Eight Immortals

A group of legendary Daoist immortals in Chinese mythology, each representing a different aspect of life and society. Lu Dongbin is their leader. In this novel, they are reimagined as top-tier True Immortals of the Three Realms.

Definition

Story context

The Immortal Fortunes Assembly isn’t just about combat rankings—it’s a giant matchmaking event between the top geniuses of the Grand Xia and the Immortal powers of the Three Realms. This chapter delivers the emotional payoff of the selection aftermath: Lu Dongbin, one of the most legendary Sword Immortals in existence, publicly claims Yu Wei as his disciple, while Ji Ning must prepare to say goodbye. The chapter is a bittersweet blend of triumph and impending separation, punctuated by a fascinating backroom scene where the Xia Emperor himself negotiates with a reclusive Pure Yang True Immortal named Evergreen over Ji Ning’s future mentorship.

Why it matters

This chapter is a classic Xianxia *harvest chapter*—the period after a tournament arc where all the seeds that were sown (talent, relationships, grudges) get their payoff. For first-time readers, the key tension here is Yu Wei’s hidden trauma. Her internal monologue about “rather letting my soul scatter than harm Ji Ning” is a massive red flag. This isn’t a random fear; it’s foreshadowing her backstory as a former Asura who was brainwashed by the Seamless Gate. Enjoy the sweetness of the Lu Dongbin acceptance and the Dao-companion vows, but keep your Xianxia-savvy eyes peeled—this story is not done testing Yu Wei yet.