"(viii.) The Elder" lyrics

Ancient One. Necromancer. Wine Lover. Zhang Guolao was once described by a friend as "a wild spiritual bat which came out of primeval chaos". Don't let his long white beard fool you -though he was by far the oldest of the eight immortals, he was also the most lively and absurd. He enjoyed backflips, snatching birds from the sky, and riding his magical donkey in reverse while drunk. Zhang was extremely skilled at having a good time, having had centuries and centuries to practice. As a result, he was often the immortal invoked by youths and newlyweds eager for his ...eccentric... brand of wisdom.