Eighteen-year-old Wen Zhixuan looked righteous and said, "As a descendant of the Wen family and a disciple of the Xuanmen sect, it is my duty to protect the common people and uphold the righteous path."
The old man helped him up and said with satisfaction, "Alright, we will do our best to help you travel through time and space. In that era, spiritual energy is abundant, and the six realms coexist. The Burning Heaven Sword can slay demons and evil spirits, and the Heavenly Pivot Xuanji contains the divine power left behind by the Azure Lotus Saint Venerable, which can save your life in times of crisis."
Jiang Shumiao's eyes widened.
What?
How come she doesn't remember giving any pointers to someone surnamed Wen?
What were the names of the Wen family's ancestors?
Those rows of memorial tablets were an eyesore.
The Heavenly Pivot and the Celestial Pivot—the compass Jiang Shumiao mentioned—swirls above Wen Zhixuan's head, completely enveloping him.
A powerful surge of spiritual energy emerged.
A familiar scent flowed through my limbs and bones.
Jiang Shumiao gasped.
It was the leakage of her divine power upon her birth, which merged with the divine power on the Celestial Pivot, that opened the gate to space and time.
At that time, her soul was in a deep slumber, and in her instinctive self-protection, her divine power leaked out, suppressing Wen Zhixuan's cultivation and causing him to lose all his spiritual power. Furthermore, due to being unregistered, she suffered constant bullying, transforming from a righteous disciple of a monstrous sect into a twisted and corrupted individual…
The projection disappeared after Wen Zhixuan fell.
Jiang Shumiao withdrew her divine power, and the formation dissipated.
Wen Zhixuan slowly opened his eyes.
Whispers were already circulating around them.
"Traveling through time? This is unheard of!"
"However, I still remember clearly the light that appeared when the Imperial Preceptor landed. The same phenomenon occurred on the day the Fifth Princess was born."
"The Imperial Advisor was not lying. He did indeed come from the Xuanmen sect, but from another time and space."
"Wouldn't Lord Zhang be making a false accusation?"
Emperor Hongde trusted Jiang Shumiao's words, and what he saw with his own eyes was still shocking.
"You have all witnessed it with your own eyes, what else do you have to say?"
Zhang Yunjian had not expected this outcome, but he remained composed. "It was my ignorance that led me to misunderstand the Imperial Preceptor. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Although he claimed to be shallow, mortals are not versed in miracles, so how could they possibly glimpse the secrets of heaven? Moreover, Wen Zhixuan's origins were a mystery, and it was only natural that he had some doubts since he had been unable to find anything about him.
Now that the truth has come out, although it proves Wen Zhixuan's statement, Zhang Yunjian's accusation was not false.
After all, Wen Zhixuan really shouldn't exist in this world.
It was all a misunderstanding.
Emperor Hongde could not punish him for this.
"Ignorance is no excuse. Minister Zhang is only trying to share my burdens. It's alright."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhang Yunjian and Ruan Rongping exchanged a glance and said, "However, since the Imperial Preceptor is not from this place and has an important mission, he should not be confined to the court."
The old fox Ruan Rongping finally spoke.
"Lord Zhang is absolutely right. His Majesty values talent, but the Immortal Sect is responsible for protecting the common people, and the Imperial Preceptor bears a mission; he should prioritize the greater good."
All the court officials echoed his sentiments.
Emperor Hongde was suddenly caught in a dilemma.
Wen Zhixuan was pardoned for deceiving the emperor, but he had no reason to remain in the court.
Jiang Shumiao asked curiously, "Isn't what he's doing now for the sake of all living beings? Since you all understand the bigger picture, why don't you cooperate more?"
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