Data-Driven Cultivation: I Defy Heaven and Overthrow Interstellar Domestication

After two days of dedicated deciphering, Xie Yanchen had thoroughly grasped the sealed information on the Federal Data Board.

In addition to the known experimental logs, star coordinates, and permission system, he also discovered a crucial detail that is easily overlooked—the star firmware.

Each federal-standard experimental device has a unique planetary star mark etched into its underlying hardware, serving as its identity ID, which cannot be changed or erased for life.

Previously, the terminal only cracked the software-level data and did not delve into the underlying hardware firmware, resulting in the loss of complete star information.

"Deep scan the underlying firmware of the data board and extract the complete star information," Xie Yanchen ordered in a deep voice.

Firmware low-level scan initiated... Local hardware damage, core star field intact, data successfully extracted!

The brand-new starred data is now fully deployed.

Full star ID: X-07-947

Experimental Zone: Seventh Bioenergy Experimental Zone

Experiment Category: C-level Long-Term Observation Experiment on the Evolution of Human Cultivator's Spiritual Energy

Project approval period: 12,000 years

Current status: The program is running autonomously, communication with the upper-level system is interrupted, and there is no human intervention.

These few simple lines of text completely confirmed the true nature of this world.

For thousands of years, all the cultivators' practice, breakthroughs, struggles, battles, sect changes, and explorations of the Great Dao have been nothing more than observational data under the Federation's preset program.

  

There is no cycle of heavenly rebirth, no destiny or fate. So-called extraordinary talents, geniuses with single spiritual roots, and heaven-defying opportunities are nothing more than samples from different experimental groups divided by the Federation.

The inherent constraint of mixed spiritual roots is the forced locking of the underlying code.

The layers of constraints imposed by the practice are artificially designed observation variables.

Breaking through the bottleneck of a realm is a filtering mechanism preset by the program.

All living beings are pawns, and the world itself is a prison.

A cold, sharp glint flashed in Xie Yanchen's eyes, and the last trace of awe he had for the "Heavenly Path of Cultivation" vanished completely.

All so-called great principles are illusions.

Only by breaking the deadlock can we find a way out.

The terminal will pop up an emotional warning in a timely manner: It has detected that the host's emotional fluctuations have intensified and his mind is agitated. It is recommended to regulate breathing and calm the mind to avoid losing composure and affecting the foundation of cultivation.

"No need to adjust your breathing." Xie Yanchen composed himself, remaining calm as ever. "Continue to organize the incomplete technical documents, prioritizing the extraction of the spiritual energy induction network architecture, sample tracking system, and the central control operation protocol."

Massive amounts of fragmented documents were rapidly integrated, clearly presenting the particle composition of spiritual energy, the principles of artificial induction, the mechanism of building spiritual veins, and the method of implanting tracking code.

What he fears most is the full coverage of the sample tracking system.

As long as you are in this experimental field and cultivate the orthodox techniques of this world, a tracking code will be permanently implanted in your body.

Every move, every breath, every thought, the rise and fall of cultivation, and the fluctuations in mental state were all collected by the underground spiritual vein central hub and uploaded to the outer space experimental station.

For thousands of years, no one has been an exception.

He is the only variable.

Terminal Zero can block tracking, break free from constraints, optimize techniques, and crack programs; it is the only key to breaking out of this prison.

Turning to the end of the document, a line of incomplete red text stood out prominently.

Surface control center permissions: Observation level can view data, management level can adjust spiritual energy, control level can rewrite experimental programs... Unlocking conditions are missing.

Control level permissions.

Once this authority is obtained, the experimental rules can be rewritten, the shackles of cultivation techniques can be broken, and all-domain tracking can be blocked, thus completely breaking free from the control of the Federation.

This is his only ultimate goal for the future.

After putting away all the data, Xie Yanchen suppressed the turmoil in his heart and stood up to straighten his clothes.

Wang Demao's summons was by no means well-intentioned.

This late-stage Foundation Establishment elder, who was in charge of outer sect resources, cultivation techniques, and rewards and punishments, was known throughout the Qingyun Sect as a smiling tiger.

He is usually gentle and kind, and considerate of his disciples, but in reality he is narrow-minded, power-hungry, greedy for profit, and extremely protective of his own interests. He is most skilled at abusing his power for personal gain and manipulating his lower-ranking disciples.

He had previously achieved legendary status in a single battle, defying fate and breaking the established order of the outer sect, which had already made him a target of Wang Demao's secret surveillance.

A person with mixed spiritual roots can achieve a miraculous turnaround overnight; such an opportunity must be extraordinary.

Wang Demao's summons today is nothing more than a combination of soft and hard tactics, attempting to force him to hand over the opportunity and monopolize the secrets.

Outside the stone house, Sun Hongchang looked down at him with a mocking expression, his tone harsh: "Chief Xie, now that you've grown wings, you dare to disregard the elders' authority? Elder Wang has been waiting for a long time; if you dare to delay any longer, don't blame me for punishing you for disobedience!"

The inner sect law enforcement disciple stood silently to the side, his eyes cold, exuding the unique intimidating aura of the Law Enforcement Hall, quietly monitoring without uttering a word, yet radiating an imposing presence.

Xie Yanchen remained calm, too lazy to argue, and said indifferently, "Lead the way."

The three of them continued on their way, heading straight for the Elder's Pavilion, which was located at the junction of the inner and outer gates.

Upon seeing this, the disciples along the way all gave way, their eyes displaying a variety of expressions—sympathy, amusement, schadenfreude, and more.

Everyone knew that Xie Yanchen, the newly crowned leader, had thoroughly offended Zhou Yuanshan, an inner sect elder, and was now being summoned by the powerful outer sect elder. He was likely doomed.

The pavilion is elegant and serene, surrounded by purple bamboo, with warm jade flooring, and rich in spiritual energy, far surpassing all areas outside the gate.

Behind the long rosewood table in the center, Wang Demao sat upright on a futon, with a round face, kind eyes, and a gentle smile, looking like a kind and benevolent elder.

Xie Yanchen, through the terminal's micro-expression analysis, clearly captured the greed and scheming deep in his eyes, and the kind smile was entirely a deliberate disguise.

"Yanchen is here, please sit down." Wang Demao gestured with his hand, his tone gentle and friendly, as if he were treating a personal disciple.

"This disciple greets Elder Wang." Xie Yanchen sat down politely, neither humble nor arrogant.

Wang Demao personally brewed a cup of spiritual tea, its aroma filling the air. He spoke slowly, his tone carrying a deliberate sigh: "I have been in charge of the outer sect for thirty years, and I have seen countless disciples and geniuses. There are countless prodigies with single or dual spiritual roots, but none like you, with mixed spiritual roots, who defied the heavens and turned the tables, rising three levels from the first level of Qi Refining in just a few days, crushing the veteran top-ranked player on the arena. Such a feat has not been seen in a thousand years."

"In the perilous precipice, three days of arduous training resulted in a complete transformation." Wang Demao's tone shifted, his smile fading as his gaze locked onto him with profound intensity. "Ordinary spirit-gathering herbs would never possess such heaven-defying effects. Yanchen, what exactly was the true opportunity you obtained at the bottom of the Soul-Severing Cliff?"

The true intentions are revealed, getting straight to the point.

Xie Yanchen had anticipated this and calmly replied, "Elder, I was seriously injured after falling off a cliff. I was fortunate enough to find a hundred-year-old Spirit Gathering Grass to repair my dantian. I cultivated diligently day and night in the perilous situation at the bottom of the cliff and only then was I able to break through. There are no special secrets involved."

Flawless and impeccable.

The bottom of the Broken Soul Cliff is rich in rare spiritual herbs. Although the Hundred-Year Spirit Gathering Herb is precious, it is reasonable and the best excuse.

Wang Demao's fingertips caressed the teacup, a clear look of disappointment and disbelief flashing in his eyes. His tone remained gentle, yet carried a persuasive pressure: "You child, you are too cautious. As the head of the outer sect, I am solely dedicated to the well-being of my disciples and never covet their opportunities."

"It's just that your cultivation level has increased too rapidly, which is too abnormal. Elder Zhou has questioned the Enforcement Hall several times, suspecting that you possess evil influences and are secretly practicing unorthodox techniques. I consider your exceptional talent and rare ability, and I am willing to protect you."

"You only need to truthfully tell me the origin of this opportunity, or present the treasure for me to appraise, and I can suppress all criticism, exempt you from sect accountability, and ensure your peaceful cultivation and abundant resources."

A combination of persuasion and coercion, kindness and severity.

First, they created a crisis by putting pressure on Zhou Yuanshan, then they pretended to offer him protection, forcing him to hand over the secret.

The tactics are old-fashioned, but they have always worked, and have been used to manipulate countless low-level disciples who are eager to survive.

Unfortunately, he was facing Xie Yanchen, who had already seen through everything and whose heart was as firm as a rock.