Chapter 83

Generally speaking, the practice of the Dao is divided into five grades: First grade: Celestial Immortal. This is achieved when the Yang Soul continues to strengthen its degree of sequential organization and constantly expands, with its capacities gradually growing until it completely transcends the physical limitations of the universe. It gives rise to a new universe from the realm of the Primordial Spirit, dominates that universe, and accepts sentient beings with affinity, guiding them toward supreme attainment through infinite manifestations. A Celestial Immortal is the master of all things in the universe. The hallmark of a practitioner at the Celestial Immortal level is that their Yang Soul possesses sufficient ability to enter the super-information state at will—not invisibility, but the complete unification of the physical body and the realm of the Primordial Spirit—and can manifest physical forms from this super-information state at will, much like creating something out of nothing. Second grade: Divine Immortal. This is achieved by transcending the mysterious barrier realm, entering the bright-body realm, and casting the Yang Soul through the power of the Primordial Spirit. The hallmark of a practitioner at the Divine Immortal level is that their Yang Soul can leave the physical body and survive independently. Third grade: Earth Immortal. This is achieved when the mysterious barrier (bright point) manifests through correct concentration, but because the practitione…