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Unauthorized transmission of Daoist law!

One of the ten unforgivable violations of the Heavenly rules!

The Heavenly Court's rule over the cultivators of Dongsheng Divine Continent relies on the Immortal registration system, hence the severe crackdown on the unauthorized transmission of Daoist law.

Centuries ago, major institutions and clans did not strictly enforce these Heavenly rules, using excuses of teaching Daoist disciples and servants to cultivate techniques, while in reality, they were raising private militias, a cultivation pathway outside of the Immortal register.

These major institutions and clans often had ancestors holding posts in the Heavenly Court occupying high positions, belonging to an important ruling force of the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Emperor did not take action prematurely, instead bidding his time while accumulating incense Divine Power, waiting for the Righteous Gods of the Heavenly Court to break through and return to the void.

A hundred years ago.

Zhou Tiansui, the Supreme God Qian Luo, submitted a petition stating that a female cultivator of the Flying Immortal Pavilion was without an Immortal registration, suspected of unauthorized transmission of Daoist law, requesting the Heavenly Emperor to order a thorough investigation.

The Heavenly Emperor decreed the department of years to thoroughly investigate the matter.

The Supreme Ancestor of Flying Immortal Pavilion held a position in the Heavenly Court, merely a fifth-grade official of the fire department, facing irrefutable evidence with no room for rebuttal, was thrown into the Heavenly prison awaiting trial that very day.

This news broke out, and the sects and great clans were in an uproar.

Cultivators lived for hundreds or thousands of years, and each was more cunning than monkeys, naturally seeing that the Heavenly Emperor was executing a policy to warn others.

But the momentum of the Heavenly Court was already established, with dozens of True Gods who have returned from the void, even the three teachings did not dare to overly criticize, only dissolving their followers without an Immortal register to avoid giving the Heavenly Court a reason to come knocking on their door.

Since then, unauthorized transmission of Daoist law was strictly prohibited, and the Immortal register and Daoist academies became the only path for ascension in the Cultivation World.

Perhaps some cultivators secretly passed on techniques, and perhaps there were still servants within the sects, but their numbers were exceedingly few and once exposed, they risked the danger of both physical death and elimination of their Dao.

Sun Changsheng had profound Mana, capable of intercepting covert messages without casting spells, merely by calculating with his fingers he knew that his subordinate Monkey Demons had been exposed, and he coldly stared at Ao Kun, releasing a bit of his Primordial Spirit's pressure.

"Supreme God, if you have clarified the matter, please leave quickly, as I need to continue my closed-door cultivation!"

"Who is your master?"

Ao Kun's complexion didn't change, and he said, "I am Jiazi Great Year Deity, and I have the authority to investigate everywhere, for the stability of the Divine Continent!"

If it were any other Taisui conducting the investigation, perhaps out of dread for the Demon God's might, they would turn a blind eye and let things slide, or return to the Heavenly Court for reinforcements before coming back for revenge. Ao Kun, however, was different.

After surviving many life-and-death situations to defend the Heavenly rules, he had long been unafraid of any peril.

Dying in the defense of the Heavenly rules was, in Ao Kun's view, a worthy death, having contributed to the stability of Dongsheng Divine Continent.

Sun Changsheng's gaze grew intense as he closely observed Ao Kun for a long time, eventually giving rise to some admiration before replying.

"I have no formal master; what I have learned comes from bloodline inheritance bestowed upon me by heaven!"

His master, existing outside of the mortal realm, strictly prohibited his disciples from revealing his name, and Sun Changsheng certainly would not violate this rule, so he had long thought of an explanation for his heritage.

Monster clans all possess bloodline inheritance; the cultivation techniques one can trace back to their bloodline source depend on the concentration of the bloodline and the strength of the source. Descendants of dragon clans, for example, with rich bloodlines could receive inheritance that leads directly to Divinity Transformation, while lesser dragon beasts only receive Qi Refinement techniques.

Monster clans with inferior bloodlines such as wolves, tigers, and leopards don't have access to even basic Qi Refinement methods and can only crudely consume Spiritual Energy.

Spiritual Energy refines their monstrous bodies, purifying their bloodlines, and perhaps one day they could return to their ancestors and inherit cultivation techniques, although it's more likely they will die of old age without ever awakening them.

It is through the memories engraved deep within their bloodline that monster clans, even without written records, have managed to pass down their legacy after the ebb of the Spiritual Energy tide.

"Inheritances at the level of Demon Gods are not abundant in Dongsheng Divine Continent."
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Ao Kun pressed aggressively, "Among the inheritances recorded by the Heavenly Court, there are none attributed to the monkey clan."

"I consumed a mysterious and wonderful fruit, and mysteriously gained understanding of numerous inheritances without clear origins."

With a calm demeanor, Sun Changsheng responded that since Ao Kun had not openly exposed the hidden Monkey Demons, there was still room for negotiation. Unless necessary, no one wished for a complete break with the Heavenly Court.

The allure of the Cultivation World was largely due to its uncertainty.

There were cultivators with poor aptitude who ascended to the Immortal Realm; inferior-bloodline beasts returned to ancestral purity; there were ancient sages' caves and dwellings; strange flowers and marvelous plants; and there were those who died in a former life but achieved immortality in the next. Some lived out their lifespan and entrusted their fate to the next life...

Unless one were to undergo a Soul Search, even Immortal ancestors could not ascertain the truth of Sun Changsheng's fortuitous encounters.

Ao Kun was silent for a long time, then said, "If you are lucky enough to have inherited mysterious techniques, you should cultivate them on your own. Do not spread them around, lest you go against the Heavenly rules!"

"Taisui..."

A nearby Righteous God couldn't help but interject, "There is no trace of the blood bear carcass here; it must have fled somewhere else. Any further delay and we'll let it get away!"

The Righteous God who had secretly sent the message was also regretting his actions, feeling the pressure of the Demon God and almost had the urge to turn and flee, transmitted another message.

"Taisui, my magic has malfunctioned, I was mistaken just now."

Righteous Gods below the third rank in the Heavenly Court received only a few dozen Wish Power Beads a year, and in recent years, they were often compensated with Spirit Stones and Spiritual Medicine instead, certainly not worth risking their lives!

Ao Kun glanced over at his nervous subordinate Righteous Gods and suddenly felt that pursuing those who violated the Heavenly rules was no longer the priority; what was more important was rooting out the corruption within the Heavenly Court.

Any Righteous God with selfish intentions or cowardice should be stripped of their Immortal registration and demoted to the mortal world.

Having enjoyed the incense offerings of billions of living beings in Dongsheng Divine Continent, they ought to risk their lives without hesitation, to utterly exterminate all demonic outsiders, making the Heavenly rules the iron law for both cultivators and mortals!

Sun Changsheng seemed to understand Ao Kun's difficulties, manipulated a spell, and a wisp of Xue Ying appeared a dozen miles away, rapidly fleeing south.

Ao Kun's Divine Sense enveloped the area, and he detected the Xue Ying immediately. He gave Sun Changsheng a deep look, then transformed into a beam of light and pursued it.

His subordinate Righteous Gods secretly sighed in relief and used their magic to chase after the fleeing figure.

Sun Changsheng watched the departing beam of light, slightly shaking his head and sighing softly.

"What a pity, I can no longer stay at Monkey Mountain!"

With a wave of his hand, he removed the Formation concealment and instructed the subordinate monkeys and grandchildren to pack up and find another mountain for cultivation.