Furthermore, there exists a formless entity that is complete in itself, originating from the Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi). In emptiness, a single Qi condenses; this marks the beginning of the profound Dao of Taichu, transitioning from "non-being" to "being." At that time, Heaven and Earth had not yet taken shape. Taichu condensed into Taiji; when Taiji differentiated, Heaven and Earth were born. The clear Qi ascended to become Heaven, and the turbid Qi descended to become Earth. The Yin essence of Earth became the Moon, and the Yang essence of Heaven became the Sun. The intersection of the Sun and Moon generated the Five Planets (Wuxing).

When Heaven and Earth were first opened up, there was a offspring named "Five Elements" (Wuxing), which belonged to the same category as the Five Planets and shared the same origin as the Six Qi. The Earth generates its source, corresponding to Water, located in the Kan position of the Moon, in the North. Thus, Water is generated first, with the number one for Water. The Yang Qi of Heaven transforms into Fire, located in the Li position of the Sun, in the South. Thus, Fire is generated second, with the number two for Fire. The veins of Water nourish and thereby generate vegetation. The Kan position in the North arises from the Zhen trigram; Zhen generates Wood in the East, so the number three belongs to Wood. Next, the primal Qi transforms into mountains and hills; within these mountains and hills, gold and jade are produced. Therefore, the Kun Yuan position arises from the Dui trigram; Dui generates Metal in the West, so the number four belongs to Metal. After the Four Directions present their images, Central Earth is generated, so the number five belongs to Earth, residing in the center. Among the Five Elements, Earth is considered the most noble; this is Kun Earth. This is not the son of Fire, but rather the Earth formed by the descent of turbid Qi during the initial division of Taichu, which is Kun Yuan. Since Kun Yuan originates from the profound Dao of Taichu, Kun Earth is revered.

Next, there is the son born of Fire, which is the Central Earth, but this is not Kun Yuan. One must distinguish between Kun Yuan and Central Earth as two separate positions. On Earth, they take form as the Five Elements; in Heaven, they manifest as Qi, named the Six Qi, which serve as the commands of Heaven. Wind corresponds to Jueyin Wood, making it the First Qi; the East Wind brings gentleness, leading to warmth, which corresponds to Shaoyin Ministerial Fire, making it the Second Qi. Within warmth lies heat, which is Summer Heat, corresponding to Shaoyang Ministerial Fire, making it the Third Qi. Within summer heat lies steaming humidity, which is Dampness, corresponding to Taiyin Spleen Earth, making it the Fourth Qi. Within rain and dampness transforms clarity, which is Yangming Large Intestine Metal, making it the Fifth Qi. Within clarity arises cold, which is biting cold, corresponding to Taiyang Bladder Water, making it the Sixth Qi. From cold, wind is generated, returning finally to the beginning. From then until now, it is like a circle without end, ending and restarting continuously.

Heaven generates the Year Star (Suisui), and Earth generates Wood. When Earth generates Wood, Heaven generates Wind; Ding and Ren combine to generate Hairy Creatures (Maochong, mammals). Heaven generates the Mars Star (Yinghuo), and Earth generates Fire. When Earth generates Fire, Heaven generates Heat; Wu and Gui combine to generate Feathered Creatures (Yuchong, birds). Both Ruler Fire and Minister Fire jointly generate the Saturn Star (Zhensui), and Earth generates Earth (Kun Earth was mentioned earlier; here it refers to Fire generating Earth). When Earth generates Earth, Heaven generates Dampness, which transforms into Rain and Dew. Jia and Ji combine to generate Naked Creatures (Luochong, humans and hairless animals). Heaven generates Venus (Taibai), and Earth generates Metal. When Earth generates Metal, Heaven generates Dryness. Why does Metal transform into Dryness? Because Xin marries Bing as husband; when Geng and Xin occur, Xin returns to Xin. Upon return, it wears Fire, and Metal returns, thus Metal transforms into Dryness. This is the command of the husband. This transformation is the inherent nature of Metal. Yi and Geng combine to generate Armored Creatures (Jiachong, insects). Heaven generates Mercury (Chenxing), and Earth generates Water. When Earth generates Water, Heaven generates Cold; Bing and Xin combine to generate Scaly Creatures (Linchong, fish and reptiles).

Heaven generates Vital Qi, and Earth generates Spring. When Earth generates Sour taste, Heaven generates the Jiao Wood phase flowing, producing Green; the Azure Dragon image corresponds to the East. Heaven generates Growing Qi, and Earth generates Summer. When Earth generates Bitter taste, Heaven generates the Zheng Fire phase flowing, producing Red; the Vermilion Bird image corresponds to the South. Heaven generates Transforming Qi, and Earth generates Late Summer (Zhangxia, i.e., the end of summer, where Earth prospers in the four seasons, specifically late summer corresponding to the true Kun Earth position. It is called Late Summer because it is the time of long nurturing). When Earth generates Sweet taste, Heaven generates the Gong Earth phase flowing, producing Yellow; the Noble Spirit image corresponds to the Center (Noble Spirit governs all Earth spirits). Heaven generates Gathering Qi, and Earth generates Autumn. When Earth generates Pungent taste, Heaven generates the Shang Metal phase flowing, producing White; the White Tiger image corresponds to the West. Heaven stores Qi, and Earth generates Winter. When Earth generates Salty taste, Heaven generates the Yu Water phase flowing, producing Black; the Dark Warrior image corresponds to the North.

Earth generates the Kan trigram, and Heaven generates Palace One. Earth generates the Kun trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Two. Earth generates the Zhen trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Three. Earth generates the Xun trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Four. Earth generates Central Earth, and Heaven generates Palace Five. Earth generates the Qian trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Six. Earth generates the Dui trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Seven. Earth generates the Gen trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Eight. Earth generates the Li trigram, and Heaven generates Palace Nine. The Nine Palaces correspond to the Eight Trigrams on Earth. Drawing lines on Earth: Heaven's nine is an odd number, belonging to Yang; Earth's eight is an even number, belonging to Yin. Heaven creates through odd Yang, and Earth transforms through even Yin; this is called Creation and Transformation (Zaohua). Thus, Yang creates and Yin transforms, known as the Source of Creation and Transformation. Therefore, the term "Zaohua" signifies the mutual generation of Yin and Yang. Investigating its root, Yin and Yang both originate from Taichu. Later, the mutual generation of Yin and Yang means Yang is born within Yin, and Yin is born within Yang; that is, extreme Yang generates Yin, and extreme Yin generates Yang.

Moreover, regarding plants, fruits, grains, flowers, and all things, their ancestral origins of nature are all formed by the natural single Qi of the Great Dao. Only then do they differentiate into Creation and Transformation. If we call the sprout "Creation" (Zao) and the seed "Transformation" (Hua), and trace back from sprouts producing seeds, seeds producing sprouts, until they mature into such forms, one cannot exhaustively trace the source. It begins with the natural single Qi of Heaven and Earth as the initial state. At this time, roots and sprouts grow simultaneously. Later, sprouts produce seeds, and seeds produce sprouts, hence the name Creation and Transformation. Thus, the sprout is regarded as Creation, and the seed as the Source of Transformation. The source of all transformations is thus. The transformation of the Five Creatures is also the same. The Five Creatures encompass all moving and living beings in the world, never leaving the Five Creatures. They are collectively divided into five categories to correspond to the Five Elements.

As for humans, they correspond to Earth and are Naked Creatures (Luochong), being the leaders of Naked Creatures. They originated from Taichu and Taiji. When Heaven and Earth were first opened, they were naturally formed by the single Qi of the Great Dao. At that time, males and females were born together. Later, humans were generated through sexual intercourse, using the body as the agent of Creation. Yin Qi serves as the Source of Transformation (Yin Qi refers to the male organ, which the female reproductive organ accepts as the source of transformation). The body generates the genital organs; the genital organs generate humans through intercourse. This is similar to how plants have sprouts producing seeds and seeds producing sprouts. It is also like birds laying eggs; eggs come from birds, and birds come from eggs, making it impossible to exhaustively trace the source. Investigating the beginning, since the initial separation of Heaven and Earth, natural transformation occurs similarly below. Males and females are born together, later differentiating into Creation and Transformation through intercourse. Birds hatched from eggs have distinct males and females. Therefore, form is regarded as Creation, and the egg as the Source of Transformation. What is being explained here is that all Five Creatures are alike, and all myriad transformations begin with Heaven and Earth.