Chapter 1041

"Master, which people will you choose to ascend to the Taixuan Realm?"

Lingxi asked suddenly.

Zhang Taixuan looked toward the many disciples of the Taixuan Sect and said, "Naturally, I will choose those who have contributed greatly to the sect and who are law-abiding."

In a fantasy world, the strong often run rampant across the universe, blasting apart the starry sky.

Regarding such figures, Zhang Taixuan naturally would not want to place them into his own world.

As the Lord of the World, he does not like people who destroy worlds.

Even if the Taixuan Realm is vast and boundless, and these people couldn't ruin much even if they tossed it about, he still wouldn't be happy about it.

After all, the Taixuan Realm was elevated by him bit by bit; he has feelings for it, and the whole world is his own territory, so he cannot let people run wild.

"Lingxi, you go and distribute the list first."

With that one glance, Zhang Taixuan had already seen through his Heavenly Eye the luck and fortune of the many disciples, understood everyone's character, and had already selected the ascension list in his heart.

With a casual wave of his hand, a piece of silk flew out and landed in Lingxi's hand.

Among them, Lingxi and Huoxuan were naturally on the list.

The remaining forty-seven spots would naturally be generated from the remaining disciples.

"Yes."

Lingxi took the list, glanced at it, and saw her own name prominently on it; her heart leaped with joy.

Although, as the Master's follower, she was the most qualified to ascend to the Taixuan Realm.

However, she would not be at ease until she saw the list.

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

"All disciples, hear the order: the Ancestor has bestowed the list; those whose names are called, step forward."

Lingxi arrived at the Taixuan Sect and, while everyone had not yet left, began to read the list: "Huoxuan, you assisted the Ancestor in managing the Taixuan Sect, your meritorious service is renowned, you may ascend to the Taixuan Realm."

"Many thanks to the Ancestor, many thanks to the Sect Master."

Huoxuan was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

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

However, he dared not be disrespectful in the slightest.

First, the Taixuan Sect is a place that values seniority; the Sect Master is the Sect Master, and this has nothing to do with strength.

Second, Lingxi's strength is not weaker than his, an Ancient Emperor.

This made him secretly click his tongue in his heart!

The Ancestor's divine abilities are truly too strong.

Lingxi had clearly just attained the Dao, yet her strength had already reached a level that would horrify an Ancient Emperor or Heavenly Venerate.

"Huo Ling'er, you have spread the fame of our Taixuan, you may ascend to the Taixuan!"

"Xiao Yan, your virtue is not common, you have made a name for yourself in the universe, you may ascend to the Taixuan!"

In a short while, the forty-nine spots were read out.

"There are only forty-eight spots." Suddenly, someone said.

"Pfft! Are you stupid? The last spot is naturally the Sect Master himself."

Everyone had originally held some hope, but upon hearing this, their moods suddenly became low.

"You need not be sad, the Small Immortal Realm is also very extraordinary and sufficient for long life and vision." Lingxi looked at everyone and comforted them, "Besides, the Ancestor has vast divine powers and will surely come to the Small Immortal Realm in the future. If you carry forward the Taixuan Sect in the Small Immortal Realm, you will naturally have the opportunity to ascend to the Taixuan."

(Note: The source text for 1041-36/37 is split across lines; the translation covers the full thought.)

"Many thanks, Sect Master."

Lingxi waved her hand: "Go and arrange the affairs of your clans. After ascending, I fear it will be very troublesome to return to the mortal world."

"Yes."

Knowing the ascension list, everyone no longer hesitated in the slightest and each turned into a streak of light, flying into the universe.

The Snake-Man Clan.

The Snake-Man Ancestor looked lonely, left behind a divine weapon and related heritage, and quietly waited for the time to arrive.

"Ancestor, since we are ascending to the Upper Realm, why are you still unhappy?"

A young genius of the clan asked, puzzled.

The Snake-Man Ancestor sighed: "This ascension is also divided into different ranks. If we ascend to the Small Immortal Realm, it will be difficult to listen to the Ancestor's teachings in the future; if we ascend to the Taixuan Realm, it is different. That is the world opened up by the Ancestor, it is said..."

(Note: The source text for 1041-46/47 is split; the translation covers the full thought.)

After finishing, he began to teach his descendants while also falling into a daze.

Other Taixuan Sect disciples were the same.

Losing the opportunity to ascend to the Taixuan Realm, everyone found it somewhat unacceptable.

Although they knew when they became disciples that there were only forty-nine spots to ascend to the Taixuan Realm.

At that time, they had no covetous heart for these spots at all.

Now, as their strength improved, their thoughts naturally changed as well.

【Other senior brothers and sisters can ascend to the Taixuan Realm, why can't I?】

But the Ancestor's decision could not be changed, and they could only grieve in silence.

Seven days passed in a flash.

The huge commotion of the Taixuan Sect still spread out.

Hearing that the Taixuan Sect was about to ascend as a whole sect, the entire universe was stunned.

"A grand gesture indeed. The Taixuan Daoist Lord is actually going to ascend with his whole sect; I wonder if he will succeed?"

"It's a pity I didn't join the Taixuan Sect, otherwise, I could have hitched a ride on the ascension opportunity."

Even the forbidden lands hidden in the universe looked toward the Taixuan Sect, eager to make a move.

However, once they thought of Zhang Taixuan's terrifying strength, they extinguished all thoughts in their hearts.

It was too terrifying.

This existence could take down even the Undying Emperor in one move; if they dared to show their heads, wouldn't others just 'crack' them directly?

They had lived for so many years and dared not take the risk.

Taixuan Sect.

Many disciples followed behind Zhang Taixuan!

Zhang Taixuan looked toward the firmament, and without calculating the location of the Small Immortal Realm, he suddenly reached out and wiped straight across the void.