1. The Logic of the Great Strike
The Artillery Talisman (大砲符 - Da Pao Fu) is the "Heavy Weaponry" of the Exorcistic/Purifying category. Developed for the most severe cases of spiritual infestation, altar corruption, or deep-seated "Yin-Sha" that remains unresponsive to standard dissolution methods.
2. Functional Ritual Dynamics
Deploying the Artillery Fu involves a "Concentrated Burst" of the Wuleijiao (Five Thunder) energy.
| Deployment Phase | Metaphysical Action | Ritual Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing (Juji) | Concentrating the Altar's total Qi into a single point. | Preparing the "Charge" for the strike. |
| Launching (Fashe) | Using the Five Thunder Palm to "Fire" the talisman. | Shattering the target's energetic integrity. |
| Clearing (Qingli) | Immediate use of Snow Mountain to cool the site. | Preventing spiritual "Collateral Damage." |
3. Deployment Protocols & High-Intensity Overwatch
Because of its immense power, the Artillery Talisman is the absolute last resort. It is reserved for Wuleijiao level practitioners who have achieved total synchronization with the Military Guardians (Bing Ma).
- Evacuation of the Fragile: Before firing the Da Pao Fu, all structurally weak spirits (infants, the elderly, sick pets, and wandering ancestral spirits) must be temporarily shielded or removed from the premises.
- The Three Confirmations: The practitioner must receive three consecutive "Sheng Bei" (Holy Blocks) from the Altar before deploying.
- The Copper Skin Anchor: The practitioner must be anchored in the Copper Skin and Iron Bone (銅皮鐵骨) state to withstand the recoil of the ritual.
Precise Targeting: The practitioner uses Six Ren Calculation (六壬神算) to calculate the exact time (Shichen) and directional vector (Fangwei) of the strike. The talisman is burned and its ash mixed with high-proof alcohol, which is then forcefully sprayed (Pu Shui) toward the target zone, carrying the thunderous intent.
4. Lineage Law: High-Intensity Purging
The Artillery Talisman is an act of Spiritual Enforcement. It is not used for minor disturbances, but for the direct removal of hostile entities that have occupied an Altar or a human spirit through unauthorized force. When the "Cannon" is fired, it signifies that the Masters have authorized the total removal of the intruder.
- Righteous Strike: The practitioner acts as the conduit for the Altar's ultimate authority, using the Da Pao Fu to nullify the intruder's ability to remain in the field.
- Lineage Sovereignty: This ritual demonstrates the supreme rank of the Liuren Xianshi, who holds the mandate to purge any energy that violates the celestial order.