The Immortals are eight warriors from Chinese legend. In the series they banished the eight Demon Sorcerers to the Netherworld and locked their portals with the Pan'ku Box. However, in their symbols was a portion of the banished Demon's chi that could enable anyone with its power.
The Eight Immortals are actual figures from Chinese legend (Taoism, specifically), being eight individuals who attained immortality and various other magical powers by various means, usually as rewards after being tested by a Taoist sage Lao Tzu or another immortal. The magical weapons and items used to banish the Demon Sorcerers in the second season are also associated with them.
The Immortals
- Lü Dongbin, patron of scholars. His symbol is a sword. He is the Immortal who banished Shendu to the Netherworld.
- He Xiangu, the only female in the troupe. Her symbol is the lotus pod. She is the Immortal who banished Tso Lan to the Netherworld.
- Cao Guojiu, patron of actors. His symbol is the castanet. He is the Immortal who banished Tchang Zu to the Netherworld.
- Li Tieguai, the crippled beggar. His symbol is a gourd. He is the Immortal who banished Bai Sa to the Netherworld.
- Lan Caihe, the drunkard. His sex is never truly determined in Chinese mythology. His symbol is the flower. He is the Immortal who banished Dai Gui to the Netherworld.
- Han Xiangzi, the philosopher. His symbol is the flute. He is the Immortal who banished Hsi Wu to the Netherworld.
- Zhang Guo Lao, the hermit alchemist. His symbol is the drum. He is the Immortal who banished Po Kong to the Netherworld.
- Zhongli Quan, the general. His symbol is the fan. He is the Immortal who banished Xiao Fung to the Netherworld.
Lü Dongbin, banisher of Shendu
Cao Guojiu, banisher of Tchang Zu
Li Tieguai, banisher of Bai Sa
Han Xiangzi, banisher of Hsi Wu
Zhang Guo Lao, banisher of Po Kong
Zhongli Quan, banisher of Xiao Fung