Can the Five Thunder Curse really attract lightning?
In some fantasy settings, such as novels, the Five Thunder Curse could trigger lightning to attack the target. However, in reality, there was no scientific evidence to prove that it could really attract lightning. The so-called Five Thunder Curse mostly existed in fictional stories, game settings, Taoist legends, and so on.
The difference between the Lightning Talisman and the Five Thunder Curse
In Fantasy Westward Journey, the Thunder Charm was a quest skill. It only had 1 HP per second during PK. When it was used on monsters, it would attack multiple targets. The number of effects was skill level/30 + 1. On the other hand, the Five Thunder Curse had more damage to the main target in the meridian bonus, or there was a chance to add a random sealing spell after being released. There were differences in the skill effect and the applicable scene.
Can the Lightning Attracting Art really attract lightning?
In reality, there was no evidence that the Lightning Attracting Art could really attract lightning. Attracting lightning was an action in myths and legends, fantasy stories, and Taoist spells. In Taoist culture, the Lightning Attracting Art was a method of Taoist spells. There were corresponding pithy formulas and postures, but it existed more in the scope of culture, beliefs, and fictional stories. For example, in some fantasy stories, the descendants of Maoshan used magic to reveal the truth, which involved magic plots similar to attracting lightning, but these were not based on scientific evidence.
The most correct way to recite the Five Thunder Curse
There were many different ways to recite the Five Thunder Mantra, and they varied in different cultures and situations. One way of chanting was,"The jade is clear and green, the true talisman is to announce the alliance, push the two qi, and mix them into reality." The five thunders, the five thunders, meet the yellow and the calm. The dense clouds change and the roaring lightning strikes quickly. It will arrive at the sound of the call. It will release the sound of the sun quickly. The wolves will gather on the shore and the blasphemous animals will meow on the ground. It will suppress the evil spirits and hurry up according to the law!" Another way of thinking was,'Thunder commands, as fast as a spark of fire, the mighty gods of the eight directions make me natural! Spirit Treasure Talisman Life, announced to the nine heavens, Qian Luo Da Na, Dong Gang Tai Xuan! Slay demons and bind evil, kill thousands of ghosts! The viciousness dissipated, and the Dao Qi lasted forever! Let my true essence attract the heavenly lightning, gather the dark clouds, and point at Lei Lin!" There was also a Buddhist chanting method: " Hum, hum, hum, ma, ni, hum." When chanting, one had to choose a quiet place, sit down, close their eyes, relax their body and mind through deep breathing, and focus their attention. Each syllable had its own special meaning and pronunciation requirements." Hum " represented the origin of the universe and the gathering of energy, and the pronunciation had to be strong and stable." Hum " represented the existence of the universe and infinite power, and the pronunciation had to be firm, stable, and powerful. Om represented wisdom and clear thinking, and its pronunciation should be calm and clear. Ma represented the harmony and balance of the universe, and its pronunciation should be gentle and harmonious. Ni represented the infinity and boundlessness of the universe.
What's the use of the Tiangang Five Thunder Curse?
The Tiangang Thunder Technique (Tiangang Five Thunder Curse) of the Tiangang Five Thunder Techniques could mobilize the power of lightning in heaven and earth. This technique was often used to exorcise evil spirits, ward off evil spirits, and protect one's own safety. It could mobilize the energy between heaven and earth to produce powerful lightning power. However, this spell required deep cultivation and experience, as well as sufficient control over one's own energy. It also needed to be chanted in a specific environment. At the same time, it needed to be combined with special hand gestures and breathing techniques. When chanting the spell, one had to concentrate, mobilize the energy in one's body, and connect it with the energy of heaven and earth. At the same time, the use of the Tiangang Five Thunder Curse also needed to abide by certain moral standards. It could not be abused. It was not recommended for ordinary people to use it casually. If they wanted to learn, they should find an experienced tutor to systematically learn and guide them.
Daoist Five Thunder Token of Lightning Striking the Date Wood
In Daoist culture, the Five Thunder Token was mostly made of the date wood struck by lightning. Taoism had the belief of the Thunder God. The Thunder Sect regarded the Thunder Ancestor as the main god, and many immortals belonged to the Thunder God system. The thunderstruck jujube wood was regarded as a sacred wood used to make magic tools. It was reflected in many Taoist classics such as "Ten Thousand Laws Return to the Origin","Dao Law Convergence", and "Cloud Collection Seven Marks". From the production point of view, the Five Thunder Token was five inches and five minutes long (about 16.5cm), two inches and four minutes wide (about 8cm), and five minutes thick (about 1.7cm). It was made according to the auspicious date, and the names of the twenty-eight constellations were engraved on the four sides. It was stored in a brocade bag. The front of the sword was embossed with a sword with the hilt on top and the blade on the bottom. The body of the sword was coiled around a five-clawed golden dragon, and the blade wound around the hilt. The dragon head was on top and the dragon tail was on the bottom. The upper part of the dragon body had flame patterns. The back of the sword was decorated with simple words,"Five Thunder Orders". In Taoist rituals, the Five Thunder Token had an important meaning. When a Taoist priest held a ritual, he raised his token and shouted that he could summon "Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals" to the altar for orders. When he put down the token and slammed the table, it meant that he was giving orders to the ghosts and gods. If the summoned god had not yet arrived, he had to slap the token three times and the summoned god general had to hurry to the altar to listen. It was a symbol of a Taoist priest ordering the ghosts and gods to listen to his orders. It reflected the respect of Taoism for the token and was usually kept respectfully.
How to attract the thunder
In some stories and works, there were many ways to attract lightning: - In fantasy stories, some characters used special treasures to recognize their owners, such as the god-grade lightning spirit pearl, to attract the heavenly lightning to strike their bodies. - In mythical or fantasy settings, Thor in Marvel could raise his Thor's Hammer high into the sky to attract lightning. He could also stimulate the power of Thor in his body to let lightning surround him. The American team could also make lightning fall from the sky by raising Thor's Hammer. Storm summoned lightning with her superpower to control the weather. - In some Xianxia stories, when a Soul Formation Stage elder tried to accept a divine artifact, he might be struck by heavenly lightning. There was also Ling Long, who knew that she was no match for Wu Tong and wanted to die together with Wu Tong by attracting the heavenly lightning. However, she did not mention in detail how to attract the heavenly lightning. - In the story of the descendants of Song Ci, a famous family of coroners, he could attract lightning to set himself on fire, but he did not mention the specific method of attracting lightning. It should be noted that, in reality, the Chinese Academy of Sciences 'Institute of Atmospheric Research's LAGeO laboratory used rocket artificial lightning technology to launch a special rocket with metal wires into the thunderstorm clouds to trigger lightning. However, this was an experiment based on scientific research purposes, and it required professional equipment, under the weather conditions of strong turbulence, and operated by professionals.
A spell to attract lightning
The incantation of the Lightning Attracting Curse was usually 'Boundless Heaven and Earth'. I worship the ancestors of the Three Pure Ones. Give me divine power, and five thunderbolts will fall from the sky. Those who obey me live, those who resist me die. I'm in a hurry.
The formula to attract lightning
In some novels and legends, there were pithy formulas for attracting lightning. For example, in Celestial Bane, the pithy formula of the Celestial Sword Thunder-Controlling True Spell of the Qingyun Sect was: Nine Heavens Mystic Slaughter, turn into divine lightning, brilliant heavenly power, and guide it with a sword. In Maoshan Fengyun Lu, the pithy formula was: Heaven and Earth are in danger, gods and ghosts are repelled, three pure laws are borrowed, and five lightning are combined. In the Taoist lightning-attracting spell related spells, the lightning attracted by Taoist priests through the Five Thunder Spell is usually considered to be natural lightning, but the specific content of the pithy formula is not clear. In addition, the Illusory Lightning Technique's chant was Nine Heavens Mysterious Slaughter. It transformed into divine lightning, shining with the might of the heavens, and was guided by the sword.
Taoist Thunder Curse
In the Supreme Three Holes Mantra, the Northern Thunder God Summoning Mantra was called " The Heavenly Thunder is faint, and the Dragon and Tiger cross. Taihua Taiji, lightning flashed. Sand and stones flew everywhere, and the sea turned into clouds. Can clear the sky can rain, can collect the soul. Penglai Department, wind and rain Shangqing. Thunderbolt Axe, Hao Weng Spirit Venerable. Expel evil, crusade against evil, Mu Lang is shocked. Lightning mother eat roar, thunder god ran forward. Windmill Thunder Tremor, Ten Thousand Feet High Truth. General Xia Lei, break the devil and subdue the gods. I'm in a hurry. Stick the right talisman on the yellow document and report to the Thunder Department in the north." In addition, the ancient Taoist book Getian Guanmo also contained the Thunder God Curse, but it did not give the specific content.
Thunder Altar Troop Curse
The Taoist Church's Military Mantra was a mantra used by Taoism to summon soldiers and horses. Raise the thunder drum and attack the thunder essence. He led the heavenly generals and the heavenly soldiers. Send out the sky drum, raise the sky star. Flying gold essence, holding a fire wheel. Release the qi of Xun and kill the evil spirit. The emperor issued an edict and rushed forward with five thunderbolts. Hurry up and obey the law." This spell emphasized gathering all the troops of the Thunder Department to obey orders. It was used to summon the Five Thunder Divine Soldiers to kill the demons. Amidst the intense sound of the Heavenly Drum, the Heaven-Raising Star Finger Spell contained pure Yang Qi, making it roar like a flying dragon to kill the demons. This spell was specially used by Taoist priests. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!