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.