A battle involving more than 30,000 people would be a significant war even in the human realm, let alone a battle between cultivators with cultivation levels.
In front of the south gate of the City of Gods and Demons, a large open area was filled with dazzling lights of various colors, and the sounds of fighting, roaring, and screaming rose and fell, creating a lively scene.
Even though Li Molin wanted to stay with Liuli and protect her, the battle was too chaotic, and soon he, Liuli, and Yu Ke were all separated.
At the beginning, Yu Xin and Ge Yiyuan were with Liuli, but after a stick of incense had burned, Liuli was left to fight alone.
In the chaotic battle, she specifically targeted Buddhist monks and nuns. The Crimson Soul Belt surrounded her, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. The long whip in her hand moved as nimbly as a snake, and as she charged forward, blood splattered out, staining her clothes red.
It wasn't until she encountered a tall, thin monk in gray robes during the chaotic battle that her icy expression changed, and the murderous intent in her eyes instantly vanished.
A flash of anger crossed her small face. The Crimson Soul Belt flashed quickly, circling around Shi Chan and blocking all three demons who were attacking him. Then, she raised her hand and lashed out at Shi Chan's waist with her long whip, but as expected, the whip was blocked by the light of the Seven Treasures Kasaya.
Liuli's move was originally a feint; having missed her first strike, she didn't attack again. She put away her whip and coldly said to the three demons who were besieging Shichan, "Leave this monk to me; you can go elsewhere!"
The three demons exchanged a glance, responded in unison, and turned to join the attack on the other righteous disciples.
Shi Chan transformed the numerous small Buddhist artifacts into the Zen Purification Pearl itself. He waved his hand to retrieve the Zen Purification Pearl, smiled and bowed to Liuli, and gently called out, "Miss Liuli."
Liuli's face darkened, and she said in a cold voice, "Monk, why are you everywhere? I think you're just tired of living!"
Liuli's words were blunt, but Shichan's smile deepened as he listened. He replied gently, "As long as it can help the righteous people of the Central Plains, this humble monk will come."
Liuli angrily said, "You are no longer a disciple of Bodhi Temple and do not belong to the righteous path. Don't join in the fun here, get out!"
Shi Chan shook his head and said gently, "Although I am not a member of the righteous path, I still want to do my part for the people of the Central Plains."
"The common people, the common people!" Liuli said in a deep voice, "You keep talking about the common people, but what have your common people ever done for you?!"
Master Shichan shook his head and said with a smile, "Our Buddhism teaches me to be selfless and altruistic. I don't need the people to do anything for me. I just need to do my best to contribute to the world."
Nowadays, I get angry whenever I see Shi Chan Liuli, angry at his lack of self-care and angry at my uncontrollable worry for him.
Her angry eyes were fixed on Shi Chan, her gaze hesitantly sweeping over his seven-jeweled kasaya before she coldly uttered, "Monk, do as you please, I don't care if you live or die!"
Having said that, he turned and flew away.
"Miss..." Shi Chan subconsciously called out as he watched Liu Li fly away, but she vanished in an instant, disappearing into the chaotic battle. He withdrew his hand in disappointment, just as another group of bloodthirsty demons surrounded him. He composed himself and focused on fighting the demons.
Because of his hatred for the cruel acts of these demons who had previously massacred the city, Shi Chan's usually gentle face gradually darkened, and he became increasingly unyielding in his actions.
The chaotic battle raged from the early morning sun until dusk, with casualties on both sides. The righteous side suffered more casualties due to its smaller numbers.
The dim light illuminated the horrific scene before the City of Gods and Demons. Amidst the corpses and blood, the demons fought fiercely, their fighting spirit growing ever stronger with each death. Meanwhile, the righteous disciples grew increasingly fearful, their morale already at a disadvantage.
As dusk approached, the leaders of the righteous sects finally gathered to discuss their retreat. They had fought on for so long without even breaching the city's defenses, let alone dealing with the numerous demonic soldiers still shouting from the city walls.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, all the disciples of the various righteous sects gathered together and began to fight and retreat. After retreating for seven or eight miles, the righteous side left behind nearly a thousand corpses and, with three thousand wounded of varying degrees, hastily withdrew from the City of Gods and Demons amidst the clamor and insults of the demons.
This battle was another great victory for the demons. Whether on the city walls or below, the demons watched the various lights gradually disappear into the distance, and they all began to laugh, curse, and shout loudly, their arrogance was unparalleled.
The howling wind billowed the blood-red cloak behind Li Gan. He looked at the fleeing golden light and various sword lights on the horizon, his eyes cold and stern, and his lips curled slightly, his smile as indifferent as water.
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