Necromancers are frantically stationing troops in the apocalypse.

Chapter 1047, Shadow Mirror
Inside the main hall of the sanctuary, candlelight flickered.

The priest held the letter in both hands, glancing at Claudio beside him out of the corner of his eye, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

The Pope smiled slightly, his expression calm and dignified. "Speak, Lord Claudio is our ally. There is no need to hide it."

The priest unfolded the letter, and his body trembled when his gaze fell upon its contents.

The Pope raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

The priest's voice was hoarse, as if every word weighed a ton, "The three holy thrones... have fallen."

The air inside the hall froze instantly.

"The Royal Family of Yeko announces!" The priest's Adam's apple bobbed, "The Vatican has assassinated a hero of the kingdom in an attempt to destabilize the region. Effective immediately, all churches in the territory will be sealed off, and all priests will be expelled..."

After he finished speaking, there was a deathly silence.

The Pope's knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white, and an uncontrollable heat emanated from his body, scorching black marks onto his robes.

His expression shifted from shock to gloom, and finally to overwhelming murderous intent.

Claudio's pupils contracted as he stared intently at the Pope, observing his expression to see if he was putting on a show for him again.

When you see the almost tangible rage in the Pope's eyes, you'll believe it's true.

But how could that be?

Wu Heng, alone, killed three heroes while being ambushed?
Just how much has he grown?

Bang~!

The Pope suddenly stood up, and his chair shattered into pieces under his imposing presence.

This information made him no longer care about his appearance, and he strode away without saying a word.

Claudio sat there for a long time before he came to his senses. "It seems that times are really changing..."

He muttered something to himself and got up to leave.

I don't know if headquarters has received the message yet, I need to send it back as soon as possible.

……

Morning, at the island lord's residence.

Wu Heng emerged from the center of the furnace, his bare upper body covered in patterns that forged his bones with a fierce aura, and he was still radiating heat.

Upon entering the living room, Viola wore a tight-fitting corset and beach shorts, her exposed skin displaying the same menacing, bone-hard texture.

Today is the second phase of her cultivation.

"Your turn." Wu Heng wiped the dust off his body and continued, "The key to the second stage is to let the evil fire temper our bones first. According to the way the Empress taught us, we are heroes and we won't die, so be bold."

Viola took a deep breath, her chest heaving. "Yes, sir."

Outside the door, the skeleton servants silently changed the materials for the cultivation array, while Viola also walked into the center surrounded by the furnace and sat cross-legged.

The next second, flames shot into the sky, and Viola began her training.

……

Not long after, Wu Heng came downstairs after washing up.

After sitting down in the living room, Robbie the catwoman made him a cup of tea.

Wu Heng asked, "Luo Bei, have you ever drunk the roasted tea of ​​the dwarves?"

“I’ve had it! You can order it at the tavern, but it’s terrible. It tastes burnt and sticks to your throat,” Robbie replied immediately, then asked, “Do you like it, Master?”

"I don't think it tastes good either." Wu Heng picked up the honey tea that was handed to him and took a sip.

“I agree, but I’ve heard that dwarves like to drink this,” Robbie said, sitting down beside her.

"It's probably because I've been drinking it since I was a child."

“They were talking so loudly, were they drinking this kind of beverage?” Robbie analyzed.

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow. "That can't be!"

As the two were talking, the living room door opened, and Minnie and the Empress walked in one after the other.

“Master!” Minnie came over and greeted her, then said, “This morning, the Queen and I went to the prop shop and the Serpent Emblem Foundation and selected these two props.”

As he spoke, he took out two items from his spatial ring as if presenting a treasure.

One of them is a silver mirror with a frame engraved with intricate star trail patterns, and the second is a dark gray triangular Rubik's Cube.

Wu Heng looked over, and information about the two items appeared.

[Shadow Mirror (Prop)]

(Description: Records the physical characteristics of the first user, creating an illusionary doppelganger that can be used in stage performances to bring a stunning visual experience to the audience.)
A mirror that can create a substitute.

In other words, possessing this item allows one to appear in places that are otherwise inaccessible.

My gaze then turned to the second item.

【Light and Shadow Cube (Prop)】

(Description: The surface of the Rubik's Cube can project various shapes and colors of light and shadow, and different scenes can be created by rotating the Rubik's Cube.)
Props for creating various light and shadow effects?

As Wu Heng watched, the empress sitting opposite him also spoke up, "That mirror is etched with 'Mirror Image Technique,' which can be made to enhance it. The effect certainly won't be as good as the substitute you cast, but it's enough to fool the people 'over there.'"

Wu Heng nodded. Survivors in the zombie world don't have levels, so the Mirror Image Technique might not be as effective, but it's still enough.

The empress continued, "By the way! This kind of mirror magic cannot make a sound or act on its own."

This is not difficult at all. Modern people cannot see through the illusion of reflections, and public speeches are also amplified by loudspeakers.

Just record it in advance.

Next, the Empress continued to introduce the second item, "The Light and Shadow Cube, which is etched with light and shadow magic arrays that can be combined to form different patterns and scenes, such as the starry sky, the underwater world, and ancient cities."

Wu Heng picked up the Rubik's Cube and examined it. The triangular structure of the Rubik's Cube allowed for adjustments.

Each adjustment represents a different combination of light and shadow and effects, which is quite a user-friendly design.

"Are these the only two types?" Wu Heng asked.

"Only these two effects are useful to you, and both are quite expensive items." The empress's doll sat elegantly on a single sofa.

"Does the Heavenly Fox Princess have to spend money to go out?" Wu Heng joked.

Minnie chuckled to herself, but the Empress said directly, "It's fine if you spend your money."

"How much did you buy for these two items in total?" Wu Heng continued to ask.

Minnie replied, "Currently, we have one of each, but Miss Letili said that if more are needed, they can be transferred from the surrounding Emerald Sea."

It's from the Serpent Emblem Group!

That's good, the items ordered by the Serpent Emblem are kept relatively confidential. If it were an ordinary item shop, the news would likely spread.

Although it's not a big deal, it's better to keep a low profile.

"Then let's place the order. Order fifty of each item first," Wu Heng said.

“Okay, I’ll call her now.” Minnie walked to the side, picked up the landline, and dialed the number.

Wu Heng didn't give Lei Dili a cell phone, but he did install a landline for her, which allowed her to make calls within the local area network.

It will also make things more convenient.

Minnie picked up the phone, exchanged a brief conversation, then hung up and turned back to look at her. "Master, I've already notified Miss Letili. She said she'll handle things as soon as possible."

"Yeah!" Wu Heng nodded.

After chatting with Minnie and the others downstairs for a while, she stood up and said, "Your Majesty, we're going out later, let's go upstairs first!"

"Hmm!" The Empress stood up and followed her upstairs.

Returning to his study, Wu Heng had Beini call Xiao Xiao back from outside, then opened the boundary gate and went straight in.

……

Stepping out of the gate, you're still in the prison's monitoring room.

Wu Heng released the ghost, sat down on a chair, and took out his phone to dial Qi Hancai's number.

The phone rang twice before being answered, and Qi Hancai's voice came through, "Hello?"

Wu Heng asked, "How is the situation over there?" Qi Hancai replied, "After you left, some officials resisted, but it was easily suppressed. Now the entire Noah City is under our control."

Having occupied a base, Qi Hancai was already completely familiar with all the procedures.

It can be considered a matter of practice makes perfect.

Wu Heng continued, "What about the Dawn Alliance?"

"Are you asking about the proposal for Noah's City?" Qi Hancai's voice was filled with laughter as she continued, "The Dawn Conference was held on the day you left. Zhu Tonghui was the one who attended on our side. At that time, most of the bases agreed to the legal missionary work of the 'Covenant Church'."

Then the representative from Noah's City suddenly changed his tune and said he wanted to dissolve the church. I heard that at that time, the major bases looked at the representative from Noah's City like he was a traitor.

After a brief pause, he continued, "All the priests of the Holy Covenant Church have been assigned to the Spirit Revelation Church, and they will be assigned to various positions as priests."

"Well done," Wu Heng praised, then asked, "Did it cause any problems?"

Qi Hancai replied, "I haven't seen any impact yet. The relevant information hasn't appeared on the forum or been made public, but the higher-ups at the major bases must have heard some news. Representatives have called me to inquire about this matter."

“When they ask you, just say that we are also willing to maintain peaceful coexistence,” Wu Heng said.

"Ah."

Wu Heng thought for a moment and then said, "Then that's all for now. Be careful and call me immediately if anything happens... um, call Li Yahong."

Qi Hancai smiled and said, "The skeletons you arranged for me are enough to protect me, don't worry."

"Okay, let's do this first."

After they finished speaking and hung up the phone, Wu Heng dialed Li Yahong's number again.

After the call connected, he got straight to the point: "How's everything going lately?"

"It went quite smoothly. I heard that Qi Hancai has already taken control of Noah's City," Li Yahong replied.

“We just finished a phone call.” Wu Heng leaned back. “Now the major bases are basically not hindering the development of the Lingqi Cult. Tell Zhao Yanqiu that within a month, I need priests to preach at every base.”

"I'll pass the message on to Sister Zhao in a bit," Li Yahong said, her voice becoming serious.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and then said, "I have two props here. Come and get them when you have time. I'll leave them by the prison gate. Give them to Zhao Yanqiu so she can use them for preaching. I'll make a video to show you how to use them."

“Props! I know how to use them,” Li Yahong said.

On her hand, she wore the Flame Ring that Wu Heng had given her, which could unleash a fireball.

Its power is actually quite average; its only purpose is to house superhumans.

"Then you can teach Zhao Yanqiu then."

"it is good!"

After they finished talking, they hung up the phone.

The phone call had barely ended when Xiao Xiao flew through the wall and rushed in, her voice urgent, "Uncle! Hurry, there are two level 20 zombies at the prison."

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow; it had been a while since any zombies here had reached level 20.

After getting up, he looked at the other three ghosts not far away and asked, "We're going to see the zombies, do you want to come?"

The other three ghosts glanced over here, then turned their attention back to their phones.

"Let's go, let's go over there." Wu Heng asked as they walked, "Have you thought of a name yet?"

Little Xiao floated beside him, "Is there even a need to think about it? Aren't the job titles all fixed? Uncle, have you mixed them up again?"

"Ah, that's right, we don't need to get up now." Wu Heng chuckled and quickened his pace.

Follow Xiaoxiao to the outside of the level 20 zombie cell.

The heavy prison doors opened.

Roar~!

A deafening roar erupted, and a dark figure lunged at them as they drew near, the chains rattling loudly.

Whoosh~!

A thin line of water suddenly slashed through the darkness, precisely grazing the zombie's neck.

Glug glug~!

The head rolled off, and the zombie's massive body crashed to the ground, gushing out murky, foul blood.

This cell houses the zombie priests of the Vatican who were captured earlier.

Due to my profession, I dropped from level 19 to level 17, and have now been trained to level 20.

"Put its head back," Wu Heng ordered.

The skeleton soldier behind him silently stepped forward, kicked the head back to its neck position, and then straightened it.

[Bone Control Technique] is released, flesh and blood rapidly peel off, and bones are reconstructed.

A tall skeleton slowly rose to its feet, with insect-like carapace wings extending from its back.

[Spirit Warrior (Level 20)]

"Uncle, what's its profession?" Little Xiao floated closer.

“Spirit Warriors…” Wu Heng said.

Logically, the naming of skeletons should be related to their profession in life. For example, the Pope was classified as a 'mage' after his death, but the priest zombie was named a 'warrior' after being transformed into a skeleton.

I don't know what it was named based on.

Xiao Xiao blinked and said with a grin, "Then let's call it 'Pot Lid No. 4'!"

Wu Heng smiled and said, "Easy to remember! Very good."

The little girl floated up to him mischievously, shook her head and sighed in a pretentious manner, "Uncle, are you getting old? You can't possibly forget how to use a smartphone in the future, can you?"

Wu Heng was speechless. "Even when I'm old, I'll still be smarter than you."

"I'm smart."

What is 25 multiplied by 42?

Xiao Xiao was taken aback. "Uncle, we haven't seen my mom for a while."

Wu Heng glanced at her and continued walking to the door of the second cell.

The second zombie was also dealt with swiftly and cleanly, and after being transformed, it remained a [Spirit Warrior], which was then nicknamed "Pot Lid No. 5".

After dealing with the two level 20 zombies, Wu Heng returned to the monitoring room with the newly tamed skeleton and sat in front of the screen browsing the forum for a while.

As dusk fell, he stretched and beckoned to the ghosts, "Let's go back to Treasure Island."

……

He walked out of the boundary gate and returned to the study on Treasure Island.

The ghosts went about their business, and Wu Heng also went to the restaurant for a meal.

After dinner, glancing at Xiaoxiao playing shuttlecock with the maids in the courtyard, he took out his phone and sent a message to Lilith: "Are you free tonight? Want to go to the amusement park together?"

The message had barely been sent when my phone vibrated slightly: "You just casually walk out like that?"

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow. It seemed like things were going to work out today. "I'll pretend. Shall we go? Xiao Xiao is playing shuttlecock today, so she probably won't come to play with you."

After a few seconds of silence, the other end finally sent a straightforward reply: "Fine! Come to my door."

In front of Lilith's mansion.

Wu Heng, wearing a faceless mask, whose face was that of a young man with brown hair, stood at the corner and waited for a while.

A blonde, blue-eyed girl wearing a long blue dress walked out of the mansion.

The two looked at each other.

Wu Heng asked doubtfully, "Lilith?"

Lilith nodded. "Your disguise... is actually quite convincing."

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and reached out to straighten her hat. "Likewise, you look like a noble lady who has sneaked out for fun."

Lilith gave a soft hum, but didn't refute. Her pretense seemed to have loosened her guard a bit, and she reached out and grabbed his wrist. "Let's go, it'll be dawn if we dawdle any longer."

The two blended into the crowd and quietly intertwined their fingers.

(End of this chapter)