register, attuned to the times, of the Qingwei lineage. It contains 120 characters. In the celestial realm, the Primordial Heavenly King transmitted it to the Dao Lord. This register is connected with the signs and responses of the Jade Kingdom; its contents correspond to the objects kept in the pavilion.

The Primordial Thunder transmitted the jade register, attuned to the times, of the Qingwei lineage. It contains 120 characters. In the celestial realm, the Primordial Heavenly King transmitted it to the Dao Lord. The three characters conveyed in the jade register must be transmitted and disseminated with care.

The Dao Lord Yuchen bestowed the jade formula upon the Heavenly Emperor of True Origin and Wondrous Transformation.

Register of Yuchen

The Lord Yang of the Nine Heavens’ Wondrous Dao and True Destiny received the Scripture of the Wondrous Mystery of Destiny from the Great Dao, then transmitted it to the Lord Xu of the Nine Heavens’ Cavernous Illumination.

Scripture of the Wondrous Mystery of the Great Dao’s Destiny

Lord Xu possessed the Chapter of the Jade Brahma of the Primordial Capital and transmitted it to the Perfected Master Zhu of Jade Hall Mountain.

Chapter of the Jade Brahma of the Primordial Capital

It was formed by the condensation of Brahma Qi (pure, sacred vital energy) and governs the distinction between pure and turbid Qi.

The above is used to inspect the myriad spirits; it is all a forbidden scripture of the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning. This material carries forward the lineage transmitted by Lord Yang and has since been passed down in the human world from generation to generation.

The Perfected Master of Mountain Tian later transmitted the Chapter of Thunderous Radiance Shaking the Origin to Lord Bu of the Fusang, the Great Mystery’s Azure Beneficence and Luminous Transformation.

It was formed by the condensation of the Qi of Thunderous Radiance Shaking the Origin and governs the distinction between pure and turbid Qi.

The above is used to inspect the myriad spirits; it is all a forbidden scripture of the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning. This material carries forward the lineage transmitted by Lord Yang and has since been passed down in the human world from generation to generation.

The Perfected Master of Mountain Tian later transmitted the Chapter of Thunderous Radiance Shaking the Origin to Lord Bu of the Fusang, the Great Mystery’s Azure Beneficence and Luminous Transformation.

Chapter of Thunderous Radiance Shaking the Origin

Lord Bu transmitted the Jade Talisman of the Great Dao’s Boundless Primordial Radiance to the Lord of Broad Primordial Transformation, who Preserves the Heavenly Dao through Luminous Divine Radiance and Clear Condensation.

Dao Transformation Primordial Lord gave the Jade Essence Precious Chapter (a treasured ritual text) to Mingqing Daohua Qiu Yuánjun. Later, Qiu Yuánjun passed this ritual text on to the perfected master Tai Mingqing Hui.

Hidden Instructions of Qingwei

Qingwei Dongguang, Baoheng Zihua, Yuanhe Mingdao, Taiyi Shenjing, Yuánjun Wang Zhenghong has a face round as the full moon, phoenix eyes, and straight brows. His hair hangs loose, and he holds a treasured sword. He wears red shoes and takes the form of the Yuebo star. He dwells beneath the Purple Radiance Palace on the right side of the Tower of Great Impulse in the Dark Capital.

Precious Profound Scripture

When submitting petitions to the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), the Jade Emperor, and Houtu, one should bow.

Incense Talisman for the Primordial Beginning’s Edict

The talisman on the right signifies the Three Realms paying homage to the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning. It conveys Primordial Beginning’s command for the Azure Emperor to bestow the character “incense.” Whenever an urgent petition must be submitted, burn this incense, and the written petition will reach the Celestial Emperor.

Incense Talisman for Primordial Beginning’s Assembly of the Myriad Spirits

The talisman on the right is a token of the Dao Lord’s command to the myriad spirits. In the past, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning bestowed this incense, and the Dao Lord used it. Today, ritual masters of this lineage also use it to summon the myriad spirits.

Incense Talisman for Primordial Beginning’s Proclamation Summoning Thunder and Lightning

In the Secret Method of Qingwei’s Profound Communication, Qingwei Maochen Baoyun Jinming Yuánjun Peng Han has twin rings on his head. His face is like jade, with crescent-shaped brows and phoenix eyes, and he wears a smile. He is dressed in white with a crimson skirt, wears red shoes, and holds a treasured sword. He rides a fire dragon. He dwells in the Dan Zhao Palace between the Well and Ghost lunar mansions, commanding thirty thousand spirits of Dan Zhao’s wind, fire, thunder, and lightning.

Chief Marshal

“Appointing oneself marshal” means that Peng Han alone received a title bestowed by the Lord on High and serves as chief marshal.

Southern Flame Cinnabar Firmament Mighty and Fierce Heavenly Agitating Primordial Assistant Ping Zhao Yuánjun Peng Han wears a golden helmet and has a face like jade. He is dressed in crimson, wears golden armor and red shoes, holds a fire seal, and rides a fire dragon.

Deputy Marshals

General Liu Ming, of the Southern Cinnabar Flowing Gold Fire Bell, wears a golden helmet. His face is red, and he is dressed in golden armor and crimson robes with red shoes. He holds a fire bell in his left hand and a sword in his right.

Great Spirit Zhu Ying, Thunder Lord of the Southern Cinnabar Flowing Fire, wears a celestial crown. His face is blue-black, and he is dressed in red and wears golden armor. He holds an axe and drill and carries a thunder chariot on his back.

The Great Lady Guangxun, Mother of Lightning, of the Southern Elixir and Flowing Fire, has two forms. In one, she appears as a Jade Maiden, holding a treasured sword and wearing blue garments and a celestial crown, with a blue complexion. She also wears a vermilion robe and golden armor, holds an axe and a drill, and carries a thunder chariot on her back. In the other, she again appears as a Jade Maiden, holding a treasured sword, dressed in blue, and wearing vermilion shoes.

The Lord of the Spirits, Fengbo, Count of Wind, who Flies through the Southern Elixir Sky, Lei Guangqing, wears a celestial crown, has a dark complexion, and wears golden armor, green robes, and vermilion shoes. He flings a wind chariot from his hand.

The Lord of the Spirits, Yushi, Master of Rain, who Soars through the Southern Elixir Sky, Xu Lie, wears a celestial crown, has a blue complexion, and wears golden armor, green robes, and vermilion shoes. He flings a rain chariot from his hand.

The Lord of the Spirits of Eastern Heavenly Thunder, Wei Hua, Xin Shu; the Lord of the Spirits of Southern Thunder, Wei He, Zhao Geng; the Lord of the Spirits of Western Heavenly Thunder, Wei Yuan, Shi He; the Lord of the Spirits of Northern Heavenly Thunder, Wei You, Lü Yun; and the Lord of the Spirits of Central Heavenly Thunder, Wei Fu, Wang Jie: all five appear as kings, wear crowns of fire, hold iron drills, and carry thunder chariots on their backs.

Zhou Mao, Envoy of the Upper Spirit Five Thunders, Divine Guardian of the Ten Thousand Transformations, wears a dark-colored crown, has a purple complexion, and wears golden armor, a dark robe, and vermilion shoes. He holds a halberd.

The Incense-and-Message Talisman: Burn incense to convey the message talisman.

The Qingwei Flying-Thunder Seal: A seal made from yellow silk.

Cut a square piece of incense paper. Burn incense and use the message talisman to summon and command the thunder gods listed above.

The General Mobilization Command: An order that directs and urges all the gods into action.

The Qingwei Thunder-Invocation Formula: The formula used when the Qingwei school performs rituals.

Li Qian, the Qingwei Lady of the Pivot of Qi and Primordial Sovereign of the Primordial Spirit, resides in the Auspicious Palace of Transformed Completion in the Purple Void. With her hair loose, she appears as a Jade Maiden, wearing a crimson robe and a yellow skirt. She holds a thunder case and rides a blue dragon.

Long Ji, the Qingwei Lady of the Primordial Mechanism and Primordial Spirit, resides in the Palace of the Consort’s Transformed Grotto, Bin. She wears her hair in a double-ring topknot, appears as a Jade Maiden, and has a faintly rosy complexion. She wears purple robes and a multicolored skirt, holds a sword, and rides a white dragon.

Xiu Duan, the Qingwei Lady Who Observes Commands and Shines with Transformative Power, resides in the Palace of Yanghua, Transformed and Illuminated. She wears a high topknot, has a fair complexion, willow-leaf eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes. She wears blue robes and golden armor, holds an axe, and rides a black dragon.

These three are called the Three Masters. They command the thunder gods and oversee the affairs of thunder.

The Incense-and-Message Talisman: Burn incense to convey the message talisman. Knock and call upon the gods, secretly submit a petition, and pray for an immediate response. When matters are urgent, submit a formal report.

Qingwei Flying Talisman

The text listed on the right is used to issue a summons to the Black Dragon.

The three venerable masters command the Thunder Gods and oversee the thunder forces.

Faith-Incense Talisman

Make a formal, secret petition and pray for an immediate response. In urgent matters, this may be used to report the matter.

Qingwei Flying Talisman

The text listed on the right is used to ask the three venerable masters to issue orders and dispatch the thunder forces. It may be used for all kinds of affairs. Alternatively, write only the following in the memorial: “Your servant so-and-so received instruction from the venerable master yesterday. With reverence, I follow the master’s decree as transmitted from the Origin and announce the use of the Qingwei Flying Talisman, praying for an immediate response.” The talisman may also be placed over incense and burned in a fierce flame, while reciting: “With reverence, I carry out the command of the master. Qingwei responds and transforms; may the Dao decree of the Three Great Primordial Ladies be made manifest everywhere. Let it be carried out swiftly.”

The Qingwei Numinous Harmony Primordial Lady, Guan Jingqing, is a spirit of the Zhangyuan Palace, manifested from the Primordial Consort. She wears a phoenix crown; her face is like jade, her brows naturally shaped, and her eyes like a phoenix’s. She wears a purple robe and a jade-green skirt, tied with a broad sash, and vermilion shoes. Holding a jade tablet, she dwells in the Palace of Numinous Light in the Qingwei Heaven.

Faith-Incense Talisman

Mind-Incense Talisman

Kneel upright and silently recite “Longyu Zhiqian Qianhong Qing” seven times. Then rise and withdraw. Your servant so-and-so, on such-and-such a date, paid respects before the seated master so-and-so and received the transmission.

Faith-Incense Talisman

Mind-Incense Talisman

Kneel upright and silently recite “Longyu Zhiqian Qianhong Qing” seven times. Then rise and withdraw. Your servant so-and-so, on such-and-such a date, paid respects before the seated master so-and-so and received transmission in a particular lineage, inheriting the great transformation of Qingwei. Your servant respectfully petitions the Ancestor, the Qingwei Numinous Harmony Primordial Consort Dao Lord: regarding the matters I have petitioned and reported, I pray that you grant me an understanding heart and insight into your intent. For every request I make, I hope to receive a clear response at once. For all that concerns realizing the Dao of Heaven and learning talismanic scripts, I also pray for a responsive sign.

For the talismans listed on the right, visualize nine rays of golden light descending from Heaven and entering the mouth; this completes the rite. It is said that practicing this method brings results. Begin on a Jia day.

The Secret Instructions of Qingwei

This is used for thunder rites throughout the Three Realms and the ten directions. When burning incense, visualize and draft the talismanic text, then write the talisman.

The True Origin Seal of Qingwei measures one cun and three fen.

Shangqing Lineage

The Shangqing Primordial Lady, Holy Mother of the Western Florescence, gave the Jade Writ of the High Immortals and Supreme Illumination to Perfected Lord Xu, in three chapters. What has been transmitted to the present day consists of four characters.

Jade Writ of the High Immortals and Supreme Illumination

Lingbao Lineage

The Jade-Clear Response-and-Transformation Talisman of Perfected One Xuanyi.

The High-Clear Response-and-Transformation Talisman of Perfected One Daofan Xuan’er.

The Supreme Clarity Talisman of Responsive Manifestation of the Perfected One Xuansan.

This is the end of Volume Two of The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent; Volume Three begins.

The Great Dao of Taiji’s Natural Spontaneity, the Great Dao of Yuanshi Qingwei, the Great Dao of Natural Spontaneity in Harmony, the Mysterious Dao of Taiji, the Most Supreme Dao of Yuanshi Hongming, the Great Dao of Wuji’s Natural Spontaneity, the Most Supreme Dao of Qingwei, the Higher Dao of Yuyu, the Dao of the Great Crimson Radiance, and the Mysterious Dao of Yuanshi: these are all names for Daoist methods or lineages found in Daoist scriptures, listing different levels and titles of the “Great Dao.”

The Hidden Writings of Wuji: The talismanic writings concealed within Wuji, the formless, beginningless source described in Daoism.

The Numinous Chapters of Kongdong: The wondrous, numinous writings revealed in Kongdong, a profound and mysterious realm in Daoism.

The master said: The numinous chapters of the Empty Grotto (sacred writings that arise from the Great Void) emerge from the Great Void. The honored deities descend into the Three Realms (Heaven, Earth, and humanity), command the ten directions, set thunder in motion, rescue the souls of the dead in the underworld, and communicate upward to the highest reaches of the heavens.

Qianzi: It reaches upward to the heavens of the Three Realms. Rituals involving incense and the command of thunder all come from the Great Void. The honored deities descend into the Three Realms, command the ten directions, set thunder in motion, rescue souls in the underworld, and communicate upward to the heavens.

Qianzi: It reaches upward to the heavens of the Three Realms and commands thunder through the burning of incense. For a major fast (a large-scale Zhaijiao purification ritual), incense is burned to invite the sacred perfected ones to descend.

Shuqing: It reaches upward to the Jade Emperor, commands thunder, and can bring people back from the dead. A major fast is held, and the matters being undertaken are reported and proclaimed throughout the Three Realms.

Jilang: It reaches the heavens above and commands thunder. Wearing this method enables the myriad spirits to protect you; it can also open up Heaven and Earth.

Xi’a: It extends throughout the Five Enclosures (the five celestial regions in Daoist thought), reaches the stars, and sets thunder in motion. Whenever thunder is to be summoned, the Thunder Palace can be opened.

Louhao: It ascends to the heavens, sets thunder in motion, and reports to the celestial realms. Write the documents on talisman slips to summon the dragon spirits.

Jinghuang: It is used specifically to command thunder, clear the skies, bring rain, and set fierce winds in motion. A favorable response comes quickly, and all malevolent spirits are subdued.

Gongzhang: It sets Heaven and Earth in motion and harmonizes Yin-Yang, bringing the workings of all things in Heaven and Earth into harmonious order. Its reach extends from the cosmos down to men and women. Taking this method can treat various illnesses.

Qi Shen: It uses thunder, harmonizes Yin-Yang, assists birth, and eliminates evil influences. It can also summon the Dragon Lords.

You’e: It reaches upward to the Pole of the Sovereign (the exalted seat of an emperor or the Heavenly Emperor). For any major matter reported to the celestial court, write the document on blue silk and place it in a square case; a response will come quickly.

Maozu: It commands thunder.

Qi Shen: It uses thunder, harmonizes Yin-Yang, assists birth, and eliminates evil influences. It can also summon the Dragon Lords.

You’e: It reaches upward to the Pole of the Sovereign. For any major matter reported to the celestial court, write the document on blue silk and place it in a square case; a response will come quickly.

Maozu: It commands thunder. All thunder methods must be carried out in accordance with the seasons and answered at the proper time. When a major fast is held and a report is submitted, the memorial must also be sent to Heaven on schedule.

Zundao

It reaches throughout the Three Realms—the heavens, the earth, and the human world—and makes its message known in all ten directions. It harmonizes the Qi of Yin-Yang and changes cold and heat. Use this document, and a response and communion may be expected in an instant.

The above Dongzhang (petition submitted to the gods) is suited to matters of great importance. At times it is used to command thunder, at times to conduct a major purification ritual (a large-scale Zhaijiao), at times to pray for the protection of the family and the state, and at times to aid those facing danger or illness. Use a whole sheet of blue paper and write on it with cinnabar, then place it among the documents when presenting it. Report it to the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), and make it known to the Celestial Emperors and Empresses and the Thunder Generals of the heavens. Whether praying for clear skies or rain, the petition will reach its destination. Do not use it lightly. If other methods have failed, layer talismans within the talisman; their efficacy will come as swiftly as a spark.

Purple Emperor Heart Seal Talisman

Marshal Xin, General Hong, Soldier Yu: characters or markings in the talisman.

Reverse-Side Inscription Talisman

High Sovereign Divine Empyrean Jade Clarity Nine Heavens Dongzhang

The characters in the scripture above are all to be used in this manner.

Command the Central Heaven of the Divine Empyrean: report upward to the True King Great Emperor, and make the command known throughout the thirty-six heavens. Within the Divine Empyrean, command the eight heavens below and set thunder in motion. The honored gods watch over the Three Realms; the myriad spirits hear the command and act with the swiftness of a spark.

Pivot: Northeast Heaven of the Great Empyrean

Report upward to the Emperor and Empress of the Great Empyrean, and make the command known throughout its thunder realm. All divine generals belonging to the Great Empyrean are to obey swiftly; the Thunder Generals of this quarter, too, await orders.

Way: Eastern Azure Heaven

Report upward to the Emperor and Empress of the Azure Heaven, and make the command known throughout its thunder realm. All generals belonging to the Azure Heaven, the Azure Dipper’s thunder realm, and the east are to await orders. Used to hasten conception and for ingestion.

Assistant: Southeastern Heaven of the Jade Empyrean

Report upward to the Emperor and Empress of the Jade Empyrean, and make the command known throughout its thunder realm. All Thunder Gods belonging to the Jade Empyrean and the southeast are to obey the Emperor’s command.

Might: Southern Crimson Empyrean

Report upward to the Emperor and Empress of the Crimson Empyrean, and make the command known throughout its thunder realm; used to ward off fire disasters. All generals of the south are to receive the petition’s command.

Abundant: Southwestern Heaven of the Luminous Empyrean

I respectfully inform the Emperor and Empress of Jingxiao (the divine sovereign and consort of the Jingxiao celestial realm), and convey this to all the Thunder deities of Jingxiao. All matters under the jurisdiction of the southwest are to obey the commands in this memorial. This method may be used to treat critical illnesses in both men and women. The talismanic memorial may be swallowed, or used to deliver and redeem the souls of the dead in the netherworld, or to perform a Zhaijiao rite, praying to the stellar deities and offering thanks.

It commands the western realm of Yuxiao.

I respectfully inform the Emperor and Empress of Yuxiao, and proclaim this throughout the Thunder deities of Yuxiao. All matters under the jurisdiction of the west are to obey the commands in this memorial.

Chenlangxiao, the celestial realm of the northwest.

It reaches up to the Heavenly Court and may also be used to open the gates of Heaven. I respectfully inform the Emperor and Empress of Langxiao, and all the Thunder deities of Langxiao. All matters under the jurisdiction of the northwest are to obey the commands in this memorial.

Zhang Zixiao, the northern realm.

It reaches up to the Emperor and Empress of the Northern Pole Zixiao and all the Thunder deities of Zixiao. All matters under the jurisdiction of the north are to obey the commands in this memorial. It may also be sent down to Luofeng, the Daoist netherworld, to deliver and redeem all wandering souls.

The above are the Imperial Primordial Divine Empyrean Jade Purity Nine Heavens Cavern Memorials. For grave matters, they may be used to command the Thunder deities, perform a grand Divine Empyrean Zhaijiao rite, petition the divine troops to go into battle, or pray for peace in the family and the state. If a prayer receives no response, use these memorials to petition Luofeng and deliver and redeem all wandering souls.

The above are the Imperial Primordial Divine Empyrean Jade Purity Nine Heavens Cavern Memorials. For grave matters, they may be used to command the Thunder deities, perform a grand Divine Empyrean Zhaijiao rite, petition the divine troops to go into battle, or pray for peace in the family and the state. If a petition receives no response, proceed according to these memorials: write them in cinnabar on a full sheet of yellow silk, place them inside a memorial, and report above to the True Kings—the deities revered in Daoism—and send them below to the Nine Heavens, awaiting the gods’ response. This talisman may also be swallowed to treat all illnesses, or used to eradicate grave demonic afflictions; in either case, it will be effective.

Three Pure Ones’ Luminous Jade Talisman.

Jade Purity.

It proclaims throughout Heaven and the Three Realms, reaches in all ten directions, and commands the Thunder deities. Used in the Cavern of Perfection fast, one of the Three Caverns fasting rites of the Shangqing tradition.

Highest Clarity.

It summons the deities of the Three Realms throughout, issues proclamations in all ten directions, and urgently dispatches the Thunder deities. Used in the Cavern of Mystery fast, one of the Three Caverns fasting rites of the Shangqing tradition.

Great Clarity.

It proclaims throughout the Three Realms, encompasses all ten directions, and swiftly summons the Thunder deities. Used in the Cavern of Spirit fast, one of the Three Caverns fasting rites of the Shangqing tradition.

Jade Emperor.

It commands the Three Realms, asserts its authority in all ten directions, and swiftly orders the Thunder deities to respond. Used to submit memorials to the court on grave matters; all petitions may thereby reach their destination.

Great One.

This talismanic command summons the august deity Purple Emperor Taiyi, the pure Qi of thunder, and the power of the stars to protect the family and state, and to descend upon the Three Realms—the heavens, the human world, and the underworld.

True King

should command the thunder of the Nine Heavens. When all quarters honor this talisman, its command can spread throughout the Three Realms.

True King

should command the thunder of the Nine Heavens. When all quarters honor this talisman, its command can spread throughout the Three Realms. The jade talismans written in cinnabar above may be used as circumstances require, and their effects should be as swift as sparks from a star.

Inner Invocation of the Cavernous Chapter

The invocation above is placed at the beginning of a talisman to strengthen its efficacy.

Divine Empyrean Heart-Seal Talisman

The heart-seal above—a mark used in Fulu, or a mark of the inner method—is drawn within the talisman during the day. Once drawn, it need not be smeared over. If the “Cavernous Chapter” is used, do not use the heart-seal.

Divine Empyrean Reverse-Side Talisman

Inner Seal and Heart-Chapter for the Primordial Beginning, Jade Clarity, to Command the Thunder

If any of the methods above fail to work, add this chapter at the beginning of the talisman, and it will take effect at once.

Proclamation

The “Proclamation” above is used to issue instructions to the thunder and the sovereigns of the Three Realms.

Edict Talisman

The “Edict” above is used to command and summon the thunder, so that the Three Realms hear the edict and respond swiftly.

Credential Talisman

The “Credential” above is used to summon the thunder by means of a dispatch. On receiving the credential talisman, the thunder will come.

Command Talisman

The “Command” above is used to issue orders to the thunder. On hearing the command, the thunder should respond swiftly.

Titles of the Six Emperors

The titles above are used to summon the thunder.

Talisman Closure

The mark above is used to seal a talisman by placing the written talisman within the sealed opening.

Cavernous Illumination Jade Talisman

The plain white talisman above is used to summon the thunder during the day. On receiving the credential, the thunder will come.

Command Talisman

The “Command” above is used to issue orders to the thunder. On hearing the command, the thunder should respond swiftly.

Titles of the Six Emperors

The titles above are used to summon the thunder.

Talisman Closure

The mark above is used to seal a talisman by placing the written talisman within the sealed opening.

Cavernous Illumination Jade Talisman

The plain white talisman above takes effect immediately when used during the day.

The cinnabar writing on yellow silk above takes effect immediately when used.

Dragon-Calling Elixir Talisman

Write the talisman on blue silk. After burning it, call upon the dragon, or cast it into a deep pool or cavern; in either case, it is said to be highly effective. Another method is to write the talisman in realgar on a square of blue silk one cun on each side, attach it to a coin, and cast it into a deep pool or cavern. It is said to bring rain.

The talismans written in blue ink on blue silk are used to call upon the dragon, and are said to work quickly.

Accelerating Talisman

First make a formal petition to the spirits, then choose a specific time to cast in the talisman. Write the talisman in realgar on a piece of iron nine cun long, two fen thick, and four cun wide, and cast it into the tidal waters.

Sea-Overturning Jade Talisman

Write the talisman using cinnabar and realgar mixed together on a thin iron tablet two chi and four cun long, five cun wide, and two fen thick. Put it in a crimson pouch and take it to a deep pool or cavern. Where a dragon dwells, it is said to work immediately.

Write an apotropaic talisman in realgar and cast it into the tidal waters.

Sea-Overturning Jade Talisman

Write the talisman using cinnabar and realgar mixed together on a thin iron tablet two chi and four cun long, five cun wide, and two fen thick. Put it in a crimson pouch and take it to a deep pool or cavern. Where a dragon dwells, it is said to work immediately.

Fire-Quelling Jade Talisman

Write the talisman in cinnabar on crimson silk and hold it facing the sky. It can stop fires and turn the wind. Alternatively, burn the talisman first, to avert disaster and offer thanks to the spirits.

Water-Driving Jade Talisman

Write the talisman in realgar on a thin iron tablet. First dispatch the talisman and set the month, day, and hour for casting it in. It is said to work quickly.

Jade Pardon

End of Great Method of Primordial Descent of the Qingwei, scroll four.

Great Method of Primordial Descent of the Qingwei, scroll five

Heavenly Treasure Chapter of Boundless Infinity

Pay homage to the Three Venerable Ones, Daoist deities, and pray for the Supreme Emperor to descend and command the thunder.

When the Three Realms hear the command, they must act as swiftly as shooting stars and flying flames.

When the Six Directions hear the command, they must obey as they would an imperial decree.

Commanding the Three Realms and the Ten Directions: above is the Celestial Emperor, and in the middle are the stars. As soon as the Three Realms hear the command, they arrive at once.

Summon the Three Realms and gather the Ten Directions. When the three Qi of Brahma, Clarity, and Radiance hear the command, they respond and obey at once, assembling the hundred spirits.

All operations and mobilizations of heaven, earth, and the human realm, of mountains and rivers, water and fire, obey the command. The stars are included. When the Three Realms hear the command, they arrive at once.

Summon the Three Realms and gather the Ten Directions. When the three Qi of Brahma, Clarity, and Radiance hear the command, they respond and obey at once, assembling the hundred spirits.

All operations and mobilizations of heaven, earth, and the human realm, of mountains and rivers, water and fire, obey the command.

The gods of the Ten Directions and the Three Realms—the Realm of Desire, the Realm of Form, and the Formless Realm—as well as human lifespans, life, and death, are all governed by this method.

The Gods of the Three Realms

Thunder, Yin-Yang, cold and heat, and life and death.

The Purple Pivot, Jade Ultimate Cavern Chapter

Issue this Cavern Chapter swiftly.

The chapter above can command the Three Realms and mobilize the thunder.

The Cavern Chapter of the Nine Sovereigns and the River Chart, Aiding Destiny

The Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor, the Mountain Emperor, the Water Emperor, the Heavenly Emperor, the Earthly Emperor, and the Human Emperor.

Edict

The chapter above can command the Three Realms and dispatch the Five Thunders.

The Ten Lords

The Dao Ancestor, Primordial Beginning, Jade Morning, the Old Lord, Vast Heaven, Great Unity, Empress Earth, Thunder Ancestor, Eastern Pole, and True King.

The Three Assisting Deities

The Great Emperor of the Orthodox Capital, the Great Emperor of the Water Bureau, and the Great Emperor of Eastern Peak.

The Cavern Chapter of the Purple Emperor’s Supreme Dao

The ten principal deities and three assisting deities listed above are of the utmost importance. They must be kept secret and used with great care; their efficacy is considerable.

The Purple Emperor’s Supreme Dao

Great Subtlety Sale

The chapter above can command the thunder, and a response comes in an instant.

The Ultimate Dao of the Azure Void

Used for major prayers; a response comes in an instant.

The Ultimate Dao of the Great Void

Used in prayer, to hasten the performance of ritual methods, and to command divine thunder. Its efficacy is considerable.

The Luminous Dao of the Purple Void

The chapter above can ascend to pay audience to the Imperial Perfected Ones (exalted deities of the celestial realm) and, below, command the thunder.

Dispatch for the Thunderclap Pivot

Once used, the chapter above is highly efficacious. It is a supreme treasure among thunder methods and should be treated with exceptional care.

The Cavern Chapter of the Divine Empyrean Wind and Thunder Langyuan

The above is the proper chapter of thirty-six characters; there is also a four-character introductory chapter.

The Scripture Chapter of the Non-Ultimate

Make an impression of the chapter with a bamboo mold, then burn it over the incense flame. Do not use it unless faced with an extremely severe drought.

Write the chapter on black paper; when urgently needed, it will take effect at once.

Write the chapter in blue ink on plain paper. When it is burned, Heaven and Earth will grow dark, and the mountains and rivers will tremble.

There is also a “Scripture Chapter of the Non-Ultimate” written in cinnabar.

Make an impression of the chapter with a bamboo mold, then burn it over the incense flame. Do not use it unless faced with an extremely severe drought.

Write the chapter on black paper; when urgently needed, it will take effect at once.

Draw the talisman with a blue-green brush on plain paper. After it is burned, Heaven and Earth will grow dark, and the mountains and rivers will tremble.

Draw the talisman with cinnabar on red paper. After it is burned, thunder and lightning will be summoned.

Draw the talisman with a brush on white paper. After it is burned, a strong wind will rise, sending sand and stones flying.

Nine Heavens Gathering Forms Chapter

Used to treat illness and hasten childbirth, and also to refine and deliver the souls of the dead through Daoist rites.

Add the diagram of “Three Transformations and Nine Refinements” to the talisman, and write the names of the Nine Heavens’ Thunder Deities. First issue a dispatch—a document addressed to the deities—then use this talisman to prompt them to act. The diagram of “Three Transformations and Nine Refinements” is as follows.

Add the talisman bearing the sacred name of the Nine Heavens Emperor to the diagram.

Talisman bearing the sacred name of the Nine Heavens Thunder King.

Talisman for Consumption

Talisman for Protection and Safety

When using this talisman, first write down what you seek, then draw the talisman. Recite “Harmony and union in all things,” and what you seek will naturally come to pass.

Qingwei Fire-Repelling Talisman

Qingwei Pestilence-Repelling Talisman

Qingwei Talisman for Praying for Clear Skies

Qingwei Rain-Summoning Talisman

Qingwei Talisman for Summoning Thunder with Immediate Response

Qingwei Swift-Response Talisman

Suitable for clear weather, raising the wind, or bringing rain. While burning incense, silently visualize the summons.

Qingwei Life-Preserving Talisman

Used to treat illness and hasten childbirth.

Qingwei Talisman for Commanding the Myriad Spirits with Immediate Response

Jade Talisman of Luminous Clarity of the Three Mornings, Wondrous Dao of the Purple Enclosure

Begin with the talisman below.

Suitable for clear weather, raising the wind, or bringing rain. While burning incense, silently visualize the summons.

Qingwei Life-Preserving Talisman

Used to treat illness and hasten childbirth.

Qingwei Talisman for Commanding the Myriad Spirits with Immediate Response

Jade Talisman of Luminous Clarity of the Three Mornings, Wondrous Dao of the Purple Enclosure

Write upward, beginning with the character “moon” at the bottom.

Shangqing Jade Terrace Talisman for Immediate Response

Three Heavens Wind-and-Fire Talisman

Heart Seal

Heart Seal

Heart Seal

The talismanic seals above are used to command the thunder of the Three Heavens.

Wind, Fire, and Thunder Seal Script

Heart Seal Talisman

This talisman is used to command wind, fire, and thunder.

High Clarity, Red Radiance of the Primordial Cavern, Cavern Chapter

This chapter is used to direct the spirits and bring about transformations. The deities of thunder all obey its commands.

Jade Chapter of the Eastern Pole, Fusang

Jade Chapter of the Southern Pole, Red Mound

Jade Chapter of the Western Pole, Pure Spirit

Jade Chapter of the Northern Pole, Cavern of Darkness

The jade chapters above are used to command and summon the spirits of the four poles. The deities of thunder will respond at once.

Scripture of Lush Radiance, Cinnabar Light, and the Purple Void Heaven

Also called the “Purple Radiance Cavern Chapter,” it may also be used as the “Jade Proclamation of Primordial Beginning, Great Florescence, and Ascending Mystery.”

Heart Seal Script

If the summons still brings no response, use the “Primordial Beginning Talisman” and the “Jade Chapter of the Northern Pole, Cavern of Darkness.”

This chapter is used to command and direct the spirits in the most distant reaches of the four directions; the thunder spirits respond at once.

The Scripture of Purple Radiance and Cinnabar Light in the Celestial Realm of Violet Void

Also known as The Cavern Chapter of Purple Radiance, it may also be used as The Jade Proclamation for Ascending to the Profound, from Primordial Beginning’s Great Florescence.

The Seal of the Mind

If the chapter text used earlier receives no response, you may use The Cavern Chapter Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Talismanic Mandate.

The Cavern Chapter of Primordial Beginning’s Natural Eightfold Convergence

When using this chapter, if you wish to bring about the swift fulfillment of a particular matter, simply write your request beneath the chapter text; it will then be fulfilled to a great degree.

End of Volume Five of The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent.

The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent, Volume Six

The Cavern Chapter of the Three Treasures, Measureless Thunderous Clamor

The Scripture of Qingwei’s Celestial Strategy and Numinous Power

The True Scripture of Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Spirit

The Scripture of Qingwei’s Radiant Stabilization and Impulse Transformation: Dispelling Military Calamities and Protecting the Nation

The Scripture of the Numinous Treasure’s Natural Thunder Operation

The Wondrous Scripture of Purple Radiance in the Jade Void of Shangqing

The Daoist Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Thunderclap Pivot

The Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Mysterious Operation

The Celestial Scripture of Qingwei’s Wondrous Florescence

The True Scripture of Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Kalpa

Also known as The Numinous Scripture of Yin-Yang’s Radiant Revolutions.

The Cavern Chapter of Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Kalpa

The Cavern Chapter of Qingwei’s Wondrous Florescence

The True Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Pervasive Communion

The Mysterious Scripture

The Celestial Scripture of Qingwei’s Wondrous Florescence

The True Scripture of Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Kalpa

Also known as The Numinous Scripture of Yin-Yang’s Radiant Revolutions.

The Cavern Chapter of Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Kalpa

The Cavern Chapter of Qingwei’s Wondrous Florescence

The True Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Pervasive Communion

The Inner Scripture of the Jade Clarity: Tuning the Origin, Pervading and Transforming, and Harmonizing Commands

The Upper Scripture of Hidden Brahma-Wind and Thunder in Jade Clarity

The Upper Scripture of the Great Cavern’s Pure Numinous Power

The Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Celestial Strategy

The Upper Scripture of Shangqing’s Edict to Thunder and Fierce Lightning

The Wondrous Scripture of Qingwei’s Primordial Numinous Power

The Mysterious Scripture of Qingwei’s Thunder

End of Volume Six of The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent.

The Great Method of Qingche’s Primordial Descent, Volume Seven

The Mysterious Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Divine Thunder Operation

The Upper Scripture of Qingwei’s Divine Mystery

Present petitions to the Celestial Emperor, follow the four seasons, and harmonize cold and heat.

The Grand Scripture of Qingwei’s Wondrous Dao

The Scripture of Qingwei’s Pervading Transformation and Veneration of the Mysterious

Present petitions to the Supreme Emperor, the Purple Tenuity star enclosure, the arrayed stars, and the Lords of the Five Dippers.

The Primordial Scripture of Qingwei’s Vermilion Radiance and Nurturing Transformation

Used to avert calamities caused by fire and summon thunder; it may also be used to pray for clear skies.

The Scripture of Qingwei’s Pervading Numinous Power and Heroic Operation

Eradicating floods, suppressing evil spirits, and commanding the assembled gods.

The Scripture of the Primordial Beginning’s Wondrous Transformation and the Movement of the Mysterious

The Scripture of the Primordial Beginning, the Empty August One, and the Commanding of Thunder

The Jade Book of Great Mystery in the Cavern of Truth of Qingwei

The Scripture of Qingwei Heaven’s Abundant, Spontaneous Nature

The Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Donghua and the Primordial Origin of the Unimpeded

Using military affairs to avert calamities. At times, these methods are also used to ward off floods, subdue evil, and command the assembled gods.

The Scripture of the Primordial Beginning’s Wondrous Transformation and the Movement of the Mysterious

The Scripture of the Primordial Beginning, the Empty August One, and the Commanding of Thunder

The Jade Book of Great Mystery in the Cavern of Truth of Qingwei

The Scripture of Qingwei Heaven’s Abundant, Spontaneous Nature

The Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Donghua and the Primordial Origin of the Unimpeded

Using military affairs to avert calamities; at times, also used for prayer.

Incense and talismans.

Please obtain the incense and talismans for summoning retribution.

The True Scripture of the Primordial Cavern

The Wondrous Scripture of the Primordial Beginning’s Cycles of Destiny

This concludes Scroll Seven of The Great Rites of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent.

The Great Rites of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent, Scroll Eight

The pivotal essentials of Thunder, the Ultimate Dao of Jade Emptiness.

The Supreme Dao of the Purple August One.

The Dao of Purple Origin, Empty Chaos, and the Luminous Scene of Langhua.

These methods together encompass the Three Realms and set the Five Thunders in motion. When grave matters arise, they can bring swift results. These are the most precious texts within the Thunder rites: no calamity cannot be averted, and no living being cannot be saved.

The Mysterious Scripture of the Primordial Beginning for Preserving the Kalpa

The Scripture of the Primordial Beginning and the Qingwei Heaven

The Cavern Chapter of the Primordial Beginning’s Union with Qingwei

The Precious Transmission of Qingwei’s Fragrant Lineage

The Traces of the Heavenly Emperor of Qingwei’s True Origin and Wondrous Transformation (“Respectfully, Ten Hearts”)

This Heavenly Emperor is the Primordial Beginning Heavenly King, also called the Supreme Lord of the Great Dao, the High August Primordial Emperor of Jade Purity and Purple Emptiness. According to tradition, after Pangu emerged from the empty cavern, he reported his name at the Azure Palace of Fangzhu in Donghua.

The Wondrous Preservation Court of the Celestial Cavern, the Palace of the Primordial Beginning’s Ten Thousand Spirits, the Court of Wondrous Transformation, and Ruichang.

The Great Heavenly Emperor of Purple Chen and Great Florescence; the mighty divine spirit dwells in the Palace of Great Subtlety and Radiant Florescence.

The Supreme Lord of the Mysterious Origin, the Emperor of the Golden Portal and Morning Firmament, the Later Sage of Great Peace, dwells in the Purple Spirit Palace of the Golden Portal.

The Imperial Lord of the Azure Lad, Director of Destiny in Donghua at Fangzhu, holds an exalted rank and magnificent dignity, and dwells in the Azure Palace of Fangzhu.

The Supreme Lord of the Mysterious Origin, the Emperor of the Golden Portal and Morning Firmament, the Later Sage of Great Peace, dwells in the Purple Spirit Palace of the Golden Portal.

The Imperial Lord of the Azure Lad, Director of Destiny in Donghua at Fangzhu, holds an exalted rank and magnificent dignity, and dwells in the Azure Palace of Fangzhu.

The Heavenly Emperor of Vermilion Firmness, who Unites the One in a Rushing Radiance, blazes with light.

Kuei Jade Capital Palace of the Divine Elixir.

Heavenly Emperor of Vast Spirit, Primal Transformation, and Mysterious Wonder, ruler of the heavens of Vast Spirit, Primal Transformation, and Mysterious Wonder.

Palace of Primal Transformation Above the Luminous Clarity. Palace of the Mysterious Cavern of Primal Transformation.

Qiong Hong, Heavenly Emperor of Pure Subtlety, Penetrating Light, and Supreme Wonder.

Jade Clarity Palace of Penetrating Primal Energy.

Hui Qi, Primal Lord of Pure Subtlety, Vast Illumination, and Blended Clarity.

Jade Capital Palace of Vast Illumination.

Han Jun, Primal Lord of Pure Subtlety, Great Splendor, and Bright Destiny.

Palace of the Great Splendor Way of Return.

Yang Xi, Primal Lord of the Nine Heavens, Divine Movement, Spontaneity, and Mysterious Radiance.

Palace of Divine Movement and Primal Radiance.

Zhu Changxing, Emperor of Pure Subtlety, Level Heaven, and the Way in Its Entirety.

Palace of Complete Stability and Great Centrality.

Guo Qin, Primal Lord of Revealed Stability, Great Writ, Mysterious Beginning, Bright Harmony, Cavern Clarity, and Supreme Radiance—namely, the Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens, a Daoist goddess. Palace of Mysterious Beginnings and Supreme Radiance, which protects her.

Kang Wanchen, Heavenly Supreme Emperor of Illuminating Brightness, Manifested Valor, and Mysterious Heaven. Palace of Celestial Administration and Supreme Clarity.

Shen Zongqing, Wondrous Way Primal Lord of Purple Clarity, Golden Radiance, and Stored Blessings. Residence of Purple Primal Blessings and Splendor.

Su Gang, Primal Lord of Purple Clouds, Cinnabar Radiance, Thunder’s Vanguard, and Lightning’s Brilliance. Palace of Purple Clouds, Thunder, and Radiance.

Taiyi Maolong Zixuan Wanchen. Palace of Celestial Administration and Supreme Clarity.

Shen Zongqing, Wondrous Way Primal Lord of Purple Clarity, Golden Radiance, and Stored Blessings. Residence of Purple Primal Blessings and Splendor.

Su Gang, Primal Lord of Purple Clouds, Cinnabar Radiance, Thunder’s Vanguard, and Lightning’s Brilliance. Palace of Purple Clouds, Thunder, and Radiance.

Guan Fangzhong, Primal Lord of Taiyi, Flourishing Prosperity, Spontaneity, Mystery, and Transformative Power. Palace of Penetrating Taiyi and Illuminating Brightness.

Lin Changqing, True Lord of the Nine Heavens, Divine Greatness, Penetrating Brightness, Vastness, and Surging Force. Residence of Wondrous Vastness and Surging Force.

Zhao Shun, Primal Lord of Celestial Administration, Stored Spirit, Vast Blessings, Turning Transformation, and Supreme Holiness. Residence of Celestial Administration and Stored Blessings.

Dong Hou, Heavenly Emperor of Great Being, Wondrous Mystery, Surging Dao, and Spontaneity. Residence of Surging Great Being and Surging Radiance.

Fang Shisui, Heavenly Lord of the Three Heavens, Manifested Dao, and Commanded Law. Palace of Primal Jade Heaven’s Bright Command.

Zhang Kongshi, Primal Lord of Cinnabar Red, Harmonious Radiance, Surging Heaven, and Great Abundance. Palace of the Nine Heavens’ Primal Spirit, in unison. Sacred Mother of the Nine Heavens, honored.

Bu Chaozu, Primal Lord of the Nine Heavens, Surging Harmony, Illuminated Dao, Flying Thunder, Flashing Lightning, and Penetrating Transformation. The Nine Heavens settle blessings in the central reality.

The Qi Jiu Tian Yuan Ling Palace is presided over by the Holy Mother of the Nine Heavens’ Originating Spirit.

The Nine Heavens’ Harmonious Illumination, Dao-Revealing, Thunder-and-Lightning-Commanding, Transformative Origin Goddess is named Bu Chaozu.

The Nine Heavens’ Palace of Settled Blessings is presided over by the Nine Heavens’ Supreme Spirit True Consort.

The Pivot of Punishment and Transformation, Purple Radiance and Peaceful Illumination Origin Goddess is named Ouyang Changsheng. She commands the Palace of Peaceful Illumination.

The Purple Flood of Cycles, Rising Harmony and Azure Mystery Goddess is named Tang Zongming. He resides in the Lingguang Prefecture of the Divine Land.

The Origin Goddess of Stored Celebration, Preserved Blessings, Grotto Illumination, and Ancestral Radiance is named Long Yan. He resides in the Yuanzhao Prefecture on Mount Tian.

The True Lord of Heavenly Splendor, Surging Spirit, Purple Void, Huayang, and Mysterious Response is named Chen Huanran. He governs the Thunder Prefecture of Heavenly Splendor and Surging Spirit.

The Qingwei, Dongyang, Radiant Light Emperor Wandu resides in the Yuanyang Palace.

The Taiwei Emperor of Transformative Development, Venerable Radiance, and Wondrous Response, Duan (Gong, with ten hearts), Liang, guards the Taiwei Prefecture of Evolving Perfection.

The Purple Emperor’s Surging Spirit, Great Illumination, and Inner Origin Goddess is named Zhu Qinxian. She oversees the Zhaozihuang Prefecture for Preserving Life.

The True Lord of Surging Harmony, Great Mystery, Grotto Illumination, and Heavenly Origin is named Zhang Rentong. He resides in the Ronghe Spirit Prefecture.

The Grotto Radiance Goddess of Dragon Light, Universal Illumination is named Wang Shudao. She resides in the Su Grotto Radiance Palace.

The Nine Heavens’ Lofty Mystery, Great Illumination, and All-Communing Harmony Goddess is named Yu Guo. By imperial command, she governs the Nine Heavens’ Great Illumination Prefecture.

The Heavenly Lord of Flame Radiance, Grotto Spirit, and Returning Light is named Fu Bian. He guards the Palace of Trustworthy Grotto-Yang Flame Radiance.

The Mysterious Harmony Goddess of Surging Subtlety, Elixir Transformation, and Naturalness is named Liu Chongzhong.

The Dragon’s Ninefold Elixir Origin Goddess is named Yu Guo. By imperial command, she governs the Nine Heavens’ Great Illumination Prefecture. The Heavenly Lord of Flame Radiance, Grotto Spirit, and Returning Light is named Fu Bian; he guards the Palace of Trustworthy Grotto-Yang Flame Radiance. The Mysterious Harmony Goddess of Surging Subtlety, Elixir Transformation, and Naturalness is named Liu Chongzhong.

The Dragon’s Ninefold Elixir Harmony Palace is presided over by the Origin Goddess of the Celestial Bureau, Stored Blessings, Vast Transformation, and Majestic Radiance, named Xu Zhaoli. She steadfastly guards the Celestial Bureau’s Prefecture of Auspicious Destiny.

The Purple Tenuity Emperor of Ninefold Radiance, Flying Mystery, and Inner Transformation is named Gao Yingze. He resides in the Jiuzhao Ganghong Prefecture.

The Purple Tenuity Goddess of Rosy Radiance, Wondrous Response, and Grotto Illumination is named Song Xixian. She resides in the Dexia Guangmingliang Prefecture.

The Perfected One of Yuhua Jinglin is named Yang Maozhong. He resides in the Xijinglin Yuanchang Prefecture.

The Perfected One of the Mysterious First of the Numinous Treasure, the Heavenly Lord of Jade Clarity’s Wondrous Dao, Lang Yunqi, resides in the Golden Radiance Prefecture of the Golden Wondrous Dao.

The Perfected One of the Mysterious Second of the Numinous Treasure, the Heavenly Lord of Supreme Clarity’s Wondrous Transformation, Xuan Juezhen, resides in the Lofty Writs Prefecture of Wondrous Transformation.

The Perfected One of the Mysterious Third of the Numinous Treasure, the Heavenly Lord of Great Clarity’s Wondrous Response, Chu Xiyuan, resides in the Palace of Ancestral Continuance of Wondrous Response.

The Perfected One of Great Brightness and Pure Grace, Shi Fu, resides in the Prefecture of Ren Tongming.

Wang Yan, Chief Minister of the Golden Watchtower and Director of the Perfected Ones of the Western City, resides in the Prefecture of Radiant Western City and the Perfected Ones.

Wang Bao, King of the Lesser Heaven and Perfected One of Clear Emptiness, resides in the Prefecture of Yang Qinghe and Original Yang.

Wei Huacun, Primordial Lady of Lofty Origin, Purple Emptiness, and Celestial Radiance, resides in the Palace of Celestial Radiance at Lofty Origin.

Pang Qiaodao, Primordial Lady of Western Radiance and All-Pervading Grace, resides in the Palace of Vast Perfection at Western Radiance.

Yang Yihe, Perfected Lord of the Eastern Radiance, Senior Assistant in the Office of Fate, resides in the Eastern Radiance Prefecture of Fate.

Xu Hui, Senior Minister of the Eastern Radiance and Immortal Architect of the Emperor’s Dawn and Supreme Clarity, resides in the Palace of Purple Yang and Celestial Clouds.

Zhong Yi, Primordial Lady of Supreme Clarity and Holy Mother of Western Radiance, resides in the Palace of Auspicious Light at Western Radiance.

Song Yicheng, Primordial Lady of Great Harmony and Profound Mystery, resides in the Prefecture of Lofty Goodness.

Xu Dong, Primordial Lady of Numinous Wonder, Harmony, and Clarity, resides in the Prefecture of Jade Harmony.

Zhang Daoling, Holy Master of the Three Heavens and Perfected Lord, Senior Minister of Great Mystery, resides in the Prefecture of Vast Primordial Origins and Primordial Radiance.

Xu Fu, High Commissioner and Inner Minister of the Celestial Pivot, resides in the Palace of Jade Capital and Pure Celebration.

Zhao, the Primordial Lady of Great Simplicity, a Jade Immortal among the Nine Perfected Ones of Ten Thousand Transformations, resides in the Palace of the Moving Perfected Ones.

Hui, the Primordial Lady of Profound Impetus, Responding to the Cycles of Heaven, Golden Origin, and the Radiance of the Cavern.

Yanbao Zhen Palace (the palace that protects and develops the true Dao).

The Celestial Lord of Pervasive Understanding, Cloud-Washing, Transformation, and Wondrous Resonance, named Xuan.

Binmiao Resonance Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Revered Wondrous Broad Grace, Dao Radiance, and Revered Transformation, named Xu.

Lu Taizhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Condensed Clouds, Abundant Blessings, Clear Radiance, and Flourishing Unity, named Hong.

“j Zongzhen Palace” (the initial “j” may be an original symbol or a textual error).

The Primordial Lady of Mysterious Flourishing Spirit Palace, Wondrous Dragon Radiance, and Harmony of Hope, named Hong.

Lingyun Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of True Unity, Great Harmony, Shining Clouds, and Returning Radiance, named Yang.

Weizhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Form’s Transformation, Clear Emptiness, Vast Brightness, and Ancestral Discernment, named Shu.

Liu Hanzhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Vermilion Spirit, Elixir Strength, Towering Firmament, and Wondrous Harmony, named Tan.

Zongyuan Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Purple Spirit, Radiant Emptiness, Blended Shen, and Self-Illumination, named Guan.

Tongdao Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Emptiness Transformed, Manifested Flourishing, Silent Void, and Brahma Radiance, named Hui.

Xingyu Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Abundant Nurturing, Revered Emptiness, and Broad Radiance, named Sui.

Tinggao Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Great Elixir, Rosy Dawn, Bright Heaven, and Revered Dao Transformation, named Yueqi.

Hanchong Guang Palace.

The Perfected Lord of Highest Clarity, Mysterious Radiance, and Floating Mound, a meritorious founder, named Xi.

Ziming Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Jade-Green Spirit, Broad Sanctity, and Vast Spirit, named Zhong Yuanxian.

Zhetianchang Palace.

The Primordial Lord of Pervasive Harmony, named Sui.

Tinggao Zhen Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Great Elixir, Rosy Dawn, Bright Heaven, and Revered Dao Transformation, named Yueqi.

Hanchong Guang Palace.

The Perfected Lord of Highest Clarity, Mysterious Radiance, and Floating Mound, a meritorious founder, named Xi.

Ziming Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Jade-Green Spirit, Broad Sanctity, and Vast Spirit, named Zhong Yuanxian.

Zhetianchang Palace.

The Perfected Person of Pervasive Harmony, Clear Spirit, Luminous Manifestation, and Pervasive Mystery, named Xu Zizhong.

Yangmingyi Palace.

The Primordial Lady of Vast Cloud Spirit, Wondrous Dao, and Wisdom in Harmony, named Shangzhu.

Yunyang Palace.

Master Wenshi, Yin Xi, the Lord of the Pass and Supreme Perfected Person (a legendary figure of ancient Daoism).

Central Palace of the Perfect Pivot.

The Primordial Perfected Person, named Zhou Chen.

Meng Taiyuan Palace.

The Perfected Person of Tianshan, named Liu Xiao.

Heng Tianhui Palace.

The Mysterious Supreme Perfected Person, named Lu Enwen.

Lu Xuan Shang Palace.

The Great Ultimate, Supreme Mystery Perfected Person, named Xu Laile.

Shuo Taiji Minghua Palace.

The Perfected One Zheng Siyuan, Inner Assistant of Taiji and Celebrated Origin, was enfeoffed at Yunyang Tianshan.

The Perfected One Liu Xiao of Banyunyang Tianshan was enfeoffed at Hengtian Huifu.

The Perfected One Lu Enwen of the Upper Mystery was enfeoffed at Lüxuan Shangfu.

The Perfected One Xu Laile of Great Mystery and Taiji was enfeoffed at Shuo Taiji Minghua Palace.

The Perfected One Zheng Siyuan, Inner Assistant of Taiji and Celebrated Origin, was enfeoffed at Banyunyang Palace.

The Immortal Elder Ge Xuan, Left Official of Taiji, Responsive Aid and Blessing True Lord, was enfeoffed at Ji Taiji Lingcao Zhigong.

The Great Emperor Mingqi, Celestial Official of Floating Radiance in Taiji, was enfeoffed at Xiao Nanji Fuguang Palace.

The Perfected One Zhu Ansui of Crimson Radiance and Flying Light, Dispenser of Life at Taihua, was enfeoffed at Chongxia Palace.

The Holy Mother of Numinous Radiance, Dao Lord of Purple Radiance, Zhu Yan, was enfeoffed at Lei Qinghua Yuanfei Palace.

The Heavenly Emperor Gong Zongqing, whose Great Numinous Grotto Light conveys illumination through the ages, was enfeoffed at Yinyun Jingfu.

The Primordial Lord Zu Shu, Dao’s Marvel at the Golden Portal and Protector of Immortals, was enfeoffed at Jinqie Zhongling Ningzhao Palace.

The Primordial Lord Weng Jian, Chaste and Pure, naturally attuned to marvels, Assistant at the Left of the Jade Terrace, was enfeoffed at Yaozhong Shuling Zhenfu.

The Primordial Lord Liang Fu, who oversees all truth at the Purple Tenuity, was enfeoffed at Huizhen Hefu.

The Perfected One Qiu Liangsou of Great Harmony and Bright Unity was enfeoffed at Xunming Yangzhao Yuanfu.

The Perfected One Lin Zirong, source of the tradition and founder of the flourishing lineage of the wondrous Dao of Shangqing, was enfeoffed at Yuanyuan Changfu.

The Primordial Lord Guo Yulong, Upper Radiance of the Clear Grotto in the Jade Chamber, was enfeoffed at Chuguang Longfu.

The Primordial Lord Fu Yangyu of Radiant Truth and Blessed Harmony was enfeoffed at Jingguang Longfu.

The Heavenly Emperor Long Chongyi, whose Purple Radiance illumines true understanding within the Grotto, was enfeoffed at Biandong Yin Palace.

The Primordial Lord Yao Zhuang of Dragon Radiance and Illuminating Dao was enfeoffed at Longguang Sangchonghe Palace.

The Primordial Lord Gao Shi of Purple Essence and Jade Beneficence was enfeoffed at Yuying Zhaoning Palace.

The eighth volume of The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent ends here. The ninth volume begins.

The scripture and Cavern Chapter titles listed in Volume Nine of the Great Rites of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent include the Wondrously Subtle Natural Scripture of the Divine Empyrean, the Scripture of the Great One’s Blended Essence, the Cavern Chapter of the Great Cavern’s Broad Circulation, the Heavenly Scripture of the Great Cavern’s Clear Spirit, the Scripture of Primordial Beginning and Blended Origins, the Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Inspection of Heaven, the Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Great Kalpa and Rushing into the Mysterious Heaven, The Various Titles of Primordial Descent, the Scripture of the Great Beginning’s Clear Cavern, the Jade Scripture of the Great Change and Naturalness, the Cavern Chapter of Primordial Beginning’s Preserved Radiance, the Mysterious Scripture of the Purple Dais, Primordial Supremacy, and Blended Unity, the Mysterious Scripture of the Cavern Chapter of the Cavernous Heaven’s Spirit, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening Heaven, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening Thunder, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening the Enclosure, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening Earth, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening the Abyss, the Cavern of Qingwei Purple Radiance, the Mysterious Scripture of Qingwei’s Wind-and-Thunder Might, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei’s Wind-and-Thunder Command, the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei’s Responsive Balance, the Cavern Chapter of the Upper Clarity’s Swift Command of Wind and Thunder, the Heavenly Scripture of Wondrous Dao and Radiant Mystery, the Mysterious Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Cycles and Passage, the Scripture of the Great Beginning’s Spirit in Motion, the Scripture of the Great Beginning’s Numinous Mystery, the Wondrous Scripture of the Great Cavern’s Taiji Radiance, and the Upper Scripture of Qingwei’s Thunder Circulation, among others.

Among these, titles from the Cavern Chapter of Qingwei Purple Radiance Opening Heaven through the Cavern of Qingwei Purple Radiance are listed again. The end of the volume states that Volume Nine is complete.

Volume Ten of the Great Rites of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent follows, listing the Heavenly Scripture of the Primordial Spirit’s Mysterious Pacification, the Scripture of Taiji Thunder, the Heavenly Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Manifest Circulation, the Heavenly Scripture of Qingwei’s Mysterious Origin, the True Scripture of Qingwei’s Middle Cycle, the Scripture of Primordial Beginning, Great Beginning, and Primordial Cycle, the Scripture of Qingwei’s Thunder Circulation, the True Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Blended Clarity and Great Cavern, the Scripture of Radiant Splendor and Numinous Mystery, the Wondrous Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Azure Radiance, the Mysterious Chapter of Primordial Beginning’s Vast Depths, the Chapter of the Great Beginning of the Upper Clarity’s Transparent Illumination, the Scripture of the Purple Clarity’s Fire Command, and the Cavern Chapter of the Sovereign Spirits of the Three Caverns.

“Above are the Cavern Chapters; in all urgent and major matters, they must not be employed” means that the Cavern Chapters listed above are not to be used in emergencies. At this point, Volume Ten then lists the True Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Blended Clarity and Great Cavern, the Scripture of Radiant Splendor and Numinous Mystery, and the Wondrous Scripture of Primordial Beginning’s Azure Radiance once again.

The Yuanshi Hongxuan Zhang, Shangqing Tongming Taichu Zhang, Ziqing Huoling Jing, Sandong Huangling Dongzhang, Tianbao Kaiyun Qingwei Dongzhang, Lingbao Ziwei Yuchen Dongzhang, Sanhuang Taiji Dongzhang, Huntong Chiwen Lingming Dongzhang, and Yuanshi Hunqing Tianjing, among others, are the Dongzhang used in this method—the names of scripture sections employed in Daoist ritual magic. The Sandong Huangling Dongzhang is especially suited to urgent matters and may be used for all kinds of emergencies.

Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent, Volume Eleven

This volume describes the “Method of the Primordial One Qi Surging Through the Profound”—a ritual method named for the Primordial One Qi.

Roster of Divine Generals

The Envoy of Yang Above, Who Surges from the Primordial Origin, Zhu Guang, has the inner title A Xiang Yin E Meng. His auspicious manifestation appears like a celestial official: he wears golden armor and red robes, has red shoes, and holds a tally. His fearsome manifestation resembles the Lords of the Northern Dipper: he rides a golden dragon and carries a sword.

Secret Incantation: “Langdun.”

For the ritual, use three incense sticks and one leaf, or two sheets of paper. Have the participants line up with men on the left and women on the right. Burn these items in the stove, or cast them directly into fire or water.

The following names of scriptures are listed: Huntong Dajie Shi Hong Tianjing, Yuanshi Ziran Tongshen Xuanjing, Yuanshi Kaitu Xiaojie Dongzhang, Bixu Zhidao, Zihuang Shangdao, Langyuan Jingdao, and Yuanshi Ziran Tongshen Baozhang. The listed talismans include the Great Calamity Talisman, the Child Spirit Talisman, and the Lesser Calamity Talisman. The Great General Seal is round inside and square outside, with a seal face one inch across.

Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent, Volume Twelve

This volume lists scripture titles including Huntong Dajie Shiqing Tianjing and Huntong Dajie Shizu Tianjing.

The Scripture of Perfect Primordial Commands of the Great Dao belongs to the category of Brahma-Heaven true Dao texts and is used to summon the myriad perfected beings within Brahma Qi.

The Scripture of Clear Qi Heaven was used in ancient times to summon the myriad perfected beings within clear Qi.

The Chapter of the Ninefold Clear Assembly is used to summon the gods of the Nine Heavens.

The Scripture of Penetrating the Mystery of Highest Clarity, also known as the Chapter for the Jinghei Shrine, is used to invite divine spirits from the Three Realms and the ten directions.

The Mysterious Scripture of the Purple Palace, also called the Scripture of Qi Heaven, was used in ancient times to summon the myriad perfected beings within clear Qi.

The Chapter of the Ninefold Clear Assembly is used to summon the gods of the Nine Heavens.

The Scripture of Penetrating the Mystery of Highest Clarity, also known as the Chapter for the Jinghei Shrine, is used to invite divine spirits from the Three Realms and the ten directions.

The Mysterious Scripture of the Purple Palace is used to invite the gods of the Three Realms.

The Chapter for Summoning the Perfected and Calling the Spirits and the Chapter of the Celestial Firmament of the Origin of Life and the Cinnabar Firmament are used to summon the myriad gods of Heaven.

The Chapter of the Mysterious Grotto of Clear Origin is used to invite the gods of the Three Realms to carry out the ordinances.

The General Mysterious Register for Summoning All Gods is used to invite the gods dwelling in the underworld and the void of the Three Realms.

Writing the Petition (writing a talismanic chapter after performing the rites):

The Flying Petition of Clear Subtlety and Vast Brilliance lists nine uses: first, convenience; second, faith; third, analysis; fourth, speed; fifth, dispatch; sixth, communication; seventh, faith; eighth, stillness; and ninth, visualization. It may be used for documents such as talismanic edicts, scriptural chapters, and letters, written in the appropriate circles or frames.

For urgent use, write “convenience.”

The Inner Supreme Register of Misty Brilliance, the Great Seal Script for Commanding the Spirits with the Five Thunders, and the Inner Seal Script of Clear Subtlety are all talismanic scripts used in the Clear Subtlety tradition. They are used to respectfully invite divine spirits to descend and to communicate throughout the Three Realms; it is said that they can reach everywhere. Each is written separately, and their efficacy is believed to be highly responsive.

The Chapter of Purple Tenuity, Primordial Harmony, and Protection of Heaven and the Seal Script of the True Writings of the Three Sovereigns belong to the Inner Seal Script of Clear Subtlety. They are used to respectfully invite divine spirits to descend and to communicate throughout the Three Realms. Each is written separately, and their efficacy is believed to be highly responsive.

The Precious Chapter of the Great Calamity Cycle of the Turbid Grotto.

The Incense Talisman of the Wondrous Dao of Clear Subtlety is used when making an invitation or establishing an offering. It is burned with incense to invite the Ancestor of Thunder.

The True Incense Talisman for Assembling Thunder in Clear Subtlety is used when making an invitation or establishing an offering. It is burned with incense to summon the thunder host and bring it swiftly down.

The Jade Chapter of the August Radiance, Gathering Immortals, and Flowing Transmission of Clear Subtlety is used when making an invitation, establishing an offering, or praying. It is said that this chapter was used by the Daoist Lord Yuchen when he gathered the lineage masters in the Purple Tenuity Palace and proclaimed profound, wondrous teachings. It is now used as an incense talisman.

Clear the Altar, Pacify and Guard, and Dispel Impurity Talisman

The Primordial Beginning Starts from Jia

This talisman is used to treat illness and hasten childbirth, and may be swallowed. One may also visualize its characters as an elixir, holding it in mind and causing it to fly down.

“Standing Goose” may be a term related to talisman methods or visualization.

The Primordial Ancestor’s Qi Mysterious Scripture

Again.

Again.

Again.

End of Volume Twelve of the Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent

The Great Method of Qingwei’s Primordial Descent, Volume Thirteen

Marshal Rank

Marshal Xu Yanchang, the Great Unity’s Upright Spirit, Luminous Grotto, Blazing Radiance, Thunderclap, Wind and Thunder Marshal. He appears as a king wearing a celestial crown, dressed in golden armor and vermilion robes, holding a tally and wearing red shoes.

Officer Rank

Wind-Chasing Messenger Yu Shen, Cloud-Chasing Messenger Guo Fuchen, Thunder-Chasing Messenger Chu Lie, Lightning-Chasing Messenger Zhang Chenyuan, Rain-Chasing Messenger Shi Zhu, Dragon-Chasing Messenger Tang Jian, and Urgency-Prompting Messenger Fang Jun.

All these officers wear crossed-leg futou hats. Their faces are blue-black, their hair red, and they wear golden armor, vermilion robes, and black boots.

Zhu Xing, the Great Unity’s Moon-Obscuration, Streaming Light, Origin-Striking Talisman Envoy, wears a golden helmet and visor. His face is blue-green, he has three eyes, and he wears golden armor, vermilion robes, and red shoes, holding a halberd.

Qiu Liang, the Great Unity’s Five Thunders Command-Transmitting Talisman Envoy, wears a black hat. His face is red, and he wears golden armor, green robes, and red shoes, holding a halberd.

Purple Sovereign Blazing Radiance Flying Spirit Great Unity Five Thunders Summoning Talisman

Great Unity Harmonizing the Origin, Clear Radiance, Spirit Movement Grotto Chapter

Prayer and Auspicious-Striking Talisman

Numinous Light Grotto Chapter

Used when praying in urgent circumstances.

Great Unity Thunderclap Jade Talisman

Purple Sovereign Blazing Radiance, Origin-Rising Grotto Chapter

Primordial Cycle Purple Light Great Unity Command Talisman

Primordial Beginning Blazing Radiance, Calamity-Protecting Grotto Chapter

Blazing Radiance Great Unity Thunderclap, Raging Thunder and Fire Talisman

Front of the command tablet.

Back of the command tablet.

Great Unity Moon-Obscuration, Streaming Light, Great General’s True Talisman

Great Unity Fire Origin Grotto Chapter

Nine Heavens Smoke Capital Great Unity Five Thunders

Marshal Rank

Radiant Grotto Chapter

Blazing Radiance Great Unity Thunderclap, Raging Thunder and Fire Talisman

Front of the command tablet.

On the reverse of the command tablet are symbols or ritual names such as “True Talisman of the Great General Taiyi Moon Obscuration Streaming Light,” “Cavernous Chapter of Taiyi’s Fire Origin,” and “Taiyi of the Five Thunders of the Nine Heavens’ Smoky Capital.”

Marshal and Deputy Marshal

The Great Emperor Gao Yuan, Lord of Huayang and Tian Shun, and Marshal of the Smoky Terrace Wu Qiao are described with bodies as tall as a measure of wood. They wear celestial crowns and appear as emperors, dressed in golden armor and blue robes, with precious swords in their hands and red shoes on their feet, riding golden dragons.

The Lord of the Northern Emperor Tai Xuan, True One of Divine Light, and Deputy Marshal Luo Yuanzha—also known as Yue Changfang—wears a royal crown. His face is the color of a red date; his eyebrows rise high above triangular eyes, and he has a handsome beard. He wears blue robes and golden armor, with red shoes, and holds a tally.

The Great God of Sudden Fire, Thunder’s Law and Command, and the Heavenly Lord of the Flame Emperor, Deng Bowen—also known as Heng Tianba—wears an emperor’s crown and robes, a red garment, and golden armor. He wears red shoes and holds an iron implement.

The Heavenly Lord of Divine Bing Tian, Vanguard General and Herald of the Smoky Capital, Cai Yuan—also known as E Louyi—holds a precious sword and has a faintly greenish complexion.

The Heavenly Lords Jin Ming, Protector of the Origin; Xin Zhi, Peace of the Clouds; Su Duan, Flourishing Transformation; Chen Xi, Radiant Fortune; Zhang Wang, Bright Scenery; Jiang Lin, Vast Brilliance; and Bi Yun, Grotto Light, all wear celestial crowns and golden armor, with red shoes.

The Heavenly Lord of Huayin, Transcendent Mystery and Flying Truth, and Senior General Zhu Xing, Streaming Light—also known as Dou Jian—has a faintly green complexion and three eyes. He wears golden armor, a red garment, and a green robe, with black boots. He holds a fire pearl in his left hand and a halberd in his right.

Six Ding Courier Generals

“Six Ding” refers to six thunder generals named for the cyclical days Dingmao, Dingchou, Dinghai, Dingyou, Dingwei, and Dingsi. They are:

Kong Chang A-Ming, Senior General of Dingmao Heavenly Thunder; Wang Zhao A-Gao, Senior General of Dingchou Dragon Thunder; He Hong A-Ping, Senior General of Dinghai Spirit Thunder; Cui Mao A-Shen, Senior General of Dingyou Earth Thunder; Gao Heng A-Long, Senior General of Dingwei Water Thunder; and Xu Xiang A-Qian, Senior General of Dingsi Blazing Thunder.

All six generals wear tall, winged caps, with yellow headbands tied across their foreheads. They are dressed in golden armor and red robes, wear boots, and each carries a goose-feather saber.

There is also E A-Xin, Attendant of Yang Thunder.

He wears a crossed-leg futou (a headcloth with its two flaps crossing upward), a red forehead band, and a golden helmet and armor over red robes. His face is slightly flushed, his eyes are large, and he wears boots and carries a sword.

The Yin Thunder duty deity Chang Quan A Geng.

He wears a crossed-leg futou and a red forehead band. His face is slightly dark, and his large eyes are shaped like a phoenix’s. He wears golden armor. The original text continues, “dark robes, a slightly flushed face, large eyes, golden armor, red robes”—that is, he wears dark-colored clothing, has a slightly flushed face and large eyes, and dons golden armor over red robes. He also wears boots and carries a sword.

The Yin Thunder duty deity Chang Quan A Geng.

He wears a crossed-leg futou and a red forehead band. His face is slightly dark, and his large eyes are shaped like a phoenix’s. He wears golden armor over dark robes, along with boots, and carries an axe.

The Jade Talisman of Primordial Mystery (the Taixuan Jade Talisman associated with Primordial Beginning).

The Scripture of Primordial Faith.

Pacification and protection.

The Shangqing Scripture of Faith: Five Thunders of the Xun Palace, Bringing Fortune Through the Ages.

Marshal’s seat.

The marshal who commands the wind, clouds, thunder, lightning, snow, hail, rain, and mist, and is responsible for remonstrating and judging: the True Lord of the Jade Court, Xin Hanchen, titled “Radiant Glory of Harmonious Primordiality.”

He wears an ox-ear futou, has a blue-green face, and wears golden armor. His hair and beard are gold, his gaze flashes like lightning, and his teeth are silver-white. He wears a green robe and “early boots” (the wording of the original), holding a register in his left hand and a fire brush in his right.

The Great Thunder God of Roaring and Shaking, Jiang Hechong:

He wears a pig-head crown, has a blue-green face, and red hair and beard. He wears golden armor over red robes, along with boots. He holds an axe in each hand and carries a thunder chariot on his back.

The Radiant-Light Goddess of Lightning, Xiuwen Ying:

She wears a phoenix crown and has blue-green hair, taking the form of a Jade Maiden. She wears red robes, a gold belt, and red shoes, and carries a sword. Firelight flows all around her.

The Flying-Wind True Lord, Fang Daozhang:

He wears a sky-reaching crown and has a fair complexion and handsome bearing.

The Radiant-Light Goddess of Lightning, Xiuwen Ying:

She wears a phoenix crown and has blue-green hair, taking the form of a Jade Maiden. She wears red robes, a gold belt, and red shoes, and carries a sword. Firelight flows all around her.

The Flying-Wind True Lord, Fang Daozhang:

He wears a sky-reaching crown and has a fair complexion and handsome features. He dons golden armor over blue-green robes, wears red shoes, and hurls a wind wheel.

The Abundant-Rain True Lord, Chen Huafu:

He wears a sky-reaching crown, has a ruddy face, large eyes, and a handsome beard. He wears green robes and red shoes, and hurls a water wheel.

The Eastern Thunder King of the Nine Qi, Ma Yuxiu.

The Southern Thunder King of the Three Qi, Guo Yuanhuang.

The Western Thunder King of the Mao Qi, Tian Yuanzong.

The Northern Thunder King of the Five Qi, Deng Gongchen.

The Central One Qi Thunder King—Fang Zhonggao, the thunder deity who governs the thunder Qi of the center.

The Swift-Dispatch Talisman Envoy—Zhang Yuanbo, the messenger who carries talisman commands with great speed.

The Shangqing Talisman of Faith in the Origin and the Circulation of Fate.

The Shangqing Command of Awe, the Jade Terrace Cave Chapter.

The Shangqing Upper Scripture of the Faithful Origin.

The Shangqing Five Thunders for Seizing Mountains.

Commander-in-Chief

Liu Yanchang, the Great Marshal of the Xuan Du Thunderclap, the Mountain-Seizing Fire Thunder. He has the appearance of a great general and rides a huge dragon.

Generals

Zhu Longyan, the Great Spirit of the East who seizes mountains and fells forests;

Kang Chun, the Great Spirit of the South who seizes mountains and breaks flames;

Shi Liang, the Great Spirit of the West who seizes mountains and strikes rocks;

Li Dayuan, the Great Spirit of the North who seizes mountains and overturns seas.

The Central Mountain-Seizing General rides a huge dragon.

Generals

Zhu Longyan, the Great Spirit of the East who seizes mountains and fells forests;

Kang Chun, the Great Spirit of the South who seizes mountains and breaks flames;

Shi Liang, the Great Spirit of the West who seizes mountains and strikes rocks;

Li Dayuan, the Great Spirit of the North who seizes mountains and overturns seas;

Xiang Fang, the Great Spirit of the Center’s Yellow Qi who seizes mountains.

All these deities wear green robes, golden armor, and heavenly crowns, and carry swords.

Qiu Yuan, the Upper General who seizes mountains, commands awe, and captures tigers, together with Wang Hui, Li Jian, Song Bi, Huang Duan, Yu Yuan, Lü Yun, Yang Fu, Lu Shun, Qin Yao, and Jin Qing.

Ruan Heqing, the Mountain-Seizing, Mysterious and Wondrous Command-Bearing Five-Thunder Talisman Envoy, wears a crossed-foot futou cap, has a red face, and is dressed in golden armor, purple robes, and boots. He carries a sword.

The Shangqing Command-Receiving Yuan-Gang Jade Talisman.

The Shangqing Thunder-and-Fire Mountain-Seizing Flying Talisman.

The Qingwei Heavenly Treasure Upper Scripture of the Evolving Thunderclaps.

Divine Generals

Xu Xu, the Heavenly Lord of the Heavenly Treasure, Pure Origin, and Thunderclap, and Commander-in-Chief. He has the appearance of an emperor.

The Shangqing Thunder-and-Fire Mountain-Seizing Flying Talisman.

The Qingwei Heavenly Treasure Upper Scripture of the Evolving Thunderclaps.

Divine Generals

Xu Xu, the Heavenly Lord of the Heavenly Treasure, Pure Origin, and Thunderclap, and Commander-in-Chief. He has the appearance of an emperor and carries a sword.

Zhou Xuan, the Deputy Marshal, Heavenly Lord of the Heavenly Treasure, Pure Brilliance, and Thunder’s Awe. He has the appearance of an emperor and carries an axe.

Yang Xi, the Heavenly Treasure Heavenly Lord of Thunderous Command.

Xu Zhong, the Heavenly Treasure Primordial Lord of Awe-Inspiring Lightning.

Suji Fang, the Heavenly Treasure Heavenly Lord of Wind’s Origin.

Celestial Lord Xu Jie of the Heavenly Treasure Rain Origin Heaven, along with all the deities listed above, wears a Heavenly Reaching Crown, a golden cuirass, and green robes, with shoes on his feet.

Great Deity Yan Chang, the Azure Yang Heavenly Command; Great Deity Wang Fu, the Vermilion Yang Heavenly Flame; Great Deity Gao Qing, the Bright Yang Heavenly Crow; Great Deity Yin Liang, the Mysterious Yang Heavenly Warrior; and Great Deity Kong Xiang, the Yellow Yang Heavenly Might, all wear Heavenly Reaching Crowns, have azure faces, wear shoes, and carry great axes.

Chen Taiqing, the Heavenly Treasure Swift Flight Command Talisman Envoy, wears a Heavenly Reaching Headcloth, has a green face, wears golden armor over his entire body, carries a halberd, and wears shoes.

The Clear Tenuity Heavenly Treasure Jade Talisman, the Clear Tenuity Heavenly Treasure Flower Command Jade Seal, and the Clear Tenuity Heavenly Treasure Supreme Scripture of Conveying Essence are the names of the talismans, seals, and scripture used in this method.

Use the “Convenient Swift Flight” formula as appropriate. If there is no response after one fu period, use the “Urgent” character to summon more forcefully. If that still has no effect, write out the talisman in sequence while praying. The order of use is: first the Jade Talisman, then the Flower Command Jade Seal, then the Supreme Scripture of Conveying Essence, followed by submitting a memorial, and finally using the Trust Talisman. This is the usual sequence of ritual procedures.

When summoning the Yuyao Lingbao Protecting-Fortune Thunder, follow the same procedure: first the Jade Talisman, then the Flower Command Jade Seal, then the Supreme Scripture of Conveying Essence, followed by submitting a memorial, and finally using the Trust Talisman. This is the usual sequence of ritual procedures.

The ranks of the deities listed in the Supreme Scripture of Yuyao Lingbao Protecting-Fortune Thunder are as follows:

Marshal Lu Yingzhong, Great Celestial Lord of Yuyao Lingbao Pure Thunderclap, wears a celestial crown, has an azure face and red hair, wears golden armor and vermilion robes, wears shoes, and carries a jade talisman.

Deputy Marshal Wang Shi, Celestial Lord of Yuyao Lingbao Grotto-Clear, Impelling Truth, wears a celestial crown, has a vermilion face, wears golden armor and purple robes, wears shoes, and carries a precious sword.

Great Deity Xu Yan, the Thunderous Flame that Rouses Might; Primordial Lady Zheng Mao, the Punishing Lightning that Transmits Commands; Great Deity Ji Fang, the Flying and Soaring Bright Command; Primordial Lady Hu Wei, the Spirit-Essence that Impels Transformation; Thunder King Zhou Liang, the Nine Heavens’ Command; and Thunder King Su Zhou, the Seven Spirits’ Wondrous Command—all have azure faces. Primordial Lady Zheng Mao is also included in the ranks.

Great Deity Ji Fang, the Flying and Soaring Bright Command; Primordial Lady Hu Wei, the Spirit-Essence that Impels Transformation; and Thunder King Zhou Liang, the Nine Heavens’ Command.

“Seven Spirits Wondrous Command Thunder King Su Zhou.” The divine generals listed above all have green faces, wear golden armor beneath black robes, and black shoes, and carry large axes.

Yang You, the talisman envoy of the Thunder Decree, has a green complexion, wears golden armor and boots, and carries a sword.

Yu Yu Lingbao Thunderous Jade Talisman, Yu Yu Lingbao Golden Origin Jade Register, Yu Yu Lingbao Bright Heroic Elixir Scripture, and Great Red Divine Treasure, Primordial Response Thunder Upper Scripture.

Register of divine generals:

Divine Treasure Pure Elixir Thunderclap Celestial Lord and Commander-in-Chief Jiang Jing; Divine Treasure Guarding Splendor Thunder Decree Celestial Lord and Deputy Commander Lu Jun. Both are depicted in imperial form: one holds an axe, the other a small halberd.

Divine Treasure Armor Decree Heavenly Origin Thunder Lord Wang Fangqing; Divine Treasure Majestic Splendor Primordial Lord Zhu Yuji; Rushing Spirit Wondrously Ascendant Celestial Lord Su Qiqiu; Summoning Abundance and Shining Across Celestial Lord Rao Ang; Eastern Divine Fortune Thunder King Yan Fu; Southern Divine Transformation Thunder King Zhuo Bin; Western Divine Might Thunder King Gao Hui; Northern Divine Greatness Thunder King Hao Xi; and Central Divine Swiftness Thunder King Zhao Jian. All are depicted in the form of Thunder Kings, clad from head to toe in golden armor and carrying large axes.

Divine Treasure Swift and Urgent Ascending Decree Talisman Envoy Diao Chang is depicted as a talisman envoy, wearing boots and carrying a sword.

In Great Red Divine Treasure, All-Encompassing Response, all the divine generals listed above are depicted in the form of Thunder Kings, clad from head to toe in golden armor and carrying large axes. Divine Treasure Swift and Urgent Ascending Decree Talisman Envoy Diao Chang is depicted as a talisman envoy, wearing boots and carrying a sword.

Great Red Divine Treasure All-Encompassing Response King Talisman, Great Red Divine Treasure Turbid Mixture Great Bright Cavern Register, Heavenly Emperor Great Mysterious Cavern Register, and Great Red Divine Treasure Penetrating Mystery Upper Scripture.

For ordinary prayers, one may first use a convenient method: simply set up an incense altar, burn incense, and pray. There are corresponding ritual instructions for the prayer. Using just one talisman is enough to summon the divine generals. The talisman is entrusted to the Thunder God patrolling the sky that day, who is asked to bring the generals here. This method is called “talisman transmission.”

Western Pole True Brahma Great Awakening, Wisdom and Life, Five Thunders Upper Scripture.

Register of divine generals:

Commander-in-Chief Great Sage Jin Zha; Enlightened Emperor, Supreme Emperor, Able, Humane, Wise and Sagely Celestial Lord Zhuang—that is, Shakyamuni Buddha.

The Tongtian crown, crimson gauze robe, square heart-shaped curved collar, jade belt, jade pendant, knee covering, and vermilion shoes are all ceremonial garments and ornaments of the divine generals. The deity has a kindly expression and a golden face, with blue hair and beard. He sits cross-legged on a blue lotus, rides a nine-headed lion, and holds a jade ruyi scepter.

The Deputy Marshal, Perfected and Luminous Mighty Spirit Great Marshal, Lord of Heaven Who Pervades the Dharma Ocean, Moni Bixi, has a kindly expression and a golden face, with blue hair and beard. He sits cross-legged on a blue lotus, rides a nine-headed lion, and holds a jade ruyi scepter.

The Deputy Marshal, Perfected and Luminous Mighty Spirit Great Marshal, Lord of Heaven Who Pervades the Dharma Ocean, Moni Luofatong—also known as Longshu—has a crimson complexion and red hair. His attire resembles that of a mendicant monk, and he has a fierce appearance and three eyes. He wears a scarlet robe with black trim, goes barefoot, and rides a fire dragon. He holds a seal in his left hand and a ritual sword in his right.

The Deputy Marshal, Mysterious Origin Responsive Spirit Great Marshal, Lord of Heaven, Yuanhe Tianyi Tianjun Zhe, has a kindly expression and loose hair. He wears a black robe with a jade belt, goes barefoot, and stands upon a tortoise and snake. He holds a precious sword.

The Assistant Marshal, Yangming Dantian Great Marshal, Lord of Heaven, Yanguang Yuyi Tianjun Yan, wears a Tongtian crown. His complexion is slightly ruddy. He wears a crimson gauze robe, a square heart-shaped curved collar, a jade belt, a jade pendant, a knee covering, and vermilion shoes. Red light radiates from his neck. He rides a fire dragon and holds the Heavenly Scripture.

The Assistant Marshal, Yinyao Haohong, wears a crimson gauze robe, a square heart-shaped curved collar, a jade belt, a jade pendant, a knee covering, and vermilion shoes. Red light radiates from her neck. She rides a fire dragon and holds the Heavenly Scripture.

The Assistant Marshal, Yinyao Haotian Great Marshal, Lord of Heaven, Suhui Jielin Tianjun Miao, wears the Shangqing Jade Hibiscus Crown and a white ritual robe decorated with golden patterns and edged in red, along with vermilion shoes. She has a fair complexion and beautiful features. White light radiates from her neck. She rides a jade phoenix and holds a sun-and-moon fan.

The Commanding Chief Marshal, Brahma Heaven Daluo Cixian Tianjun Zha Hongling, wears a blue headcloth tied in a topknot, a blue feathered robe, and black shoes. He rides a blue lion and holds a Bagua thunder compass, a ritual implement used in thunder rites.

The Commanding Deputy Marshal, Brahma Heaven Yufu Cizheng Tianjun Yan Mingling, has beautiful features and the appearance of a person from the mountain wilds. With his hair loose, he wears white garments and a covering of oak leaves, and goes barefoot. He sits upon a white deer and holds the Heavenly Book.

The Chief Marshal of the Commandery, Brahma Heaven Bilu Cigan Tianjun Bai Dongling.

He wears a tasseled crown, a blue-green ritual robe, and vermilion shoes. He rides a white dragon and holds a jade axe.

The Deputy Marshal of Command, the Heavenly Lord of Compassionate Response to Brahma, Wu Yuanling, wears a Shangqing crown and a blue-gold ritual robe patterned with clouds. He wears a jade pendant and vermilion shoes, and appears with the bearing of a perfected immortal. He rides a white mount and holds a horsetail whisk.

The Auxiliary General, the Upper General of Complete Heaven, Yuanming, Who Soars to Heaven, wears a seven-beam Diao Chan crown, court robes with black edging, a square heart-shaped collar, a curved collar, a gold belt, and a gold pendant. He wears black shoes. His face is ruddy, and he has a three-strand beard. He rides a white deer and holds the register of immortals.

The Assistant General, the Upper General of the True Origin Who Upholds Heaven, Huang Gui, wears a futou headcloth, a purple robe, a golden fish tally, and a gold belt. He wears black boots. His face is fair and clear, and he has a three-strand beard. He rides a white horse and holds a treasured tally.

The Coordinating General, the Upper General of the Yang Origin Who Penetrates Heaven, Ouyang Ye, wears a golden helmet and armor, a red over-robe, and green boots. His face is ruddy, and he has three eyes. He rides a wheel of fire and holds a bow, arrows, and a halberd.

The Supervising General, the Upper General of the Numinous Origin Who Broadens Heaven, Wang Hao, wears a black gauze cap with a short brim, with his hair tied up and exposed above it, as well as a crown that reaches to the heavens. He wears a round-collared robe embroidered with red and gold dragons, a jade belt, and green boots. A handsome man with a fair, clear face, he rides a water chariot and holds a tally of authority.

The Swift Courier and Messenger of Responsive Retribution, the Envoy of Flying Heaven and Unimpeded Fortune, Wei Xuanlang, wears a straight-winged futou headcloth and a yellow forehead band, along with golden armor, a yellow robe, and green boots. Handsome in appearance, he rides a black horse and holds an iron axe, awaiting orders.

The Thunder-Rumbling, Heaven-Shaking, Hidden-Trace Divine Marquis, Tuo Luo, has a blue-gold face and manifests the fierce appearance of a Vajra. He holds a copper drum in his left hand and a copper mallet in his right.

The Lightning-Snatching, Heaven-Illuminating, Flashing Divine Consort, Wei Wensheng.

Wearing a crown adorned with tassels, a red robe, and vermilion shoes, he holds a luminous pearl in his left hand and a sword in his right.

The god-general Tan Juze, the Sāra Deity who brings rain and sets the heavens in motion, governs rainfall and the course of celestial time.

The Dragon King’s form: he holds a jade purification vase in his left hand and a willow branch in his right.

The Eastern General Who Sustains Heaven and Nurtures Life, Zhu Yu; the Southern General of the Cinnabar Heaven, Radiant and Resplendent, Tian Hai; the Western General Who Quells Heaven, Clear and Bright, Hong Xu; and the Northern General of the True Heaven, Deep and Mysterious, Li Yao—all take the form of Dragon Kings, holding a jade purification vase in the left hand and a willow branch in the right.

The Eastern General Who Sustains Heaven and Nurtures Life, Zhu Yu; the Southern General of the Cinnabar Heaven, Radiant and Resplendent, Tian Hai; the Western General Who Quells Heaven, Clear and Bright, Hong Xu; the Northern General of the True Heaven, Deep and Mysterious, Li Yao; and the Central General Who Commands and Governs Heaven, Jin Sen. All five generals take the form of Vajra warriors and carry jeweled pestles.

The Mighty Warrior Lin Hou, who communes with spirits, transforms the heavens, and captures ghosts; the Mighty Warrior Xu Lun, who communes with the sacred, commands the heavens, and binds ghosts; the Mighty Warrior Qian Zi, who communes with wisdom, roams the heavens, and shackles ghosts; and the Mighty Warrior Jiang Yan, who communes with insight, traverses the heavens, and tortures ghosts. All appear as Yellow Turban Mighty Warriors, carrying staffs, ropes, shackles, and clubs.

Incantation for Summoning the Chief Commander

Om fo □ gu □ hum hum □□ she.

Incantation for Summoning the Deputy Commander

Om fo mo la hum so he. Om □ sha she.

Incantation for Summoning the Assistant Commander

Om wa □ la. Om wa ming la.

Incantation for Summoning the Commandant

Om wu yu ni jin zha li she. Om wu jin ni mo zha li she.

Incantation for Summoning the Regional Commander

Om wu yu ni duo zha li she. Om wu yu ni □ zha li she.

Incantation for Summoning the Auxiliary, Assistant, Coordinating, and Supervising Generals

Om la la □. Om zheng li she. Om wu jin ni mo zha li she.

Incantation for Summoning the Regional Commander

Om wu yu ni duo zha li she. Om wu yu ni □ zha li she.

Incantation for Summoning the Auxiliary, Assistant, Coordinating, and Supervising Generals

Om la la □. Om zheng la □. Om yi la □. Om yin la □.

Incantation for Summoning the Attendant Envoy

Om hum hum du lu □ na she.

These incantations are used to summon the Thunder Duke, the Lightning Mother, the Wind Earl, the Rain Master, the Five Directional Thunder Gods, and the Strongmen of the Four Quarters. Syllables in the incantations such as “Om” are ritual sounds recited aloud. Square brackets indicate missing characters in the original whose contents cannot be determined.

“Palaces of the Chief and Deputy Marshals” lists the divine offices to which the chief and deputy marshals belong: the chief marshal of the True Emperor’s Palace of the Western Pole, and the deputy marshals of the Palace of Dharma’s Ocean of Perfect Radiance and the Palace of Primordial Harmony and Celestial Reassignment.

“General Summoning Talisman Command” explains that the talisman commands above may be used for prayers for rain or clear skies, healing illness, and driving away baleful influences. The next heading is “Chapter of the Cavern of Wisdom and Life.”

Volume Thirteen of the Great Method of Qingwei Descent now concludes, and Volume Fourteen follows.

This section of Volume Fourteen is titled “Five Thunders of the Western Brahma and Emerald Firmament.” It first lists the divine ranks, giving the names and appearances of the deities. The Heavenly Lord of Compassionate Might and Wondrous Wisdom, White Cavern Spirit, of the Great Brahma Golden Heaven and Emerald Firmament wears a crown adorned with jewels and tassels. He is dressed in a short blue-green tunic and a golden gauze ritual robe, wears jade ornaments and vermilion shoes, and has a knee-length ceremonial apron before him. Pearls adorn his entire body. His face is compassionate, and his appearance is perfectly dignified. Holding a jade-handled axe, he rises from the green waves of the great sea.

The Great Brahma Emerald Firmament’s Transmitted Truth, Discerning Wisdom, Great Spirit, Water Communicator, wears a sky-reaching cap and a yellow forehead band. He is clad in golden armor and a yellow robe. His face is gentle and his bearing that of a handsome man. Holding a jade tablet, he arrives riding on white clouds.

The Mighty Vajra, Powerful and Brave Heavenly General Yang Yan; the Mighty Vajra, Powerful and Fierce Heavenly General Xiong Zhen; and the Mighty Vajra, Powerful and Awe-Inspiring Heavenly General Liu Qing are the names of three divine generals.

Bian Huai, the Vajra God of Great Strength and Fiery Might, a Thunder Department general in the Celestial Court.

All the Celestial Generals above have blue faces and wear red robes. Their bodies are like vajras; they hold jade tablets and ride on white clouds.

Yang Yan, the Vajra God of Great Strength and Valor, Celestial General;

Xiong Zhen, the Vajra God of Great Strength and Fierce Power, Celestial General;

Liu Qing, the Vajra God of Great Strength and Awe, Celestial General;

Bian Huai, the Vajra God of Great Strength and Fiery Might, Celestial General.

All these Celestial Generals have the blue faces and red robes of vajras. They hold mighty demon-subduing pestles, ritual staffs used to subdue evil spirits, and follow behind the Celestial Lord.

Secret Invocation for Summoning the Celestial Lord

Om wu □ ni duo duo li she.

General Summoning Register

Talismans of Valor, Fierce Power, Awe, and Fiery Might;

talismans for treating illness and hastening childbirth, and talismans to protect the home and wear on one’s person;

the True Talisman for Cutting Down Evil, used to destroy malevolent spirits.

All these Fulu are written in gold script and jade seal script. They can be used to command thunder gods and perform ritual ceremonies.

Five Thunders of the Great Beginning

Divine Ranks

Dou Pichu, Perfected Lord of Thunder’s Pivot and Lightning Mechanism, Great God of the Shangqing Jade Firmament’s Punitive Command:

He wears a Celestial-Penetrating Crown. His face is faintly blue, his eyes are like a phoenix’s, and his beard is red. He is clad head to toe in golden armor, wears a crimson robe and jade belt, and has vermilion shoes. He holds a drill and hammer; a thunderclap chariot stands behind him, and flames stream around his body.

Deng Bowen, Celestial Lord of the Flame Emperor, Great God of the Sudden Fire’s Command;

Xin Hanchen, Perfected Lord of the Jade Office, Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of Thunder;

Zhang Yuanbo, Divine Lord of Yanggu, Emissary of Thunder’s Swift Talisman;

Liu Ming and Deng Bowen, Generals of the Flowing-Gold Fire Bells of the Nine Dipper Stars’ Yang Radiance;

Xin Hanchen, Perfected Lord of the Jade Office, Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of Thunder;

Zhang Yuanbo, Divine Lord of Yanggu, Emissary of Thunder’s Swift Talisman;

Liu Ming, General of the Flowing-Gold Fire Bells of the Nine Dipper Stars’ Yang Radiance;

Zhu Xing, Great General of the Flowing Light of Taiyi’s Moon’s Obscuration;

Xun Fuyan, Perfected Lord of Haoling, Great God of Thunder’s Wood-Rang:

He wears a Blue Yang Celestial Crown. His face is faintly green, and his phoenix eyes are purple. His whole body is green, and his fierce, imposing features resemble Marshal Deng’s. He holds a drill and hammer and rides a yellow dragon.

Thunder-Raising Emissaries of the Five Directions

Jiang Chun, Thunder-Raising Emissary of the East:

He wears a cloud-patterned crown, has a blue face and red hair, and wears golden armor, vermilion shoes, and blue robes. He holds an axe and rides a blue dragon.

Xun Ling, Thunder-Raising Emissary of the South.

The Eastern Thunder-Rousing Messenger wears a flaming crown, has a ruddy face and yellow hair, and is dressed in golden armor and crimson robes. He hurls a wheel of fire and rides upon a vast rainbow.

The Western Thunder-Rousing Messenger, Yang Zhong, wears a white crown and has fair skin and black hair. He is dressed in golden armor and white robes, wears red shoes, and hurls a wheel of wind. A white tiger follows behind him.

The Northern Thunder-Rousing Messenger, Tang Fu, wears a black crown and has a purplish-black face and blue-green hair. He is dressed in black robes, wears red shoes, and hurls a wheel of water. A Dark Tortoise follows behind him.

Some accounts describe him differently: Tang Fu of the North wears the same attire as above, while another messenger wears a black crown, has fair skin and black hair, and is dressed in golden armor and white robes. He wears red shoes, hurls a wheel of wind, and is followed by a white tiger.

The Central Thunder-Rousing Messenger, Zhu Hui, wears a Huayang crown and has white hair and a dignified bearing. He is dressed in golden armor and yellow robes, wears red shoes, and holds a sword. A xiezhi follows behind him—a mythical beast said to distinguish right from wrong.

The First Heaven’s Pursuing Messengers are:

Li Degang, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Wind, carries a wheel of wind on his back; Xi Xian, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Rain, carries a wheel of water on his back; Zhao Fu, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Thunder, holds a drill and hammer and carries a thunder chariot on his back; Wang Sui, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Lightning, carries a wheel of fire on his back; Wang Fu, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Clouds, carries a cloud chariot on his back; and Ma Kuai, the Thunderclap Messenger Who Pursues the Hail, holds a giant axe.

Zhao Hong is the Great Brahma Thunderclap, Sky-Piercing, Five-Thunder Swift-Response Messenger.

All these messengers wear crescent crowns. They have slightly greenish faces and three eyes, and are clad in golden armor and black robes, with red shoes. Each holds a precious sword with a dragon’s head. Riding on flames, they travel through the Three Realms (the heavens, the earth, and the waters) and patrol the Six Emptinesses (the four directions above and below).

Wang Bin, the Thunderclap Changyang Messenger, and Wu Zhou, the Thunderclap Flashing Messenger, both wear crossed-foot futou headgear, with its two flaps crossed and turned upward. They have ruddy faces and wear golden armor and deep crimson robes, with boots, and each holds a halberd.

Yue Rong, the Thunderclap Returning-Chariot Messenger, wears a black crown and has a slightly ruddy face and three tufts of beard. He is dressed in golden armor and purple robes, wears red shoes, and holds a sword.

The Commissioner Who Reverses and Brings Down Commands, Envoy Xu (Gong Shixin): He wears a sky-piercing crown, has a slightly flushed complexion, and is dressed in golden armor and a black robe with red shoes. He carries a tally bearing a talisman.

Left Envoy Mother E, Inspector of Jade Radiance; Right Envoy Chang Quan, Listener and Inspector of the Jade Guard.

Chen Rongchen, Envoy of the Nine Heavens Thunder-and-Fire Command Talisman: He wears a sky-piercing headcloth, has a blue face, and is dressed in vermilion robes and golden armor with boots. He carries a standard and a tally.

The Five Directions’ Thunder-Chasing Envoys of the Inner Court: Eastern Thunder-Chasing Envoy Yin Yu; Southern Thunder-Chasing Envoy Guan Fu; Western Thunder-Chasing Envoy Wang Qian; Northern Thunder-Chasing Envoy Ning Yong; and Central Palace Thunder-Chasing Envoy Yi Bi.

The “Cavern Chapter for Governing the Cycles of the Primordial Beginning’s One Qi,” the “Cavern Chapter of the Primordial Beginning’s One Qi and the Kalpa,” and the “Jade Book of the Primordial Beginning.” These are all Cavern Chapters associated with the Primordial Beginning’s One Qi—esoteric Daoist scriptures. The “Jade Book of the Primordial Beginning” is the Great Cavern Scripture, which may be used for worship and for submitting petitions.

The ranks of commanders of the High and Supreme Divine Transformation Yin-Yang Five Thunders, the divine generals of Thunder Methods: Xu Ying, Left Primordial Elixir Talisman Envoy of the Forbidden Thunderclap; Ning Zhong, Right Primordial Azure Guard Talisman Envoy of Thunder and Lightning; the Dragon Circle and Tiger Guard; and all the Thunder Gods.

The Yang Jade Talisman, the Yin Jade Talisman, the Great Mystery Cavern Chapter, the various titles of Thunder, the Yang Heart Seal, and the Yin Heart Seal.

When summoning Ning Zhong, Talisman Envoy of Yin Lightning, the Dragon Circle and Tiger Guard, and all the Thunder Gods, use the Yang Jade Talisman, the Yin Jade Talisman, the Great Mystery Cavern Chapter, the various titles of Thunder, the Yang Heart Seal, and the Yin Heart Seal, together with the time signals for summoning Yin and Yang.

The Divine Talisman for Healing Illness and the Purple Jade Cavern Chapter.

The Divine Ranks of the Five Thunders, through which Qingwei manifests and transforms the Celestial Cycle: Deng Xie, Great God of Thunder’s Chief Command, Celestial Lord of the Flame Emperor; Shang Dan, Great God of Thunder’s Primordial Decree, Celestial Lord of Celestial Mystery and True Response; Zhuo Wujian, Great God of Thunder’s Impulsive True Command, Celestial Lord of Returning Spirit and Revealed Restoration; Zhao Yan, Great God of Thunder’s Flourishing Manifestation Command, Celestial Lord of the Far-Reaching Heavens and Upholder of the Law; Xiong Antian, Great God of Thunder’s Armored Proclamation, Celestial Lord of Manifest Response and Returning Illumination; Song Xingyuan, Great God of Thunder’s Awe-Inspiring Rescue Command, Celestial Lord of Restoration, Radiance, and Might; and Shi Fu, Great God of Thunder’s Radiant Execution of Commands, Celestial Lord of Long Life and Preserved Origin.

The Great God of Thunder, Zuo Shu Ling, is titled the Celestial Lord of Majestic Thunder and Fire and is named Ren Guang.

The Great God of Thunder, Xia Zhang Ling, is titled the Celestial Lord of Bright Origin, Attendant Within, and is named Liu Zong.

The Great God of Thunder, Ting Xing Ling, is titled the Celestial Lord of the Thunder Pivot and Thunderbolt and is named Dou Pichu.

The Great God of Thunder, Gong Ji Ling, is titled the Celestial Lord Who Overturns Seas and Topples Mountains and is named Yang Ji.

The Great God of Thunder, Huo Lie Ling, is titled the Celestial Lord of Yin Origin and Yang Spirit and is named Zheng Yuwen.

These are the Thunder Gods.

The Great God of Thunder, Ting Xing Ling, Dou Pichu; the Great God of Thunder, Gong Ji Ling, Yang Ji; and the Great God of Thunder, Huo Lie Ling, Zheng Yuwen, all appear like emperors. They wear deep red ceremonial robes, and some carry swords. They wear fire crowns, have dark blue-black faces, and are clad in full suits of golden armor. They wear shoes and hold drills and hammers. Behind them are thunder chariots, and each commands a million Thunder Gods.

The Jade Talisman of the Clear Tenuity Pivot Command, the Cavern Chapter of the Clear Tenuity Pivot Command, the Mysterious Scripture of the Clear Tenuity Pivot Command, and the Twelve Fire Command Jade Talismans are names for talismans or scriptures used in the Clear Tenuity Thunder Method.

Commanders of the Thunder Method of the Five Primordial Forces of Rising Defense:

Qu Chen, the Great Marshal of Thunder, who commands the descent of the Five Primordial Forces of Rising Defense, appears like a senior general and rides a red dragon.

Jiang Chujia, the Supreme General of the Nine Qi of the East who Stabilizes the Primordial Force, wears blue and holds an axe.

Yin Gongshen, the Supreme General of the Three Qi of the South who Embodies the Primordial Force, wears red and drives a fire chariot.

E Chu, the Supreme General of the Seven Qi of the West who Embodies the Great Primordial Force, wears white and drives a wind chariot.

Ning Gongyang, the Supreme General of the Five Qi of the North who Illuminates the Primordial Force, wears black and drives a water wheel.

These Supreme Generals all wear celestial crowns, have dark blue-black faces, and are clad in golden armor. They wear vermilion shoes.

Xie Heng, the Talisman Envoy of the Five Primordial Forces’ Flying Spirit, Five-Thunder Bright Might, wears a tall, sky-reaching headcloth and a yellow forehead band. His face is purplish red, and he has three eyes. He wears golden armor over green robes and boots, and holds a goose-blade sword. He commands ten thousand Five-Thunder plague-subduing Thunder Gods.

The Shangqing Great Seal Script for Raising, Shaking, and Containing Pestilence with the Five Thunders is a thunder-method seal script used in the Shangqing tradition to summon thunder and contain epidemics.

The Shangqing True Talisman of the Five Thunder Gods for Containing Pestilence draws on the power of the Five Thunders to restrain epidemics and drive away pestilential Qi.

The Shangqing True Talisman of Righteous Qi and Thunder Light is named for righteous Qi and the light of thunder.

The Shangqing Jade Talisman of Golden Light for Averting Pestilence is used to ward off and dispel epidemics.

The Shangqing Great Seal Script for Treating Pestilence is a large seal talisman used to treat or drive away epidemics.

The titles of these talismans and seal scripts appear in The Great Method of Qingwei Yuanfeng, Scroll Ten. Scroll Fourteen ends here.

Scroll Fifteen of The Great Method of Qingwei Yuanjiang is titled “The Inner Method of Qingwei Dragon Radiance.”

Marshal Roster (a list of commanders who lead the Thunder Department)

The Qingwei Dragon Radiance Great Marshal Who Returns Heaven, Zhou Guangqing, appears like a great general. He rides a green dragon and holds a tally.

The Qingwei Dragon Radiance Great Marshal Who Ranges Across Heaven, Zhao Xun, appears like a great general. He rides a red creature and holds a large axe.

General Roster (a list of generals in the Thunder Department)

The Dragon Radiance Flying-Eagle Thunderfire Senior General Zhu Hui has disheveled hair and a green face. He wears golden armor and red robes, is barefoot, and holds a precious sword. An eagle flies before him.

The Dragon Radiance Running-Dog Thunderfire Senior General Yan Zhuo wears a soaring crown and has a red face. He wears golden armor and black robes, red shoes, and holds a fire chariot. A black dog leads the way before him.

Qu Gangying, the Dragon Radiance Broad-Transporter, Poison-Spitting, Divine-Blaze Black-Spirit Thunderfire Talisman Envoy, wears a crossed-foot headcloth and has a black face. A red headband is tied across his forehead. He wears golden armor, a white robe, and boots, and holds a sword. He commands the assembly of Divine-Blaze Flying-Fire Poison-Spitting Thunder Gods.

The Qingwei Dragon Radiance Thunderfire Talisman for Raising the Origin and Sweeping Away Locusts is made by taking soil from the direction of the Grand Duke of Jupiter, writing the talisman on a large piece of fine incense, and then lighting it to burn. This thunderfire method is used to drive away locusts.

The High Origin Spirit’s Movement of Yin-Yang and the Five Thunders

Divine Title

The Mother Great God of the Yang Red Heaven, Cinnabar, and Firmness of the Five Thunders, Zhu Qing.

The Great Thunder Spirit of Yin Mystery Heaven, Bright Five Thunders, always bestows blessings and purity.

Hong Xian’s Administrative Seat—a place of authority or a divine office in Daoist ritual—oversees the pivotal affairs and governs Yin-Yang and thunder. It carries out the urgent transmission of commands through the Dongzhang ritual protocols.

Jade Clarity, Pivoting Splendor, Five Thunders

Marshal’s Divine Seat

The Jade Clarity Pivoting Splendor Five-Thunder Heavenly Lord, Spirit-Borne Marshal Yu Zhao, wears a dark celestial crown. His face is fair and pure, and his bearing is kingly. He wears vermilion shoes and holds a jade axe.

The Great Spirit Who Governs Thunder’s Ordinances, Flame Emperor Heavenly Lord Deng Xie; the Thunderclap Commander Marshal, True Lord of the Jade Office Xin Zhongyi; and the Thunderclap Wood-Lang Great Spirit, Bright-Soul Divine Lord Xun Fuyan.

Thunderclap Fire-Bell General: Yangmang Divine Lord Zhang Yi, also known as Liu Ming.

Thunderclap Swift-Flying Talisman Envoy: Yanggu Divine Lord Zhang Ya, also known as Shi Ying.

Thunderclap Transmitting Memorials, Awe-Inspiring Brightness Envoy: Zhu Xun.

Invocation Incantation

The incantation is written in the source as the talismanic forms “Yushi Ji,” “Yushi Lu,” and “Yushi Jian”; recite them silently in the heart.

Jade Clarity Prayer Talismans

The talismans include: the Talisman of All Titles; the Jade Clarity Jingyuan Dongzhang; Jingyuan Qingzhen; the Evil-Removing talisman; the Healing talisman; the Childbirth-Prompting talisman, used to fumigate and purify the birthing room and pray for a safe delivery; and the House-Protection and Wearable talisman, used to protect a home or carried on one’s person.

Pure Tenuity, Swift-Flying Five Thunders

Divine Seat

Pure Tenuity Swift-Flying True Lord Yang Xian.

Talisman Envoys

Ding Fu, Wang Yuan, Yi Fang, Zhou Bin, and Song Chang are all Direct-Talisman Generals, divine officers who carry out talisman duties under direct command. They have green faces, wear golden armor and red robes, and hold axes.

The envoy Qiu Liezhong has a red face and five eyes. He wears a celestial crown, golden armor, a green robe, and red shoes, and holds a sword.

Invocation Incantation

Danlie.

Invocation Talisman

Purple Tenuity, Jade-Green, Great Unity Five Thunders

Divine Seats

The Heavenly Blessing Lord and the Heavenly Harmony Lord, each holding an axe.

The envoy Qiu Liezhong has a red face and five eyes. He wears a celestial crown, golden armor, a green robe, and red shoes, and holds a sword.

Invocation Incantation

Danlie.

Invocation Talisman

The deities of the Purple Tenuity, Jade Green, Taiyi Five Thunder Method are Lord Tianfu and Lord Tianshun.

Marshal rank: Great Marshal Tang Qi, Radiant Elixir, Thunder-Raiser; Deputy Marshal Zhao Lang, Awe-inspiring Might, Thunder-Transporter.

General rank: Senior General Wang Gang, Left Entourage, Flame Light; Senior General Lü Long, Right Entourage, Numinous Origin.

Inner Court: Liang Yuan, Messenger of Wind and Thunder; Zhang Mao, Messenger of Fire and Thunder; Lu Feng, Messenger of Commanding Thunder.

Requesting the Petition, Reciting the Heart Mantra, and Calling Aloud: During the ritual, request the talismanic petition, recite it silently in the heart, and chant the mantra aloud to summon the divine generals.

Petition of Invocation: The Cavern Scripture of the Golden Origin, Evolving from the Jade Green Elixir.

For the talismans and registers above, use red paper one chi and nine cun long, and write on it with cinnabar. Do not add brush marks or dots. Once written, burn it; offer prayers in your heart, and it will take effect immediately.

Taiyi Flowing Bell Cavern Petition: Use the “Purple Tenuity, Jade Green, Taiyi Swift-Command Seal,” with a seal impression measuring one cun and two fen.

Taiyi Command Tablet: Make it from jujube wood, nine cun high, two cun wide, and eight fen thick.

Highest Clarity’s Flying Origin Taiyi, Moving and Descending the Five Thunders

Marshal rank: Highest Clarity’s True Sovereign, Flying Origin Taiyi, Eight Luminaries Petition.

Use the “Purple Tenuity, Jade Green, Taiyi Swift-Command Seal,” with a seal impression measuring one cun and two fen.

Taiyi Command Tablet: Make it from jujube wood, nine cun high, two cun wide, and eight fen thick.

Marshal rank: Great General Marshal Long Shao, Highest Clarity’s True Sovereign, Flying Origin Taiyi of the Eight Luminaries. He has a blue face, is dressed as a general, wears shoes, and holds an axe.

General rank: Wang Ru, Eastern Azure Taiyi Thunder Deity; Gan Xin, Southern Vermilion Taiyi Thunder Deity; Shen Guang, Western White Taiyi Thunder Deity; Lu Jin, Northern Dark Taiyi Thunder Deity; and Wu Fu, Central Yellow Taiyi Thunder Deity. They all wear their hair loose, have blue-black faces, wear golden armor and deep red robes, go barefoot, wield drill hammers, and carry thunder chariots on their backs. Each leads thunder deities and can summon thunder and rain at once.

Taiyi Flying Origin Talisman Messenger Wu Dai: He wears a cap with crossed wings, has a blue face, wears golden armor, green robes, and boots, and holds a precious sword. He is specifically tasked with summoning thunder and is Taiyi’s deity of hearing and sight.

Summoning Mantra: The mantra recorded in the scripture has missing characters. The surviving text reads, “□ ou □ gan ling.” Recite it in the heart and call aloud; the thunder will respond with great force.

Consecrated Talisman: Move and descend.

The Primordial Beginning Fire Command Spirit wears boots and carries a precious sword. It is responsible for summoning thunder and serves as Taiyi’s eyes and ears, observing and reporting news on Taiyi’s behalf.

Summoning Incantation

Ou gan ling. Recite it silently in the heart and summon aloud; thunder will answer the call and arrive.

Commanding Talismans

Transfer and Descent

Orthodox Method of the Primordial Beginning Fire Command for Flying Eagles and Running Hounds

Ranks of Divine Generals

The Flying Eagle Messenger, Guan Yuancheng, is titled Heavenly Virtue Transformation. His hair hangs loose, his face is blue, and he wears golden armor and red robes. Barefoot, he carries a precious sword, while an eagle flies ahead, beating its wings to guide the way.

The Running Hound Messenger, Hui Rixin, wears a soaring crown. His face is bright red, and he wears golden armor and dark robes, with vermilion shoes. He holds a fire chariot, and a fire hound leads the way.

Summoning Incantation

Om hong zha li.

Summoning Talismans

Primordial Beginning Fire Command Talisman

Mountain Beast Subduing Talisman

Village Shrine Talisman (used in matters concerning local shrine deities)

Inner Chapter of Pure Tenuity’s Primordial Unity and Transverse Surge

Credential Talisman

Thunder Method of Pure Tenuity’s Immortal Capital’s Mandate

Ranks of Divine Generals

The talisman messenger of Pure Tenuity’s Immortal Capital’s Mandate, You Zhong, has a green face and a dignified bearing. He wears black robes and carries a precious sword.

Yang Yan has a blue face, wears green robes, and carries an eagle-feathered saber at his waist.

Yi Qian has a purplish-red face and a dignified bearing. He wears green robes and carries an axe.

Liang Heng has the appearance of a heavenly male general, with a blue face and five eyes. He wears vermilion robes and carries a drill and hammer.

Yi Qian has a purplish-red face and a dignified bearing. He wears green robes and carries an axe.

Liang Heng has the appearance of a heavenly male general, with a blue face and five eyes. He wears vermilion robes and carries a drill and hammer; a thunder chariot is behind him.

Yang Guo has triangular eyes and a fine beard, and takes a female form. Wearing black robes, he carries a tally and rides a green dragon.

They all wear soaring crowns, golden armor, and vermilion shoes. Some carry dragon-headed swords.

Summoning Incantation

Dun xuanyang yi yu.

Summoning Talisman

Pure Tenuity’s Immortal Capital Mandate Thunder Jade Talisman

Thunder Method of the Nine Heavens’ Auspicious Power

Ranks of Divine Generals

The talisman messenger of the Nine Heavens Thunder and Fire Command, Chen Rongchen, has a blue face and carries an axe. In his transformed form, he wears a fire crown, has a bright red face and four eyes, and is dressed in golden armor and vermilion robes. He carries a halberd.

Xie Long has handsome features and carries a ceremonial banner and tally. In his transformed form, his face is cinnabar red and his eyes are round. He wears golden armor and vermilion robes, has shoes on, and carries a saber.

Lin Yu has a slightly flushed face and phoenix eyes, with three tufts of beard. He holds a treasured sword and wears a tall, upturned futou headdress, golden armor, red robes, a jade belt, and boots.

Invocation Incantation.

Holding a blade.

Lin Yu has a slightly flushed face and phoenix eyes, with three tufts of beard. He holds a treasured sword and wears a tall, upturned futou headdress, golden armor, red robes, a jade belt, and boots.

Invocation Incantation.

Fangqi yu ping.

Invocation Talisman.

Nine Heavens Flourishing Rectitude Talisman.

End of Volume Fifteen of the Great Method of Clear Tenuity’s Primordial Descent.

The Great Method of Clear Tenuity’s Primordial Descent, Volume Sixteen

Purple Empyrean’s Celebratory Manifestation: Five Spirits and Five Thunders

Register of Generals and Commanders.

Grand Marshal Tai Xuan, Lord of Heaven Yi, the Purple Emperor, whose Five Qi surge toward the True, Li Chang, also known as Zhaoyao and Tongguang. He appears like a celestial official, wearing golden armor and a dark robe, red shoes, and riding a white horse. He holds a treasured sword.

True Lord Wei Kai, Sage and Benevolent, Thunderbolt, Pure and True, of the Purple Empyrean and Heaven Yi. He wears a helmet and looks like a great general, clad head to toe in golden armor and boots, and holds a great axe.

True Lord Dong Qing, Benevolent and Sagely, Thunderbolt, Harmonious and True, of the Purple Empyrean and Heaven Yi. He wears a crown of fire, has a blue-green face, and is dressed as a great general. He is clad head to toe in golden armor and boots, and holds a halberd.

The Purple Empyrean’s Heaven Yi Celebratory Manifestation Department:

Divine Lord Yan Dongqing, Thunder Lord of the Clear Command. He wears a pig-shaped crown, has a blue-green face, and is dressed in golden armor and red robes with black shoes. He holds an axe and drill and carries a thunder chariot on his back.

Lady Zhang Jing, Radiant and Shining, the Lightning Mother, and Dongqing, the Jade Maiden. She wears a pig-shaped crown, has a blue-green face, and is dressed in golden armor and red robes with black shoes. She holds an axe and drill and carries a thunder chariot on her back.

Lady Zhang Jing, Radiant and Shining, the Lightning Mother. She looks like a Jade Maiden, wears green robes and red shoes, and holds a treasured sword.

Divine Lord Fang Lie, Broadly Illuminating Rain Master. He wears a dragon crown, has a pale face and three tufts of beard, and is dressed in golden armor and green robes with red shoes. He hurls a water chariot.

Divine Lord Liu Yuanrui, Mysterious and Forceful Wind Earl. He wears a crown of fire, has a slightly flushed face and blue-green hair, and is dressed in golden armor and emerald robes with red shoes. He hurls a wind chariot.

The Five Spirits Department of Wind and Thunder:

Thunder King Lü Zhong, of the Nine Qi of Azure Spirit, wears green robes and holds an axe.

The Thunder King of the Vermilion Numinous Three Qi, Gao Liang, wears vermilion robes and holds a sword.

The Thunder King of the Bright Numinous Seven Qi, He Yi, wears white robes and carries an axe.

The Thunder King of the Dark Numinous Five Qi, Guo Yi, wears a black robe and holds an iron tablet, a tablet-shaped object used in ancient times for writing or carrying.

The Thunder King of the Yellow Numinous One Qi, Zheng Gong, wears yellow robes and holds a halberd.

All the Thunder Kings above wear tall Tongtian crowns, golden armor, and red shoes.

Division of Yin-Yang Mutual Numinous Forces

The Yang Thunder Spirit, the Mighty God of Radiance, Gou Liuji, wears a golden crown. He has red hair and a red face, wears golden armor, vermilion robes, and black shoes, and holds a golden hammer and drill.

The Yin Thunder Spirit, the Mighty God of Transformation, Bi Zongyuan, wears a jade crown. His face is slightly flushed and he has no beard. He wears golden armor, black robes, and black shoes, and holds an axe.

Division of the Celestial One’s Ding and Jia Deities

The Jade Maiden of Penetrating Mystery, Ding Mao, Ren Gui;

the Jade Maiden of Penetrating Clarity, Ding Chou, Jiang Jing;

the Jade Maiden of Penetrating Harmony, Ding Hai, Xue Hui;

the Jade Maiden of Penetrating Truth, Ding You, Ju Fang;

the Jade Maiden of Penetrating Radiance, Ding Wei, Ke Ju;

the Jade Maiden of Penetrating Excellence, Ding Si, Zhao Yao.

These Jade Maidens of the Ding and Jia division all appear in the form of Jade Maidens. They wear golden armor and vermilion robes and hold swords. “Ding Mao,” “Ding Chou,” and the other names are dates marked by combinations of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

The Great General Who Cries Out Thunder, Jia Zi, Guan Gongchen;

the Great General Who Raises Thunder, Jia Xu, Kang Fu;

the Great General of Fierce Thunder, Jia Shen, Wang Yan;

the Great General Who Pursues Thunder, Jia Wu, Zhang Yuan;

the Great General Who Directs Thunder, Jia Chen, Xu Jichang;

the Great General Who Sets Thunder in Motion, Jia Yin, Ou Zhe.

These Great Generals all appear in the form of generals. They wear helmets and full suits of silver armor, carry bows and arrows, and hold swords.

Division of the Celestial One’s True Celebration and Four Watches

The Thunder Clerk and Talisman Envoy on Duty for the Year, Wen Rong; for the Month, Zhou Yong; for the Day, Zhao Liangbi; and for the Hour, Guan Jinchang. “On duty for the year, month, day, and hour” refers to the Thunder Division’s talisman envoys who each oversee the year, month, day, or hour.

A divine general also wears a crossed-foot turban, its two flaps overlapping. A red headband encircles his brow, and his face is fierce and imposing. He wears golden armor over a black robe and boots, and holds a saber.

The Flying Mystery Envoy on duty for the year, Wang Jun;

the Flying Mystery Envoy on duty for the month, Long Shen;

the Flying Mystery Envoy on duty for the day, Bu Jin;

the Flying Mystery Envoy on duty for the hour, Lu Jushen.

These four Flying Mystery Envoys all wear official talisman turbans, the headgear worn by divine generals who administer talismanic commands. Their expressions are solemn and majestic. They wear golden armor over crimson robes and boots, and each holds a small axe.

Yang Geng, the Celestial Unity True Celebration, Transformation, and Fortune Dao Attendant on Duty, has the bearing of a king. He wears golden armor over vermilion robes and black shoes, and holds an axe. He serves specifically as the chief messenger for conveying commands.

Invocation Incantation

Yumei zhaodan.

Invocation Talismans

Qingwei Mixed-Truth Jade Talisman

Primordial Beginning Command True Jade Edict Treasure Talisman

Qingwei Dao-Origin Cavern Chapter

Qingwei Transformation-Promoting Command, Upper Scripture

Purple Emperor Celestial Unity Trust Talisman

Purple Firmament Celestial Unity Paired Talisman

Primordial Beginning Celestial Unity Flying-Origin Iron Armor Talisman

Celestial Unity Nurturing-Spirit Convenient Talisman

Celestial Unity Five-Thunder Righteous Qi Talisman

Purple Firmament Spirit Jujube Talisman

For the spirit jujube listed above, a man should remove the tip, and a woman should remove the pit. Pinch the Mao hand sign with the left hand, one of the Daoist ritual gestures, and hold the Upper Scripture on Promoting Transformation in the right hand.

Purple Emperor Celestial Unity Trust Talisman

Purple Firmament Celestial Unity Paired Talisman

Primordial Beginning Celestial Unity Flying-Origin Iron Armor Talisman

Celestial Unity Nurturing-Spirit Convenient Talisman

Celestial Unity Five-Thunder Righteous Qi Talisman

Purple Firmament Spirit Jujube Talisman

For the spirit jujube listed above, a man should remove the tip, and a woman should remove the pit. Pinch the Mao hand sign with the left hand and hold the jujube in the right. Draw in Qi from the east, then breathe it into the jujube while reciting the incantation:

“North Emperor, wheel of command; Azure Emperor, source of life and truth. Draw in a single Qi and infuse it into the jujube; the spirit jujube nourishes the Shen Qi. Use it to cure illness and alter one’s fortune, bringing peace to every disease and preserving life, making it as firm as scallion stone. It works for both men and women.”

Qingwei Jade Edict Talisman

Shangqing Method of the Divine Thunder Lords of the Five Thunders

Ranks of the Commanding Generals

The Red-Spirit Yang-Thunder Divine General Gou Xie commands thirty thousand thunder soldiers. The Black-Spirit Yin-Thunder Divine General Hua Bi commands fifty thousand thunder soldiers.

Invocation Incantation

Yuhong yuchang.

Invocation Talismans

Celestial Unity Jade Talisman

Shangqing Jade Terrace Talisman

Purple Firmament Jade-Thunder Talisman

Celestial Unity Command Talisman

Thunder-Flare Talisman

Origin-Brightness Talisman

The inner incantation is associated with “He Ming Tian Di Ri.”

Secret Method for Commanding Divine Generals

The secret name is “Kuo Zheng.” Whenever you need to dispatch divine generals, silently recite it three times in your heart.

This technique is for emergencies. After summoning the two generals, add the secret name of Yuqing to the talisman, then burn it together with a bamboo leaf.

Talisman for Incanting Jujubes and Water

When using this talisman, summon the two marshals in your heart and silently recite the incantation: “He Ming Tian Di Ri She.” At the same time, make the Chen hand-seal—a ritual gesture formed with the fingers—draw in the breath of the southeast, and blow it into the talisman.

Names and Ranks of the Purple Emperor’s Great Taiyi Swift Five-Thunder Marshals

Purple Emperor Zhaoyun, Great Taiyi Swift Wind-and-Thunder Marshal, the Dark Reserve Supreme Emperor, Lord of Ten Thousand Blessings, Fang Quan.

Recite “Tian Ming Tian Di Ri She,” make the Chen hand-seal, draw in the breath of the southeast, and blow it into the talisman.

Names and ranks of the Purple Emperor’s Great Taiyi Swift Five-Thunder Marshals:

Purple Emperor Zhaoyun, Great Taiyi Swift Wind-and-Thunder Marshal, the Dark Reserve Supreme Emperor, Lord of Ten Thousand Blessings, Fang Quan, wears a celestial crown and has a white complexion. He wears golden armor and crimson robes, red shoes, and holds a tally. He rides a black dragon.

Purple Emperor Great Taiyi Swift Upper Origin Thunder-Driving, Light-Returning Great Spirit Song Xixuan wears a crown of fire and has a green complexion. He wears golden armor and purple robes, red shoes, and holds a treasured sword.

Purple Emperor Great Taiyi Swift Middle Origin Thunder-Raising, Swift-Response Great Spirit Liao Ba wears a tiger-patterned crown and has a crimson complexion. He wears golden armor and emerald robes.