Tian Qingzi respectfully affirmed.
At this moment, a figure flew over from afar, it was none other than Ye Yan, the former Supreme Elder of the Creation Gate.
Upon seeing Refining God, Ye Yan saluted with folded hands, "Supreme Elder, the Profound Immortals from the Three Great Families—the Ji Family, Bai Family, and Chi Family, have already arrived outside the Ten Thousand Stars Sword Sect."
Refining God was not particularly surprised by this either.
If the Xuanyuan Sword Sect had already submitted, what about the Three Great Families, whose power was even less than that of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect?
If they really wanted to resist defiantly, they would end up with the same fate as the Mo Family.
"Let them come over."
Refining God then landed on the courtyard in front of the Ten Thousand Stars Sword Sect.
This courtyard, located halfway up a high mountain, was spacious, easily accommodating tens of thousands of people.
The ground was laid with precious flooring and surrounded by various statues and buildings, especially at the very center, where a towering Giant Sword hundreds of meters high stood, with a platform about ten meters in diameter at the base of its hilt.
One could imagine, during the times when the Ten Thousand Stars Sword Sect was flourishing, how the Sect Master or elders stood on the platform above, looking down on the disciples practicing their swordfighting and giving directives.
The entire Ten Thousand Stars Sword Sect had been easily breached with the arrival of Refining God; the disciples were either controlled or hiding, caught in panic and fear. Naturally, no one dared to wander around the courtyard anymore.
After looking around for a moment, Ye Yan had already approached with three others.
It was Chi Xuehe from the Chi Family, Bai Shengyang from the Bai Family, and Ji Longhua from the Ji Family.
With Luo Jiuxiao’s precedent, the Three Great Families dared not send just an Immortal Lord-level Family Head as a perfunctory gesture. Without exception, all were Profound Immortal Realm Patriarchs, acting as magic stabilizers, to show their sincerity.
"Greetings to Sacred God Jiang."
Upon seeing Refining God, the three of them bowed deeply.
"You should already be aware of the actions I’ve undertaken recently. The major forces of the Northern Region have been mostly purged by me. However, during the cleanse, quite a number of people have fled into your territories..."
Refining God looked at the three and said directly.
"Upon our arrival, we’ve already ordered people to trace those who entered our territories. We will personally intervene, escort them and present them before Sacred God Jiang for judgment," Bai Shengyang immediately promised earnestly.
Refining God said calmly, "Not only these people need to be judged. I will enter the Fertile Hills, the Heavenly Fire Canyon, and the Dragon Fall Mountain Range. These three territories must also undergo inspection."
Chi Xuehe, Bai Shengyang, and Ji Longhua’s faces changed.
Before they could speak, Refining God spoke again, unequivocally, "The Xuanyuan Sword Sect has already accepted that I will soon enter the Golden Land for inspection. Or, do you consider yourselves stronger than the Xuanyuan Sword Sect?"
This statement instantly rebuffed the three.
They had anticipated this scenario on their way here.
Jiang Yufeng’s judgment of the major forces had been too harsh.
One third of the cultivators above the level of Void Immortal in each sect were directly annihilated by him.
A death rate of one-third!
It made everyone tremble with fear.
The three had personally come here to try to gain some leeway, but given Refining God’s manner...
The purge of the Profound Immortal Realm seemed non-negotiable.
For a moment, the three could only agree, "Yes."
"To celebrate Sacred God Jiang’s dominance over the Northern Region, we have prepared a gift for Sacred God Jiang and the Creation Gate; please accept it with our compliments," said Bai Shengyang, taking the lead in presenting an item: "Sacred God Jiang is on the Innate Sacred Path. A millennium ago, an ancestor of my Bai Family encountered a corpse of a Great Sun Golden Crow during his journey in the Xuanhuang Great World, hoping it might aid Sacred God Jiang."
Ji Longhua also stepped forward and offered a Storage Treasure: "It is rumored that Sacred God Jiang is interested in the cultivation method Divine Sense. By fortuitous chance, our Ji Family obtained a Refining God Skill called ’Mysterious Gate,’ which in terms of refining the spirit, surpasses the Silent Annihilation. Please, Sacred God Jiang, accept this."
Chi Xuehe directly presented a seed, containing vibrant life force: "It seems Sacred God Jiang intends to gather the Five Elements Heavenly Dao. I hope my Yimu Heavenly Dao seed pleases you."
The three expressed their sentiments sincerely.
And from the things they brought out, it was not hard to guess they had prepared these gifts with great care.
And the purpose of bringing these gifts...
Refining God’s gaze lingered on the three people for a moment, making them somewhat uneasy, before he finally said, "You all have six months to let those close to you atone and reform. After six months, I will enter the Fertile Hills, the Heavenly Fire Canyon, and the Dragon Fall Mountain Range. If I still find anyone committing evil, they will be executed without mercy."
Relieved, the three exhaled softly: "Thank you, Sacred God Jiang."
Refining God waved his hand.
Instantly, the three Patriarchs—who in the eyes of Ye Yan and others were high above and beyond reach—bowed to Refining God and took their leave.