However, the three Persian religions were also hit during the 9th century Tang Wuzong Huichang Persecution of Buddhism, and has gradually withdrawn from the stage of Chinese history. However, their influence is still looming in different periods. In particular, Manichaeism was transferred to the folk secrets in the later period, blending with Buddhism, Taoism, and folk beliefs. The "Xiapu Manuscript" of Fujian Province discovered in 2008 was probably written at the time of the Ming Dynasty. Nowadays, there are special masters in Xiapu County to keep these Ming-style ritual books (that is, books on mantras and religious rituals) shows that Xiapu Manichaeanism has been transformed into a new form and has been passed down as a Chinese folk belief.
