These words spoke of so many secrets.

Caroline was astonished, frustrated, and disappointed. Elder Wei’s expression was also complicated and lacking his usual subtlety.

Qianye realized in an instant that he had offended certain major characters. Now that he had obtained a part of the Pointer Monarch’s inheritance, they definitely wouldn’t allow his return to the empire in any form. So much so that every day he was alive was like a thorn in their hearts.

All of a sudden, many pieces of information regarding the Pointer Monarch came together, including how his name came to be. The man’s name was Ji Wentian and the words he left on the wall were “Herein, I bury my heart… and point at the heavens to seek the dao.” It was just that the emperor’s name contained the character for “heavens”. Pointing at him would be disrespectful, so Ji Wentian eventually became the Pointer Monarch instead.

Ji Wentian was of a genuine imperial bloodline, but he wasn’t in line for the throne since his mother was of low birth. He didn’t have such aspirations, either. Just like that, pointing to the heavens to seek the dao became pointing to the great dipper to seek the dao.

If even the Pointer Monarch was in such a situation,...