Shangqing sect

Shangqing sect, Maoshan.

The founder of Shangqing was the purple void origin Lord, Lady Wei, who was derived from the Nantian Shidao and worshipped the heavenly Lord Yuanshi and the Taishang Laojun as the highest gods. Since today, it was an important branch of the Taoist faction.

It had a longer history than Wutang Quanzhen. However, compared to the first two, the reputation of Shangqing sect was not loud enough. But if its other name was mentioned, it was definitely like thunder to the ears: Maoshan.

Shangqing sect was very interesting. Among all the sects in Taoism, it had the most abundant theories. It was well-equipped with Sutras, rituals, talismans, vegetarian dishes, cultivation, Jindan, medicine, and so on. Every master of Shangqing sect was a great master with both talent and knowledge.