With the main framework settled, all the remaining matters were mere branches and twigs. These mighty figures did not even need to deliberate over them personally or haggle over every detail; they could simply leave them to their subordinates to discuss.
Everyone seemed already to see the moment when the nine records united and the secret of immortality left behind by the ancients saw the light of day again. Anticipation inevitably crept into their expressions.
But until the matter became reality, reversals remained possible. Even after the secret of immortality emerged, many unforeseen developments could still stand between them and actually obtaining it.
At this thought, they all fell into contemplation, considering what course they and the powers behind them should take.
This matter was simply too important. They could not be too cautious.
"Grand Elder Tian Heng has such grand ambitions that he is even willing to set aside worldly affairs!"
Not long afterward, Fang Qianyuan emerged from the Bright Hall, called Wang Ran and Ding Yuanlong to leave with him, and headed to their lodgings to reunite with the other members of the delegation.
This time, he had come as the head of the Azure Cloud Sect, bringing several elders with him. Nominally, those elders were there to discuss matters such as eradicating demons. In truth, they were serving as his staff advisors, helping him assess the affairs here.
After Fang Qianyuan returned and gave them a rough account of what had happened, they too were deeply moved.
Fang Qianyuan asked, "In your opinion, how much of what he said can be trusted? Why would he surrender the leading role so readily?"
Among them was Elder Long of the Heavenly Observation Court, who had once overseen secret manuals for Fang Qianyuan in the Southern Wilds and presented him