"Mind-Reading Ability?"
Madam Ma's expression instantly became a sight to behold.
As a member of the Demon Race who had already taken human form, she knew all too well the worth of the Six Divine Powers. They were Maitreya Bodhisattva's ultimate arts. Even on Spirit Mountain, only a handful of mighty beings qualified to encounter them. She had only ever heard rumors of the Six Divine Powers and had never imagined she would have the chance to encounter them herself.
"Young Master, do you suspect that impostor outside is the legendary Demon Womb?"
Xie Ciyuan set down his teacup, a trace of gravity in his otherwise calm voice. "According to the news from the Western Capital, a projection of Maitreya appeared, and Lianshan Xin mastered Golden Lotus Grown in a Sea of Fire. All the signs point to an unclear relationship between Lianshan Xin and Maitreya. Even if he isn't Maitreya Descends, it would be perfectly reasonable for him to have received some of Maitreya's legacy."
"So you believe that person outside might be Lianshan Xin?"
"Not necessarily, but it's possible," Xie Ciyuan said solemnly. "Once all Six Divine Powers are gathered, Maitreya might descend. When that happens, whatever plans we have in the Miao Frontier, we'll be nothing more than pieces on a chessboard."
Madam Ma's heart tightened.
Indeed, even if the Qilin Demon Emperor came in his true body, he might not be a match for Maitreya Bodhisattva.
"What do you intend to do, then, Young Master?"
"We'll watch for now and see how things develop. I already sent the Dingyuan Marquis a letter, but for some reason, the Dingyuan Marquis still brought him to the Governor's Residence. Could he be testing him?"
At this, Xie Ciyuan frowned.
Gong Wensheng's reaction was not what he had expected.
He