Meanwhile, outside the Yellow River Grand Formation.
Red Boy and True Immortal Ruyi hung from flagpoles.
Heavenly King Li said, "Demon Dragon, if you want to save them, exchange the Pilgrim and his disciples for them!"
Ao Tu could not help laughing at this. He looked up at Red Boy on the flagpole and asked, "Red Boy, how did you come to this?"
Red Boy's face was full of humiliation, and he could not speak.
Ao Tu said to Heavenly King Li, "Li Jing, do you know that these two are not my subordinates, but your allies? Why are you now asking me to save them?"
Heavenly King Li said, "Demon Dragon, stop bewitching the crowd with your wicked words! By decree of Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor, I have descended to the mortal world to quell rebellion. The soldiers and officers in my army are all Stellar Deities of heaven, immortals and gods. How could we have demons helping us? Say no more. These two demons' lives are in your hands. Just tell me whether you will save them!"
Ao Tu did not answer. Instead, he looked at Red Boy with the ghost of a smile.
Red Boy was so ashamed he could not lift his head. His throat moved, but he could not utter a single word of entreaty.
After waiting a long time without an answer from Ao Tu, Heavenly King Li said, "Demon Dragon, will you truly refuse to save them? Then do not blame me-"
Ao Tu said, "Wait. I will save them."
Heavenly King Li said joyfully, "Demon Dragon! And you still dare say they are not your subordinates? If you want to save them, release the Pilgrim and his disciples at once!"
Ao Tu said, "I am not saving them because they are my