Eight Immortals

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 are:

• The Immortal Lü Dongbin, patron of scholars. His symbol is a sword. He is the Immortal who banished Shendu to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal 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.
• The Immortal Cao Guojiu, patron of actors. His symbol is the castanet. He is the Immortal who banished Tchang Zu to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal Iron-Crutch Li Tieguai, the crippled beggar. His symbol is a gourd. He is the Immortal who banished Bai Tza to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal Lan Caihe, the drunkard. His or her sex is never truly determined in Chinese mythology. His/her symbol is the flower. He/she is the Immortal who banished Dai Gui to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal Han Xiang Zi, the philosopher. His symbol is the flute. He is the Immortal who banished Hsi Wu to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal Zhang Guo Lao, the hermit alchemist. His symbol is the drum. He is the Immortal who banished Po Kong to the Netherworld.
• The Immortal Zhongli Quan, the general. His symbol is the fan. He is the Immortal who banished Xiao Fung to the Netherworld.

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