Celestial Authorities and Guardians of the Fuying Hall Lineage
📖 Academic Context and Historical Preservation
In documenting the deities of Liuren Fuying Hall (六壬伏英舘) , it is necessary to acknowledge the dual nature of these figures: they exist simultaneously as historical prototypes and as deified spiritual authorities. Research by experts such as Yi Yinyan (易隱燕) points to the spiritual root of the altar as the Liuren Geographical Immortal Master (六壬地理仙師) , a figure historically associated with geomancy and environmental protection magic.
Liuren Fa Jiao operates within a rich cosmological system, synthesizing elements from Daoist metaphysics, traditional Chinese folk cosmology, and unique sectarian innovations. Its worldview is structured around the interaction of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity (三才), the interplay of Yin and Yang (阴阳), and the principles of the Five Phases (五行).
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🌌 The Three Realms and Thirty-Three Heavens
A central cosmological motif is the division of the cosmos into the Three Realms (三界): Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld. Each is populated by distinct classes of deities and spirits.
The Thirty-Three Heavens (三十三天) are the abode of the highest deities and the source of orthodox transmission. The tradition asserts that its power and legitimacy are derived from the "red-headed seal" (红头公章) of this celestial bureaucracy, which confers both authority and ritual efficacy.
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🌌 Primordial Origin: Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女)
The lineage traces its primordial origin to Jiutian Xuannu , the Mysterious Woman of the Nine Heavens. Venerated as the teacher of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi), she is the ultimate source of Liuren knowledge.
Scholars identify three primary origin theories: the Mysterious Bird (玄鸟说), the Drought Goddess (女魃说), and the Celestial Goddess (天神说). In Liuren Fa Jiao, she is the divine teacher who bestowed sacred texts and military talismans.
法脈追溯原始源頭至 九天玄女 （九天聖母）。祂被尊為黃帝之師，是六壬知識的最終源頭。
學者提出了三種起源理論：玄鳥說、女魃說及天神說。在六壬法教中，祂是賜予聖經及兵符的神聖導師。
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🌟 The Principal Deity: Liuren Xianshi (六壬仙師)
Identity and Lineage Faith
The Liuren Immortal Master (Liuren Xianshi) is the supreme authority. While traditionally identified as the Tang polymath Li Chunfeng (李淳風), modern research highlights a temporal gap of 1,000 years and a categorical difference between his mathematical divination (Da Liu Ren) and our ritual magic.
The Geographical Immortal Master (地理仙師) theory suggests he was originally a folk deity specializing in environmental protection, explaining the tradition's emphasis on spatial magic and land Qi.
The Supreme Lord Lao, the deified Laozi. He represents the ultimate manifestation of the primordial Dao and is the source of all Daoist scriptural authority. His presence is essential for the efficacy of high-level talismans.
鸿钧老祖 (Hongjun Laozu)
The Primordial Patriarch Hongjun. While originating from literary sources (Fengshen Yanyi), he is integrated into folk altars as the ultimate teacher of the Three Pure Ones, bringing order to complex pantheons.
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分舘架構：三子傳承 (The Three Branches)
The tripartite structure mirrors the celestial bureaucracy, with each hall representing a different "department" of spiritual authority.
Branch (舘)
Principal Deity
Focus & Characteristics
Wind-Fire Academy (風火院)
Zhao Gongming (趙公明)
The "One Academy". A more specialized and historically private level. Focuses on high-intensity martial energy and "Fire and Wind" internal strength.
Fuying Hall (伏英舘)
Liuren Xianshi (六壬仙師)
The "One Hall". The outer hall focused on foundational protection, healing, and general spiritual arts. Holistic balance of secular protection.
Qunying Hall (群英舘)
Multitude of Deities
The most advanced level encompassing the full depth of esoteric knowledge. Often invoked for collective spiritual support (众神扶持).
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🌀 The Sixteen Gods (十六神)
In the deeper esoteric layers (Tai Yi influence), the universe is governed by the Sixteen Gods. They consist of the eight primary directions and the eight intermediate "Gap" gods: Shen, Xu, Hai, Chou, Yin, Chen, Si, Wei. These form the "Cosmic Board" upon which all spiritual maneuvers are calculated.
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⚔️ The Master's Spirit Army (神将与兵马)
The practical efficacy of a master depends on their command over Divine Generals (神将) and Spirit Troops (兵马). The "Yuan" (院) literally means a "Courtyard" or "Office," symbolizing the divine military headquarters.
Patrol Troops (巡逻兵)
Monitor the environment and report spiritual disturbances.
Guardian Troops (护法兵)
Personal protectors against spiritual attacks.
Messenger Troops (傳令兵)
Carry prayers and petitions to higher authorities.
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🛡️ The Thirteen Guardians (玉封十三郎)
The Yufeng Shisanlang represent a complete spiritual bureaucracy, also known as the Thirteen Imperial Wind Masters. They oversee specialized departments of human life:
Liuren Xianshi (六壬仙師)
Supreme Patriarch: Oversees the lineage and protects the transmission of teachings.
Thousand-Mile Eyes (千里眼)
Guardian of Travel: Spiritual detection, reconnaissance, and protection during journeys.
Wind-Following Ears (順風耳)
Guardian of Divination: Hearing spiritual whispers and overseeing oracular inquiries.
Five Thunder General (五雷大將軍)
Guardian of Exorcism: Commands spiritual warfare operations and aggressive exorcism.
White Lotus Master (白蓮真教主)
Guardian of Property: Safeguarding homes, businesses, and material transformation.
White Crane Master (白鶴仙師)
Guardian of Health: Oversees healing, Taoist medical arts, and longevity.
Lüshan Fa Lord (呂山法主)
Guardian of Agriculture: Overseeing farming, livestock, and aggressive spirit subjugation.
Maoshan Fa Lord (茅山法主)
Guardian of Litigation: Oversees legal and governmental affairs through talismanic authority.
Harmony Patriarch (和合祖師)
Guardian of Relationships: Handles harmony, interpersonal matters, and resolving disputes.
Great Sage (齊天大聖)
Guardian of Weather: Controls atmospheric conditions and breakthrough force.
Shaolin Patriarch (少林祖師)
Guardian of Children: Protects infants, young children, and martial physical resilience.
Bronze Skin (銅皮仙師)
Guardian of Wealth: Manages prosperity, financial affairs, and physical resilience.
Iron Bone (鐵骨仙師)
Guardian of Ancestors: Handles tomb and ancestor-related issues and internal hardening.
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⚡ The Five Thunder Deities (五雷神君)
At the Wuleijiao level, practitioners gain access to the most potent transformative force in the Daoist magical arsenal.
The Five Thunders
天雷 (Heavenly): Celestial punishment and justice.
地雷 (Earthly): Stability and foundation-shaking.
水雷 (Water): Purification and emotional forces.
火雷 (Fire): Destruction and transformation.
风雷 (Wind): Movement and dispersal.
Ritual Applications
The Five Thunders are invoked for breaking powerful curses, exorcising resistant entities, and initiating rapid karmic resolution.
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⛩️ Earth Deities and Local Spirits
White-Robed Guanyin (白衣觀音), Northern Song–Yuan dynasty. Cleveland Museum of Art — CC0 Public Domain
Liuren Fa Jiao maintains close relationships with the spirits of the land, acknowledging the presiding Tudishen (土地神) before major rituals. Higher-level urban affairs are governed by the City Gods (城隍).
Guanyin Bodhisattva (觀音菩薩) occupies a unique position in the Liuren pantheon — not as a primary deity of the tradition, but as a universal compassion force whose Qi pervades the healing dimension of the practice. The White-Robed Guanyin (白衣觀音) depicted above is associated with the granting of progeny, protection of mothers, and the dissolution of suffering — functions that intersect closely with the healing talisman repertoire of the Yikelei (醫科類) medical degree.
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📜 The Spirit World Hierarchy
Understanding the classes of spiritual entities is essential for safe practice:
Celestial Beings
Celestial, Earth, and Spirit Immortals who have transcended rebirth.
Human Spirits
Ancestral spirits, wandering ghosts, and vengeful spirits.
Non-Human Entities
Animal spirits (精怪), nature spirits (灵), and Demon Kings.
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🌌 Lineage Masters (歷代祖師)
The transmission path of Fuying Hall through the centuries, characterized by both independent streams and synthesizing masters:
Jiazhi Monk (甲志和尚): Also known as the Old Monk of Longhu Mountain. Architect of the "Iron Plate" method and patriarch of the Huizhou transmission.
Xie Guangming (謝光明): Founder of the Gaozhou transmission, styled Yaonan. Brought the arts to Dianbai County.
Li Fahui (李法輝): Key disciple of Jiazhi who formally organized the Six Ren Iron Plate Teaching manuals.
Luo Faming (羅法明): The bridge figure who brought the Huizhou teachings to duck Fording (鸭仔渡), Guangdong.
The Two Zeng (曾法平、曾法妙): Institutionalized the practice in Hong Kong. Zeng Famiao is noted for his prolific teaching and synthesis of White Lotus elements.
Yuan Shishan (袁世善): Brought the Gaozhou lineage to Malaysia, establishing the Nanyang headquarters.
Ye Daixiang (葉戴項): 4th generation Gaozhou master who solidified the Malaysian transmission.
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🧐 Integrated Elements and the "Vagabond" Pantheon
The inclusion of diverse figures (such as the Shaolin Patriarch) and literary heroes (Sun Wukong) reflects the Liu Min (流民) origins of the tradition. This diverse pantheon represents the resilience and adaptability of the working class, creating a "portable" spiritual technology that functions regardless of traditional ritual taboos ( Ba Wu Jin Ji ).
🔗 Connection to Practice: These deities are invoked through specific 请神咒 (Invocations) found in Section 2: Core Incantations .
