True Immortal

True Immortal represents the first realm of genuine divine existence in the Immortal World, where ascended cultivators begin their journey as authentic immortal beings. This realm grants approximately 12,000 years of lifespan while practitioners face the Three Declines of Heaven and Man as tests of their immortal worthiness.

Overview

True Immortal cultivation marks the fundamental transformation from mortal to divine existence, where practitioners convert their spiritual power into immortal spiritual power and begin working with the cosmic forces that govern the Immortal Realm. This represents the beginning of true eternity, though not without its challenges.

Divine Transformation

• Immortal Spiritual Power: Conversion from mortal energy to divine essence
• True Immortal Techniques: Access to cultivation methods impossible in lower realms
• Divine Constitution: Physical and spiritual transformation into immortal form
• Cosmic Integration: Beginning harmonization with Immortal Realm principles

Ascension to Immortal Realm

The Great Transition

• Dimensional Ascension: Successfully transcending from Spirit World to Immortal Realm
• Reality Adjustment: Adapting to realm where immortal laws govern all existence
• Power Recalibration: Converting all abilities to operate on immortal principles
• Social Integration: Finding position within established immortal hierarchy

Initial Challenges

• Power Conversion: Transforming mortal cultivation foundation into immortal base
• Knowledge Acquisition: Learning immortal customs, laws, and cultivation methods
• Resource Scarcity: Starting over in terms of immortal-grade materials and treasures
• Territorial Establishment: Securing position and resources within immortal society

The Three Declines of Heaven and Man

Decline Cycle

True Immortals must face three specific tribulations that test their worthiness for continued immortal existence:

Body Decline (躯衰)

• Physical Deterioration: Immortal body begins to weaken and age
• Vitality Loss: Gradual reduction in physical capabilities and endurance
• Mortality Return: Risk of reverting to mortal-like physical limitations
• Regeneration Test: Ability to restore immortal constitution through cultivation

Immortal Decline (仙衰)

• Spiritual Degradation: Immortal spiritual power begins to weaken or corrupt
• Technique Failure: Previously mastered methods may become unreliable
• Divine Connection Loss: Weakening bond with immortal realm principles
• Power Restoration: Must actively rebuild and purify immortal abilities

Aperture Decline (窍衰)

• Immortal Aperture Closing: The 36 immortal apertures begin to seal or malfunction
• Energy Circulation Disruption: Fundamental cultivation processes become impaired
• Consciousness Fragmentation: Risk of losing unified immortal awareness
• Aperture Restoration: Critical need to reopen and stabilize energy channels

Survival Requirements

• Active Cultivation: Cannot rely on passive immortal existence
• Constant Vigilance: Must actively maintain immortal characteristics
• Resource Investment: Requires specific materials to counteract decline effects
• Knowledge Application: Deep understanding of immortal cultivation principles

Immortal Aperture System

The 36 Immortal Apertures

True Immortals must open and maintain 36 immortal apertures for advancement:

• Initial Opening: 12 apertures for True Immortal middle stage
• Progressive Development: 24 apertures for True Immortal late stage
• Complete Mastery: All 36 apertures for Golden Immortal breakthrough
• Aperture Functions: Each aperture serves specific cultivation and power functions

Aperture Cultivation

• Energy Channels: Apertures serve as conduits for immortal spiritual power
• Law Integration: Higher apertures allow integration with cosmic laws
• Power Amplification: More apertures provide exponential ability increases
• Stability Foundation: Properly opened apertures resist decline effects

Realm Characteristics

Immortal Abilities

• Divine Spiritual Power: Energy that operates on cosmic law principles
• Immortal Techniques: Cultivation methods impossible in lower realms
• Extended Lifespan: Natural existence spanning many millennia
• Reality Influence: Beginning ability to affect fundamental aspects of existence

Combat Capabilities

• Law-Based Combat: Fighting using cosmic principle manipulation
• Immortal Treasures: Access to artifacts operating on divine principles
• Multi-Dimensional Warfare: Combat across multiple immortal realm layers
• Divine Techniques: Methods that approach theoretical perfection

Cultivation Stages

Early True Immortal

• Power Conversion: Converting mortal abilities to immortal foundation
• Aperture Opening: Beginning development of immortal aperture system
• Decline Preparation: Preparing defenses against Three Declines
• Social Establishment: Finding position within immortal society

Middle True Immortal

• Aperture Mastery: Achieving stable control over 12-24 immortal apertures
• Technique Development: Learning advanced True Immortal cultivation methods
• Decline Management: Successfully weathering first encounters with Three Declines
• Power Consolidation: Integrating all abilities into coherent immortal foundation

Late True Immortal

• Aperture Completion: Opening all 36 immortal apertures for maximum potential
• Golden Immortal Preparation: Preparing for breakthrough to next immortal realm
• Decline Mastery: Complete understanding and control over decline challenges
• Peak Achievement: Representing maximum possible True Immortal accomplishment

Immortal Realm Society

True Immortals occupy foundational positions in immortal civilization:

Hierarchical Position

• Junior Immortals: Entry-level status within immortal hierarchy
• Foundational Members: Essential participants in immortal society functions
• Learning Phase: Continued education in immortal principles and practices
• Service Roles: Often serve higher realm immortals in various capacities

Social Dynamics

• Immortal Politics: Beginning participation in cosmic-scale governance
• Resource Competition: Intense struggle for immortal-grade cultivation materials
• Alliance Formation: Building relationships crucial for survival and advancement
• Knowledge Exchange: Participating in immortal scholarship and learning networks

Han Li's True Immortal Journey

In A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Immortal Realm, Han Li's adaptation demonstrates:

Ascension Recovery

• Memory Loss: Dealing with partial memory loss from ascension process
• Power Reconstruction: Rebuilding cultivation foundation on immortal principles
• Identity Restoration: Recovering original personality and goals
• Resource Gathering: Accumulating materials necessary for immortal cultivation

Strategic Development

• Aperture Optimization: Focusing on quality over speed in aperture opening
• Decline Preparation: Proactive measures to handle Three Declines
• Innovation Application: Using unique methods to overcome immortal challenges
• Long-term Planning: Preparing for advancement through multiple immortal realms

Immortal Cultivation Principles

Divine Energy Management

• Immortal Spiritual Power: Converting and utilizing divine essence efficiently
• Energy Purity: Maintaining highest possible power quality
• Conservation Techniques: Preventing waste of precious immortal energy
• Amplification Methods: Maximizing power output through proper cultivation

Law Integration Beginning

• Cosmic Awareness: Developing understanding of universal principles
• Law Harmony: Beginning to align personal cultivation with cosmic laws
• Reality Interaction: Learning to influence fundamental aspects of existence
• Divine Perspective: Developing consciousness appropriate to immortal existence

Relationship to Higher Realms

True Immortal serves as foundation for advanced immortal development:

Golden Immortal Prerequisites

• Complete Aperture Mastery: All 36 immortal apertures functioning perfectly
• Decline Resistance: Proven ability to overcome Three Declines challenges
• Immortal Integration: Complete adaptation to immortal existence principles
• Law Foundation: Basic understanding of cosmic law applications

Eternal Trajectory

• Immortal Path: First step on journey toward ultimate divine achievement
• Cosmic Participation: Beginning involvement in universe-scale activities
• Divine Evolution: Continuous development toward higher forms of existence
• Eternal Legacy: Actions that influence immortal civilization development

Related Concepts

• Golden Immortal: The next immortal realm involving law thread condensation
• Three Declines: Unique tribulations that test immortal worthiness
• Immortal Apertures: Energy centers specific to immortal cultivation
• Immortal Spiritual Power: Divine energy that operates on cosmic principles

True Immortal represents the birth of authentic divine existence, where mortals finally transcend all limitations to become genuine immortal beings. While this realm grants the beginning of true eternity, the Three Declines ensure that only those truly committed to immortal cultivation can maintain their divine status and continue advancing toward ultimate cosmic achievement.