Goodbye, Mom...

"You're talking nonsense!"

In the illusion, Bibi Dong was pale-faced and grabbed Lin Yue's collar with one hand.

"Hmph, this piece of trash doesn't think about becoming stronger, all he knows is how to climb the social ladder. Is he trying to prove his ability and excellence by winning the favor of a beautiful woman, or does he truly love that girl?"

Would you want the person you love most to spend their life with a useless, good-for-nothing?

If you have nothing left, and you're facing the person you love, would you shamelessly beg them to abandon everything and elope with you, or would you choose to disappear alone and wish them well in finding someone better?

In the illusion, Lin Yue spoke each word with sharpness, like a sword piercing Bibi Dong's heart!

All the purest feelings, the most beautiful memories and aspirations of her youth were trampled into the mud and devalued to nothing at this moment!

A knife-like pain pierced her heart, turning Bibi Dong's eyes, already tormented by inner demons, bloodshot, and her breathing became increasingly heavy.

However, Lin Yue, still inside the illusion, continued talking without stopping:

"Besides, even if it were true love, how could that beast show any sign of unwavering devotion?"

"It was just a minor setback, and you didn't even get to see your lover. You deserted like a soldier, hiding in your shell and rolling far away. Where is the slightest bit of responsibility and courage in that?"

"He demands that his partner set aside worldly objections, yet he lacks even the courage to face difficulties together. Does someone like that deserve to talk about love?"

"..."

Watching the scenes unfold within the illusion, Qian Renxue fell silent.

She turned her head to look at her mother, only to see that her body was hunched over, her body trembling, as if she were enduring some immense pain.

"But he's not as strong as you, nor does he have your talent. Perhaps he's just timid by nature, which is why..."

Bibi Dong, also trembling in pain within the illusion, tried desperately to explain herself, but Lin Yue ruthlessly interrupted her!

"This isn't a personality issue at all; it's an emotional issue!"

"From beginning to end, all he cared about was his own dignity and safety. He had never even seen the girl's face, so how could he know what she was thinking?"

"What if that girl was forced into it from the beginning, and her future and freedom were completely out of her control?"

Upon hearing these words, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted instantly, and she vaguely realized something.

Loss of freedom, forced emotions, everything beyond one's control...

That's why she harbored hatred for her father and grandfather from beginning to end.

That's why she has no feelings for herself or the entire Spirit Hall!

"So... that's how it was..."

Qian Renxue murmured to herself, the deepest hatred in her heart crumbling in an instant... transforming into painful guilt...

She never understood why her mother was so cold to her, nor why her father and grandfather were so reluctant to talk about it.

Now... she finally understands...

Qian Renxue closed her eyes, and hot tears slid down her cheeks.

"So, my very existence... was a mistake..."

In the illusion, Bibi Dong's trembling eyes were tightly closed, and pain and struggle were reflected on her mature and beautiful face.

Her once vibrant red lips were now deathly pale, Sisi blood seeped from her mouth. She had been so stung by those few words that her jaw clenched so tightly that blood trickled from the corner of her mouth...

"And if you're right, even if that girl had no choice, what can you do? You're just a worthless piece of trash who has nothing..."

"What else can he do besides leave?!"

Bibi Dong, on the verge of collapse, roared, her aura chaotic, as if her spirit and reason were about to crumble.

"I will storm the dragon's lair, slay the evil dragon, and bring back my princess."

"I told you, you're just a piece of trash in the eyes of the world, you have no power to do any of this!"

"Then I'll train a genius and have him accomplish all of this for me!"

"Why bother? You know you can't do it, they're too powerful..."

In the illusion, Bibi Dong wept bitterly, her body completely enveloped in the shadow of the giant tree.

Outside the illusion, listening to the sorrowful accusations of her other self, Bibi Dong also clenched her teeth, her heart filled with endless resentment!

Yes, even she can't change anything...

Qian Family... is too powerful.

Qian Daoliu has already completed the Angel Eight Examinations and can even borrow the divine power of the Angel God!

Even for her... if she wanted to surpass Qian Daoliu, she could only have a real chance of regaining her freedom by completing the Rakshasa God Divine Examination to the end.

"So what? She was willing to give up everything to come with me, so what's wrong with me giving my life for her?" In the illusion, the boy kicked at the pebbles at his feet, but his tone was incredibly firm.

"I don't care about losing my life, why?"

"What if... that girl has been waiting for me all along?"

"What if she's been enduring pain that no one understands, bearing pressure that no one can comprehend, and carrying everyone's misunderstandings, all just so that one day she can regain her freedom..."

"If even I give up, then she's too pitiful..."

Within the illusion, Lin Yue's every word caused Qian Renxue to clench her fists, her fingers digging deep into her palms, from which drops of blood seeped...

Now, she finally understood.

"Mom..." Qian Renxue murmured softly, her face full of guilt as she reached out to touch the illusory figure in front of her.

However, all she heard was a low growl filled with boundless rage and pain!

"Shut up!"

"Xiao Gang isn't that kind of person! Our feelings for each other are real! Xiao Gang was only forced into it from the beginning!"

The trembling phantom of Bibi Dong murmured softly, like a completely insane madwoman, hunching over and babbling incoherently, her hands covering her head.

She refused to believe that everything she had given was for such a despicable person.

She was even more unwilling to believe that her flawless self in her youth had ended up in this state because of such foolish reasons.

As she spoke, Bibi Dong grew increasingly frenzied! Her eyes were now bloodshot!

"Mother..."

"Get out of here!"

Qian Renxue reached out to comfort her mother, who was deeply mired in grief, but all she received was a cold, sharp slap!

"Pfft..."

In her frenzy, Bibi Dong unleashed her full power, piercing through Qian Renxue's chest with a single palm strike!

Amidst the splattering blood, intense pain and the chilling sensation of death gradually crept into Qian Renxue's consciousness...

At this moment, Bibi Dong's commotion finally attracted the attention of the rest of the audience.

"Huh? What happened?"

Dugu Bo frowned. He was listening to His Holiness the Pope gossip when suddenly the other two audience members started fighting.

In the shadowy corner, Tang Hao, equally puzzled, stared at the two who had made their move.

In that instant, sensing the loss of life... Qian Renxue's face revealed a relieved smile.

From beginning to end, she didn't understand her mother, nor did she understand why she was being treated this way.

So from beginning to end, she harbored resentment and unwillingness, possessed her own pride, and was unwilling to bow down to her mother. She only wanted to rely on her strength and achievements to awaken and win her mother's favor.

But now she understands, she understands everything.

perhaps...

For Bibi Dong, her death was the best relief.

"Mom... don't be sad..."

Despite having a hole pierced through her chest, the girl reached out and gently embraced Bibi Dong's body.

"Xiao Xue... I'll never trouble you again..."

"I will never... be an obstacle to you again."