It had to be said that the Ji Family reacted remarkably quickly. Either they had planted an informant directly within the Taixuan Sect, who secretly notified them when Old Madman was comprehending the Jie Character Secret—
—or they had been watching from nearby all along, closely observing every movement here.
This naturally left the Taixuan Sect members looking at one another in silence.
But circumstances were stronger than men. They were a Desolate Ancient Family; they could simply come to the door and offer their "help."
Thus, the Taixuan Sect Master straightforwardly recounted everything from beginning to end.
Looking at the Dao Cocoon within the shattered Domain Gate, several Ji Family great powers revealed expressions of shock and greed.
If they could remain beside this Dao Cocoon for a long time and comprehend it, they might have a chance to advance even further!
"After all, this Dao Cocoon belongs to an old senior, and our Ji Family had ties with this senior six thousand years ago. Therefore, we have an obligation to protect his transformation."
The Ji Family's leading Supreme Elder spoke with righteous solemnity.
Six thousand years ago? Six thousand years ago, Old Madman had beaten the Ji Family's Great Accomplishment Divine Body to death. That indeed counted as having ties.
"I have heard that the inheritance of your sect's Zhuo Peak has reappeared, and that this old senior also comprehended Zhuo Peak's inheritance. In order to awaken his memories when he wakes and assist in his treatment, we would also like to go to Zhuo Peak and comprehend it for ourselves."
Another Ji Family great power spoke, his eyes flickering.
The moment those words were spoken, the faces of many Taixuan Sect experts darkened somewhat, but in the end, none of them spoke up to refute him.
Then,