Lu Yang had to admit that he panicked for a moment.
Yet he quickly regained his composure, because he was certain of one thing: even a Dao Lord could never read his thoughts so easily!
There had to be some crucial factor involved.
Lu Yang's expression remained calm. Deep within his Sea of Consciousness, a soul emerged and looked around. Within his Divine Thought flowed the cultivation and knowledge of the Six Qi of Celestial Court.
Is it because of this knowledge? Forbidden Knowledge belonging to a Dao Lord—while I grasp it, the Dao Lord can also notice me through its connection and read my thoughts? Does that mean he has already noticed me, and there is no way for me to escape his control?
Lu Yang silently pondered within his heart.
He did not think about the Hundred Lives Book. In his subconscious, he erased every trace of wishful thinking and considered matters purely from the perspective of "this life."
The next moment, the voice rang out again:
"Little friend, you seem deeply guarded against me. It appears you do not intend to answer my question. That means you know Chu Sheng, yet are not hostile to him."
The voice was weak, almost a whisper.
Yet when it fell into Lu Yang's ears, it carried a terrifying pressure, like thunderclaps and raging waves: "Then you must be one of Chu Sheng's disciples?"
How did you know?
Lu Yang steadied his thoughts and silently spoke in his heart.
The voice continued to echo:
"A guess. After all, anyone who knows Chu Sheng usually curses him a few times. But you do not dare state your relationship with Chu Sheng directly, so you must be closely connected to him."
At that moment, Lu Yang did not hesitate in the slightest. He