Core of the Sage.

Summary

Guiguzi, the Sage of Schemes, usually refrained from interfering in his disciples' affairs but chose to intervene in Zhang Yi's situation due to divinations indicating Du Yu would significantly impact the Sacred Yuan Continent. This conflict was rooted in ideologies rather than personal vendettas. Guiguzi, realizing Du Yu’s true identity as a Crossing individual, felt disdain for him, perceiving him as merely an ordinary person who relied on poetry from another world. Despite Du Yu's rising power and the court's respect, Guiguzi plotted to expose him, aiming to shatter the admiration surrounding Du Yu. As Du Yu received a decree promoting him to “Scholar of Ten Thousand Households,” he recognized the delicate relationship between himself and the court, realizing he must navigate this power play carefully to maintain his advantage.

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