Introduction on the Lv Shan Sect 16 Spiritual Protectors (閭山護法十六太保)

In here, Jave will like to make an introduction on the Lv Shan Sect 16 Spiritual Protectors, in Lv Shan Sect, we address them as Tai Bao (閭山護法十六太保).

 

In South East Asia, this group of 16 Protectors can said to be Rare & Mystery to a lot of People. Now, even in Lv Shan Sect, a lot of the Disciples or Followers are not aware of their existence.

 

So when is this Group of Spiritual Protectors being evoked?

 

Usually during very Special Rituals such as Enhancing of Annual Fortune (改年補運), Travelling to the Nether World (觀落陰), Exiting of Spiritual Gardens (出花園), etc.

 

So who are the 16 Spiritual Protectors?

 

Here they are (sorry for not able to provide the Pictures as one of the Taiwan Scroll Masters is still working on them):

 

Zhang Zhen Tai Bao (張真太保)

 

Born in Late Tang Dynasty (生于唐朝末年), under training with Madam Chen Jing Gu (臨水夫人陳靖姑). Since young, Zhang Zhen had been going thru self-learning on Taoist Spiritual Skills under Heavenly Master Xu Xun’s school (許遜天師門下). By the age of 21, he was able to assist people in getting rid of Negative Entities & providing the necessary Luck Enhancing assistance. At the age of 24, one night, Zhang Zhen dreamt of Madam Chen Jing Gu summoning him to one of the Hills nearby his home. On the following day, Zhang Zhen followed the instruction that appeared in the dream and coincidently, he saw an Old Lady sitting on a rock by the bottom of the Hill. After Zhang Zhen pay respect to the Old Lady, the Old Lady transformed herself into a young Lady, which was Madam Chen Jing Gu. Knowing that the time was up for Zhang Zhen to get his Immortal-hood, Madam Chen Jing Gu had to lead him back to the Celestial Realm. After reaching the Celestial Realm, Zhang Zhen was given the Title of Lin Shui Zhen Xie Fu Mo Tai Bao (臨水鎮邪伏魔張真太保).                

 

Huang Yi Hu Tai Bao (黃一虎太保)                                  

 

Born in Tang Dynasty, under training with Madam Chen Jing Gu. From records, Huang Yi Hu was the son of an Officer. Due to his father got framed by An Lu Shan (安祿山) for betraying the Country, the whole family was being executed. Just as the time of Huang Family being executed, Master Xu Xun appeared to lead Huang Yi Hu to a Mountain nearby. From then, Huang Yi Hu was being advised to stay at the Mountain to perform his Cultivation until Madam Chen Jing Gu appeared. In Late Tang, after years of Madam Chen Jing Gu got his Immortal-hood and reunion with her Son, Madam Chen Jing Gu pass-by the Mountain where Huang Yi Hu was staying. After mentioning his encounters to Madam Chen Jing Gu, Huang Yi Hu was permitted to stay by her side to perform the Salvation tasks. After Huang Yi Hu got his Immortal-hood, he was being bestowed with the Title of Lin Shui Mie Yao Chu Mo Tai Bao (臨水滅妖除魔黃一虎太保).                 

 

Qiu Ting Tai Bao (邱霆太保)          

 

Born in Tang Dynasty (生于唐朝年間), under training with Madam Li San Niang (臨水李三娘). At the age of 4, Qiu Ting was able to read people’s fortune. Once, Qiu Ting even saved a village by hinting them that there would be a fire disaster happening soon and advised them to move to another area before any mishap happened. By 12 years old, Qiu Ting was able to command Thunder & Rain. After which, his parent had to send him to a Taoist Temple to seek proper training. At 16, one day while Qiu Ting was on his way back home from the Temple, he pass-by a forest and saw a white snake. At 1^st, he was delighted to see a rare white snake then followed by puzzled of why such a nice white snake could appeared in such a humble forest. As he went nearer the snake, he was shocked to see a few words appearing on the back of the snake saying that it is a Spiritual Sword. Qiu Ting didn’t believe it and as he was about to walked off, the snake transformed itself into a Sword and flew towards Qiu Ting and landed infront of him. Qiu Ting was susprised by the sight and with hesitation, he picked up the Sword. By the time he reached home, a Priestess was sitting in the main hall talking to his parent. After introducing, Qiu Ting came to know that she was Madam Li San Niang. Soon, Qiu Ting followed Li San Niang to perform his Cultivation. After he got his Immortal-hood, he was given the Title of Lin Shui Hu Jing Xian He Qiu Tai Bao (臨水護境顯赫邱霆太保).

                       

Lin Feng Yi Tai Bao (林風義太保)

 

Born in Southern Tang Period (生于南唐時期), Royal Relative of the Li Empire. Since young, Lin Feng Yi had not been showing much interest in Fame & Wealth. By the time he reached his Adult-hood, Lin Feng Yi had requested to leave home for Cultivation. Due to he was the Royal Relative, his parent didn’t allowed. One Day, while he was doing his study in the Backyard, a Priestess appeared in the Air talking to him. Lin Feng Yi was shocked but after looking at her carefully, he found that she was familiar. By descending into the Backyard, the Priestess told Lin Feng Yi that she was Madam Lin Jiu Niang (林九娘) of Lin Shui Palace (臨水宮) then, Lin Feng Yi was able to recognise her, cos he even visited the Temple that dedicated to the 3 Madams (三奶夫人) of Lin Shui Palace. After which, Madam Lin accepted him as the Disciple and imparted him with various type of Spiritual Skills. By the age of 26, due to War between Tang & Song Empire, Lin Feng Yi was being killed during a Riot. On the Day of his passing-on, Madam Lin was there to lead his Soul into the Celestial Realm. After he got his Immortal-hood, he was given the Title of Lin Shui Shou Yi Zhong Jie Lin Tai Bao (臨水守義忠節林風義太保).

                                   

Chen Hong Long Tai Bao (陳弘隆太保)  

 

Born in Tang Dynasty (生于唐朝年間), the nephew of Madam Chen Jing Gu. Since young, he had been doing training under Madam Chen. On the Day of Chen Jing Gu’s Immortal-hood, Chen Hong Long was also being led to the Celestial Realm by Heavenly Master Xu Xun in-order for him to gain his Immortal-hood. After he got his Immortal-hood, he was given the Title of Lin Shui Sui Jia Ling Ming Chen Tai Bao (臨水隨駕領命陳弘隆太保).

 

Li Huang Cheng Tai Bao (黎煌誠太保)   

 

Born in Late Tang Dynasty (生于唐朝末年), a Buddhist Follower due to parent’s influence. After going in-depth in the study of Buddhism, Li Huang Cheng started to have doubts in the Teaching and so, he started to go around seeking answers for his doubts. Due to he was not able to get a Good Answer, Li Huang Cheng decided to give up on Buddhism and start his Cultivation in Taoism. On the Day when Li Huang Cheng gave up Buddhism, he went to a Taoist Temple and at the moment of stepping into the Temple, Li Huang Cheng felt a sudden rush in his mind and within moment, he fainted at the entrance. During his coma, he saw scenes of Celestial Realm, Immortals & Deities. After returning to his conscious, Li Huang Cheng made a Vow in front of the Altar to do his best to promote Taoism. Just as he finishing making his Vow, an Old Lady appeared behind him giving him a pat on the Shoulder, just as he was about to turn his head, the Old Lady vanished into the Air in a gust of Wind – which later, he found out that the Old Lady was Madam Chen Jing Gu. Li Huang Cheng was shocked and from then, he concentrated on his Cultivation. At the age of 40, he gained his Immortal-hood and given a Title of Lin Shui Xing Fa Hu Jiao Li Tai Bao (臨水興法護教黎煌誠太保).

 

Tian Wu Liang Tai Bao (田無量太保)                  

 

Born in Song Dynasty (生于宋朝年間), under-going training with Master Zhang Ci Guan (張慈觀法主). Tian Wu Liang was actually a Military Officer in his hometown but due to being wrongly accused by the Money-eating-Magistrate Officer, Tian Wu Liang decided to give up his post and travelled around to assist the needy. At the age of 36, Tian Wu Liang arrived at the Cultivation Venue of Master Zhang Ci Guan. Upon seeing Master Zhang, Tian Wu Liang felt that Master Zhang had given out a form of unknown attraction to him and so, after consideration, Tian Wu Liang decided to seek training under Master Zhang. After years of training, at the age of 50, Tian Wu Liang had mastered the necessary Skills and he was being appointed to station at one of the Temples in Hokkien Province to assist the People. At the age of 60, Tian Wu Liang gained his Immortal-hood and was given the Title of Lv Shan Du Lei Chu Mo Tian Tai Bao (閭山都雷除魔田無量太保).

 

Lei Wan Cheng Tai Bao (雷萬程太保)     

 

Born in Song Dynasty (生于宋朝年間), the Sworn-brother of Tian Wu Liang. After Tian Wu Liang given up his post, Lei Wan Cheng also resigned from his post as the Chief Constable. Due to Lei Wan Cheng was already married, he couldn’t follow Tian Wu Liang in the travelling and so, he had to stay in his Hometown to do some small Business. At the age of 40, one day, Lei Wan Cheng met up with Tian Wu Liang again. This time round, Tian Wu Liang was already well-equipped with Spiritual Skills and so, in-order to assist Lei Wan Cheng in providing the necessary protection for the People, Tian Wu Liang imparted a few simple skills to him. After learning, Lei Wan Cheng realised that, he had show great interest in learning Spiritual Skills but due to family restriction, he had to delay the idea of seeking training under Master Zhang. On the following year, a flood occurred in his hometown and the whole family was killed, leaving Lei Wan Cheng. After the flood receded, Lei Wan Cheng arranged for a simple funeral and after the funeral, he made up his mind to seek training under Master Zhang. With interest and determination, Lei Wan Cheng succeed in his training and at the age of 65, he gained his Immortal-hood and given the Title of Lv Shan Du Fa Bao Min Lei Tai Bao (閭山都法保民雷萬程太保).

 

Hua Yu Jing Tai Bao (花雨靖太保)                       

 

Born in Song Dynasty (生于宋朝年間), hometown in Shan Xi Province Tai Yuan City (山西省太原市). Due to his father was being appointed to be the Magistrate Officer in one of the City in Hokkien Province, the whole family had to shift to Hokkien Province. Upon reaching Hokkien Province, Hua Yu Jing had fall in love with the living style here and so, after settled down, he went around the City to look for something interesting. One day, while he was on his routine in finding something interesting, he found a place indicating the spot of where Master Zhang Ci Guan gained his Immortal-hood. Hua Yu Jing was puzzled by the spot and so, with enthusiasms, he sat on the spot and immediately, he felt a gust of energy flowing thru his body. He was quite shocked after feeling it but after then, he thought that it was normal and so, he left the spot without thinking much. On the night, Hua Yu Jing dreamt of someone talking to him and imparting him with some manuals. Upon waking up, he was delighted to see some books besides him and from then, he started to follow the instructions in the books for his Cultivation. At the age of 37, on the 5^th Day of Lunar 5 Month, a bright ray shined into Hua Yu Jing’s home and from then, Hua Yu Jing was not being seen till today. After Hua Yu Jing’s disappearing, his family somehow knew that he had gained his Immortal-hood. In Lv Shan Sect, he was being given the Title of Lv Shan Du Fa Hua Zhen Hua Tai Bao (閭山都法化真花雨靖太保).

 

Deng Tian Xing Tai Bao (鄧天行太保)

 

Born in Song Dynasty (生于宋朝年間), a Bandit in the territory of Hokkien Province. Due to Deng Tian Xing was different from the other Bandits who killed or snatched, he was something being left out by the others. One Day, while Deng Tian Xing was about to set off to rob a Evil-Merchant’s Wealth, he was being held back by some issues and so, the others had to set off before him. Just as the others stepped out from the Bandit’s Hide-out, Thunder & Lightning strike onto them, Deng Tian Xing was shocked and at the same time, felt lucky. After the others were being strike to death, a Priest with dark complexion appeared in front of Deng Tian Xing. At 1^st, Deng Tian Xing mistaken that the Priest had released the Thunder to kill all of them, but after listening to the explanation, Deng Tian Xing understood that this was actually the Retribution that the others had to repay back. From then, Deng Tian Xing seeks training under the Priest – Master Zhang Ci Guan. At 28 years old, Deng Tian Xing returned back to the Celestial Realm with Master Zhang and was given the Title of Lv Shan Du Lei Zheng Fa Deng Tai Bao (閭山都雷正法鄧天行太保).

 

Hong Jian Tai Bao (洪建太保)

 

Born in Late Song Dynasty (生于南宋年間), during Yue Fei period. Father was a General in Yue Fei’s Camp (岳飛) whereas Mother was one of the Heroine who followed his father out to fight against the Invaders. Due to Hong Jian was being brought up in the Military Camp, since young, he was being trained with Good Martial Art. Besides that, he was quite a Compassionate person whom would show Care & Concern for the sufferings. One Year, while Hong Jian was out performing hunting with his father, a Deer came forward to him to pass him a Ling Zhi (靈芝), Hong Jian was shocked and after looking at the Ling Zhi, Hong Jian found out that it was quite different from the normal Ling Zhi that he saw in the Market and so, trying to sniff on the aroma of the Ling Zhi, just as sudden when he placed it near the nose, the Ling Zhi transformed into a gust of Energy and flow into his nose. After sniffing in the Ling Zhi, Hong Jian felt giddy and on the spot, he went into coma. Upon waking up, Hong Jian found out he was in a Temple, taken care by a young Priest. After asking, he found out that he had already pass-out for 3 months. As he was about to get out from bed, a dark complexion Old Priest walked into the room with his father. Immediately, Hong Jian kneeled down to show his gratitude to the Priest for saving his life. Looking at Hong Jian, the Priest was happy and with his father’s permission granted, the Priest took Hong Jian as the disciple. From then, he stayed in the Temple to learn skills under the Priest. One Year, after Yue Fei was being killed, the Country entered into a Chaotic situation. Hong Jian was being advised by his Master to assist his father in defeating the Invaders. When Hong Jian arrived at the Camp, his father was already being captured by the Invaders and trying his very best, Hong Jian tried to rescue his father but time was too late. After his father was killed, the soul was being summoned back to the Celestial Realm and he was being bestowed as Lord Hong or Duke Hong (洪府千歲) and Hong Jian was being murdered on the Night by the Invaders. At the point of being killed, Hong Jian saw his Master walking towards him and with a wave from his Master, Hong Jian’s float into the Air. After Hong Jian was able to react to the whole thing, he had already gained his Immortal-hood by the assistance that his Master gave him. His Master was Master Zhang and upon reaching the Celestial Realm, Hong Jian was bestowed with the Title Lv Shan Du Fa Shan Jiao Hong Tai Bao (閭山都法闡教洪建太保).

 

Xian Ning Tai Bao (賢寧太保)        

 

Born in Yuan Dynasty (生于元朝年間), according to Records, Xian Ning was not a Chinese. He was born in the Border of China (中國邊疆), after which, he was being led to do training under Master Long Xuan (龍玄祖師) at the age of 8. Since young, Xian Ning was being attracted by the beautiful culture of Chinese. Everytime when his grandfather told him the stories on Chinese History, he was deeply attracted by it and by 6 years old, he was able to memorize all the stories that his grandfather told him. At 7, he got a chance to travel to China Mid-land (中原) with his father. One day while Xian Ning and his father were travelling to another City, a Priest caught the attention of him. Upon asking his father, Xian Ning knew that the Priest was actually a Taoist Priest which assisted the People by issuing Spiritual Skills, etc. As the Priest came nearer to them, Xian Ning suddenly had the urge to interact with him. Just as Xian Ning was about to ask permission from his father, the Priest approached Xian Ning and gave him a book, advising him to go thru the content and when he was ready, he could go the address stated in the book to look for him. Looking puzzled, Xian Ning accepted the book and with a bow, the Priest went on his way, leaving Xian Ning staring into the Space on the Spot. At the age of 14, Xian Ning finally memorized all the instruction in the book and was ready to visit the Priest on the stated address and so, he bid farewell to his parent and travelled to China Mid-land again. Upon reaching, Xian Ning was amazed by the Cave where the Priest stay-in. By entering into the Cave, Xian Ning was able to feel Peace & Comfort and as he was enjoying the feeling, the Priest approached him. Xian Ning was susprised by the look of the Priest – didn’t grow old. After asking Xian Ning a few questions, the Priest accepted him as the disciple and started to train him on the various Spiritual Skills. By 28 years old, Xian Ning was being led by his Master – Master Long Xuan, to get his Official Title of Long Xuan Ming Zhi Hu Fa Xian Ning Tai Bao (龍玄明志護法賢寧太保).    

 

Chun Sheng Tai Bao (淳勝太保)               

 

Born in Yuan Dynasty (生于元朝年間), the Brother of Xian Ning. After Xian Ning gained his Immortal-hood, he actually travelled back to his Hometown to perform Salvation for the People. One Day, while he was imparting the knowledge of doing Taoist Cultivation, his Brother Chun Sheng was there to stop him. In his mind, Chun Sheng found that his Brother had neglected the family and had to take refuge under other People’s Religion in-order to gain Immortal-hood and so, he felt shame & degraded. Knowing that Chun Sheng had mistaken him, Xian Ning didn’t get provoked but instead, slowly prove to his Brother that he had made the Right choice. One year, the Yuan Armies had somehow invaded the Hometown of Chun Sheng. Due to they were lacked of Man-power, Chun Sheng’s Hometown was being conquered and the People in the Area had to suffer from the torturing. Without any other choices, Chun Sheng had to seek Xian Ning’s assistance. Knowing that it was time to bring his Brother back to the Right Path, Xian Ning accepted the invitation and started to use his Spiritual Abilities to defeat the Cruel Yuan Armies. Within a Day, the Yuan Armies were being forced to retreat from their Hometown. From then, Chun Sheng started to accept what his Brother was doing. After a year, Master Long Xuan travelled to the Hometown of Xian Ning & Chun Sheng, Chun Sheng took the opportunity to ask for his acceptance as Disciple and Master Long Xuan accepted the request. With years of training, finally Chun Sheng succeeded and gained his Immortal-hood at 50 years with given Title of Long Xuan Biao Zhi Wei Fa Chun Sheng Tai Bao (龍玄表志維法淳勝太保).

 

Gong Ru Long Tai Bao (龔如龍太保)     

 

Born in Early Ming Dynasty (生于明朝年間), Son of General Gong Dan Tian (龔丹天), whom was the General of Emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang (明朝太祖朱元璋). Since young, Gong Ru Long had been learning Spiritual Prediction Skills under Liu Bo Wen (劉伯溫). At the age of 5, Gong Ru Long was able to do prediction on what were happened on the next day and most of the time, the prediction did come true. By the age of 15, General Gong had imparted Martial Art to him for self-protection and by the age of 18, Gong Ru Long was able to assist his father in defeating Bandits & Invaders. By 21 years old, Gong Ru Long had somehow chosen his path for the future – to perform Taoist Cultivation and so, one day, while he was out hunting with his father, Gong Ru Long requested to leave home for a period to seek Masters for cultivation. Knowing that the son was connected with Taoism, General Gong had to allow his son to wander around to find a Master but he advised his son to be back in home after he mastered the Skills and Gong Ru Long agreed on that. Soon, Gong Ru Long came to the Cultivation Venue of Master Long Xuan and with sincere request, he was being accepted as the Disciple of Master Long Xuan. From then, he do training under Master Long Xuan and within 3 years, Gong Ru Long had mastered most of the Skills. One day, while Gong Ru Long was out in the field doing his training, Master Long Xuan called upon him and advised him to go home before it was too late. At that moment, Gong Ru Long was not able to understand what his Master was trying to say but due to this was what his Master had advise him on, he had to set off for home. Just at the moment he reached home, an Imperial Edict arrived at the same time too, in the Edict, it commanded that General Gong would be beheaded due to offending Emperor Zhu. Upon hearing that, Gong Ru Long was shocked and on the post, Old Madam Gong pass-on due to heart-weaken. Knowing that this was a plot that Emperor Zhu had planned on their Home, Gong Ru Long was provoked. Before Gong Ru Long could take any action, General Gong killed himself outside the house to prove his innocent to the Public. Within moment, Gong Ru Long became parentless. Just as Gong Ru Long wanted to end his life, Master Long Xuan appeared and signalled him to go over. When Gong Ru Long ran over to his Master, a Cloud was form underneath the 2 of them and slowly, both of them ascended into the Mid-air and disappeared in the sight of the Public. Slowly, both of them reached the Celestial Realm and Heavenly Master Xu Xun was there to convey the Celestial Edict of bestowing Gong Ru Long as Long Xuan Zhong Xiao Shou Fa Gong Tai Bao (龍玄忠孝守法龔如龍太保).

           

Wei Chi Tian Tai Bao (尉遲天太保)                     

 

Born in Late Ming Dynasty (生于明朝末年), was recorded as the Descendant of Wei Chi Jing De (尉遲敬德) of Tang Dynasty (唐朝) – the Hero who assist Emperor Tai Zong (唐太宗) to ascend onto the Throne. Since young, Wei Chi Tian was quite pampered by the Elders in the Family and after he had grown up, he would like to find trouble on others in-order to gain attention. One day, while Wei Chi Tian was in a Temple dedicated to Heavenly Master Xu Xun, he spit at the Statue of Master Xu and dare Master Xu to go look for him. Just as Wei Chi Tian was about to step out of the Temple, a loud Thunder Roar was heard and with a fright, Wei Chi Tian started to felt sick. Upon reaching home, Wei Chi Tian was found having high fever. Immediately, the Elders ran around to engage Physicians but no matter how many Physicians they engaged, no one was able to cure him. With no choices, Madam Wei Chi had to visit Temples to request for Blessing for her son. Just as she was entering into the Temple of Master Xu, a Priest approached her to ask for if she need assistance. Looking at the Priest, Madam Wei Chi started to cry sadly and upon knowing that her son was seriously ill, the Priest volunteered for the curing of the son. Upon reaching at the house, the Priest went straight to the room of Wei Chi Tian and just as he stepped into the room, Wei Chi Tian was shocked by the look of the Priest – look exactly the same as the Statue of Master Xu. Knowing that he was Master Xu coming to give him punishment, Wei Chi Tian immediately got out of the bed to kowtow to him. Seeing that Wei Chi Tian could get out of bed so suddenly, the Elders were shocked. After finding out on what had happened, all the Elders kneeled down to request for forgiveness for Wei Chi Tian. Looking at the sincerity of the Elders and Wei Chi Tian had realised his mistakes, Master Xu agreed to forgive Wei Chi Tian and would like to take him in as one of the disciples. Upon hearing that, the Elders were overjoyed and Wei Chi Tian immediately kowtowed again to thank Master Xu for accepting him. After then, Wei Chi Tian was being brought back to Lv Shan for training and at the age of 36, he gained his Immortal-hood and was given the Title of Jing Ming Shou Dao Chuan Zhen Yan Jiao Wei Chi Tai Bao (淨明守道傳真演教尉遲天太保).

 

Ling De Tai Zi Tai Bao (靈德太子太保)

 

Ling De Tai Zi aka Prince Ling De, was actually a Gust of Energy that later transformed itself into a Mortal Form in the Mortal Realm. After going thru Cultivation in a Forest, Ling De Tai Zi was able to live like a Mortal and so, he started to go into Capital City of Ming Empire. Upon reaching the Capital, Ling De Tai Zi was not able to accept the Food that the Mortal consumed and so, sometime, he had to sneak into Temples at Night to inhale the Incense Fume in-order to replenish his Energy. One day, while Ling De Tai Zi was trying to inhale the Incense Fume in Master Xu’s Temple, Master Xu appeared in front of him and started to reprimand him for stealing the Energy. Upon seeing Master Xu was the Owner of the Temple, Ling De Tai Zi felt embarrassed but in-order not to lose face, Ling De Tai Zi had to fight back with Master Xu. After rounds of Battling, Ling De Tai Zi was not able to resist the power of Master Xu and just as he was about to sneak off, Master Xu released a Spiritual Heavenly Net (天羅) to capture him. And when Ling De Tai Zi saw the Heavenly Net, he tried to descend himself into the Ground but just as he was trying to sink into the ground, Master Xu released out a Spiritual Earthly Net (地網) to block his way. With no other ways, Ling De Tai Zi had to surrender himself to Master Xu and beg for his forgiveness. Knowing that Ling De Tai Zi was actually a Cultivated Spirit and he had never ever harmed anyone before, Master Xu had decided to forgive him and willingly to accept him as one of his disciples. And from then, Ling De Tai Zi stayed by Master Xu’s side and continued to perform his Cultivation under Master Xu’s inspection. Soon, Ling De Tai Zi was being bestowed with an Official Title of Jing Ming Hu Dao Chuan Zheng Xing Jiao Ling De Tai Bao (淨明護道傳正興教靈德太保) and was given the task of looking after the Heavenly & Earthly Net (天羅地網).

 

Heavenly & Earthly Net (天羅地網), a Spiritual Object that being widely used in Lv Shan Ritual. During the using of Heavenly & Earthly Net, Ling De Tai Bao must be invited in-order to gain the necessary permission for the Opening of the Heavenly & Earthly Net, but due to some Taoist Priests are not aware of such Practices, now a lot of Lv Shan Priests had skip this process, which I can said that, it’s a form of distorting the Culture.

 

Due to these 16 Spiritual Protectors appeared in the Contexts of Lv Shan Sect, a lot of the Folks tend to mistaken them as part of the Five Directional Spiritual Camps (五方神將), which this is not True.

 

And for Ling De Tai Zi (靈德太子太保), a lot of Folks tend to mix him up with Prince Na Zha (哪吒), which is also not Correct – due to there are a few Temples that dedicated to Na Zha got the Title of Ling De Temple (靈德宮).