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

A day later, trouble struck again.

The summons from the Enforcement Hall was delivered, naming Xie Yanchen and ordering him to appear immediately for questioning.

This time, the summons was no longer a private meeting in the attic, but in the open office lobby.

The public place with the largest flow of people, the most disciples, and the widest view.

Wang Demao is a man of deep thoughts. Yesterday, his attempts to coerce and bribe him failed, so today he plans to publicly question and deliberately humiliate him, using the public's attention to suppress his arrogance, destroy his reputation as the newly crowned leader, and force him to bow down and compromise in front of everyone.

Xie Yanchen knew perfectly well what was going on, but still went ahead calmly.

The main hall of the Resource Hall was bustling with activity, as outer disciples lined up to receive resources.

In the central stone office room, Wang Demao sat upright behind his desk, his face indifferent and dignified, his aura icy.

The attendants stood solemnly on either side, holding rulers and jade tablets for recording lessons. Sun Hongchang, a trusted confidant, stood to one side, his face full of schadenfreude, waiting for him to be humiliated in public and obediently submit.

Seeing Xie Yanchen step into the stone chamber, Wang Demao didn't beat around the bush. He directly opened the jade book on the table, and solemnly pronounced the verdict, each word authoritative and resounding throughout the stone chamber:

"Xie Yanchen, after investigation, you have been found to have committed three serious violations!"

"Firstly, leaving the outer sect's cultivation area for three days on the eve of the monthly assessment violates Article Twelve of the sect rules!"

"Secondly, during the arena battle, the use of non-orthodox sect movement techniques is suspected of constituting unorthodox and heretical practices, violating Article 15 of the sect rules!"

"Thirdly, publicly slandering the sect's orthodox cultivation methods, spreading rumors about the flaws in these methods, and misleading disciples violates Article 27 of the sect rules!"

"You are guilty of three crimes, the evidence is conclusive, do you acknowledge your guilt?"

Three serious accusations were suddenly leveled against them, each seemingly reasonable and well-founded, but in reality, they were deliberately fabricated and a distortion of the truth.

Unauthorized departure from the area resulted in a serious fall from a cliff and subsequent recovery in dire circumstances, which was truly an act of God.

The unorthodox martial arts technique is an optimized and improved version of the orthodox Flowing Cloud Step of the sect, without any trace of unorthodox methods;

Denigrating a practice is to point out its objective flaws based on facts, not to mislead or incite people.

The room fell silent. All the deacons and disciples watching looked at Xie Yanchen, waiting for him to confess his guilt in fear and bow his head to accept punishment.

Xie Yanchen stood tall and straight, showing no fear, and argued loudly, his points clear and his words resounding:

"This disciple is innocent! I refute each point point by point; I implore the elders and all deacons to judge!"

"First, the disciple fell off a cliff and was seriously injured three days before the assessment, becoming trapped at the bottom of the Soul-Severing Cliff and unable to move. This constitutes force majeure. The bottom of the Soul-Severing Cliff belongs to the Qingyun Sect's territory and has never been designated as a restricted area. How can there be a crime of leaving without permission? Elder's conviction based on this is neither in accordance with the rules nor reasonable!"

His words hit the nail on the head, instantly shutting down the first charge.

Wang Demao frowned slightly, not expecting his rebuttal to be so precise.

Before the other party could speak, Xie Yanchen continued to argue loudly, his clear voice carrying throughout the entire hall:

"Secondly, the movement technique I used in the arena was 100% the orthodox Flowing Cloud Step of the sect! I only optimized the details of its operation and made up for any inherent bottlenecks based on the orthodox techniques; I have never privately practiced any unorthodox or heretical methods!"

"The sect's elders and leaders throughout history have all set precedents for improving orthodox cultivation methods and perfecting the inheritance system. If the improvements made by our predecessors represent the path of advancement, then the disciples' optimizations are considered heretical and evil? This double standard is hard to accept!"

Every sentence was logical and every word was supported by evidence, instantly overturning the second charge and prompting the disciples watching to nod in agreement.

Wang Demao's face grew increasingly gloomy, his fingers gripping the jade book tightly.

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"Third, this disciple has never slandered the sect's techniques! Pointing out the flaws in the Qinggang Break technique on the arena is an objective fact derived from actual combat! Zhou Chong was defeated on the spot by these flaws, witnessed by hundreds of disciples in the arena!"

"Pointing out the inherent flaws in the cultivation method helps the sect improve its inheritance and helps fellow disciples avoid cultivation pitfalls. How can this be considered a crime of bewitching people or slandering the Great Dao? If speaking the truth is a crime, then all sect cultivation method discussions and elders' teachings and explanations are considered bewitching people?"

The three rhetorical questions were extremely sharp, each one piercing to the heart.

The room erupted in uproar, and no one dared to underestimate this leader of mixed spiritual roots anymore.

A thorough rebuttal, logically rigorous, well-researched, in accordance with the rules of the sect, and based on the facts, completely shattered the three charges fabricated by Wang Demao!

The outer disciples who were watching suddenly realized the truth.

It's not that Xie Yanchen violated the rules or made a mistake; it's clearly that Wang Demao was using his position for personal revenge, deliberately fabricating charges, and suppressing a rising genius!

Inside the stone chamber, countless eyes were fixed on Wang Demao, filled with doubt and scrutiny.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Demao lost face and his prestige was completely undermined.

Enraged, he laughed coldly, his Foundation Establishment aura erupting suddenly, causing air currents to surge and stone chips to fly as he sternly rebuked, "Insolence! A mere outer disciple dares to publicly defy an elder and slander me for settling a personal score! Your crime is doubled!"

"This disciple would not dare to slander the Elder!" Xie Yanchen stood his ground, his gaze fixed on Wang Demao, his voice growing louder, "This disciple only wishes to ask the Elder a question!"

"Yesterday, during the meeting in the attic, the elder threatened me, citing the Enforcement Hall's accountability, to hand over my cultivation opportunities in exchange for protection and exemption from responsibility. I refused, and the next day I was framed for three crimes, my resources were frozen, and I was publicly questioned!"

"The whole thing happened in just one day, the cause and effect are clear, and the timing is perfect! I urge the elders to inform our fellow disciples whether this is a case of investigating a crime according to the rules, or a deliberate act of revenge!"

He exposed all the shady dealings in one sentence, tearing away Wang Demao's last pretense!

The room fell into complete silence, then erupted in utter chaos!

All the outer disciples suddenly realized what was happening, and the resentment that had been building up in their hearts for many years instantly erupted.

All the grievances of being constantly deprived of resources, unjustly harassed, and arbitrarily manipulated came flooding back to him.

It turns out that the stagnation in cultivation, lack of resources, and slow progress over the years were never due to my own dull aptitude, but rather to the selfishness and deliberate suppression by the elders in power!

Wang Demao's face turned ashen, his chest heaving violently. He was furious and embarrassed, but had no way to refute his words.

Publicly demanding accountability has completely spiraled out of control.

Continuing to pressure them will only cause an uproar among all the outer disciples and shake the foundation of their own power in the outer sect.

After a long silence, he forcibly suppressed his raging anger, gritted his teeth, and said in a deep voice, "Sharp-tongued, eloquent!"

"I will not pursue this matter for now. The Enforcement Hall will thoroughly investigate the truth before making a decision! Dismissed!"

The situation ended in a disgraceful defeat, with everyone losing face.

Xie Yanchen bowed slightly, then calmly turned and left.

The moment he stepped out of the resource hall, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.

Publicly refuting someone's claims is only the first step.

Today, the relationship has been irreconcilably broken, and there is no possibility of reconciliation.

Rather than being passively attacked and manipulated, it's better to take the initiative and eliminate the threat at its root.

The power, reputation, and status that Wang Demao painstakingly cultivated over decades have now crumbled.

Next, he will completely destroy the other party's foundation, so that this elder from the outer sect who has been bullying others for decades will be disgraced and unable to escape his crimes!