Disciple Cashback System: I Got Exposed By My Disciple Chapter 977 -: Emotions
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Gripping the Flowing Cloud Sword firmly, Gongsun Zhi's aura surged higher and higher.
“Great Wilderness Divine Sect, hehe!”
Letting out a hearty laugh, Gongsun Zhi gazed upward at the sky. In the next instant, a dazzling golden light burst forth, lighting up the entire arena and throwing the spectators into chaos.
“This technique?”
Suspended mid-air, Zhuge Yueyue extended her hand to feel the gentle wind brushing her fingers. Abruptly, a profound sorrow welled up inside her.
Right then, an unseen force seemed to invade Zhuge Yueyue's mind, flooding it with heartbreaking visions.
Zhuge Yueyue's face drained of color, for the image flashing before her was that of her parents being savagely torn apart by ferocious beasts.
Witnessing her parents' gruesome end right before her, she shuddered uncontrollably, her awareness fading into haze.
“Oh no!”
“This power can manipulate emotions!”
Feng Xiyun, observing from the sidelines, quickly detected the danger in Gongsun Zhi's sword strike and grew anxious for her First Sister.
She knew all too well the traumatic memories Zhuge Yueyue kept locked away in her heart.
This was the one ordeal Zhuge Yueyue dreaded most confronting, despite her steadfast demeanor and the invincible image she projected to others.
Yet every night, Feng Xiyun would spot her First Sister silently by the window, gazing at the moon while lost in thoughts of her departed family.
That's why Feng Xiyun felt such dread upon recognizing Gongsun Zhi's sword's effect, fully grasping its devastating impact on Zhuge Yueyue.
“First Sister! Hang in there!”
Still, she couldn't step in, offering only verbal encouragement to her First Sister.
After all, this was a straightforward duel between them. Any reckless intervention now would tarnish the Great Wilderness Divine Sect's honor and her First Sister's dignity.
Meanwhile, Zhuge Yueyue drowned in overwhelming grief. Silent tears streamed down her cheeks, her thoughts consumed by her parents' apparitions.
She teetered on the edge of being overwhelmed by her feelings.
Noticing this, the gathered crowd felt stunned and concerned for her.
“Hold on tight!”
Numerous disciples shouted cheers and rallied behind Zhuge Yueyue.
Who could've imagined Zhuge Yueyue harbored such a vulnerability?
Gongsun Zhi might've luckily hit upon it, shifting the battle's momentum decisively.
Seeing Zhuge Yueyue deeply shaken, Gongsun Zhi burst into mocking laughter.
“Haha! No human escapes the pull of emotions—even immortals feel it.”
“I devoted over a century, enduring endless hardships, to master this sword art. I planned to save it as a hidden ace to catch foes off guard, yet here I am, unleashing it against you today.”
“Consider yourself fortunate. You're the first to behold my sword technique and the first it will slay.”
Though Gongsun Zhi boasted triumphantly, Zhuge Yueyue heard nothing, utterly immersed in her turmoil.
Before her eyes, countless mirrors appeared, each revealing a facet of Zhuge Yueyue's inner frailty.
“Is this who I really am?”
“My teacher once said everyone wears different masks. True insight comes from self-reflection to uncover one's authentic nature.”
“Dao blends heart and detachment. The key lies in open-heartedness, staying undistracted…”
Her teacher's past words echoed vividly in her mind. Zhuge Yueyue started deeply scrutinizing her own shortcomings right then.
She saw her youth and naivety, along with her intense inner drive. She strived for perfection in everything, refusing to reveal any flaw.
“Mirrors show varied reflections. What matters is balance in acceptance. Only then can I embrace my true self…” After whispering this, Zhuge Yueyue's gaze sharpened with clarity.
“I understand…”
In that instant, enlightenment dawned on Zhuge Yueyue.
She had lingered at the supreme realm's pinnacle, unable to advance further.
Her path had been too effortless, shielded and directed by her master, leaving her blind to the genuine way.
Gongsun Zhi's sword strike had unwittingly unveiled her authentic self, allowing her to grasp her Dao's essence!
Now, her eyes sparkled with vitality once more. Drawing a steady breath, she surveyed her surroundings, then shattered Gongsun Zhi's illusion—including the haunting vision of her slain parents— in a flash.
Zhuge Yueyue had bid farewell to her history. Henceforth, she fully embraced who she was.
The illusion's collapse stunned the entire audience, Gongsun Zhi included.
“This…”
“Impossible! How did she break my illusion?”
Gongsun Zhi's panic surged anew. This was his ultimate weapon, and moments ago, victory had seemed assured.
Yet Zhuge Yueyue had somehow dispelled it!
Zhuge Yueyue's eyes now burned with lethal resolve. All traces of sorrow had vanished. Gongsun Zhi's illusions held no sway over her emotions anymore, for she had internalized and accepted her reality.
Around her, spiritual energy churned wildly, pouring into Zhuge Yueyue’s body….