Wasteland: My Items Can Be Infinitely Upgraded-Chapter 425 - 213: Salvation Army Plan Change, Duncan Squad Recruitment

Chapter 425: Chapter 213: Salvation Army Plan Change, Duncan Squad Recruitment

"The explosion sound this afternoon was a sparring match between me and the Patriarch of the Li Family, setting an example for the upcoming martial arts tournament."

"That’s why the Salvation Army observed continuous cannon fire to the right of Oasis Town from over ten kilometers away."

After Lin Feng finished speaking, Lisa and Duncan exchanged glances, realizing that their expressions had changed.

If it was merely a tournament duel, the previous mutual destruction wouldn’t happen again because, at any given time, only a pair of Tier Two powerhouses would be absent while other Tier Two Evolvers could still guard Oasis Town...

Thinking of this, before Lisa could speak, Duncan stepped forward and asked first:

"So, in what form and under what rules is this so-called martial arts tournament conducted..."

Lin Feng smiled and directly explained to the two:

"The martial arts tournament will designate a one-square-kilometer area on both sides of Oasis Avenue as the arena. The Rebel Army, including the Li Family, and the Holy Spring Sect will each send representatives to compete. The winner is decided by surrender or being forced out of the arena boundary."

"There are seven matches in total, four of which involve Tier One Late-Stage Evolvers and are called the minor matches. The remaining three are for Tier Two Evolvers, the major matches. The final results will be calculated by points, ten points for winning a minor match and twenty for a major, totaling one hundred points."

"Whichever side reaches sixty points first will gain control over Oasis, which is the Oasis Key."

"Currently, it’s under my care, and soon, someone will notify me to board the Oasis Battleship to take over the church’s Oasis Key."

This is harmless information, mainly to facilitate future collaboration with the Salvation Army, so it’s been shared.

Upon hearing this, Lisa and Duncan’s initial unease turned into something real. According to this rule, massive chaos wouldn’t occur in Oasis Town.

Even on Holy Spring Day, the Salvation Army lurking around won’t witness a war-torn Oasis Town; Tier Two Evolvers don’t need to engage in a death match, so Oasis’ elite forces wouldn’t suffer significant losses.

Even if in poor condition, dealing with a second-tier influence Salvation Army would still be effortless.

Thinking of this, the two, showing difficulty, saw the helplessness and worry in each other’s eyes.

However, Lisa was quick to respond. When she turned back and saw Lin Feng sitting by the car window with a faint smile, a bandage wrapped around his left hand, she realized something immediately:

"The secret to controlling Oasis is in your hands, so the sparring today must have been the Li Family testing and challenging you, correct?"

Lin Feng nodded: 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"That’s right, no need to worry. I merely broke my left forearm, but I also disabled the left arm of his Level 25 Rock Horse Armor."

"In the end, we were evenly matched. Li Hao grew hesitant, and the sparring ended, soon I’ll securely obtain temporary control of Oasis Town."

Upon hearing this, Lisa and Duncan gasped because their opponent is the Patriarch of the Li Family, one of the strongest Evolvers in Oasis Town, second only to Lord Bishop.

Moreover, Li Hao has been renowned for a long time, basically a legend among the lower residents and low-level Evolvers.

He has been active in the Holy City for four or five hundred years, stronger than Bai Ye back in the day.

In comparison, Lin Feng, who just advanced to the Second Stage, was actually able to tie with him. Although there was a lot of leeway, one was going all out, and the other was observing and pondering, not at full strength.

But the final result was Li Hao injured, bowing his head.

This just proves Lin Feng’s strength far surpasses expectations, in fact, this is a storm sweeping across the upper echelons of Oasis Town.

Lin Feng, in sparring with an Evolver four levels above him, forced the opponent to admit defeat and seriously damaged Li Hao’s proud Rock Horse Armor, disabling its left arm.

This indicates that Lin Feng, currently at Level 22, already possesses power equivalent to a mid-Tier Two powerhouse, capable of competing with a Level 24 Evolver.

Becoming the fifth strongest in Oasis after Lord Bishop, Li Hao, Xu Wanfeng, and Father Su An.

And he is only Level 22.

Coupled with the potential of his firearms superpower, his future achievements and deeds are bound to be limitless.

Li Hao, with just the Rock Horse Armor, could rise to the top fifty of the Tier Two Celestial List in his youth; Lin Feng, with the enhancement of the firearms superpower, could easily reach the top twenty, or even the top ten ranks.

Most importantly, he is young.

Not yet thirty, already advancing to Tier Two, for the next two hundred years, he will remain at his peak.

Time and the future are on his side.

No wonder the Oasis Church frequently extends goodwill towards him, and the Leader of the Salvation Army, Bai Ye, also favors him greatly, helping him advance to Tier Two.

Now, the Oasis Key representing Oasis Town control is entrusted to Lin Feng, though temporarily, it means Lin Feng will become the highest authority in Oasis for the next four days.

He has enough strength and conditions to manipulate and interfere with the proceedings of the martial arts tournament.

Even whether the final result is acknowledged requires Lin Feng’s approval.

Awakened by Lisa, Duncan began to consider collaborating with Lin Feng, working together with the Salvation Army and gaining the assistance of the Holy Spring Sect to unite against the Li Family.

By then, the Salvation Army would only need part of the Rock-Horned Horse industry in Nongzhuang Village, and the Level 29 Evolver Bai Ye at the peak of Tier Two Late Stage can reasonably and legitimately intervene in the Oasis situation.

As for Lisa, she needs to think more.

She has some understanding of Lin Feng and Bai Ye’s cooperation, knowing that they won’t have overt interactions with the Salvation Army, especially while the Salvation Army remains wanted.

The Oasis Church wouldn’t compromise easily and collaborate with a Wanderer.

This would not only lead a wolf into the house but also destroy the legitimacy of its own existence.

So even if seeking Lin Feng’s help, it cannot be too blatant.

During the past few weeks with the Salvation Army, Lisa not only improved rapidly in evolutionary power but also continuously grew in vision and strategy by learning from observation.

Looking at Lin Feng’s expression, Lisa quickly thought of a win-win solution:

"The Oasis Church dares to propose such a solution, they must have a certain confidence in winning, so the strongest rebel, Patriarch Li Hao of the Li Family, will surely face a bitter battle against the church members."

"Especially now, after having his Indestructible Golden Body broken during the sparring with you, his skills have been disrupted, inevitably making him a target in the upcoming decisive battle."

"Then, the senior members of the Li Family will surely leave Oasis Town, heading near the arena to ensure the Patriarch’s safety while setting up many spies in Oasis to prevent your departure."

"So at that time, it will be the phase when the defenses of Nongzhuang Village are most vulnerable."

"As long as you notify us in advance and prepare early, the Salvation Army can launch a surprise attack, silently eliminate external guards, and then take control of some internal village vehicles to swiftly plunder part of the Rock-Horned Horse industry before the Li Family reacts."

Lin Feng nodded, acknowledging Lisa’s plan was highly viable, but there were still some issues:

"Even though the rebel leaders leave, there are still members inside Oasis Town. For instance, the Fifth Village’s Hunting Wilderness Guild, you’ll need them to turn a blind eye or intentionally give way."

"But the issue of inside help has been resolved. The final advantage is the escape route, which will be mostly on the right side of Oasis Avenue while Nongzhuang Village is on the left; escape to the left, and you should be ready to deal with the chaos and disorder in the territory co-governed by over a hundred Tier Three Kings because even official powers may suddenly turn hostile, with no faith or order to rely on."

"As for everything else, I will coordinate well with you."

"But there is one more thing, I hope the Duncan Squad can stay and join my team, to facilitate our communication in the future with the Salvation Army."

"If the Salvation Army doesn’t take you this time, there will be no place for you in Oasis Town."

"Change is coming here!"