On the other hand, both direct disciples had incidents, especially Zhao Hai Zhen, whom he sent to Qi Yuan, now with his life uncertain, might even be expelled from the Magic Sect.
If he doesn't step forward to argue his case, how would the other disciples of his faction see it? Others likely wouldn't want to support him anymore, not to mention sincerely help him work.
So he came, voluntarily gave the Ancestral Hall a reason to punish him, accepting the punishment on the spot, which can be considered an explanation. Thus, making a mistake is also an art; sometimes you even need to let people know you made a mistake.
However, the punishment from the two elders was unexpectedly severe; a year of sealing and a broken leg on the spot, which was beyond his expectations. He thought it would just be a few months of sealing, at most half a year.
