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On the way back from the Lower Palace to the Upper Palace, Qi Xuansu asked Yao Pei a question. “Why was Zhang Wuhen sentenced to death by the Daoist Order just for stealing True Lord Taiyin’s legacy? Even if she had to die, why did Zhang Wushou have to personally carry out the execution? Isn’t the Daoist Order always advocating caution when taking the lives of their own?”
Yao Pei did not answer directly. Instead, she said, “If you’ve read the teachings of the Western Holy Court, you would know they speak of original sin, which is the inherent guilt one is born with, said to be the root of all suffering and evil. This is why their believers are constantly speaking of redemption, atonement, and repentance.
“On the surface, the Daoist Order does not preach about original sin. But in certain matters, we do believe that some people carry an innate guilt.”
Qi Xuansu immediately understood. “Because Zhang Wuhen is a descendant of an Ancient Immortal, her theft of True Lord Taiyin’s legacy was seen as an even greater crime. Her very bloodline—the Ancient Immortal lineage—is her original sin.”
“Exactly.” Yao Pei nodded. “This isn’t just about a legacy. There was also a portion of True Lord Taiyin’s divine power left in the mortal realm. That was something the Daoist Order absolutely could not allow. As for why the Heavenly Preceptor...
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