In the Lotus Lantern Prequel Plane, after weighing the pros and cons, the Jade Emperor's imperial decree to execute Real Person Yuding was not sent to Yaochi, but a secret order was issued that became known to everyone across the Three Realms.
That is, if Real Person Yuding dared to take anyone as a disciple, the Heavenly Court would spare no cost to uproot them beforehand, even before the formal apprenticeship took place. Anyone related, whether human, immortal, or demon, would also have to bear certain costs and punishments.
As soon as this secret order became known across the Three Realms, even more rogue cultivators and spirits openly condemned the Heavenly Court for acting without any human decency.
Chapter 257