Chapter 1553: The Two Sides Came to Blows
Thus, he grabbed Li Xue and Sun Hongyu and retreated three steps in quick succession.
Then, at the spot where they had just been standing, an explosion rang out from thin air. A streak of light slashed down, nearly severely injuring Li Changsheng and the others.
Li Changsheng saw that this old monk had been calm and peaceful one moment, only to erupt the next and attack them.
He sensed that something was amiss as well. After retreating, Li Changsheng fixed the old monk with a cold stare and said,
"You fiend, causing trouble here."
"We came today to rescue the people imprisoned in your temple."
"If you know what is good for you, hand them over willingly and spare yourself unnecessary trouble."
Li Changsheng had not intended to kill them outright this time, for Heaven cherished all living things.
He wanted to give them a chance to turn back.
After all, the Queen and Crown Prince were both unharmed.
That proved these demons perhaps had not yet committed crimes beyond redemption.
If they could be redeemed, he would do his utmost to redeem them.
Upon hearing Li Changsheng's words, the old monk's brow furrowed even deeper. Then, two golden flashes appeared beside him.
Two more old monks appeared. Li Changsheng looked at the three monks and immediately understood.
These three were likely the three Great Demons within this temple. Before Li Changsheng could speak,
one of them spoke first. "I know that the three of you are cultivators."
"But we cannot hand those people over to you this time. The two people sent here earlier have an affinity with Buddha."
"So they must remain here until their destined opportunity is fulfilled, after which they may leave."
"Therefore, I advise the three