Chapter 1041

"Lord, which ones will you choose to ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm?"

Ling Xi suddenly asked.

Zhang Taixuan gazed at the many disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect and said, "Of course, those who have made great contributions to the sect and abide by its rules."

In the world of fantasy, the strong often roam the cosmos, shattering starry skies.

For such individuals, Zhang Taixuan naturally had no intention of bringing them into his own world.

As the world's master, he disliked those who destroyed worlds.

Even if the Profound Heaven Realm was boundless and such people could not damage much by their antics, he still disliked it.

After all, the Profound Heaven Realm was something he had raised bit by bit—he had feelings for it, the entire world was his own domain, and he wouldn't let others run wild.

"Ling Xi, go distribute the list first."

With one glance, Zhang Taixuan had already used his Heavenly Eye to see the destinies and fortunes of the many disciples, understood their characters, and had already chosen the ascension list in his mind.

With a casual wave, a silk scroll flew out and landed in Ling Xi's hands.

Among them, Ling Xi and Huo Xuan were naturally included.

The remaining forty-seven slots would naturally come from the other disciples.

"Yes."

Ling Xi took the list, glanced at it, saw her own name clearly written on it, and her heart leapt with joy.

Although, as the Lord's follower, she was the most qualified to ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm.

But until she saw the list, she could not rest easy.

Now that she saw the list, she could finally put her heart at ease.

"All disciples, listen: the Ancestor has bestowed the list—those whose names are called, step forward."

Ling Xi stepped forward to the Profound Heaven Sect, while the crowd had not yet dispersed, and began reading the list: "Huo Xuan, you assisted the Ancestor in managing the Profound Heaven Sect, your merits are renowned—you may ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm."

"Thank you, Ancestor. Thank you, Sect Master."

Huo Xuan rejoiced and hurried forward to bow.

Although as an Ancient Emperor, his strength had already returned to its peak.

Yet he dared not show the slightest disrespect.

First, the Profound Heaven Sect values lineage— the Sect Master is the Sect Master, regardless of strength.

Second, Ling Xi's strength was no weaker than his own as an Ancient Emperor.

This made him secretly gasp in awe!

The Ancestor's divine powers were truly immense.

Ling Xi had only just attained the Dao, yet her strength had already reached a level that startled Ancient Emperors and Celestial Sovereigns.

"Huo Ling'er, you have spread the glory of our Profound Heaven Sect—you may ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm!"

"Xiao Yan, your virtue is outstanding and your name resounds across the cosmos—you may ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm!"

In moments, all forty-nine slots were read out.

"Only forty-eight slots?" someone suddenly said.

"Pfft! Are you stupid? The remaining slot is naturally the Sect Master himself."

The crowd, who had previously harbored faint hopes, instantly sank into gloom.

"Do not grieve, little Immortal Realm is also extraordinary—it is sufficient for long life and eternal existence," Ling Xi said, looking at them reassuringly, "Besides, the Ancestor's powers are vast—surely he will come to the little Immortal Realm again in the future; if you expand the Profound Heaven Sect here, you will naturally have a chance to ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm."

"Come to the Lesser Immortal Realm. If you can carry the Taixuan Sect to greater glory within the Lesser Immortal Realm, you'll naturally have a chance to ascend to Taixuan."

Ling Xi waved her hand: "Go arrange your clan affairs. After ascending, returning to the mortal realm will be very difficult."

Lingxi waved her hand: "Go and attend to the affairs of the clan. After ascending, returning to the mortal world will likely be very troublesome."

Having learned the ascension list, no one hesitated further; each transformed into a streak of light and flew into the cosmos.

Once the group learned the ascension list, they no longer hesitated in the slightest; each transformed into a streak of fleeing light and flew off into the cosmos.

The Snake People Ancestor wore a look of melancholy, leaving behind a divine weapon and its related legacy, quietly awaiting the arrival of time.

"Ancestor, since you're ascending to the higher realm, why aren't you happy?"

A young prodigy of the clan asked, puzzled.

The Snake People Ancestor sighed: "Ascension has its tiers. Ascending to the Little Immortal Realm means you'll never again hear the Ancestor's teachings; but ascending to the Profound Heaven Realm is different—it is a world the Ancestor himself created, said to be..."

As he spoke, he taught his juniors while falling into a daze.

The other disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect were the same.

Losing the chance to ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm, everyone found it hard to accept.

Although they had known since their initiation that only forty-nine slots existed for ascension to the Profound Heaven Realm.

Back then, they had no desire or ambition for those slots.

Now, with their strength grown, their thoughts had naturally changed.

【Why can my fellow seniors and juniors ascend to the Profound Heaven Realm, but not me?】

Yet the Ancestor's decision could not be changed—they could only sink into silent sorrow.

Seven days passed in a flash.

The great commotion within the Profound Heaven Sect had spread far and wide.

Hearing that the Profound Heaven Sect was about to ascend en masse, the entire cosmos was stunned.

"What a grand move—Lord Profound Heaven intends to ascend the entire sect! I wonder if he'll succeed?"

"Too bad I didn't join the Profound Heaven Sect—if I had, I could have hitched a ride on this ascension opportunity."

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"What a grand undertaking—Dao Sovereign Taixuan is actually going to elevate the entire sect. I wonder if he'll succeed?"

"What a pity I didn't enter the Taixuan Sect. Otherwise, I could have hitched a ride on that ascension opportunity too."

Even the forbidden zones hidden within the universe turned their gaze toward the Profound Heaven Sect, restless and stirring.

Yet, upon remembering Zhang Taixuan's terrifying strength, they quenched all thoughts within their hearts.

Too terrifying.

This being could snatch the Immortal Emperor of Undeath with a single strike—if they dared to show themselves, others would surely snap them clean in two.

They had lived for so many years; they dared not take such risks.

Profound Heaven Sect.

Many disciples followed behind Zhang Taixuan!

Zhang Taixuan gazed toward the heavens, did not calculate the location of the Little Immortal Realm, but suddenly reached out and swept his hand directly across the void.