《雲笈七籤》Vol. 27

The Seven Bamboo Tablets from the Cloudy Satchel, juan 27, “Ascending the Seven”

(Compiled and submitted by Zhang Junfang, Court Gentleman for Service, Vice Director of the Department of Revenue, and Collator of the Jixian Academy, Song dynasty)

Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands

“Illustrated Register of the Palaces and Mansions of Heaven and Earth,” with Preface

(Compiled by Sima Ziwei, Grand Master of the Silver and Azure Light and Master of the True One)

The substance of the Dao is empty and formless. Through its subtle, elusive transformations, the myriad things came into being. Original Qi—the primordial vital energy at the beginning of Heaven and Earth—flowed in a harmonious current, differentiating into diverse forms as it transformed. The wondrous images of the heavens appeared in the distant heights, where palaces and towers of the immortals stood in ordered ranks. Subtle, deep material gathered into form, and grotto mansions opened within famous mountains.

The Primordial Sovereign—the Dao as the supreme source—preceded all forms and the Heavenly Emperors. Alone, it gave rise to the myriad things, standing beyond them all. The True Ruler—the Dao that governs the myriad things—is clear and still in its depths, yet responds to things and communicates with them. Thus jade tablets and purple writings recording the way of the immortals were passed down to later generations of Dao seekers. Alchemical formulas, sealed in jade caskets, were also handed down to save the living in the world. If one is sincere and diligent, the immortals will respond and may be encountered. When cultivation bears fruit, one may hope to ride a dragon or crane and ascend to Heaven.

The territories and elevations of the grotto-heavens above differ from one another, as do the ranks of the perfected spirits and divine beings. The sun, moon, and stars each have a Heavenly Emperor who governs them, and each hangs in its own place. By compiling texts and drawing images based on what the scriptures record, one can understand these signs and traces and perhaps glimpse a realm that is subtle and difficult to describe. Then, when viewing the illustrations before one, one can contemplate them inwardly and let the mind and spirit journey to those places; with a composed bearing, one can bow outwardly and look clearly toward the immortal realms.

For this reason, the book is called “Illustrated Register of the Palaces and Mansions of Heaven and Earth.” The heavenly realms overlap in layers, each with its own aspect; the grotto mansions in the mountains are lofty and deep, their mists and clouds stretching into the distance, beyond easy knowledge. These things cannot be fully depicted on silk or in paint, so they are described in writing and compiled as two volumes of illustrated gazetteers. The contents recorded in the true scriptures have, in general, all been gathered here. Places not mentioned by the immortal officials are omissions whose details could not be learned.

The Ten Great Grotto-Heavens

The Most High said: “The Ten Great Grotto-Heavens are places within the famous mountains scattered across the earth, and they are also domains that Heaven has set aside for the assembled immortals to govern.”

First: The Grotto of Mount Wangwu

It extends ten thousand li around and is known as “The Heaven of Lesser Clarity and Emptiness.” It lies on the boundary between Luoyang and Heyang, sixty li from Wangwu County, and is governed by Lord Wang of the Western Citadel.

Second: The Grotto of Mount Weiyu

It extends ten thousand li around and is known as “The Heaven of Great Emptiness and Brightness.” It lies in Huangyan County, Taizhou, thirty li from the county seat, and is governed by Lord Green Youth.

Third: The Grotto of Mount Xicheng

It extends three thousand li around and is known as “The Heaven of Great Mystery and the Gathering of the Perfected.” Its location is not yet known.

The Hidden Instructions for Ascending to Truehood say that the affiliation of Zhongnan Mountain and Taiyi Mountain is uncertain; perhaps they are under the authority of Lord Wang, the High Minister.

Fourth: The Grotto of Western Mystery

It extends three thousand li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Three Origins and Ultimate Truth.” (In Daoism, a grotto-heaven is a dwelling place of immortals.) It is probably beyond the reach of ordinary people, so no one knows where it is.

Fifth: The Grotto of Qingcheng Mountain

It extends two thousand li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Nine Chambers of the Precious Immortal.” It is located in Qingcheng County, Shuzhou, and is governed by the Elder of Qingcheng.

Sixth: The Grotto of Chicheng Mountain

It extends three hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Jade Terrace of Highest Clarity.” It is located in Tangxing County, Taizhou, and is governed by the Immortal Earl of Xuanzhou.

Seventh: The Grotto of Luofu Mountain

It extends five hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of Vermilion Brightness and Radiant Truth.” It is located in Boluo County, Xunzhou, and is governed by Master Qingjing.

Eighth: The Grotto of Gouqu Mountain

It extends one hundred and fifty li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Flowery Yang Terrace of the Golden Altar.” It is located in Jurong County, Runzhou, and is governed by the Perfected One of Purple Yang.

Ninth: The Grotto of Linwu Mountain

It extends four hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of You Shen’s Hidden Emptiness.” It is located at the mouth of Dongting Lake and is governed by the Perfected One of the Northern Peak.

Tenth: The Grotto of Kuocang Mountain

It extends three hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of Hidden Mystery and Accomplished De.” It is located in Le’an County, Chuzhou, and is governed by Lord of the Northern Sea Juanzi.

The Thirty-Six Lesser Grotto-Heavens

The Supreme One—a title of reverence for a high deity in Daoism—said: Next are the thirty-six lesser grotto-heavens, scattered among famous mountains. They too are places governed by high immortals.

First: The Grotto of Huotong Mountain

It extends three thousand li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Huolin.” It is located in Changxi County, Fuzhou, and is governed by the immortal Wang Weixuan.

Second: The Grotto of Mount Tai, the Eastern Peak

It extends one thousand li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of Pengxuan.” It is located in Qianfeng County, Yanzhou, and is governed by Lord Shantu.

Third: The Grotto of Mount Heng, the Southern Peak

It extends seven hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of Vermilion Mound.” It is located in Hengshan County, Hengzhou, and is governed by the immortal Shi Changsheng.

Fourth: The Grotto of Mount Hua, the Western Peak

It extends three hundred li in every direction and is called the “Grotto-Heaven of the Assembly of Immortals.” It is located in Huayin County, Huazhou, and is governed by the Perfected One Huichezi.

Fifth: The Grotto of Mount Chang, the Northern Peak

The grotto-heaven spanning three thousand li around it is called “Total Mystery Grotto-Heaven.” It lies in Quyang County, Changshan, Hengzhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Zheng Zizhen.

Sixth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Song, in the Central March: It spans three thousand li around and is called “Sima Grotto-Heaven.” It lies in Dengfeng County, the Eastern Capital, and is presided over by the immortal Deng Yunshan.

Seventh, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Emei: It spans three hundred li around and is called “Vast Mound Grotto-Heaven.” It lies in Emei County, Jiazhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Tang Lan.

Eighth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Lu: It spans one hundred and eighty li around and is called “True Heaven of the Numinous Grotto.” It lies in Dean County, Jiangzhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Zhou Zhengshi.

Ninth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Siming: It spans one hundred and eighty li around and is called “Heaven of Cinnabar Mountain and Red Waters.” It lies in Shangyu County, Yuezhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Diao Daolin.

Tenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Kuaiji: It spans three hundred and fifty li around and is called “Great Primordial Heaven of Utmost Mystery.” It lies within Mirror Lake, in Shanyin County, Yuezhou, and is presided over by the immortal Guo Hua.

Eleventh, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Taibai: It spans five hundred li around and is called “Mysterious Virtue Grotto-Heaven.” It lies in Chang’an County, Jingzhao Prefecture, and is connected to Mount Zhongnan. It is presided over by the immortal Zhang Jilian.

Twelfth, the Grotto-Heaven of the Western Mountain: It spans three hundred li around and is called “Heavenly Pillar, Treasure Summit, Mysterious Heaven.” It lies in Nanchang County, Hongzhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Tang Gongcheng.

Thirteenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Xiaowei: It spans three hundred li around and is called “Heaven of the Mysterious Upper Realm that Nurtures Life.” It lies in Liling County, Tanzhou, and is presided over by the immortal Hua Qiulin.

Fourteenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Qian: It spans eighty li around and is called “Heavenly Pillar, Mysterious Heaven of the Arcane.” It lies in Huaining County, Shuzhou, and is presided over by the immortal Jiqiuzi.

Fifteenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Guigu: It spans seventy li around and is called “Heaven of the Noble Mystery, Keeper of the Real.” It lies in Guixi County, Xinzhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Cui Wenzi.

Sixteenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Wuyi: It spans one hundred and twenty li around and is called “Heaven of True Ascent and Transformation into Mystery.” It lies in Jianyang County, Jianzhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Liu Shaogong.

Seventeenth, the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Yusi: It spans one hundred and twenty li around and is called “Heaven of Great Mystery and Dharma Bliss.” It lies in Yongxin County, Jizhou, and is presided over by the Perfected Liang Boluan.

The eighteenth is the Grotto-Heaven of Mount Huagai.

The surrounding area extends forty li and is called “Rongcheng Great Jade Heaven.” It is in Yongjia County, Wenzhou, and is presided over and maintained by the immortal Lord Yang.

Nineteenth, the Gai Zhu Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends eighty li and is called “Longyao Precious Light Heaven.” It is in Huangyan County, Taizhou, and is governed by the immortal Shangqiu Zi.

Twentieth, the Duqiao Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends one hundred and eighty li and is called “Precious Mystery Grotto-Heaven.” It is in Puning County, Rongzhou, and is governed by the immortal Liu Gen.

Twenty-first, the Baishi Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends seventy li and is called “Beautiful Joy, Lasting Truth Heaven.” It is south of Yulinzhou and the South Sea; another account places it in Hanshan County, Hezhou. It is governed by Perfected Bai.

Twenty-second, the Gou Lou Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends forty li and is called “Jade Gate Precious Tablet Heaven.” It is in Beiliu County, Rongzhou, and is governed by the immortal Perfected Jian.

Twenty-third, the Jiuyi Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends three thousand li and is called “Heaven of Facing the Truth in the Great Void.” It is in Yantang County, Daozhou, and is governed by the immortal Yan Zhenqing.

Twenty-fourth, the Dongyang Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends one hundred and fifty li and is called “Hidden View of Dongyang Heaven.” It is in Changsha County, Tanzhou, and is governed by Perfected Liu.

Twenty-fifth, the Mufu Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends one hundred and eighty li and is called “Mystery and Truth, Great Origin Heaven.” It is in Tangnian County, Ezhou, and is governed by Perfected Chen.

Twenty-sixth, the Dayou Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends one hundred li and is called “Great You, Flowering Mystery Heaven.” It is seventy li from Chenzhou and is governed by Perfected Yin.

Twenty-seventh, the Jinting Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends three hundred li and is called “Jinting, Lofty Mystery Heaven.” It is in Shan County, Yuezhou, and is governed by the immortal Zhao Xianbo.

Twenty-eighth, the Magu Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends one hundred and fifty li and is called “Cinnabar Rosy Clouds Heaven.” It is in Nancheng County, Fuzhou, and is governed by Perfected Wang.

Twenty-ninth, the Xiandu Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends three hundred li and is called “Xiandu, the Heaven Where Immortals Are Separated.” It is in Jinyun County, Chuzhou, and is governed by Perfected Zhao.

Thirtieth, the Qingtian Mountain Grotto-Heaven. It extends forty-five li and is called “Qingtian Great Crane Heaven.” It is in Qingtian County, Chuzhou, and is governed by Perfected Fu.

In this context, a “Grotto-Heaven” is a sacred realm where Daoist immortals live and practice. “Extends around” refers to its area or circumference, and “governs” means presiding over and safeguarding the place.

The Thirty-First Grotto: Zhongshan

It extends one hundred li in every direction and is called “Heaven of Vermilion Sun and Great Life.” It lies in Shangyuan County, Runzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Gong.

The Thirty-Second Grotto: Liangchang Mountain

It extends thirty li in every direction and is called “Heavenly Grotto of Liangchang, Where Life Is Set Free.” It lies in Jurong County, Runzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Li.

The Thirty-Third Grotto: Zigaishan

It extends eighty li in every direction and is called “Heaven of Purple Mystery and Radiant Illumination.” It lies in Changyang County, Jingzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Gongyu.

The Thirty-Fourth Grotto: Tianmu Mountain

It extends one hundred li in every direction and is called “Heaven of the Celestial Canopy, Purifying the Mystery.” It lies in Yuhang County, Hangzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Jiang.

The Thirty-Fifth Grotto: Taoyuan Mountain

It extends seventy li in every direction and is called “Heaven of White Horse and Mysterious Light.” It lies in Wuling County, Xuanzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Xie.

The Thirty-Sixth Grotto: Jinhua Mountain

It extends fifty li in every direction and is called “Heaven of the Origin of the Jinhua Grotto.” It lies in Jinhua County, Wuzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Dai.

The Seventy-Two Blessed Places

The Most High said: Next come the seventy-two blessed places, scattered among the famous mountains throughout the land. The Lord of Heaven commands Perfected Persons—immortals who have attained the Dao—to govern these places. Many are homes or places of practice for those who have attained the Dao and cultivated immortality.

The First: Difai Mountain

It lies within Jurong County, Jiangning Prefecture. Tao the Recluse (Tao Hongjing) formerly lived here in seclusion and practiced cultivation. It is governed by Perfected Person Xie Yun.

The Second: Gaizhu Mountain

It lies in Xiandu County, Quzhou, and is governed by Perfected Person Shi Cun.

The Third: Xianke Mountain

It lies in Liangcheng County, Wenzhou, fifteen li from the county seat, near Baixi Grass Market. It is governed by Perfected Person Zhang Chonghua.

The Fourth: Eastern Source of the Immortals

It lies in Huangyan County, Taizhou, and is governed by Liu Fenglin, an Earthly Immortal—an immortal who dwells in the human world.

The Fifth: Western Source of the Immortals

It also lies in Huangyan County, Taizhou, in the area of Qiaoling, one hundred and twenty li from the county seat. It is governed by the Earthly Immortal Zhang Zhaoqi.

The Sixth: Nantian Mountain

It lies east of the Eastern Sea and can be reached by boat. It is governed by Perfected Person Liu.

The Seventh: Yuliu Mountain

It lies in the Eastern Sea, near Penglai Island. Many Perfected Persons and immortals dwell on the mountain. It is governed by the Earthly Immortal Xu Mai.

The Eighth: Qingyu Mountain

It lies west of the Eastern Sea, joined to Fusang, and is governed by Perfected Person Liu Ziguang.

The Ninth: Yumu Grotto…

At the southern foot of Mount Yusi lies the place where Attendant Xiao Ziyun lived in seclusion. Even today, on rainy days, people still hear the sound of silk and bamboo instruments; woodcutters sometimes encounter immortals there. The site is overseen by the earthbound immortal Chi Luban.

Tenth: Danxia Cave

Danxia Cave is on Mount Mago and is where the Perfected Cai Jing attained the Dao. Even today, on rainy nights, the sound of bells and stone chimes can often be heard. The site is overseen by Perfected Cai.

Eleventh: Junshan

Junshan lies between Dongting Lake and Qingcao Lake. It is overseen by the earthbound immortal Hou Sheng.

Twelfth: Dayan Rock

Dayan Rock lies 120 li east of Yongjia County in Wenzhou. It is overseen by the earthbound immortal Li Fanghui.

Thirteenth: Jiaoyuan

Jiaoyuan lies north of Jianyang County in Jianzhou. It is where Perfected Yin lived in seclusion.

Fourteenth: Lingxu

Lingxu lies north of Tangxing County in Taizhou. It is where Master Baiyun lived in seclusion.

Fifteenth: Wozhou

Wozhou lies south of Shan County in Yuezhou. It is overseen by Perfected Fang Ming.

Sixteenth: Tianmu Peak

Tianmu Peak lies south of Shan County. It is overseen by Perfected Wei Xianren.

Seventeenth: Ruoye Stream

Ruoye Stream lies south of Kuaiji County in Yuezhou. It is overseen by Perfected Shan Shiyuan.

Eighteenth: Mount Jinting

Mount Jinting is in Chaoxian County, Luzhou, and is also known as Mount Ziwei. It is overseen by the immortal Ma.

Nineteenth: Mount Qingyuan

Mount Qingyuan is in Qingyuan County, Guangzhou. It is overseen by Perfected Yin.

Twentieth: Mount An

Mount An lies north of Jiaozhou. It is where Master Anqi lived in seclusion, and it is also overseen by him.

Twenty-first: Mount Maling

Mount Maling lies within the city of Chenzhou, on the eastern bank of the river. It is where Su Dan lived in seclusion. The site is overseen by Perfected Limu.

Twenty-second: Mount Eyang

Mount Eyang is in Changsha County, Tanzhou. It is where Master Lou Jia lived in seclusion.

Twenty-third: Dongzhen Hollow

Dongzhen Hollow is in Changsha County, Tanzhou. It is overseen by Perfected Han Zhong of the Western Marchmount.

Twenty-fourth: Qingyu Altar

Qingyu Altar lies west of Zhurong Peak on the Southern Marchmount. It is overseen by Lord Qingwu.

Twenty-fifth: Guangtian Altar

Guangtian Altar lies at the source of a stream west of Mount Heng. It is overseen by Perfected Feng.

Twenty-sixth: Dongling Spring

Dongling Spring lies west of Zhaoxian Abbey on the Southern Marchmount. It is where Master Deng lived in seclusion.

Twenty-seventh: Mount Donggong

This passage gives only the name “Mount Donggong” and provides no further text.

In Wuling Village of Guanli Town, Jianzhou, this is where Princess Huangshan lived.

Twenty-eighth, Taoshan: In Anguo County, Wenzhou, where Master Tao once lived in seclusion.

Twenty-ninth, Three Emperors’ Well: In Hengyang County, Wenzhou, where the Perfected One Bao Cha practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirtieth, Lanke Mountain: In Xin’an County, Quzhou, where Master Wang Zhi lived in seclusion.

Thirty-first, Lexi: East of Jianyang County, Jianzhou. Tradition says this is where Confucius left behind his inkstone.

Thirty-second, Longhu Mountain: In Guixi County, Xinzhou, presided over by the immortal Zhang Jujun.

Thirty-third, Lingshan: North of Shangrao County, Xinzhou, where the Perfected One Mo practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-fourth, Quanyuan: In the heart of Mount Luofu, where the immortal Hua Ziqi practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-fifth, Jinjing Mountain: In Qianhua County, Qianzhou, where Qiu Jizi practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-sixth, Gezao Mountain: In Xingan County, Jizhou, where the Perfected One Guo practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-seventh, Shifeng Mountain: In Fengcheng County, Hongzhou, where the Perfected One Yin practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-eighth, Xiaoyao Mountain: In Nanchang County, Hongzhou, where the Perfected One Xu practiced and cultivated the site.

Thirty-ninth, Dongbai Source: East of Xinwu County, Hongzhou, where the immortal Liu practiced and cultivated the site.

Fortieth, Bachi Mountain: In Chuzhou, where Wang Qiao attained the Dao.

Forty-first, Lun Mountain: In Dantu County, Runzhou, where the Perfected One Zhong practiced and cultivated the site.

Forty-second, Maogong Altar: In Changzhou County, Suzhou, where the immortal Zhuang cultivated the Dao.

Forty-third, Jilong Mountain: In Liyang County, Hezhou, where the Perfected One Guo practiced and cultivated the site.

Forty-fourth, Tongbai Mountain: In Tongbai County, Tangzhou, where the immortal lord Li practiced and cultivated the site.

Forty-fifth, Pingdu Mountain: In Zhongzhou, where the True Lord Yin ascended to heaven.

Forty-sixth, Lüluo Mountain: In Wuling County, Langzhou, bordering the territory of Taoyuan.

Forty-seventh, Huxi Mountain: South of Pengze County, Jiangzhou, where Master Wuliu lived in seclusion.

Forty-eighth, Zhanglong Mountain: North of Liling County, Tanzhou, where Master Zang practiced and cultivated the site.

Forty-Ninth: Baofu Mountain

Located in Lianshan County, Lianzhou, this was a place where Perfected Fan (a Daoist adept who attained the Way and became an immortal) practiced his cultivation.

Fiftieth: Damianshan

Located in Chengdu County, Yizhou, it was cultivated by the immortal Baichengzi.

Fifty-First: Yuanchen Mountain

Located in Duchang County, Jiangzhou, it was cultivated by the Perfected Sun, An Qisheng.

Fifty-Second: Matishan

Located in Poyang County, Raozhou, this was a place where the Perfected Zizhou practiced his cultivation.

Fifty-Third: Deshan

Located in Wuling County, Langzhou, it was cultivated by the immortal Zhang Jujun.

Fifty-Fourth: Gaoxi Lanshui Mountain

Located in Lantian County, Yongzhou, this was also a place once visited by the Most High (an honorific for revered Daoist deities).

Fifty-Fifth: Lanshui

Located in Lantian County, Xidu, it was cultivated by the Earthly Immortal Zhang Zhaoqi. An Earthly Immortal is someone who attains the Way and becomes an immortal while dwelling in the human world.

Fifty-Sixth: Yufeng

Located in Jingzhao County, Xidu, it was cultivated by the immortal Baihu.

Fifty-Seventh: Tianzhu Mountain

Located in Yucun County, Zhenzhou, it was cultivated by the Earthly Immortal Wang Boyuan.

Fifty-Eighth: Shanggu Mountain

Located in Shangzhou, this was where the Four Whiteheads (four elders who lived in seclusion on Shang Mountain at the end of the Qin dynasty) became immortals and dwelt in seclusion.

Fifty-Ninth: Zhanggong Cave

Located in Yixing County, Changzhou, it was cultivated by the Perfected Kang Sang.

Sixtieth: Simahui Mountain

Located north of Tiantai Mountain in Taizhou, this was a place where the immortal Li Ming practiced his cultivation.

Sixty-First: Changzai Mountain

Located in Changshan County, Qizhou, it was cultivated by the Perfected Mao.

Sixty-Second: Zhongtiao Mountain

Located in the area of Yuxiang County, Hezhong Prefecture, it was cultivated by the immortal Zhao.

Sixty-Third: Jiaohu Yucheng Cave

Located in ancient western Yaozhou, this was where Master Qin Shi Huang, Lu, lived in seclusion.

Sixty-Fourth: Mianzhu Mountain

Located in Mianzhu County, Hanzhou, it was cultivated by Lady Qionghua.

Sixty-Fifth: Lushui

Located in western Liangzhou, it was cultivated by the immortal Lord An.

Sixty-Sixth: Ganshan

Located in southern Qian, it was cultivated by the Perfected Ning.

Sixty-Seventh: 𤨆 Mountain

Located in Hanzhou, it was cultivated by Master Red Beard.

Sixty-Eighth: Jincheng Mountain

Located at the ancient border garrison, also called Shishu, it was cultivated by the Perfected Shi.

Sixty-Ninth: Yunshan

Located in Wugang County, Shaozhou, it was cultivated by the immortal Lu Sheng.

The seventy-first site is Be Mang Mountain, within the territory of Luoyang County in the Eastern Capital, and is overseen by Perfected Wei.

The seventy-second site is Mount Lu, within the territory of Lianjiang County in Fuzhou, and is overseen by Perfected Xie.

The seventy-third site is Mount Donghai, twenty-five li east of Haizhou, and is overseen by Perfected Wang.

Here, “governs it” means that a particular Perfected is in charge of or presides over the site; “the Eastern Capital” refers to Luoyang.