As the Moonlight Ceremony progressed, after observing one direction, the Female Assistant Priest gently shook her head, indicating to others to adjust the direction.

Two hundred meters away, the manager of the Moonlight Garden, following the instructions of the Male Assistant Priest, began to slightly rotate the angle of the large mirror.

With the help of two Combat Priests, the Black Box also adjusted its position and angle to ensure the focal point of light shone directly onto the observation hole on its surface.

The ceremony continued for dozens of minutes in this manner.

During this time, Lin Feng glanced a few times at the gathered dark red "moonlight," experiencing sharp pain in his eyes like needles stabbing them.

It felt like his eyes would explode if he looked any longer.

He could only look for a while, then rest, to alleviate the pain.

However, Lin Feng noticed that the Assistant Priests and Combat Priests near the Black Box seemed less affected.

Though their Evolution Levels were slightly stronger than his, the wispy Fiery Sun Curse Energy seemed to hardly cause them any Damage.

Lin Feng remembered the Sacrificial Offerer inside the Black Box, who drank a large cup of Holy Spring Water after being chosen.

This might have some connection as well.

During the continuous observation, Lin Feng also heard a bubbling sound coming from inside the Black Box.

Clearly, under the concentrated light, the water's temperature had heated to boiling.

But this action was highly effective!

Initially only able to persist for a moment, the Sacrificial Offerer's time was prolonged by the soothing effect of the water, preventing immediate spontaneous combustion.

He could persist through the scanning of the Scorching Sun Forbidden Area within the Holy Spring Sect's operational zone.

The Female Assistant Priest, mentally linked behind him, also finished reading all the observation images. She would then summarize a report on the Restricted Area and deliver it to the Holy City ahead.

As the ceremony ended, Lin Feng leaned against the windowsill, exhaling a long breath.

The distant dark red moonlight also returned to normal.

At this moment, a soft melody drifted to his ears.

It was the Holy Spring Gospel from the stern of the Oasis Ship, where Lord Bishop and the Priests, along with forty to fifty thousand Deserters, were praying and praising devoutly.

The time had already reached the early hours of morning.

Only a few hours remained until daylight.

The full moon's glow in the distant garden gradually dimmed, and footsteps could be heard from above the dome.

The Upper Servant workers were beginning to remove the Photovoltaic Panels one by one, in preparation for the Upper Class to welcome the sunrise and a new day.

Lin Feng and Shen Yue sat sprawled on the top floor of the tower, the former's face full of tears, while the latter stifled laughter.

After the Assistant Priests and Combat Priests left the adjacent tower, Lin Feng wiped his tears and spoke:

"That Female Assistant Priest, can she receive what the Sacrificial Offerer sees?"

Shen Yue smiled and nodded:

"She is a Late Tier One Elite Assistant Priest known as the Great Assistant Priest of the Mind, with a Spiritual System Talent Superpower. Her power is close to the limits of Late Tier One, nearly second only to a Tier Two Priest."

"They have learned telepathy, capable of communicating with the mental state of other human brains, reading and linking to the target's consciousness and images."

As she spoke, Shen Yue introduced:

"Whether it's an Assistant Priest or a Combat Priest, or even a Tier Two Priest, they can be divided into Intern, Senior, and Elite levels, corresponding to the Early, Mid, and Late stages of the Evolution Stage. I, for example, am an Intern Assistant Priest at Early Tier One."

Lin Feng exhaled deeply, feeling a bit fearful:

"That Sacrificial Offerer, immersed in water, couldn't self-combust, right? In the end, was he cooked?"

"Can't this observation be done with electronic devices instead of relying on people?"

Shen Yue shrugged:

"He doesn't need to be cooked. The Fiery Sun Curse will directly strip the phosphorus element from his body and ignite it, turning the Sacrificial Offerer in the Black Box to char in water."

"However, adding water slows this process, allowing him to endure until the observation ends without wasting a second one."

"He's just a vessel, after all. The gathered curse must have a container to release it."

"As for why a living person is used for observation, the reason I mentioned earlier is that the Fiery Sun Curse has a strong inclination towards strong mental waves, so using the human brain to lure and capture gives the best results."

Lin Feng sighed quietly and then recalled something:

"So, at the stern of the ship, the Holy Spring Gospel..."

"Gathering forty to fifty thousand Deserters is also to attract the cursed light sources within the Scorching Sun Forbidden Area, allowing them to be observed and captured by the telescope?"

Shen Yue snapped her fingers softly:

"Exactly. Every action has its purpose; there are no idle people in the Wasteland."

"Let's go. The Moonlight Ceremony is over, and Lord Bishop and the Priests should return by now."

"My task is finished."

Saying this, Shen Yue stood up, brushed off her robe, and looked relieved.

Lin Feng followed closely, leaving the tower top.

The two returned to the study room to recuperate.

Shen Yue immediately fell asleep soundly.

Lin Feng, on the other hand, started flipping through various church-related books on the bookshelves and records from each Wasteland Year within the study room.

Over an hour later, the Holy Spring Gospel at the Oasis stern concluded.

Freshwater was being distributed to the devout Deserters.

Father Su An returned to the Church District to find Lin Feng.

"So, how was it, anything gained on Holy Spring Day?"

Before Lin Feng could reply, Shen Yue woke up with a start, saw the tall figure in a black robe, and quickly responded in fright:

"Good... good, there was... there was gain..."

Father Su An smiled softly:

"Your mission is over. After staying up all night, go rest in the dormitory area."

Feeling greatly relieved, Shen Yue sneaked a look at Lin Feng and quickly left.

As they were the only two left in the study room, Father Su An pointed his finger upwards, signaling with his eyes.

Lin Feng nodded, acknowledging his understanding, and essentially exposed Shen Yue.

Father Su An said no more:

"Let's go. The situation is urgent. After Holy Spring Day concludes, you need to head to the Taishan Ruins for your task."

Lin Feng frowned slightly:

"Is the Li Family getting restless?"

Father Su An nodded, speaking in a low voice:

"The Pilgrimage Convoy encountered an ambush; it isn't expected to reach Oasis Town until this afternoon."

Lin Feng's expression changed, surprised:

"The convoy was attacked? Didn't a Tier Two Priest Lord accompany it for protection?"

Father Su An turned, saying as he walked:

"The attackers were a wandering force nearby called the Salvation Army. It's estimated their leader also possesses Tier Two Evolutionary Power..."

Lin Feng was taken aback, then recalled Duncan Squad's employer, Lord Bai's Salvation Army.

They were interested in Rock-Horned Horse, so why attack the Pilgrimage Convoy?

Lin Feng quickly realized:

"So this attack is related to the Li Family? Forcing them to act early?"

Father Su An looked somewhat surprised, glancing back at him, and remarked:

"You are quite quick to react, no wonder Lord Bishop wants you to stay to help with the recovery afterward."

"Indeed, only the Nongzhuang Village and the Li Family's transport vehicle got attacked."

"They had spent a hefty sum to purchase Tier Two Rock-Horned Horse Source Material from the Holy City, which the Salvation Army ended up stealing, along with the taming equipment and growth hormones needed for the next Holy Spring Day at Nongzhuang Village."

"So next..."

Lin Feng interrupted, blurting out:

"In the next month, the production of Rock-Horned Horse Meat will plummet, possibly even halving, especially Evolutionary Meat, with early and mid-stage Evolutionary Meat prices soaring several times..."

"The entire market in Oasis Town will plunge into inflation, and the Li Family in Nongzhuang Village will become the focus of everyone's attention!"

There was one more thing Lin Feng didn't say.

Now the remaining Evolutionary Meat in his possession,

its value skyrocketed!

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