After all, the Incense Fire God Refining Skill that leverages the Power of Incense Fire for cultivation is beneficial for all officials of the Great Ming imperial court. Almost all officials have practiced this skill.
However, no matter how large the temple for worship is, the number of accompanying worshipers it can accommodate is limited. It's impossible for everyone to participate.
The position of accompanying the worship is of great importance. It concerns every official's cultivation and the promotion of their Divine Position. Even Yan Weizhong would not dare to make a decision lightly without the emperor's decree.
After all, if there's the emperor's decree, he wouldn't mind being scapegoated. He wouldn't fear backlash or resentment from others because the emperor would shield him.
But if he made a decision hastily, he would not only provoke jealousy from his colleagues but also lose the emperor's protection.