A high-ranking bishop from the Light Church had sought him out multiple times.

First, he intruded into Skyward Academy, then sent people to chase him out of the city, and now he personally came to the Chaos Forest.

It seemed his status was indeed quite significant!

Jiang Chen thought with some frustration.

In the entire Light Church, apart from the Pope, the bishops held the highest authority on the surface.

They were the top leaders of their respective regions.

Previously, at this level, Jiang Chen hadn't even met a bishop.

But now, they sought him out three times in one day.

And just when he got his wings, he happened to be caught!

Could there be anything more unlucky?

Looking at the other party's smile that hid a knife, Jiang Chen knew that every word and action of his was extremely important from now on!

Bluff, bluff to the death!

"Bishop Gandalf, what did you just say?"

Jiang Chen looked at the man in the red robe and asked with a smile.

"I asked, where did those wings of yours come from?"

Gandalf asked slowly, unhurriedly.

"What wings? Bishop, you must have seen wrong."

Jiang Chen deflected while frantically thinking of a countermeasure in his mind.

"Though I'm over fifty, I'm not so old that my eyes are failing. You'd better confess honestly."

The smile on Gandalf's face gradually faded.

Jiang Chen sensed a dangerous aura.

Suddenly!

"Roar~!"

A deafening beast roar came from behind.

Jiang Chen turned to look.

He saw the Golden Dragon Lion had somehow approached and noticed the two of them.

It had dragon-like claws, a lion-like head, and a long tail trailing behind it.

Its body alone was over five meters long, making an ordinary lion look like a kitten in comparison.

This BOSS looked fierce and mighty.

Even more deadly, after it roared, it started walking towards them, and its speed was increasing!

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In just a moment, it was within twenty meters.

Jiang Chen moved quietly to stand behind Gandalf.

"Beast, how dare you come closer!"

Gandalf shouted angrily at the approaching BOSS.

A white staff appeared in his hand, embedded with luxurious gems.

Then, he pointed the staff forward.

Buzz~!

A white square space appeared out of thin air, enveloping the Golden Dragon Lion.

Bang!

The BOSS swung its claws at the white space, but only a loud noise resulted.

The space remained unscathed.

The Golden Dragon Lion was trapped!

It roared continuously, but to no avail.

"Go stay in the Confession Space for now; I have no time to deal with you, beast!"

After saying this, Gandalf turned to Jiang Chen and calmly said, "Holy Envoy of the Mortal World, you still haven't told me where those wings came from."

Sigh!

Seeing the BOSS trapped in one move, Jiang Chen knew it would be difficult to escape today. He could only say in a deep voice, "Bishop Gandalf, I already said I am willing to join the Light Church. Did you come all the way to the Chaos Forest because you don't trust me?"

Time to turn the tables!

"I know you said you wanted to join the Light Church. Greenway informed me of this. That's precisely why I want to ensure your safety. The Chaos Forest is very dangerous."

Gandalf glanced at the BOSS not far away and continued, "Moreover, I came specifically to protect you, but I saw some troubling things. Aren't you going to explain the wings?"

Protect me? I don't believe you!

Jiang Chen scoffed internally and then said, "The origin of these wings is significant. If it's not what you think, can you bear the responsibility?"

"Rest assured, no matter the origin of these wings, I will report truthfully to the Pope. If I asked something I shouldn't have, the Pope will decide!"

"And, are they really not from the Winged Tribe?"

Gandalf, with his status, clearly wouldn't be intimidated by Jiang Chen's words and directly mentioned the Winged Tribe.

"I don't know about any Winged Tribe. I only know I found these wings!" Jiang Chen said calmly.

"What?"

Gandalf was taken aback, then seemed to laugh out of anger, sneering, "Is this what you call significant? You're spouting nonsense, thinking I'll believe it?"

An extremely dangerous aura emanated from Gandalf.

It was clear he was angry.

"Aren't you going to ask why I found them?"

Jiang Chen remained calm.

"What exactly do you want to say? You must explain the origin of these wings clearly. I don't have time for riddles!"

Gandalf's expression was serious.

"Then I'll tell you, I found these wings because I am the Holy Light Envoy!"

Jiang Chen said with a serious face, "It was the one who bestowed upon me the title of Holy Light Envoy who guided me to obtain these wings!"

"The one who bestowed upon you the title of Holy Light Envoy?"

Gandalf was shocked.

He knew very well that the Holy Light Envoy came from the Ancient Light Sanctuary.

And the Ancient Light Sanctuary was created by the incarnation of the Creator God!

Even the God of Light emerged from the Ancient Light Sanctuary.

Of course, these were all ancient mythological legends.

But it was certain that the Holy Light Envoy was related to the incarnation of the Creator God.

This was why the Church was wary of Jiang Chen.

After all, Jiang Chen's current status was equivalent to the God of Light before he became a god!

And the Light Church was established in worship of the God of Light.

If Jiang Chen reached the top, and someone worshipped him as the "New God of Light" or the "New God of Light's" representative.

Then what would the Light Church become?

This was an unstable factor that could overthrow the entire Church!

To the Church, Jiang Chen was a double-edged sword.

Either destroy him!

Or have him join the Light Church and worship the God of Light!

Moreover, as long as Jiang Chen joined, the Light Church's legitimate status would be unshakable.

Even if a third Holy Light Envoy appeared, it wouldn't matter.

It would be eternally stable!

This was the thought of all the Church's upper echelons, including the Pope.

However...

All this depended on Jiang Chen's willingness to join the Light Church!

Therefore, upon seeing Jiang Chen's wings, Gandalf naturally thought of the Winged Tribe, who had a deep hatred for the Light Church.

The Winged Tribe wasn't much, but if Jiang Chen was involved with them, it would mean he might not truly want to join the Light Church!

This was Gandalf's real concern!

Now, hearing Jiang Chen say that the origin of his wings might be guided by the incarnation of the Creator God, Gandalf was slightly relieved.

As long as it wasn't related to the Winged Tribe.

However, Gandalf didn't fully believe Jiang Chen's words.

"I'll believe you for now, but..."

He looked at Jiang Chen and continued to ask, "I still want to know why I can't detect your thoughts with my mind-reading?"

"The same reason, because I am the Holy Light Envoy!" Jiang Chen replied calmly, though he was actually sweating bullets inside.

He knew the reason the other couldn't detect his thoughts was because of the Concealment Stone.

"Then why could I detect them before?" Gandalf asked again.

"Because when that one guided me here, not only did I find the wings, but I also gained some Holy Light Power and new abilities!"

After speaking, Jiang Chen revealed the white wings on his back.

Each feather had a holy glow, radiating light.

Gandalf glanced at them, knowing that Jiang Chen was showing that his wings indeed carried the aura of light.

Seeing this, Gandalf smiled slightly, "As I said, I'll believe you for now."

After all, no one knew what abilities the Holy Light Envoy had.

Gandalf could only choose to believe.

"Hmph, believe for now?"

Jiang Chen snorted coldly, laughing angrily, "I wholeheartedly want to join the Light Church, yet I don't get your trust. Honestly, I'm very angry!"

"But my heart is like a bright pearl. No matter how much grievance I suffer, it can't stop my yearning for the light!"

"Even if the pearl is covered in dust now, I believe there will be a day when the dust clears and the light shines through!"

With a passionate and stirring speech.

Seeing Gandalf's shaken expression.

Jiang Chen raised his head slightly and said word by word, "I have a bright pearl, long locked in dust. One day the dust will clear, and it will illuminate the mountains and rivers!"

Upon hearing this.

Gandalf felt a rush of blood, his face flushed as he said, "Well said!"

"The previous misunderstanding was my fault. I will explain everything to the Pope. Holy Envoy of the Mortal World, the Light Church sincerely welcomes you!"

Saying this, Gandalf drew a cross on his chest and bowed slowly to Jiang Chen with a face full of apology.