The Northern Song Dynasty returned south, seeking the truth of the Dao.

Why call it copper paper? Because the copper sheet that fell out was indeed as thin and light as paper. As it fell, it even wobbled. Wang Zhen was puzzled, so he picked up the copper paper.

After watching for a while, Wang Zhenhuan was overjoyed. Just when he was about to fall asleep, this unexpected opportunity presented itself. It seemed that the owner of this cave had already considered everything.

The document on the copper paper was none other than the ordination certificate. The fields for Daoist name and rank were blank, clearly prepared for him. If he hadn't been without pen and ink, Wang would have loved to write his name down right now.

He waved to Ao Shuang at the door and called out, "Brother, come and see. Is this the ordination document written on this copper paper? If I write my name on it, will it be valid?"

Ao Shuang was standing at the entrance, surveying the plaza below. Hearing Wang Zhenhuan's words, she paused, then instinctively asked, "Ordination?"

"Yes, there's a piece of copper paper tucked inside this bamboo slip. It seems to be a document for ordination, but the Daoist name and rank are all blank. Brother, come and take a look." Wang Zhenhuan stood up and greeted him.

Upon hearing this, Ao Shuang was also curious. She hurriedly turned around and returned to the main hall, took the copper paper handed to her by Wang Zhenhuan, examined it carefully for a while, and then frowned.

Seeing his expression, Wang Zhenhuan felt uneasy and asked, "What's wrong? Did I see wrong? Is this not an ordination document? But I saw the words 'Proclamation to Heaven and Earth' written on it?"

"Yes, this is the ordination document. But..." Ao Shuang hesitated.

"But why?" Wang Zhenhuan hurriedly asked.

"However, the process of conferring ordination is very complicated. After applying for ordination, a grand ceremony must be held to worship Heaven and Earth and announce the results to the Three Officials before one can obtain the ordination certificate."

"Besides, this doesn't have any lineage's seal affixed to it. I don't know if this talisman can be used at all," Ao Shuang explained, shaking her head.

"Huh? The ordination process is so complicated? I thought it would just be a matter of writing down a Daoist name and filling in the ordination rank," Wang Zhenhuan said dejectedly.

"How could it be so simple? Sending the ordination document to the Emperor's ears is only half the process. After that, the ordination certificate, the scepter, and other miscellaneous items will be issued. Of course, there is also the most important Dharma seal."

This seal is a divine gift, and the person who bestows it must use it personally once within three days of its issuance. The Heavenly Court senses the seal's effectiveness, indicating that the Daoist has begun his celestial inspection tour, thus preventing the revocation of his title.

"You only have one certificate, without any Dharma seal on it, nor your own. How can this be effective?" Ao Shuang frowned and explained.

"Then why did this black horn leave me with a useless piece of copper paper? It made me have unrealistic expectations. I thought this old Taoist had thought of everything." Wang Zhenhuan's mood suddenly became somewhat depressed.

He had thought this copper paper was the opportunity for him to be ordained, but it turned out to be just wishful thinking on his part. Thinking of this, he picked up the copper paper and threw it away.

Unexpectedly, Ao Shuang glared at him, then quickly stepped forward and picked up the copper paper again. Wang Zhenhuan said to him dejectedly, "Since it can't be used for the ordination, it's just a worthless piece of paper. What's the use of keeping it?"

"Why are you in such a hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet. I've been thinking about it, and what you said earlier is right. If it's useless, why did Wu Jiaozi put this copper paper between the bamboo slips?" Ao Shuang turned her head and asked.

"Maybe he gave it to someone and just forgot about it," Wang Zhenhuan muttered to himself.

"You're confused! How could someone who has attained immortality forget things? Besides, talismans are usually written on cloth, so why is this one made of copper paper? Have you ever thought about that?" Ao Shuang said, gently stroking the copper paper.

"Who knows? I'm not a mind reader. Didn't you just say that this certificate isn't stamped with a magic seal, so it can't be effective?" Wang Zhenhuan sat down to the side, picked up the bamboo slip, and prepared to continue examining it.

Ao Shuang was amused and annoyed by his action. He held the copper paper in one hand and pointed at it with the other, saying, "Hey, you silly boy, if you don't want this copper paper, I'll take it!"

Wang Huanzhen noticed something amiss in his tone, so he looked up at him and whispered, "Since we're not going to be granted the ordination anyway, let them take it."

"Well, since you've said that, fine. Then give me that black horn-shaped magic seal." Ao Shuang smiled and reached out to Wang Huanzhen.

Upon hearing his words, Wang Zhenhuan's eyes lit up. He widened his eyes, got up from the ground, took out the black horn's magic seal from his robes, and stammered.

"Could it be...? Could it be that...this hand seal can be used?"

"Why not? If it can't be used, why would the master of this cave leave it here?" Ao Shuang said with a smile, waving the copper paper in her hand in front of Wang Zhenhuan.

"But didn't you say that the ordination process is complicated, brother?" Wang Zhenzhen was still somewhat skeptical.

"It is indeed complex, but that's now. Don't forget, the master of this cave lived during the Qin and Han dynasties. Back then, Taoism had just been established, and it couldn't have been complex even if we wanted to," Ao Shuang said.

"But you clearly said just now that this certificate requires the seal of the leader of any one of the three lineages. Could it be...?" Wang Zhenhuan's eyes widened.

"That's right. We said before that this person was very likely a high-ranking Daoist of the Taiqing lineage during his lifetime. How high is the position of the sect leader? Only the sect leader's seal can bestow ordination upon someone," Ao Shuang explained.

"Brother, I was wrong, please give me back this copper paper." Wang Huanzhen pleaded as he stepped forward to take the copper paper. Unexpectedly, Ao Shuang raised the hand holding the copper paper high and teased him.

"Weren't you just thinking of throwing it away? Why are you begging me to give it to you now?"

"Alas, it was just that I was young and ignorant. Brother, you are a magnanimous man, please don't hold it against me. After this matter is settled, I will treat you to a drink." Wang Huanzhen pleaded.

"You said it yourself, a man's word is his bond," Ao Shuang asked, pointing at him.

"I will never break my promise!" Wang Zhenhuan patted his chest and replied.

Seeing his reaction, Ao Shuang lowered the copper paper he was holding. He said to Wang Huanzhen, "This matter of ordination cannot be taken lightly. You must think carefully about the Daoist title and rank."

"Of course, I'll discuss it with my brother after we leave. No wonder the Taiqing Sect is in such decline; it turns out they've lost the sect leader's seal." Wang Zhenhuan said with a sigh as he took the copper paper.

"Indeed, this seal is a first-grade Tai Xuan talisman. The Tai Qing Sect lost its first-grade seal, and at best, it can only be granted the title of Zheng Yuan. It's hard for it not to decline." Ao Shuang shook her head and said.

Wang Zhenhuan touched the copper paper in his hand, thinking to himself, "The Taiqing Sect has lost the Taixuan True Scripture and also lost a first-grade Dharma Seal."

It seems the sect is already on the verge of collapse; it's a miracle that it has managed to hold on until now!