In between 397 and 401 CE, Ge Chaofu transmitted this text to two disciples, Xu Lingqi and Ren Yanqing, and thus founded the Lingbao School of Taoism. The year 400 is usually stated as the year in which the Lingbao School was founded, and shortly after this time, the texts had already become very popular.
Between 397 and 401 CE, Ge Chaofu transmitted this text to two disciples, Xu Lingqi and Ren Yanqing, thereby establishing the Lingbao School of Taoism. The year 400 is commonly cited as the founding year of the Lingbao School, and shortly thereafter, the texts had gained immense popularity.