Buddha Tathagata scrutinized the alliance opposing Great Emperor Changsheng's ascension to Supreme Unity, and the more he assessed, the more he felt assured of victory.
"Empress Hou Tu felt the same way; previously, Star Monarch Tai Yin overwhelmed Empress Hou Tu, greatly disgracing her. Although Empress Hou Tu cannot leave the Underworld, as long as she controls the Underworld, the threat of Ksitigarbha vanishes directly.
"Zhen Wu guards the North, and Divine Lord Xuanwu dwells there too. Should Divine Lord Xuanwu stir some trouble, Zhen Wu would be at a loss to cope.
"Once the Queen Mother leaves the Heavenly Court, the threat diminishes sharply. Her relationship with Ji Changsheng is not deep, and she will not interfere much in the dispute between Ji Changsheng and me. She can be entirely disregarded.
"The only Quasi-Saint powerful enough to truly support Ji Changsheng and capable of fully committing to his cause is Maitreya, but Maitreya is no match for me.
