"Oasis Town now fully has the foundation to support a Tier Three King, or to establish an actual Diocese, dispatching an Apprentice Bishop in the early Tier Three to guard it."

"If the Holy City can gain another Tier Three Bishop, it will occupy more influence in the Holy Spring Conference, gaining more benefits."

"At that time, the candidates for the new bishop will be chosen in the next decade."

"After this, the Oasis Church will no longer exist."

Saying this, Zhang Hui sighed again, and asked softly:

"Li Family saw this point, which is why they dared to fish in troubled waters and seize the opportunity to start a rebellion."

"So what do we have to fulfill the promise made to Lin Feng? No matter what, the Oasis Church will cease to exist—will the honorary vice president promised really be recognized by Holy City?"

Father Su An furrowed his brow, pondering countermeasures. The premise now is to win over Lin Feng to stand for the Church, reduce the intensity of the battle, and minimize damage to the Oasis.

But the greatest price the Church can offer cannot be honored after the battle is over.

Even if Su An himself owes Lin Feng some favor, it cannot be mixed with business, especially in such significant matters.

Even if Lin Feng agrees, neither the Lord Bishop nor Father Su An would dare to fully trust, certainly suspecting Lin Feng of having secret dealings with Li Family.

As he deliberated on breaking through, Father Su An suddenly recalled when the talk began, the Lord Bishop had given him a suggestion to emulate.

To go to the Holy City, relying on winning over Lin Feng, a Firearms Superpower User, to become a strong contender for the next Apprentice Bishop.

Zhang Hui wouldn't bring this up out of nowhere, especially since it was a scar from the past.

The reason for saying this must be closely related to the current predicament facing the Church.

Thinking about this, Father Su An tentatively asked:

"So, you mean for me to go to the Holy City to participate in the bishop competition as a way to fulfill the promise to Lin Feng?"

Bishop Zhang Hui nodded and continued:

"But that's far from enough."

"You must hand over the controller of the Oasis Battleship, offer the entire Oasis Town, and this achievement will be worthy of the Holy City's Archdiocese's recognition and focus. Plus, you volunteering to come here years ago is equivalent to undercover work, enduring disgrace, and making significant contributions to return the Oasis."

"After returning to the Holy City, the accumulated merits will be enough to become a Grand Priest, thereby fulfilling the promise to Lin Feng, and with your relationship with him, you'll be a candidate for Oasis Bishop, involved in the competition."

"In this way, the entire plan can be smoothly executed."

Father Su An nodded, belatedly agreeing, also feeling the Lord Bishop's plan was flawless.

Except for one thing…

If Father Su An himself is to go to the Holy City for development, it means he cannot undergo surgery to implant the gene of the Tier Two Desolate Wolf, choosing the path of Alien Evolution.

For those of them engaging in Fusion Evolution, once they temporarily switch paths, choosing Alien Evolution, they will be stuck at their current Evolution Level for life.

For example, if Father Su An injects Desert Wolf Source Material and completes reconstruction, he will only be able to evolve to the Tier Two Late Stage Limit, Level 29 in this lifetime.

To initiate Tier Three Tier Jump Evolution, the two types of genes within his body will inevitably conflict, rejecting each other, causing tissue breakdown and explosive death.

The same goes for Tier One Cultivators, like Assistant Priests and Combat Priests.

Thus, to deal with the rebellion of the local big family this time, the Oasis Church has indeed sacrificed greatly, nearly cutting off the future path of this group of cultivators.

Especially for the four Battle Grand Priests undergoing reconstruction, after completion, they will be forever stuck at Tier One's limit, unable to become Tier Two Temple Knights.

Additionally, church cultivators embarking on the path of Alien Evolution will thereafter not be allowed in the Church or Church District, only executing dangerous tasks outside or wandering around, not only unwelcome but also strongly discriminated against.

They cannot publicly pray to the Master of the Holy Spring either, as this would be considered a serious desecration, with the alien genes in their body polluting the holiness and purity of the Holy Spring.

However, in a small place like Oasis Town, as long as the Lord Bishop shelters them, and they're not too blatant, it won't be a problem.

Though they cannot go to the Holy City to admire the brilliance and miracles of the Holy Spring in this lifetime.

Father Su An has resolved to undergo surgical reconstruction, transforming into a Desert Wolf Warrior to protect Oasis, repelling Li Family's patriarch Li Hao.

Now, to win over Lin Feng, and smoothly implement the plan, he must remove himself from the equation; the remaining two early-stage Tier Two priests, even if undergoing surgical reconstruction, are insufficient to tackle Level 26 Li Hao.

The latter is already famous, in his prime, even Father Su An himself doesn't possess guaranteed victory.

Only relying on Lin Feng, with the temporary big killer of the Firearms Superpower user, can they shock Li Hao with his Destructive Cannon.

So even if the Lord Bishop can use Lin Feng's deterrent force to pressure Li Family into a showdown, the Church has no suitable candidates.

Besides Su An himself and Lin Feng, Oasis only has the always-neutral President of the Hunting Wilderness Guild, Xu Wanfeng, who has been Tier Two Mid-stage for years, and her strength is not to be underestimated.

But gaining her support is even more challenging.

Moreover, Li Family may not agree to this choice.

After thinking it over, Father Su An only remembered the last one among the five Tier Two Evolvers in the Church.

Father Wan Hai, responsible for guarding the Pilgrimage Convoy.

He is a powerful cultivator second only to the bishop, slightly stronger than Su An, now evolved to Level 25.

Father Su An immediately said:

"After I leave, the Church still lacks someone to deal with Li Hao, so we must find a strong Tier Two priest."

"How about sending a team, rushing to the Holy City to summon Father Wan Hai back, as long as Oasis Town is intact, he will have merits too, and guarding the Pilgrimage Convoy is a lucrative position, protecting Oasis is also his responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hui laughed helplessly:

"Wan Hai was sent by the Holy City to monitor Oasis, collecting information on Oasis."

"His contribution to this crisis is undeniable."

"Perhaps he's already stationed with people from the Holy City in front of Oasis Avenue, quietly waiting to take over Oasis Town post-conflict."

"Alright, stop thinking... I'll personally handle this."

Upon hearing the previous analysis, Father Su An's face was still solemn, but after hearing the Lord Bishop's last sentence, his solemn expression turned into shock and astonishment.

Father Su An resolutely refused:

"No way! You, my lord, are already close to life's end, not to mention the fusion risks of injecting alien genes; even if successful, you wouldn't be able to enjoy a peaceful old age."

"Moreover, your lifelong wish of being buried in Zhuma Divine Hall and returning to the Holy Spring will be rejected due to the alien genes within."

Zhang Hui gestured for Su An to calm down:

"I've thought about this for a long time, I've thought about many things."

"As a senior advocate of the Original Sect and a most loyal follower of the Master of the Holy Spring, although my lifetime dream is to return my soul to the Divine Hall after death and continue to serve the Master of the Holy Spring faithfully..."

"But the more I study the Original Holy Spring Scripture, the more I understand the greatness of the Master of the Holy Spring. He needs not blind followers but pioneers to save humanity."

"I've already practiced the doctrine by establishing Oasis Town and saving survivors; now in my twilight years, if I can still contribute a bit more, it wouldn't be a worthless life..."

"The Master of the Holy Spring is no longer in the Holy City; only a decorative mask remains there, nor in the Zhuma Divine Hall, which is merely slowly decaying husk."

"The Spirit left by the Master of the Holy Spring is in our hearts; as long as the fire never extinguishes, there is hope for this World."

"To die for Oasis Town would bring a perfect close to my life dedicated to guarding it for over eight hundred years..."

"Except for Oasis Town, meeting you, Su An, in my final years to impart the Original Sect's spirit, my life has no regrets."

"You are more important than me; at less than fifty, you've advanced to Mid-tier two as an official priest, able to communicate with the Upper Holy Spring Statue, comprehend miracles."

"Within this century, you will surely become a Grand Priest!"

"So you must live well, become the new bishop, then quietly wait for the opportunity."

"Someday, overturn the odds, and continue to uphold the Master of the Holy Spring's legacy!"

With that, the Lord Bishop seemed to be drained of all energy, slumping into his chair.

Father Su An had a complex expression, pondering for a long time.

After feeding the bishop some Tier Two Holy Spring, he quietly closed the door and left.

Now he must find Lin Feng and execute the bishop's plan.

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