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The long, white jade steps of the deep palace rise one after another, leading directly to the main hall at the top of the palace. The surrounding area is empty and deserted, with only a cold wind blowing by, creating a depressing and deathly atmosphere.

Yi Xiaochuan stood atop the steps, looking at Gao Yao with a puzzled yet reproachful expression...

He didn't understand why the honest man Gao Yao had become like this, and what was so good about becoming Zhao Gao?

Gao Yao stood at the top of the steps, his back hunched, his trembling from years of suppressed emotions, his eyes filled with grievance and heartache.

The two were facing off across the distance. This scene should have sparked heated discussions among viewers, but at this moment, the screen was as clean as freshly wiped glass, with not a single comment.

The audience held their breath in front of the screen.

Their silence stemmed not only from the pressing plot but also from the collective resonance among ordinary people...

Don't advise others to be kind if you haven't experienced their suffering. Yi Xiaochuan is standing here now, effortlessly spouting profound truths, moral principles, and unwavering commitment.

But he never suffered the same hardships as Gao Yao. He was never trampled underfoot, never beaten or scolded, and never had his dignity trampled on!
How is this hypocrisy and arrogance any different from those experts who claim that "low-income people can rent out their vacant houses"?

If this drama had been shown more than a decade ago, people might have thought Yi Xiaochuan was right, and that there was nothing wrong with idealism and the pursuit of a glorious and righteous path.

But in today's world, such behavior of talking about ideals without considering reality is simply being a scoundrel.

Emotions had reached a breaking point, and the audience had never wanted the character to turn evil so much, so that they could vent their anger on the self-righteous protagonist.

"You think you're so great, so high and mighty, now you can insult me?"

Instead of the expected face-to-face confrontation, Gao Yao lowered his head, his voice trembled, and he even seemed a little weak, but his words still surprised everyone.

This sentence wasn't particularly offensive, nor was it a particularly memorable quote, but the moment the word "amazing" was uttered, the audience was genuinely struck.

Before they could even savor the nuances, Yi Xiaochuan interrupted without hesitation: "So what if I scolded you?"

"So what if I curse you?" What a self-righteous and high-sounding statement. Not to mention that Gao Yao was his savior, even if they were strangers, it is wrong to insult others.

This was the first time everyone had ever been so infuriated by a protagonist. Just when the audience had nowhere to vent their anger, Gao Yao on the screen finally raised his head.

The moment he looked up, the viewers in front of the screen felt as if their hearts were being squeezed by a hand.

Gao Yao's eyes had completely changed; all the previous fear, cowardice, flattery, and even deep-seated sorrow had vanished at this moment.

Instead, there is an almost fanatical emptiness, an extreme coldness born of a desperate, all-or-nothing approach.

"You brought me here, have you ever thought about taking me back? Let me tell you, I don't want to go back!"

Do you know what kind of bullying I'm suffering here? Do you know what kind of bullying I'm suffering?

"Just because I have no money and no power!"

Gao Yao's rebuttal came out like a barrage of bullets, stunning not only Yi Xiaochuan on the other side, but also everyone in front of the screen.

They could clearly see the bloodshot in Gao Yao's eyes; the grievance, anger, and madness were vividly displayed on his face, deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts through close-up shots.

But Gao Yao's accusations did not stop there. When his anger reached its breaking point, he choked up again, his voice breaking.

"I'm disabled, I'm a fucking useless person!"

This seemingly abrupt line is a stroke of genius. Many dramas feature angry scenes where the characters shout and speak with conviction, but those who are truly angry are incoherent.

The word "incomplete" might seem to lower the overall impact, but this subtle shift in tone elevates the realism of the entire scene by countless levels.

For Gao Yao, incompleteness is his eternal pain, and this self-denial is perfectly fitting when placed after the emotional outpouring.

Before everyone could recover from Lin Puyan's superb acting, they were once again captivated by Yu Wei's writing prowess. To be able to write such profound lines, this guy is already showing signs of becoming a master...

"You're amazing! Everyone loves you! What a lousy place this is! What a lousy place! What a lousy place!"

In the story, Gao Yao has completely broken down, "breaking the place" three times in a row, which shows his hatred for this experience to the extreme.

Only then did the audience realize that the line "I am incomplete" not only better portrayed the character, but also served as a transition.

Gao Yao was just making accusations, but after this sentence, his resentment and hatred became real, which made his subsequent descent into darkness more believable.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! In just one short scene of Yu Wei's character turning to the dark side, every detail was perfectly connected, not only logical and well-paced, but most importantly, the emotional shift was incredibly complete.

Next, let's see just how Gao Yao turns to the dark side...

Everyone's attention was firmly locked on this scene, and even those with urgent matters to attend to could only obediently wait for what followed.

As expected, Gao Yao seemed to be a different person after venting his emotions. Although his eyes were still filled with tears, his indifferent gaze was clearly unrelated to the word "cowardice".

His eyes were even bloodshot, but his gaze was as sharp as a poisoned needle.

Gao Yao finally spoke. His voice wasn't loud, but it had a peculiar, metallic, hoarse quality due to extreme suppression. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

"I'm determined to reach the top step by step, one step at a time!"

When he said the first "step," he took a small step forward, a small step, but unusually heavy and firm, as if he had crushed all his past cowardice.

The second "step," and then another, his tone rose, not as a roar, but as a cold, resolute declaration.

His body straightened up, and the image of the always hunched-over eunuch was rapidly fading from his body.

The third and fourth "steps" were uttered in succession, the pace quickened, and the pressure intensified.

When he said "reaching the highest point," he suddenly swung his arm diagonally upwards, the movement crisp and sharp, carrying a resolute determination that disregarded everything.

"I want to be Zhao Gao!"

Each word was spoken slowly and deliberately, repeated over and over, with a hoarse voice...

The short flight of steps was transformed by Gao Yao into a solemn and epic journey. When he reached the top and looked back, everything seemed to fall into place naturally.

At this moment, all the suffering, humiliation, and resentment that Gao Yao had accumulated over twenty episodes of was compressed and refined.

Then, in those few dozen seconds, through his gait, eyes, tone of voice, and body language, he completed a thorough and terrifying outburst.

This scene, worthy of being recorded in the history of drama, is inseparable from Yu Wei's script and Lin Puyan's superb acting skills.

After the episode ended, viewers in front of the screen were still unable to calm down. In fact, the drama "The Myth" has been airing for a long time and has been controversial, with quite a few netizens expressing their dissatisfaction.

But after this scene, the dissatisfaction and doubts disappeared, leaving only an indescribable shock.

It took the audience a long time to process the image of "step by step climbing to the top," which lingered in their minds.

While others use supporting characters as tools to develop the main character, this is the first time we've seen a main character used as a tool to develop a supporting character.

Clearly, this was something Yu Wei did on purpose!

It turns out Gao Yao is the real protagonist in "The Myth," and they were almost fooled by this kid... (End of Chapter)