The Huang-Lao Tradition ( 黃老道 Huanglao Dao ) flourished after [[the The Magic and Immortality TraditionImmoratality tradition]] ( 方仙道 Fangxian Dao ). Later integrated into Daoism, it constitutes an important component of the religious background to the birth of Daoism. The Huang-Lao Tradition is a product of the marriage of Huang-Lao philosophy with the Immortalist ( 神仙 Shenxian ) practises of the Magic and Immortality Tradition.
During the reign of emperor Ling, Zhang Jiao, founder of the [[The Supreme Peace Tradition ]] ( 太平道 Taioang Dao ), gave himself the title of Great Virtuous Master ( 大賢良師 Daxian Liangshi ), affiliated himself to the Huang-Lao Tradition, took disciples and was honoured by the common people.