Hang Jian felt a chill in his heart, aware that the loss he faced this time might be substantial. To tell the truth, since he was to be taken to the Shushan Sect, his life was naturally not in danger. At most, he would serve the Shushan Sect for a period of years as a Golden Core cultivator.
This was also a normal punishment meted out by large sects to Golden Core cultivators. Even the weakest Independent Practitioner Golden Core was an extremely precious combat force. As long as one wasn't exceedingly wicked and evil, they were more likely to be utilized rather than executed.
Especially someone like Hang Jian who had family burdens, he was even easier to control.
Elder Zhao looked at the flying sword treasure in his hand, and his Sword Intent suddenly surged, making the treasure emit a slight hum.