Lv Dongbin (Pan Zhiwen), Han Xiangzi (Tang Pinchang), Xiangu (Pui-chun Yuen) and Cao Guojiu (Man-Hoi Ling) were all ordinary people before their ascension to immortality. After being asked by the immortals, eight people emerged as immortals, so they began a short story of their savior who killed demons and avoided evil and promoted good.
Headquartered in 1985, the 30-episode TV series "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" released by Hong Kong ATV is adapted from the widely circulated folk tale "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea". The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is one of the most well-known short stories of the Eight Immortals.
According to legend, the Eight Immortals have different Buddhist instruments, such as iron staff and fenugreek in Tie Guai Li, banana fan in Hanzhong, paper folding donkey in Zhang Guolao, flower basket in Lan Caihe, lotus in Xiangu, giant sword in Lv Dongbin, flute in Han Xiangzi and jade board in Cao Guojiu. The Buddhist instruments they carry with them have their own uses, all for the benefit of the world, and there are many beautiful stories left in the world.