The Mysterious Court had actually agreed.
However, the Mysterious Court had also put forward corresponding conditions, which were reasonable enough.
The former meant one thousand origin cycles, or 129.6 million years-a long time even for a True Lord. The latter meant marrying a Daoist Heir or female Immortal Lord of the Mysterious Court and becoming Dao Companions, effectively binding Zhang Yuan to the Mysterious Court. Whichever he chose, the Mysterious Court would benefit.
Zhang Yuan chose the former without hesitation and cupped his hands. "Thank you for granting my request, Immortal Lord. If I succeed, I will serve as a Supreme Elder of the Mysterious Court."
Immortal Lord Xuancong Chuirui was slightly disappointed. It seems his attachment still isn't deep enough. Still, it did not matter. He refused to believe that a thousand origin cycles would not be enough to keep Zhang Yuan. Affection had to be nurtured slowly; there was no need to rush.
If even that could not keep him, the Mysterious Court might as well disband on the spot.
As for whether letting Zhang Yuan seek Sky Mountain would disadvantage the Mysterious Court, since he had not come from their own sect...
Immortal Lord Xuancong Chuirui took a broad-minded view of that. So long as Zhang Yuan could serve the Mysterious Court, his origins did not matter. Besides, in his eyes, Zhang Yuan's chances of succeeding in true-seeking Dao attainment were considerably higher than Xu Lingyin's, making him a more worthwhile bet.
Xu Lingyin would simply have to suffer a little.
"Good. When do you intend to seek truth, young friend Zhang? Is there anything you need my help with?" Immortal Lord Xuancong Chuirui asked with a smile.
"There is no need for help."
Zhang Yuan shook his head lightly, paused, then said calmly, "As for when