The villain, Xiao Nanliang, caused the female lead excruciating pain.

"The techniques she used during the entrance test were witnessed by everyone. Does the elder intend to openly protect her?"

Faced with the questioning, Ruobingli's expression became even more puzzled.

"Isn't it just that when you practice the technique, black energy will emanate from your body? Many of you here can do that, right?"

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and spiritual energy condensed on it, turning into a chilling black aura, which she then casually dispersed.

"Can we really conclude that someone is a demonic cultivator just based on this? If so, does that mean I am also a demonic cultivator?"

"You... Elder Ruo, no matter how eloquent you are, it's useless. She herself admitted that she is a demonic cultivator. Many people present heard it at the time. She even threatened to slaughter the entire righteous path."

Yue Chongshan slapped the armrest and stood up, his eyes fixed on the figure with feigned authority.

"What does a child like her know? She randomly picked up a cultivation manual and started practicing it, thinking she was cultivating demonic arts, and mistakenly believed she had become a demon. As for her boasting about slaughtering the righteous path..."

Ruo Bingli remained calm, her gaze fixed on the Third Elder.

"Regarding this, Senior Brother Ji can testify that she only said those words to seek death, not because she really wanted to slaughter the righteous path. It was just talk, and talking isn't illegal, is it?"

The rigid and upright Third Elder would not lie about such a matter, so he nodded: "That's right, I could tell that she was determined to die at the time."

Ruo Bingli nodded in thanks, but seeing that Yue Chongshan was about to speak again, she decisively stood up and interrupted him.

"I wonder if the Sect Master has ever attended a private school? Many private school teachers teach a principle: to judge a person, you should not look at what they say, but at what they do."

Ruo Bingli's beautiful eyes swept over everyone present, her aura fully unleashed.

"Since the sect leader says she is a demonic cultivator, has the sect leader ever seen her commit evil deeds? Has the sect leader ever seen her kill anyone she shouldn't have?"

Everyone present fell into deep thought, reflecting on the entire process of Su Qi participating in the entrance test, and they realized that this was indeed the case.

Especially in the forest level, everyone witnessed Su Qi slaughtering those monsters without hesitation, cutting them in two with a single stroke.

However, when faced with those who wanted to curry favor with her, she only injured them, without killing them.

If we conclude that Su Qi is a demonic cultivator just because of this, then who would dare to fight with anyone in the future?

Cultivating immortality means fighting against heaven, earth, and man. If you don't even dare to fight, what kind of immortality are you cultivating?

"Even if we concede that she cultivated demonic arts, her first thought upon discovering it wasn't to commit evil or seek revenge against those who had wronged her, but rather to seek death. Such a kind-hearted person, bordering on foolish, is being condemned to death simply because she unknowingly cultivated demonic arts, with no chance of redemption. I think those who use this as an excuse to kill her are more like demonic cultivators than she is!"

Finally, Ruobingli's sharp gaze suddenly turned towards the high platform.

Yue Chongshan once again became like a traffic light, his expression changing repeatedly, unsure how to refute these words.

He was already unpopular in the Qingyun Sect, and if he continued to act arbitrarily, the elders would really dare to remove him from power.

Su Qi, one of the parties involved, remained silent throughout the entire process.

While marveling at Ruo Bingli's eloquence, Su Qi pondered a question.

Why would Ruo Bingli, a Nascent Soul cultivator, hide her cultivation and stay in the Qingyun Sect?

The fact that she traveled all the way to the Southern Region to trade with the Ye Clan suggests that she didn't want the Ye family to know her location.

So... is there still someone in the Ye family who doesn't want to let her go?

While Yue Chongshan was speechless, the other female lead next to him finally stepped forward.

“If Uncle-Master is mistaken, Siyi has read in books that the reason why demonic cultivators commit so many evils is not because they are inherently evil, but because they are bewitched by demonic arts and have lost their true nature. Since they have cultivated demonic arts, this Junior Sister Ruoxue will be a huge hidden danger in the future. My father is just taking precautions.”

As Yue Siyi said this, she subtly gave her father a look.

Yue Chongshan, who was seething with anger, was stunned for a moment, and then showed an annoyed expression.

He seemed to have forgotten something because he was too angry, and only remembered it after Yue Siyi reminded him.

"Oh right, I just wanted to nip the danger in the bud."

Su Qi looked over as soon as Yue Siyi spoke, taking in all the eye contact between the two.

This further convinced him of his earlier intuition that the female lead was definitely not as innocent as she appeared.

“I’ve said before that I will keep an eye on her and won’t let her continue down this wrong path. If she insists on going her own way, I… I will personally correct her mistakes.”

When Ruobingli said the last sentence, she glanced at Su Qi.

Her hesitant tone at the end clearly revealed her uncertainty; she didn't know if she would be able to make up her mind when the time came.

This statement, which clearly lacks conviction, is a good point of rebuttal.

To everyone's surprise, Yue Siyi and her father did not refute this.

“I naturally trust Elder Ruo, but there are some dangers we must guard against. We don’t know where the cultivation method that Junior Sister Ruoxue is practicing will lead her. Since Elder Ruo is unwilling to make a drastic decision, I think it is necessary for our Qingyun Sect to prepare a way to prevent such a thing from happening.”

Yue Chongshan's words made everyone guess what was going on, and they all looked at him.

"Therefore, I think it is necessary for us to study the demonic art that Junior Sister Ruoxue cultivates. First, we might be able to find a way to prevent Junior Sister Ruoxue from falling into demonic ways. Second, we need to understand this demonic art to prevent problems before they occur. In this way, if Junior Sister Ruoxue really falls into demonic ways in the future, we will not be completely in the dark."

Ah, the true colors have been revealed.

Su Qi smiled inwardly.

The other elders' eyes flickered.

It's impossible not to be tempted by a cultivation technique that allows one to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in just one month and enables cultivators to fight beyond their level.

I wouldn't call it cultivation, but perhaps I could learn from it and modify my own techniques to increase my cultivation speed and combat power...

"I disagree!"

The voice rang out, and surprisingly, it was the Fourth Elder, Jiang Ying, who spoke.

"why?"

Yue Chongshan was astonished; he couldn't understand it.

Getting that cultivation manual would also be beneficial for Jiang Ying, right?

Why would she object?

“Because…” Jiang Ying’s face scrunched up, and she scratched the back of her head.

"Because I can't guarantee that I won't practice the technique after reading it. What if I can't control myself and practice this demonic art? Wouldn't I become a great demon? Nobody wants that. So, to avoid that outcome, I choose to refuse to read the technique."

Wow... people are so clear-headed.

Indeed, none of the others present could guarantee that they wouldn't practice the technique once they received it.

Rather than letting this thing disturb one's Dao heart, it's better to choose not to look at it in the first place.

"This time, I'm on Xiao Jiangying's side!"

An aged voice rang out, and the Third Elder's sharp gaze turned to Yue Chongshan on the high platform, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"The Holy Land has explicit regulations that any demonic cultivation techniques found must be destroyed as soon as possible, and their dissemination or practice is prohibited."