Necromancers are frantically stationing troops in the apocalypse.

Chapter 1119, Mortal Fire

Wu Heng did not directly respond to this request, but instead asked a key question, "Is he really the old king's second prince?"

The one sitting on the throne now is declared to be the second prince, but the second prince died at the hands of Wu Heng long ago.

It’s just that most people outside don’t know it.

Heinrich shuddered, remained silent for a moment, then prostrated himself on the ground, sobbing, "No... no. Your Majesty's true identity is... this humble minister's illegitimate son. He... does not possess a single trace of royal blood."

In the presence of a true god, mortal lies and disguises are meaningless.

He chose to confess completely, hoping to buy a chance of survival.

After listening to this, Wu Heng's face remained expressionless. He simply turned his gaze to the Archbishop of Treasure Island who was standing beside him.

The archbishop immediately understood and waved his hand gently. Two guards in Lingqi Church uniforms walked into the hall silently and quickly.

"Take him away and keep him under guard for the time being," Wu Heng ordered.

"Yes, sir." The guards obeyed the order, picked up the limp Heinrich on the ground, one on each side, and led him out of the hall.

I also need to discuss this matter with Brittany to see who would be better to sit on the throne.

In the current environment, the throne is no longer that important.

Wu Heng also had no intention of letting Brittany go back to manage the kingdom. He could arrange for someone he trusted to continue managing it.

After dealing with this unexpected episode, Wu Heng explained to the archbishop some matters concerning the daily operation of the church and how to deal with various forces.

The secular management power was handed over to this loyal and capable archbishop, and he himself no longer needed to be distracted by these trivial matters.

After everything was arranged, Wu Heng's figure gradually faded and disappeared from the main seat in the hall.

……

Within the divine realm.

We were on high alert for more than half a month to deal with the frequent harassment from the Vatican's gods.

It's rare that there's nothing going on right now, so I can relax my tense mind a little.

After withdrawing his spiritual consciousness from the anchor points scattered everywhere, Wu Heng stood up and walked out of the magnificent main hall of the temple, and came to a terrace on the side with a wide view.

As soon as I walked in, I saw 'Niangniang' and 'Glenda' sitting opposite each other in front of a jade chessboard, playing chess.

Xiaoxiao and Benny have been with Zhao Yanqiu these days, so Niangniang and Glenda stayed to keep her company.

Seeing Wu Heng approaching, Glenda raised his eyes and asked with a hint of concern, "No movement over there today?"

"Yeah!" Wu Heng nodded and walked closer. "That person has gone quiet for the time being, so I can take some time off to deal with some personal matters."

Hearing this, Glenda glanced at his precarious chess game on the board. He raised his hand and swished the pieces around. He stood up and said, "I'm not going to play anymore. Wu Heng is free now, so it would be nice to chat."

The queen glanced at her and said, "If you lose, you lose. There's no need to make such excuses!"

"The chess game is ever-changing. Who dares to assert that I have no chance of turning the tables before the last moment?" Glenda retorted stubbornly.

The queen smiled and said, "If you still have a chance, you won't be so eager to cheat."

Seeing the two about to start bickering, Wu Heng found a topic and said, "I'm planning to go to Molten Core to take a look. Do you want to come with me?"

"There's nothing to do now, let's go and take a look!" The queen stood up and gently gathered the fluffy fox tails behind her.

"Let's go! Let's go together." Glenda also agreed.

Wu Heng nodded, and the space around him fluctuated slightly. He then led the two of them across the distance within the divine realm and appeared at the entrance of the fiery volcano.

As soon as I got close, a wave of scorching air hit me in the face, and the air was distorted by the high temperature.

Wu Heng raised his hand slightly, and a shield wrapped Granda and the Empress to protect them from the high temperature, and then they walked into the depths of the cave together.

In the center of the huge cave, the Molten Core has returned to its original state.

The whole body is dark red, with red liquid flames flowing inside.

"Molten Core has recovered well during this period." The Queen said after taking a look.

When Wu Heng brought it back, it had already turned into a black lump.

Now it has returned to its original appearance.

"You've already become a god. Are the things you smelted still useful to you?" Glenda asked in some confusion.

Wu Heng's gaze fell on the Molten Core. "I don't know either. I'm just curious what kind of wonders could be produced if the most perfect effect could be achieved."

"I don't think it's very meaningful." Glenda was still not optimistic.

Wu Heng said no more. With a wave of his hand, a small hill made of strange objects instantly appeared on the open space beside him.

Most of these are low-level or ineffective artifacts collected from various secret warehouses after the Snake Emblem Group was incorporated, and they are just right to be used as materials for smelting.

Everything was ready. Wu Heng looked intently at the Molten Core, and a panel appeared.

Molten Core (Rare Item)

【Effect: Smelting (4.2%).】

【Side effects: Irreversible damage.】

Then, Wu Heng threw in one strange object after another.

[Smelting, 5.7%...]

[Smelting, 6.9%....]

【Smelting, 98.5%.】

When the progress reached this critical point, Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and stopped adding materials.

The light of the Molten Core gradually stabilized, and the light on the surface became brighter.

After the smelting was completed, a strange object appeared from the bottom of the magma pool.

Soul Mirror (Unusual Item)

[Effect: Soul Capture (Looking directly into the mirror can directly capture the opponent's soul and use it to control their body.)]

Side effects: Confusion.

A strange mirror-like object with rather strange effects.

I remember that last time, when I killed the leader of the Twelve Heavenly Holy Sect, I also got a mirror with similar effects.

But that mirror can only freeze a person, it cannot control the target's body.

Wu Heng hooked his hand and the mirror flew out and landed on the stone platform beside him.

"continue!"

Then, the second smelting began.

……

In a strange plane filled with rugged mountains and deep caves.

The sky was covered with thick gray fog and the light was dim.

Countless creatures, half human-height and shaped like giant insects, vibrate their transparent or bony membrane wings and fly nimbly through the honeycomb-like caves.

A faint light flickers on their shells, they communicate in a unique, clicking language, wear clothes made of minerals and plant fibers, and use tools that suit their body shape and physiological structure, forming a special Zerg society.

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light tore through the gray sky and pierced down like a sharp sword.

The light converged and turned into a human silhouette with a blurred face, emitting a pure and majestic aura of light.

Almost at the same time as he appeared, another huge pressure descended.

A taller, more similar-looking Zerg clone formed by energy appeared in front of him.

The Zerg god's divine compound eyes locked coldly on the uninvited guest.

"Light!" The Zerg God's voice was like the friction of countless armor plates, with obvious impatience and vigilance. "Why are you trespassing into my territory again? Don't mess with me!"

The Vatican deity casually glanced at the busy insect swarms around him, his tone calm, "I've come to discuss a deal with you. I wonder if you're interested in devouring a newborn deity and seizing its priesthood?"

The Zerg God's compound eyes flickered slightly, clearly touched by the proposal, but he immediately sneered sharply, "You want me to be your thug?"

"Why do you have to say it so harshly? If there's any benefit, you'll be the first one I think of."

"If the new god were easy to deal with, you would have devoured him all by yourself. Why would you share it with me? You must be asking for my help because you're dealing with a tough nut to crack." The Zerg god pointed out the problem. "Since you need my help, show your sincerity and share the information about the other party."

The Vatican deity's tone remained calm, as if it didn't matter that he was being criticized. "You are still so smart."

After a compliment, he continued, "He's a human who became a god, but he didn't follow the orthodox path to deification. Instead, he stole the remains of an ancient deity and luckily ascended to godhood. He's caused me considerable trouble, and I admit I'm not entirely confident in handling it alone, so I've come to seek your cooperation."

The Zerg god stared at him intently, as if analyzing every energy fluctuation in his words to distinguish the truth from the false.

The silence lasted for a long time, like two chess players playing a silent game.

"Just became a god?" It finally spoke again, its voice a little deeper.

"According to mortal time, it's less than half a year." The god of the Holy See replied.

"What priesthood?"

"He seemed to be a necromancer in his lifetime, and the powers he displayed were mostly related to death."

"The priesthood of death... This is a main priesthood! No wonder you have such difficulty dealing with it." The Zerg god's tone carried a hint of understanding, even a bit of gloating.

The Vatican gods looked at it silently and did not continue the topic.

"How many gods does the other side have?" the Zerg god continued to ask.

"Only him! He became a god less than half a year ago, how many more can there be?" The tone of the Vatican god contained a barely perceptible irritation.

The Zerg God posed the question that concerned him most, "Can you locate his divine domain? Killing a few insignificant clones is meaningless."

"I will find a way to find it! As long as you agree to cooperate, I will find a way to inform you of the specific location." The Vatican god made a promise.

"Okay." The Zerg God finally nodded. "I accept this deal. When the time comes, we'll divide the spoils based on our abilities."

"make a deal!"

As soon as the words fell, the figures of the gods of the Holy See disappeared like sand blown away by the wind, instantly turning into specks of golden light.

Only the Zerg god was left floating in the air alone, its compound eyes flickering with faint light.

……

Inside the Molten Core Cave.

The heat was surging, and the air was filled with the distinct smell of sulfur and smelting metal.

Wu Heng's eyes were fixed on the progress bar on the panel above Molten Core.

【Smelting, 97.3%】.

Just the last bit left.

He took a deep breath, and as if with some sense of ritual, he picked up the last ancient bell-shaped object engraved with runes beside him and threw it into the magma surging with hot energy.

The next second, the Molten Core burst out with unprecedented light, like a miniature sun rising from the ground, illuminating the entire cave as bright as day.

The magma on the surface rolled and splashed violently, and energy fluctuations swept across like a storm.

【Smelting, 100%! 】

Seeing this number, Wu Heng's eyes suddenly lit up.

Finally achieved the result I wanted.

Glenda and the Empress on the side were also attracted by this sudden strange sight. They stopped chatting and looked over curiously.

"This time's commotion... is bigger than any other time before." Glenda squinted his eyes to block out the glaring light, his tone filled with surprise.

"Hmm!" Wu Heng said with a smile on his face, "This is the current limit of what it can achieve."

The empress gracefully shielded her eyes from the bright light with her sleeve and asked, "How can you be so sure this is the best effect?" "It's a feeling!"

From the beginning to the end, he never said that he could see the information of items.

"Alright!" The Empress didn't say much more. "Let's see what good things we got this time."

Wu Heng nodded, walked to the side of the cave wall, and pulled the lever.

With a heavy mechanical roar, a sluice gate opened at the bottom of the magma pool, and scorching magma poured into the deeper veins of the earth like a waterfall.

After the lava flowed away, in the center of the pool, lay a seemingly irregular object, yet containing a soft halo of light.

Wu Heng stood by the pool watching, and with a flick of his wrist, the object flew up.

[Mortal's Fire (A Strange Item)]

[Effect: Human determination can overcome nature.]

Side effect: Heatiness.

(Description: A miracle born of nature, the power of the 'mortal spark' is not direct destruction, but rather 'empowerment' and 'inspiration'.)
【Man Will Conquer Nature】: It can greatly stimulate and enhance the inner potential of ordinary life forms, such as inspiration, courage, wisdom, and will, and significantly improve the possibility of reaching the 'limit' of the mortal body and creating miracles.

[Heat]: After fusing with the fire seed, the basal body temperature of the life form will remain at a relatively high level.

As he read the introduction, Wu Heng's brows furrowed slightly.

His obsession with forging stemmed from a deep-seated desire to obtain a weapon that could pose a direct threat to the divine realm.

For example, things like the Immortal-Slaying Sword and Thor's hammer from movies and novels.

However, at present, the highest limit for smelting products is still limited to items from the mortal realm.

Even if they continue to smelt it later, it probably won't produce anything capable of killing a god.

After figuring it out, my gaze returned to the gentle halo of light.

The spark of mortal life! This name is rather unusual.

When one becomes a god, a spark is ignited, but this spark is the spark of the mortal stage.

The effect of "Man Will Conquer Nature" is to stimulate the potential of ordinary life forms and elevate them to the limits of their physical potential.

This is the limit!

It makes one very curious about what effects he can bring.

Since it is a 100% product, it must be a very powerful artifact, and of course, it exists in the mortal realm.

As for the side effect of "heatiness," it's just an increase in body temperature, which isn't a big problem for professionals.

"What did you refine this time?" Granda's voice interrupted his thoughts, and she and the Empress leaned closer to observe curiously.

“It’s called ‘Mortal Spark’,” Wu Heng explained. “It can greatly enhance the potential and limits of mortals.”

As he spoke, he casually put the ball of light away.

The Empress raised her eyebrows. "It sounds like it won't be of much use to you."

"It offers limited help in directly enhancing combat power, but for those who haven't yet become gods, it might be priceless," Wu Heng objectively commented.

The two women nodded in agreement.

There aren't many rare materials left, and not enough to support the next smelting.

Wu Heng didn't linger and turned to walk out of the cave.

"What's next?" Granda asked as they walked.

Wu Heng said, "Go and check on Lilith and the others. We've been busy dealing with the Holy See and have neglected them a bit lately. Go and see how they're doing."

"Let's go together! It'll be a good opportunity to see where Xiaoxiao has been playing," the Empress said with a smile.

Wu Heng nodded, got ready, and led them to the zombie world.

……

A zombie apocalypse, in a dormitory area.

Wu Heng appeared quietly, just in time for dinner.

"You're here?" Sanera was the first to see him, a gentle smile on her face. "Sit down quickly, it's time to eat."

Wu Heng nodded, casually opened the spatial portal of the mansion technique, and released the two bodies needed for Granda and the Empress to possess.

Two illusory figures quickly merged into the body and walked out of the mansion technique.

The family sat around the dining table to eat, while Wu Heng casually chatted about some things in the other world.

The group listened attentively.

……

after dinner,
Wu Heng called Lilith and they went to a pavilion outside.

The two sat down side by side.

The night was slightly cool, but it didn't affect either of their physical conditions.

"What's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious, and why did you call me out alone...?" Lilith turned her head and looked at him curiously.

"Of course, it's something important." Wu Heng smiled, gently placing his hand on the outside of her thigh, feeling the warmth beneath the fabric. "How's the Creation Scripture coming along?"

When this was mentioned, Lilith sighed softly and leaned slightly closer to him. "Still in the second stage. I feel like I'm still a bit short of breaking through."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness and self-blame.

She knew the pressure Wu Heng was under and how desperately he needed a god-level helper to fight alongside him.

The cultivation of the Creation Scripture seemed to be somewhat incompatible with her race or physique. While others found the Creation Scripture easier to cultivate, it became increasingly slow for her.

She couldn't say for sure how much longer it would take to break through to the second stage.

In fact, the later stages will be even more difficult.

"How about spreading the faith? I haven't been paying much attention lately. How's it going?" Wu Heng changed the subject, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on her leg.

Lilith's expression was somewhat incredulous. "The effect is surprisingly good! People in your world seem to be more receptive to new things after experiencing the despair of the apocalypse."

She paused, glancing at Wu Heng with a slightly mocking look. "Besides, I feel like our looks are...particularly popular here? Are we getting a bit of an advantage?"

"why do you say so?"

“Judging from the comments, they seem to value appearance quite a bit.” Lilith then frowned and said, “And some are calling her ‘Mom,’ which is really strange…”

Wu Heng was taken aback at first, then laughed and said, "If this were in the peaceful times of the past, the sensation caused by beauties like you with exotic charm and stunning looks would probably be even more outrageous."

Lilith was amused and said seriously, "In short, the speed of faith accumulation is faster than expected. Condensing the divine fire should not be the biggest bottleneck. The key is still the comprehension of the Creation Scripture. I don't want to become a god just to become a god, like you said, abandoning humanity, becoming cold and ruthless, and completely dominated by divinity."

“I was just about to tell you this.” Wu Heng nodded and took out the [Mortal Fire Seed], the ball of light hovering on the stone table.

"What is this?" Lilith curiously moved closer, able to sense the strange power contained within the ball of light.

“The wondrous artifact I refined with the Heart of Molten Fire is called ‘Mortal Fire Seed’,” Wu Heng explained. “Its effect is that, after fusion, it can enhance the user’s potential to the extreme. It can be said to be the most top-tier auxiliary artifact I can currently create, and it should be helpful to your cultivation.”

Lilith's eyes lit up, and she gave him a meaningful look. "You called me out alone so you could give me special treatment? Aren't you afraid they'll get jealous if they find out?"

As he spoke, he glanced in the direction of the dormitory building.

Wu Heng lightly patted her leg, annoyed. "Nonsense, of course I love you the most."

Lilith rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "Smooth talker."

After saying that, he refocused his gaze on the ball of light. "How do I use it?"

"Just like any other rare artifact, we can try to fuse with it directly! I've checked it; it's a naturally formed artifact with minimal side effects, except that it will slightly raise your body temperature," Wu Heng said.

Lilith nodded, took a deep breath, and stretched out her slender fingers to gently touch the halo.

The moment their fingertips touched, the halo seemed to come alive, flowing rapidly upwards and silently merging into her body.

The next moment, Lilith's fair cheeks flushed red at a visible speed, and her exposed skin became warm. You could even feel the heat wave that slightly distorted the air around her.

"How are you feeling?" Wu Heng asked with concern, taking her hand in his. It was indeed very hot.

"It's like soaking in a hot spring, all warm and cozy, but... it is a bit hot." Lilith fanned her cheeks with her palms, her breath warm.

“Fever is normal, you’ll get used to it. Come on, let’s go to the training ground and see how it goes.” Wu Heng took her hand. “Concentrate and try to guide this power to enhance your comprehension or accelerate your absorption of the surrounding energy. See if there are any changes.”

“Okay!” Lilith’s eyes flashed with anticipation as she gripped Wu Heng’s hand tightly.

The two figures blurred and disappeared instantly in the pavilion.

……

The hill behind the prison.

The training ground that Wu Heng created solely with his divine power is stable and full of energy.

Lilith sat cross-legged on the futon in the center of the arena, held her breath and focused her mind, and began to try to guide the newly integrated [Mortal Fire] within her body.

At first, she only felt warm all over, as if she were in a dry and hot desert.

But when she deliberately channeled the energy of the fire into her comprehension of the "Creation Scripture" and the absorption of the power of the Five Elements, a sudden change occurred!

It no longer merely radiates warmth, but transforms into countless tiny energy tendrils, penetrating deep into her meridians, sea of ​​consciousness, and even the level of her perception of the rules of heaven and earth.

Lilith clearly felt that her thinking speed suddenly increased, and her perception of the five elements' energy became more acute than ever before.

The five elements of energy floating in the air were no longer vague concepts, but transformed into visible, colorful specks of light, rushing toward her in a frenzy!

"This effect... is amazing!" Lilith was overjoyed and dared not be negligent, immediately activating her cultivation technique with all her might.

Outside the training ground, Wu Heng stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Lilith.

In his perception, the energy of the entire training ground was being stirred up, with Lilith at the center.

The immense power of the five elements was forcibly drawn from the void and gathered into a visible, colorful energy vortex, which poured into Lilith's body like a funnel.

The spectacle was even more magnificent than the tornado effect he had created during his own cultivation!
"Good heavens, a rare item perfectly forged from 100% metal, it's truly extraordinary." Wu Heng's eyes flashed with surprise.

This [Mortal Spark] can unleash potential to its fullest extent; it's practically a divine artifact for mortals.

About an hour later, the massive energy vortex gradually subsided and dissipated.

Lilith slowly opened her eyes, her gaze gleaming, and her aura became noticeably more refined.

With a graceful flap of her bat wings, she landed lightly in front of Wu Heng, her face beaming with barely suppressed excitement and joy.

"The effect is amazing!" Lilith exclaimed excitedly. "The efficiency of energy absorption has increased several times over!"

Wu Heng smiled and nodded, happy for her: "At this rate, you'll be able to break through to the second stage in the next two days."

“I feel like I can do it tomorrow.” Lilith said confidently, taking Wu Heng’s hand and trying to walk back. “Let’s go back first. I need to process what I just realized.”

However, Wu Heng stood still and did not move.

Lilith turned to look at him, puzzled. "What's wrong? Is there something else?"

Wu Heng's gaze fell on her still flushed cheeks and arms, which were slightly hot to the touch. He lowered his voice and said, "Um... I'm just a little curious, can this 'heat' side effect of yours let me... try what this temperature feels like?"

"Try what?" Lilith was taken aback at first, then realized the subtext of his words, and her cheeks instantly turned even redder. "Are you crazy?"

"Let's try it!"

Lilith glared at her, then said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Go back!"

“There’s no one here. I’ll widen my senses a bit, no one will come.” Wu Heng took her hand, and their fingers intertwined.

Lilith glared at him reproachfully, but couldn't resist his words, and said, "Only once, you can experience the rest later!"

"Row!"

(End of this chapter)