The Immortal Emperor was a common character in novels. It usually referred to an existence that had extraordinary power and could communicate with all things in the world. In different novels, the number and strength of Immortal Emperors varied. In every era of Chinese history, there were some existences called immortal emperors. For example, in the pre-Qin period, there were so-called "heavenly masters" or "immortals" who might be regarded as characters similar to the immortal emperor. After the Han Dynasty, with the rise of Taoism, there were some cultivators who aimed to become immortals. They might be called "immortal lords" or "immortals". As for the Immortal Emperors that appeared in novels, there were many of them. In some novels, an immortal emperor was usually the leader of a sect or organization with great power and influence. In other novels, the immortal emperor might be a god or a legendary figure with extraordinary strength and special abilities. The Age of the Emperors was a common historical background in novels, usually referring to the establishment and reign of a dynasty or regime. The characters and events of the Age of the Emperors were different in different novels. For example, in some novels, the emperors might be immortals or legendary figures with extraordinary strength and special abilities. In other novels, the characters of the Age of Emperors might be the rulers of a certain dynasty, experiencing different political and war tests.