Shi Chan gently shook his head and said softly, "If my fellow disciples and uncles are willing to let me take Miss Liuli out, I will go out. Otherwise, I can only stay in the formation."

Enraged, Shi Li said in a cold voice, "Shi Chan, don't you know how many Buddhist temples this evil fox has destroyed and how many disciples of my Buddhist sect in just half a month since its birth? This evil fox must die, or my Buddhist sect will never have peace! Shi Chan, quickly come with me!"

Shi Chan firmly said, "Please forgive me, senior brother, as long as Miss Liuli is trapped in this formation, I will not leave alone."

Shili angrily said, "Shichan, you are truly deluded. You should know that in this vast world of Buddha's light, a demon without any sins will not be attacked. Yet you insist on protecting her, doesn't that mean you know her sins are grave? Since her sins are grave, why do you protect her at all?!"

Shi Chan paused for a moment, then lowered his eyes and fell into deep thought without speaking.

Shi Li thought he would understand, so she fell silent and waited for him quietly.

Liuli, standing behind Shichan, also became nervous because of his silence. She stared at his back, her gaze unfocused, her expression filled with worry.

She feared that Shi Chan would abandon her, and if that happened, she would believe that her devotion had been misplaced. For her, deeply controlled by the summoning magic, this would be a devastating blow. Under such a blow, the suppressed summoning magic would inevitably return, completely turning her into a cruel, bloodthirsty, and cold-blooded woman. Awakening the beautiful emotions in her heart would then be extremely difficult.

In the long silence, Shi Li's expression gradually improved, while Liu Li's eyes showed increasing worry.

Finally, Shi Chan spoke. His voice was very soft, yet exceptionally firm. He said, "Shi Chan believes that Senior Brother is wrong. The original Miss Liuli had no bloodshed whatsoever, so naturally she was not afraid even in the Buddha's Great Thousand World. However, many years ago, no matter what Shi Chan said, all of you fellow disciples and uncles refused to let go of the reclusive Nine-Tailed Fox clan, which led to Miss Liuli's revenge. Senior Brother, think about it carefully. If our Buddhist sect hadn't committed bloodshed first, how could Miss Liuli have killed so many of our disciples for no reason?"

Shi Li's expression gradually darkened, while Liu Li's eyes, which had been dulled by increasing worry, slowly brightened.

Ignoring Shi Li's somber expression, Shi Chan continued in a steady voice, saying, "The annihilation of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan was originally the fault of our Buddhist sect. What we should do is sincerely admit our mistakes and seek Miss Liuli's forgiveness, rather than committing further killings and deepening the enmity."

Shi Li flew into a rage and roared, "Shi Chan, this humble monk sees that you have been bewitched by this vile fox and are completely infatuated! Since you insist on not leaving, then don't blame your fellow disciples in the formation for being impolite to you in a little while!"

Having said that, he said no more and flew straight into the air.

Shi Chan looked up at the direction Shi Li had left in, shook his head and sighed softly.

He turned to look at Liuli, his gaze gentle, and said softly, "Miss, this formation is called the Great Thousand Worlds of Buddha's Light. In ancient times..."

Suddenly, Liuli threw herself into Shichan's arms and hugged him, interrupting his detailed explanation of the formation. He paused for a moment, then called out in confusion, "Miss?"

Liuli buried her face in Shichan's arms, so Shichan couldn't see her expression. He could only hear her soft, gentle voice as she said, word by word, "Shichan, I love you. I want to be with you. Return to secular life and marry me!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Chan was stunned, his face filled with extreme astonishment.

How could he not love her? But now, demonic flames have reignited throughout the Central Plains, the calamity has not yet been completely overcome, and the suffering people have not yet been liberated… Moreover, his grand ambition to save all living beings and leave hell empty has not yet been fulfilled…

How could he possibly return to secular life?