Ascend to Immortality(羽化飞升):
In Chinese, it is pronounced as: yǔ huà fēi shēng，Written as:

“Ascend to Immortality” is a term originating from Taoism that describes the process by which practitioners achieve an immortal state through cultivation, thereby escaping the mortal world and transforming into an Immortal ascending to heaven. This concept holds significant importance in traditional Chinese culture and frequently appears in ancient myths, legends, and literary works.
1. Ascend: Literally meaning “to grow feathers,” this refers to practitioners lightening their bodies through cultivation, gradually shedding the physical constraints of mortals and nearing the state of Immortals.
2. Immortality: Refers to ascending to heaven or entering the realm of the Immortals. Through prolonged cultivation and practice, a practitioner’s soul or body reaches an extraordinary state, enabling them to ascend to the Celestial Realm or the realm of Immortals.
In Taoism, Ascend to Immortality represents the ultimate goal of practice. Taoism believes that through methods such as Alchemy, Meditation, chanting mantras, and cultivating the mind and nature, practitioners can achieve Immortality, and even reach a state where they are freed from physical constraints and their souls live eternally.
Methods of Cultivation: Include the arts of Internal Elixir, External Elixir, Qigong, and quiet meditation.
State: Practitioners who achieve Ascend to Immortality are referred to as “True Ones” or “Immortals,” symbolizing unity with the universe and attaining eternal life.
In Chinese literature, mythology, and folklore, Ascend to Immortality is often depicted as a mystical and magnificent scene. Many ancient poems and novels narrate stories of practitioners ascending to immortality, reflecting not only a longing for eternal life but also expressing a pursuit of freedom and transcendence from the mundane.
In modern times, the concept of Ascend to Immortality continues to influence Chinese thought and culture in many ways. Beyond religious pursuits, it also symbolizes a spiritual state: seeking peace of mind and a wise understanding of life.