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In the early morning of late autumn, the mist had yet to dissipate entirely. Within Gailiu County town, wisps of smoke were already rising from hearths, and faintly, one could hear murmurs of voices.,While Daoists only have access to Taoist magic after receiving talismans and having their names inscribed on the heavenly register (Tian Cao), obtaining a divine position, can they then control talismans. Through this, they possess supernatural abilities such as summoning and commanding ghosts and spirits, pacifying the five directions, subduing demons and exorcising evil spirits, curing diseases, and warding off calamities.,You see, a genuine initiation ceremony is not just about bestowing talismans. It also involves the transmission of scriptures and precepts, along with a dedicated presiding master for the ceremony, an instructor, and a recommender, among others.。