Grandpa, times have changed.

As before, Ning Wanzhu, Ming Yu, and Fu Meng walked to the platform at the very top of the Ascension Platform and stood there.

Perhaps due to nervousness, Fu Meng couldn't help but glance back at Yuan, her eyes filled with sorrow.

Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu remained calm, only showing slight fluctuations in their eyes when they noticed Yuan's gaze upon them.

The next second, the three of them vanished into thin air.

Seeing this, Fukugaki finally couldn't help but ask:

"Wouldn't it be dangerous to set up a celestial network connection node in an unfamiliar realm?"

"Senior Fuyuan, you can rest assured." Yuan still had a smile on his face. "With the protection of the Immortal Network, even if the Immortal Network Expansion Envoy encounters a crisis above the Cave True Realm, the emergency procedures can ensure Senior Fumeng's safety."

"..." Fugaki was silent for a moment, then said, "That's good."

Although he had previously wanted to compete with Yuan for the right to speak on the 'Ascension Plan' within the Righteous Path Alliance, that did not mean he did not trust Yuan.

He could still trust Yuan's character.

"You and..."

He frowned after uttering just two words.

There are too many people around, so it's not appropriate to talk about this now.

"never mind."

As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared.

Ok?
Yuan felt completely bewildered.

Whom am I with?

What is it that's been decided yet?
Could he have misunderstood something?!
After muttering to himself for a while, he glanced discreetly at the central hub of the Ascension Platform before turning back to look at the crowd.

But he noticed that everyone's gaze towards him carried a strange meaning.

After all, it's hard not to make some connections based on what Fugaki just said.

deep:"……"

Could they have misunderstood something too?

He quickly suppressed the jumbled thoughts in his mind.

"The corresponding Immortal Network permissions have been issued. After you go back and connect to the Immortal Network to confirm activation, you can use the Immortal Network functions within the scope of your permissions."

"However, apart from some basic functions that are free, most of the functions of Xianwang require payment to use."

"I will send more detailed information to your personal email addresses via Xianwang later."

Upon hearing Yuan's words, everyone except for the Dongzhen Dao Master, who already knew the inside story, and a small group of Tongxuan Daoists frowned.

Do you accept spirit coins?

The speaker was a handsome, even somewhat eerie, young man who held a blood-red, eerie longsword in his hand.

One of the contemporary councilors of the Righteous Path Alliance—

Liu Yu.

"Of course not, you can only use the functions of the Immortal Network with Ascension Points."

"Then we also need to do missions?"

Another person spoke up. This time, it was a former councilor who had stepped down and whose cultivation had reached the Profound Realm.

"But it seems like no suitable missions have appeared yet, right?"

As far as he knows, most of the 'Ascension Missions' that have appeared so far are at the Void Returning level.

The only one above this level is 'establishing a celestial network connection node in an unfamiliar realm'.

“You can rest assured about that,” Yuan explained.

"The Daoist Alliance guards various locations in the four star regions. In addition to the contribution points they are entitled to each month, they will also receive a fixed number of ascension points."

"Similarly, those who are at the Tongxuan and Dongzhen levels and are stationed on the front lines of the starry sky battlefield will also receive corresponding ascension point subsidies."

According to the villagers, after the Righteous Path Alliance joined the Immortal Network, the Tai Xuan Immortal Network could officially begin its expansion across the starry sky.

Within six months, not only the Star Domain Guardians on the front lines of the starry sky, but also the Star System Guardians, and even the Planetary System Guardians who have returned to the Void, will gradually be connected to the Tai Xuan Immortal Network.

"Moreover, there are no higher-level ascension missions at the moment. As the Immortal Network is expanded, there will definitely be some problems that only high-level cultivators can solve."

The scope of the "Immortal Network" in the blueprint drawn by the fellow villagers is far too vast.

"If you are interested, you can pick it up and go there yourself."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

However, the vast majority of people did not show any interest.

After all, what exactly are the functions of this Tai Xuan Immortal Network...?

Apart from the Daoist masters of Dongzhen and the current Speaker, no one else has ever seen it.

Besides, the Immortal Network is something created by the Immortal Sect...

They actually harbored a slight sense of resistance.

……

……

Not long after, Yuan and Gu Mo left the Ascension Hall together after finishing their business.

"I was originally planning to rush back to support you, but I didn't expect you to handle it all by yourself," Gu Mo sighed.

He rushed to finish his work and returned from the front lines of the starry sky battlefield, all to lend Yuan a helping hand.

Unexpectedly, before he could even free his hands, Yuan had already taken care of everything himself.

"Thanks to Senior Qian Xiang's help."

"That old guy is very cunning. How did you get him to help you?" Gu Mo asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Actually, it's nothing, it's still the same as before."

Like before?
"Borrowing the Sword Ancestor's influence?" Gu Mo paused. "But the Sword Ancestor wouldn't cause trouble for no reason. He shouldn't be afraid."

"It wasn't entirely without reason. Back then, he secretly instigated the conflict between the Righteous Path Alliance and the Joyful Union Sect. Senior, you also know how the 'blood calamity' came about back then..."

"What?!" Gu Mo's eyes widened. "He secretly orchestrated this?!"

"..." Yuan was silent for a moment, "Don't you know?"

Gu Mo was genuinely unaware of this. He had always thought it was a problem caused by the rapid development of the Righteous Alliance, and he truly had no idea that there was such a layer behind it!
"Damn it! That damn old bastard!"

"Actually, it's because I was too irresponsible; all of this could have been avoided."

Some problems had been brewing for a while, but his insistence on going back led to the situation escalating.

In fact, Qian Xiang had also confessed to him.

He was stunned when the Righteous Alliance attacked the Hehuan Sect's mountain gate. He had indeed considered testing the tolerance of True Immortals, but he never thought it would go to this extent.

Just as Gu Mo was about to say something...

A cold-looking man dressed in black, with a tall and straight figure, walked out from around the corner at the intersection ahead.

"Please excuse me for a moment, fellow Daoist. I have something I'd like to discuss with Yuan."

Gu Mo raised an eyebrow, but then he remembered Fu Meng's 'sorrowful' glance back just now, and his heart stirred.

"it is good."

Since it was Yuan's private matter, it was indeed inconvenient for him to get involved.

Gu Mo was an extremely decisive person. He turned around and left immediately, disappearing from the vicinity in just a few steps.

"Tell me, what did you do to my little sister?" Fu Yuan said coldly.

That day, after my younger sister went to confront Yuan, she came back looking rather absent-minded. When asked what had happened, he wouldn't say.

Moreover, my younger sister has always admired Yuan.

She was the one who took the lead in getting Qianqiu Sect to join the Righteous Path Alliance.

deep:"……"

what can I do?
We're all high-level cultivators, so don't overthink it!

Damn it! At best, all we can do is get her involved, find a helper for Wanzhu and Mingyu, and complete the construction of the Immortal Network connection node as soon as possible.

As for why Fu Meng was chosen...

Firstly, she took the initiative to come to him.

Secondly...

She has a straightforward personality, and once she agrees to something, she will do it earnestly even if she is unwilling.

Cough!

I never expected that it would cause such a misunderstanding.

……

……

With the Tai Xuan Immortal Network being deployed within the Righteous Path Alliance, the 'Ascension Plan' has officially entered its next phase.

For a period of time afterward, news about the 'Tai Xuan Immortal Network' and 'Ascension' was no longer blocked and began to circulate on the Spirit Network, becoming known to the world.

The world beyond?

Ascended?
Is there also a Celestial Network with the immortal power of the True Immortal Ancestor as its core?
Most people quickly accepted this new concept that suddenly appeared on the Spirit Network, but some people showed resistance.

Fortunately, Xu Xing and others had anticipated all these situations when the 'Ascension Plan' was decided to be implemented.

There is always a process from the emergence of new things to their acceptance.

This is normal.

Thanks to the efforts of the seven sect leaders, the chairman of the Righteous Path Alliance, Yuan, and a group of high-level cultivators.

It didn't even take the expected six months, but only a little over four months, to get all the guardians of the four star regions of the Tai Xuan Realm connected to the Tai Xuan Immortal Network.

Compared to the traditional 'Battle Network', the Tai Xuan Immortal Network, which originated from the divine authority system, is much more convenient in all aspects.

Furthermore, unlike the outer Tai Xuan Realm where only Xu Xing's power maintains the Immortal Network, the Central Continent and the Four Star Regions are all within the reach of True Immortal power, and there is no need to resist the disorder and chaos in the Chaos Sea.

Therefore, as long as one has 'Level 1 Authority', one can make 'non-root source' level modifications to the Tai Xuan Immortal Network architecture within a certain area.

The so-called 'Level 1 Authority' is the highest level of authority below the 'Supreme Authority' of True Immortals. It is also the method of classifying the authority levels of the Immortal Network after discussions and agreement among the leaders of the seven major Immortal Sects and a group of high-level cultivators.

When an ordinary ascendant performs a mission for the first time, their authority is at 'Level 3, Grade 3'. As the number of missions increases, their authority will gradually change to 'Level 3, Grade 2' and 'Level 3, Grade 1'.

As for Level 2 access, at least a Dao Integration cultivation level is required, and one must also make a certain contribution to the evaluation system of the Tai Xuan Immortal Network.

Immortal Network deployment envoys like Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu, who completed the construction of a Celestial Network connection node and opened up the [Second Xunyuan Realm], would only be classified as 'Level 2, Grade 2' in the current permission level classification system.

Those who had just set off with them were only 'second-class and third-class'.

As for Level 1 authority, only the sect leaders of the seven major immortal sects possess this level of authority, while the Righteous Path Alliance has its current chairman, He Yuan.

Furthermore, apart from Yuan's Level 1 authority which will not change due to a change in status, the Level 1 authority of the sect leaders of the seven immortal sects and the chairman of the righteous alliance will be lost when they step down.

Five years have passed since the 'Ascension Project' entered a new phase.

The new Immortal Sect Grand Competition is about to begin.

Just like last time, a world was captured from outside the realm, and three timelines were created using the 'Realm Evolution Method' to serve as the trial grounds for the three groups of the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.

Taking this opportunity, the major immortal sects and the righteous alliance also officially announced the existence of the 'Tai Xuan Immortal Network', the 'Ascension Envoys', and the 'Ascensioners'.

Noon, inner sect of the Sword Sect.

The Sword Ancestor's Hall.

Five years have passed, and the grand hall standing atop the mountain remains unchanged.

Inside the hall, two figures stood in front of the altar, bowing respectfully to the figure sitting in the center of the altar.

"Master."

"I've met the ancestor."

One of the figures exuded heroic spirit, with sharp eyebrows and eyes—it was Li Ke.

The other person had long, snow-white hair, clear, deep blue eyes, and radiant skin; it was Xi Li.

Five years have passed, and Yan Ming is still not out of seclusion, so Li Ke can only continue to serve as the head of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

For some reason, Xi Li also joined the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall and now serves as an inner sect steward.

"You should have already heard about this matter beforehand. What do you think?" Xu Xing asked.

Didn't they just officially announce the 'Ascension Plan'?

The sect leader suggested that an ascendant should make an appearance in this Immortal Sect Competition. Xu Xing and the others discussed it and thought it was feasible, which is why we have this today.

"This disciple has no objection."

"If you mind, you can say so. There's no need to force yourself," Xu Xing reminded him.

It was just something that happened incidentally anyway. If it works out, great; if not, it won't have much of an impact.

"Master, you are overthinking it. This disciple is willing, after all, I aspire to become the Sect Master of the Sword Sect," Xi Li said with a smile.

Mentioning it more often will definitely help to reinforce the impression.

Li Ke, standing to the side, had mixed feelings.

That dead fisherman keeps clamoring to become the sect leader of the Sword Sect, but she still needs her sword spirit to write a mission report.

And Xi Li's abilities...

She's been watching all along.

After joining the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, I helped her with a lot of things, making her life much easier over the past five years.

"Hmm." Xu Xing nodded slightly. "Since you agree, then let's do it your way. You can decide the specifics yourself."

"Yes."

After agreeing, Xi Li hesitated, as if she wanted to ask something else.

"Ask whatever you want, don't be shy."

"This disciple wishes to ask, why was I chosen? Weren't there two seniors before me?"

"Li Ming has gone into seclusion; you should know that."

That's right.

Li Ming has already entered seclusion, preparing to achieve Dao integration.

"Isn't there Senior Chen Yan?"

Chen Yan, from the Three Heavens Realm, ascended to the Tai Xuan Realm just as Xuan crossed the front lines of the starry sky and entered the Central Continent.

He didn't go into seclusion, but...

“He is a self-cultivator and has also joined the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect,” Xu Xing said tactfully.

Upon hearing this, Xi Li immediately understood.

"Disciple understands."

"Just understand."

It wasn't just because Chen Yan was a body cultivator and joined the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect.

The main reason is that Chen Yan has been affected by the physical cultivation environment of the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect in recent years, and his cultivation in the area of ​​'mental attack' is still in the initial stage, and he cannot control it freely.

What if I inappropriately utter some refined words about physical cultivation...

Not only is it not good for the image of those who ascend, but it also doesn't have a good reputation for the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect.

Although the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect's body cultivators have no reputation in this regard...

Cough!

On the other hand, Xuanling Daoist of Taiping Realm, who arrived after her, was still running around. It seemed that he was not planning to join the Immortal Sect, and he declined after being informed of the matter.

As for the three ascendants of these five years...

They are still traveling around the Central Continent, getting to know the world, so it's even less suitable for them.

In short, Xi Li is the best choice. (End of Chapter)