Outside the Yuandao Sect's gate, demonic flames soared into the sky. It was past midnight, and a crescent moon cast its cold light upon the earth, shining down on Li Molin.
He stared intently at Yuan Ling and the others outside the Yuandao Sect's protective sword formation, his face ashen. Yu Ke floated silently behind him, and further behind Yu Ke floated two thousand fully armored demons, each wielding a uniformly styled spear, its surface jet black with a faint glint of blood. These two thousand-plus men continued to shout and rave, their demeanor exceptionally arrogant.
About a hundred feet away from Li Molin and the others, a faint golden light appeared in the air. Shi Chan was originally trying to pass through the Yuandao Sect's protective sword formation to rescue Liuli. However, just as he arrived in front of the formation and carefully searched for it, a series of whooshing sounds came from Li Molin and the others. After pondering for a moment, he hid to the side. At this moment, he was looking thoughtfully at the Xuanjia Army behind Li Molin.
Yu Xing, who was following Yuan Ling, looked at the white cat on Li Molin's shoulder from afar and said angrily, "Master, isn't that the spirit cat on the Demon Clan's young master's shoulder? That's the one that Junior Brother Han let go!"
"Enough!" Yuan Ling frowned and said in a low voice, "You saw it just now, these demons are very coordinated, and the mountain-protecting sword formation can't stop them at all. Now we can't worry about the spirit cat. Let's find a way to drive these demons away first!"
Yu Xing was extremely unwilling, but he could only helplessly say, "Yes."
Li Molin raised his hand and waved it behind him, silencing the two thousand Xuanjia soldiers. He looked coldly at Yuan Ling and said in a chilling voice, "Hand over Liuli and my subordinates, or I will massacre your Yuandao Sect today!"
After Liuli encountered danger, a demonic bird flew back to the Demon Realm to deliver a message. However, at that time, Li Molin was still trying to win back the morale of the Xuanjia Army. When he had some free time, he heard Yu Ke report that Liuli had been captured by Liang Yihan. He immediately led two thousand Xuanjia soldiers to the Demon Realm and met Lingxi when he was about to reach Yuandao Sect.
At this moment, he was filled with anxiety and extremely worried about Liuli's safety. Only when he saw Liuli could he finally relax.
Yuan Ling feigned ignorance, asking with a face full of doubt, "Liuli and Young Master's subordinates? Who are they? And why would Young Master come to my Yuandao Sect to demand someone?"
Li Molin was furious and said in a cold voice, "Stop pretending to be stupid, release Liuli immediately!"
"Young master, please don't be in a hurry. Let me ask my disciples first." After saying this, Yuan Ling turned to look at Yu Xing and pretended to have a few words with him.
A moment later, Yuan Ling flew into a rage. He angrily said to the disciples behind him, "We are righteous disciples. How can we resort to coercion? Ji'er, go and tell Han'er to release all the people we captured and brought up the mountain. Whatever the matter, we will settle it openly and fairly!"
Li Molin coldly looked at Yuan Ling's hypocritical appearance and smiled disdainfully. However, hearing Yuan Ling's words, he felt somewhat relieved that Liu Li and the others were probably alright.
After responding, Yang Ji turned and hurriedly returned to Yuan Dao Sect. Yuan Ling looked at Li Molin and said earnestly, "It was wrong of Yuan Dao Sect to capture your subordinates and bring them up the mountain. Although I was unaware of this beforehand, it was ultimately due to my poor discipline. I will now have my disciples properly invite your subordinates out. In that case, we can temporarily cease hostilities, what do you say?"
Listening to Yuan Ling's words from afar, Shi Chan shook his head and sighed softly. Judging from the current situation, although the demons outnumbered and outmatched, the Yuan Dao Sect wasn't necessarily doomed; they would simply suffer heavy losses. Yet Yuan Ling, in order to preserve the Yuan Dao Sect's strength, spoke so humbly, showing absolutely no intention of going all out to eliminate the demons and protect the righteous path.
Li Molin sneered and said loudly, "If Liuli and the others are unharmed, I can temporarily let your Yuandao Sect go!"
Yuan Ling's expression was grim, but she ultimately remained silent and waited quietly in the air.
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In the prison.
Liu Lingying and Liang Yihan were at a loss as they looked at Liuli, who was resting with her eyes closed. After a long silence, Liang Yihan spoke in a deep voice, "Uncle Ying, there's no need to lie to her anymore. Just tell the truth."
Liu Lingying paused for a moment, then looked up at him with a puzzled expression.
Liuli opened her eyes, tilted her head to look at Liang Yihan, and waited with a wicked smile to see what he would say.
Liang Yihan paused for a moment, then said coldly, "The commotion outside just now wasn't a dispute between disciples. It was because people from the Buddhist sect had arrived. Jinyuan Temple, Bodhi Temple, and Pudu Nunnery all sent highly respected elders who said they wanted to kill you with their own hands. Uncle Ying tried her best to protect you, which is why we were in a hurry for you to hand over the divine stone so we could secretly let you go."
Yu Xin, who was feeling drowsy, suddenly woke up and looked at Liang Yihan with a doubt.
Liuli's face changed, and she lowered her eyes, feeling a little hesitant.
Suddenly, a sound came from the stone gate, and Yang Ji rushed in, saying urgently as he went, "Senior Brother Han, the demons outside..."
"Shut up!" Liang Yihan's face darkened, and he coldly interrupted him.
Liuli raised an eyebrow, a leisurely smile curving her lips, leaned her head back, and closed her eyes.
Liang Yihan was furious. He glanced at Liuli's appearance, then turned and walked towards Yang Ji. He met Yang Ji at the prison gate, his face full of anger, and said in a low voice, "You're being too reckless! What are you shouting about?!"
"Senior Brother Han..." Yang Ji shrank his neck and said in a low voice, "A lot of demons have come outside. Our sect leader said that our protective sword formation can't stop them, and he wants you to release them all quickly!"
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