Alice had no other choice but to try this method.
Otherwise, delaying any longer would only lead to a dead end.
Alice raised her right hand, and a ball of deep blue extreme ice instantly condensed in her palm. The extreme ice transformed into a cold mist, which Alice pressed directly onto Bright's chest.
The Divine Yang Flame flickered violently upon encountering the diseased cold energy, swaying erratically in the cold wind, its flames slowly diminishing.
It actually worked!
Alice rejoiced inwardly.
But in the next moment, Bright began to groan in agony.
"Ah!!!"
Bright, in his unconscious state, let out howls and writhed restlessly, as if enduring immense pain.
Alice waved her left hand, instantly encasing Bright's limbs in ice within the medical pod.
Although Bright still appeared to be in pain, being restrained allowed Alice to proceed with her operation.
"This is to save you, don't blame me."
Alice whispered to Bright.
After about half an hour, the golden flame on Bright's chest was finally extinguished.
Without a word, Alice withdrew her power and opened the medical pod.
The medical pod began its work, repairing Bright's chest.
A day later, Bright had woken up.
Alice stood by the bedside, quietly observing Bright.
"Do you still intend to provoke Su Fan?"
Alice asked softly.
Bright's gaze shifted evasively. Provoke Su Fan? He never wanted to face Su Fan again in this lifetime!
"Do you know why I didn't let you enter Huaxia last time? It wasn't just because Su Fan's growth was rapid, but also because Huaxia is not as simple as you see it. Although there are no SSS-class experts publicly stationed, there is a group of people secretly protecting Huaxia. Otherwise, do you think Huaxia's apparent strength alone could have endured all these years peacefully?"
Alice explained to Bright.
"Therefore, it's best not to provoke Huaxia or its people, unless you possess the power to crush everything!"
Alice's words made Bright ponder, and he abandoned the idea of seeking trouble with Su Fan again.
"Your strength is too low. Follow me to cultivate, and stop concerning yourself with worldly affairs."
Alice intended to take Bright to cultivate and enhance his strength.
...
Upon his return, Su Fan first contacted Lin Yao.
Learning from Lin Yao that both of them were safe, he was relieved.
What surprised Su Fan was that Lin Yao had actually eliminated a member of the Ability Alliance; this was beyond his expectations.
Soon, it was time for the agreed meeting with Harrison.
Su Fan and the others arrived at the Church of Light.
When Su Fan saw Harrison, Harrison looked at him with a hint of fear.
Su Fan knew what he was afraid of.
Harrison had also been involved in Bright's attack on him. Although he hadn't shown himself, the faint golden light on Bright and others had betrayed him.
"Bishop Harrison, you don't look well. Did you not sleep well yesterday?"
Su Fan asked with feigned concern, knowing the answer.
"Heh, I'm fine, I'm fine."
Harrison chuckled awkwardly.
He knew Su Fan must have known about his involvement yesterday, but Su Fan hadn't exposed him, which was a sign of respect.
"So, when does our spar begin?"
After a few sarcastic remarks, Su Fan got down to business.
"Mr. Su, please don't rush. Your opponent this time is not me. Our Grand Archbishop is arriving soon."
Harrison said with a smile.
He didn't believe that even the Grand Archbishop couldn't handle Su Fan. This time, he would show Su Fan the strength of the Church of Light!
"Grand Archbishop?"
Su Fan was surprised that Harrison had summoned the Grand Archbishop for him.
The Grand Archbishop was the leader of all bishops in the Church of Light, holding a position second only to the Pope. His strength was unimaginable.
As they were speaking, an old man in a red robe with gold trim walked in from outside.
Surrounded by his entourage, the old man strode in with an imposing demeanor.
"Grand Archbishop."
Harrison bowed to him.
The Grand Archbishop nodded slightly.
Then, he looked at Su Fan.
"Is this Mr. Su?"
The old man tilted his head back, looking at Su Fan with disdain.
He was incredibly arrogant.
"Your nose hair is quite prominent."
Su Fan's remark almost choked the Grand Archbishop.
"Cough! Cough!"
The Grand Archbishop coughed violently, choked by Su Fan's words.
"Elder, at your age, please take care. It would be inauspicious to die here."
Su Fan said with feigned concern.
The Grand Archbishop's coughing worsened.
"Grand Archbishop, he is Su Fan."
Harrison quickly stepped in to introduce them, seeing that if Su Fan said any more, he might anger the Grand Archbishop to death.
"Hello, I am Su Fan."
Su Fan relented for the moment and extended his hand in a friendly gesture.
"I am Oscar, the Grand Archbishop of the Church of Light."
Oscar placed his right hand over his left chest and bowed slightly to Su Fan, a gesture of courtesy from the Church of Light. He did not take Su Fan's offered hand.
Perhaps it was intentional, to embarrass Su Fan.
Su Fan, however, was unfazed and did not feel awkward.
"Oscar? Was the little golden statue made in your image?"
Su Fan asked with feigned confusion.
Oscar almost choked on his saliva again.
*I'm just named Oscar, can you please stop bringing this up!*
This was Oscar's sore spot. Every time he introduced himself, people would mention the little golden statue, which left him speechless.
"I heard you are my opponent today. Is your body up to it? I'm afraid I might break you."
Su Fan looked at Oscar's frail body with a mischievous glint, truly worried that if he threw a punch, he would have to beg Oscar not to die.
"Hmph! Do not underestimate me. When I was conquering battlefields, you were still a tadpole!"
Oscar was most sensitive about being called old; this was a common trait among the elderly.
Despite knowing he was getting older day by day, he refused to admit it.
"Alright, I didn't expect you to be so formidable, having conquered even the tadpole pond."
Su Fan nodded silently.
Oscar trembled with rage, his old bones feeling as if they might fall apart.
"Harrison, quickly help him. Look how excited Grand Archbishop is, he might just collapse from holding his breath!"
Su Fan urged Harrison to step forward and support Oscar.
Harrison felt awkward. If he dared to step forward and help, he might get his legs broken by the Grand Archbishop.
"Well, I've found the venue. Everyone, please follow me."
Harrison realized that Su Fan's words were like daggers and that he couldn't let him continue conversing with the Grand Archbishop, lest he truly anger him to death.
Su Fan relented and followed Harrison to the prepared venue.
The venue was simple, located in a wilderness base. It was primarily flat, with no buildings nearby and few people around, to avoid accidental damage during the fight.
Su Fan and Oscar stood facing each other, with a faint golden light emanating from Oscar.
The two slowly ascended into the air. SSS-class battles were primarily aerial combat, as ground combat caused too much destruction. Moreover, there were people from the Church of Light and ordinary individuals like Chen Wenjing below, who could potentially be harmed.