"Really?"
Zhao Lian had not expected Zhang Yuan to agree so easily. Delight welled up in her heart, and she asked as if seeking confirmation.
"Really."
Zhang Yuan nodded as he spoke.
His agreement to Zhao Lian's request was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
The Execution-Baleful Sin-Condemning Demon King, the Demon King of the Underworld-Penetrating Soul-Severing Palace, and, farther afield, the Demon King of the Nether Annihilation Heaven Palace were all watching like tigers eyeing their prey.
Even though he was currently cooperating with the Execution-Baleful Sin-Condemning Demon King, he could not trust him completely. Under these circumstances, he still needed several layers of insurance.
Three Taiyi Realm Six Heavenly Demon Kings might fall somewhat short of Great Immortal Lords and Divine Masters, but they were certainly not opponents he could withstand alone. Without precautions, it would be disastrous if his boat capsized in a gutter.
He needed top-tier assistance capable of standing toe-to-toe with Taiyi Realm Six Heavenly Demon Kings.
As for why he had chosen Tan Chengcheng out of all the True Lords, Divine Masters, and Great Immortal Lords he knew-
The reason was simple. The others were either not particularly close to him or were in the Azure Firmament Dust-Dyed Realm and the Mountain-Sea Profound Yellow Realm. If he attempted to contact them, there was an extremely high chance that someone with ulterior motives would catch the karmic connection.
Then the news that he was in the Crimson Firmament Roselight Realm would be fully exposed to the Devil Lords of the Dust-Dyed Realm, posing an even greater threat than the Six Heavenly Demon Kings he currently faced.
"Daoist Zhang~ I knew you were the best..." Zhao Lian's voice softened, and she parted her lips gently with a radiant smile.
Zhang Yuan's mouth twitched at her words. He raised