When Harrison learned that Su Fan intended to challenge him, he was somewhat perplexed.
"Mr. Su is indeed a gifted master, possessing SS-class strength at such a young age. However, a sparring match is probably unnecessary."
Harrison directly declined, believing he could recruit more followers with the time saved rather than wasting it on an unnecessary spar.
"Our director mentioned that if Mr. Harrison can defeat Su Fan, then discussions about establishing a church branch in Huaxia can proceed."
This statement from the Super Management Bureau piqued Harrison's interest.
With the support of the Super Management Bureau, they wouldn't have to recruit covertly.
"Hahaha, since your director has spoken, I shall humbly accept. I will spar with Mr. Su."
Harrison agreed with a hearty laugh.
The primary allure was the prospect of openly recruiting followers in Huaxia.
The sparring match between Su Fan and Harrison was known only to internal personnel and was not widely publicized, as Gu Zhi harbored ill intentions and it would be problematic if outsiders witnessed it.
The sparring venue was a new recruit training base, chosen mainly for its ample space, allowing these two SS-class experts to fight without restraint.
The spectators present were all insiders: three representatives from the Church of Light, a few individuals from the embassy, and the rest were from the Super Management Bureau.
"Su Fan, remember! Humiliate him! Torment him! Insult him! Make him utterly ashamed! Do you remember!"
Gu Zhi reminded Su Fan from the sidelines.
Su Fan: ...
Su Fan was somewhat speechless.
"I understand, don't worry."
Su Fan replied to Gu Zhi helplessly.
Although Harrison had lost the initial confrontation in terms of aura to Su Fan, he didn't believe Su Fan was superior to him, as the power of faith could allow one to fight across levels!
Harrison looked at Su Fan with confidence.
Su Fan walked over slowly.
"Please guide me."
Su Fan politely addressed him.
Both wore smart translation earbuds. While they couldn't perfectly convey meaning, they allowed for basic real-time translation of each other's words.
Harrison muttered something under his breath. He wasn't greeting Su Fan but praying.
"Great God of Light! Bless your faithful follower!"
A white light suddenly emanated from Harrison, and he shone like a human lightbulb, radiating dazzling brilliance.
This caused Su Fan to pause slightly.
"Holy cow! How much electricity must they save at home!"
After being blessed by the light, Harrison felt filled with the power of light, having the illusion that he could easily kill the person before him.
Su Fan also noticed the change in Harrison, but it wasn't significant. His strength had increased slightly, but only slightly, far from the level of the Zongheng Shengqi Technique.
"Is this how the power of faith is used?"
Su Fan wondered curiously.
"Dispel the darkness, light of dawn!"
Harrison waved his hand, and a golden beam shot towards Su Fan.
Su Fan didn't know its power but noted its speed. He quickly dodged.
Boom!
The beam struck the ground where Su Fan had been standing, instantly scorching the grass into charcoal.
"That's it?"
Su Fan was disappointed by the meager power.
Seeing his attack miss, Harrison sent another beam towards Su Fan.
Su Fan neither dodged nor blocked. He wrapped his true qi into threads and directly deflected the incoming beam.
"That's it? Is this all your Church of Light is capable of?"
Su Fan remembered Gu Zhi's mission: to humiliate him! To make him utterly ashamed!
Harrison's expression changed instantly.
"Hmph!"
Harrison snorted coldly.
"Pierce the twilight's darkness, emerge! Sword of Dawn!"
Harrison spread his arms, bathed in holy light. The holy light condensed in his hands, forming a golden sword of light.
"Quite a few tricks, looks pretty cool."
Su Fan said sincerely.
"Great God of Light, grant me the power of the Wind God!"
"Great God of Light, grant me the power of the War God!"
This wasn't the end. Harrison directly prayed twice more.
Su Fan suddenly felt Harrison's aura change, becoming more formidable and troublesome.
Two beams of blessing shone upon Harrison. His gaze sharpened, and he charged at Su Fan with his light sword.
Su Fan dared not be careless and did not underestimate his opponent. He drew his sword to meet the attack.
Clang!
The light sword met Su Fan's blade with a metallic ring.
Su Fan felt a sudden heaviness in his hand.
"Such great strength!"
Su Fan was inwardly startled.
This was the first SS-class expert he had encountered so far who could make him feel strained in terms of raw power.
"The God of Light is omnipotent!"
Harrison roared, suddenly increasing the force in his hands.
Su Fan began to feel the strain. The power of faith was indeed troublesome; it seemed he could gain different power enhancements through various prayers.
Clearly, Harrison's recent prayers had augmented his speed and strength.
Zongheng Shengqi Technique!
Su Fan no longer held back and directly used his secret technique to enhance his strength.
Su Fan felt the pressure on his hand instantly ease. The pressure Harrison exerted on him vanished.
"What God of Light? Trash!"
Su Fan exerted force with his hand, and Harrison's light sword was easily knocked away.
"You are not allowed to insult the God of Light!"
Harrison became instantly enraged upon hearing Su Fan's words. The God of Light was the object of his faith and could not be insulted by anyone!
Seeing Harrison attack again, Su Fan sneered inwardly.
He wrapped his true qi around his blade and swung his sword towards Harrison's light sword.
Clang!
Harrison's hand felt light as his light sword was cleanly severed by Su Fan's strike.
Bishops like Harrison typically didn't focus on combat; they spent most of their time spreading doctrine. Despite their SS-class strength, their actual combat prowess didn't match, and they couldn't even hold a basic weapon properly.
"Did I say something wrong? Can't even hold a weapon, and you're not trash?"
Su Fan said dismissively.
Harrison's eyes widened with anger.
But Su Fan wouldn't show mercy. At this moment, Harrison was not thinking about defending against Su Fan but was still glaring defiantly. What was he thinking?
Su Fan stepped forward and, while Harrison was unarmed, fiercely struck him across the face with the flat of his sword.
Su Fan used the sword's body, not its edge. Although he disliked the people of the Church of Light, he couldn't kill them, or the situation would escalate.
But this was humiliating enough. Being struck across the face with the flat of a sword, who could endure that?
"Great God of Light! Please..."
Harrison scrambled to his feet and was about to begin praying again.
"I'll light your grandpa!"
Su Fan slapped Harrison on the head, directly interrupting his prayer.
Such a long casting time, did he think others were fools, waiting blankly for him to pray?
Harrison stumbled back a few steps, looking wronged.
"You're not fighting honorably! I hadn't even started!"