However, though he did not know the hidden details, with the Xue Family Grand Elder's experience in handling affairs, he could still judge that Alchemist Ji was in danger.
Yet at this moment, the Xue Family Grand Elder did not soften his attitude because of this or submit to the coercion of Wei Tu and Second Madam Xue. Instead, a cold gleam flashed through his eyes. After saying, "Worthy son-in-law, this old man will come save you at once," he brazenly struck.
A glittering golden hook spirit treasure flew from his hand and shot toward Wei Tu.
The great battle was on the verge of erupting.
Outside the council hall, the Xue Family elders who sensed the fluctuations of spiritual power within also acted at once, revealing the formidable pressure of their cultivation.
In an instant, as many as five Void Refinement Venerables appeared outside the hall, ready to charge in and kill.
But at that very moment, two black-robed cultivators with their faces veiled suddenly appeared at the entrance. With a casual strike, they blocked the Xue Family elders.
"Late Void Refinement?"
The Xue Family elders were slightly startled. Wariness immediately appeared on their faces, and they did not dare advance rashly.
Though they held the advantage in numbers, they were numerous but not powerful. Only the Second Elder had reached the mid-stage Void Refinement realm; all the others were at the early stage.
"Hold them off for now!"
"The Grand Elder is inside. His strength is no weaker than that of a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, and he has the support of that True Talisman. With Alchemist Ji beside him, dealing with Madam and that Void Refinement personal guard... should not be a problem. There is no need for us to interfere."
The Xue Family Second Elder narrowed