Pseudo-Immortals were not true Immortals, but the cream of the crop of Zaohua-stage Heavenly Beings, who were not only one step away from achieving immortality, but had already acquired some traits of Immortals.0

The difference between regular Zaohua-stage Heavenly Beings and Pseudo-Immortals was like that between ordinary Sages and Omniscient Sages. The latter had the potential to become a Great Sage or a Grand Master, while the former would likely end their career in the second rank. The difference in their prospects was worlds apart.0

In Western contexts, Heavenly Beings were referred to as Demigods, which meant half-god, half-human. Heavenly Beings at the Xiaoyao stage were called Proto-Demigods, those at the Wuliang stage were called True Demigods, and those at the Zaohua stage were referred to as Legendary Demigods. Meanwhile, Pseudo-Immortals were labeled Divine Beings, signifying they were qualified to become...0