The Divine Court dispatched a large force to capture all its disciples. Master could not let his disciples incur guilt because of his words and voluntarily stepped onto the Divine Court to confess and accept punishment. It was rumored that at that time the Divine Emperor had already decreed a death sentence for slandering him, preparing for immediate execution...
The old monk had not finished speaking when the burly old man took over, continuing the narrative, evidently both were very familiar with the character "Master."
"At that moment, a high official of the Divine Court spoke up, promising that as long as the Master retracted his statement, he would be released without charge. Yet, under the Divine Court's executioner's blade at the Heaven Slaying Altar, the Master showed no fear, remained true to his heart, and was not intimidated by the Divine Court, establishing the resolve to plead for the people's lives."