Zombie World.

Time slips by like flowing sand, and in the blink of an eye, another week has passed.

In the dense forest beneath the Mexican volcano, Wu Heng sits cross-legged, surrounded by a faint fluctuation of energy.

Suddenly, a system notification rings out.

[Level has been raised to Level 20.]

[Promoted to Hero.]

[Unlocked Trait: Heroic Body.]

As the sound fades, a tide of vast energy surges from the void, quickly merging with the Magic Power within him.

This feeling is all too familiar; it is the resonance with Heaven and Earth triggered upon stepping into the Heroic Rank.

Fine yet bright specks of light peel away from the air like awakened stardust, slowly infusing into his body.

Necromantic Magic Power entwines with the original elemental force of Heaven and Earth, transforming into a vast energy that washes over his bones and muscles.

From afar, the entire sky seems to pour down a cascade of shimmering starlight, all converging towards Wu Heng's position.

When the last speck of starlight merges into his body, Wu Heng opens his eyes slowly.

At that moment, three figures quickly approach.

Lilith spreads her wide bat wings, descending lightly from the sky, as the Wood Elf Sisters hurry over, their faces full of concern.

"Have you returned to being a hero?" Lilith asks.

Wu Heng smiles and nods, "Yes."

Lilith hesitates for a moment but cannot help asking, "How… did you do it so quickly?"

It took only half a month to go from Level 1 to Hero.

Even on a familiar path, this speed is almost eerie.

"Pure luck," Wu Heng chuckles.

"I hardly believe you!" Lilith rolls her eyes at him but refrains from further inquiry, instead suggesting, "We just came to see if you're okay. Do you want to come back with us?"

"I'll practice a bit more and come back for dinner," Wu Heng shakes his head.

The day has just reached noon, and his original cultivation plan needs to continue.

Besides, being a hero is far from his ultimate goal.

"Alright, practice then, and we'll talk tonight." Lilith doesn't argue further, signaling to the Wood Elf Sisters, and the three leave quietly, as they had arrived.

Wu Heng stands alone for a moment, then calls up his system panel with a thought.

[Faith: 45724/50000]

Faith Value still fell short by more than four thousand.

Wu Heng's brows gradually knit together.

After being reborn, the speed of Faith's growth has noticeably slowed.

This seems somewhat irregular, so he contemplates the possible reasons.

First, it might be a bottleneck in the spreading of Faith itself. Second, more likely, it could be due to the Holy Court's crackdown on the Spirit Awakening Sect in the Otherworld.

The population base in the Zombie World is vast, reaching saturation is unlikely.

The problem is probably on the other end.

"Could it be that clearing the churches decreases my original Faith?"

Considering this, it seems plausible; the Holy Court places great importance on churches, as depicted in writings about targeting other sects' churches.

It's quite possible, tied to Faith.

"I am not yet able to intervene in the Otherworld, but at least here, I can push a little further."

Wu Heng decides in his heart and sits back down, circulating the fourth tier of the Creation Scripture.

Perhaps due to his return to Heroic Rank, having stolen a trace of Heaven and Earth Qi, his absorption of original energy is noticeably faster, and efficiency far surpasses before.

Indeed, the speed of cultivation is ultimately related to one's own realm.

…

As dusk falls, Wu Heng uses teleportation to return to the camp's living room.

At the dinner table, the family sits around enjoying their meal.

Wu Heng takes a few bites and puts down his utensils, saying, "I plan to bring over Shanaela and the others tomorrow; staying in prison isn't beneficial for cultivation."

"What about the other people?" Lilith asks, looking up.

Besides Shanaela and a few others in the prison, there is a group of Spirit Awakening Sect Priests, Philippa's mother, and others closely associated with Wu Heng, brought from Gold and Silver Island.

Their departure was initially to guard against Divine Spirits' revenge.

"Let Selia manage them! There's ample supplies there, temporary living won't be an issue." Wu Heng replies.

Selia is the Archbishop of Gold and Silver Island.

The Scripture of Proselytization was tailored for her use.

Lilith nods gently, without further comment.

Wu Heng then turns to Mini, "Mini, find some time to call Shanaela and inform her."

"Will Robey and Annette come too?" Mini asks.

"Everyone from the Island Lord's Mansion."

"Okay, master!"

After dinner, everyone disperses.

Mini dials Shanaela's number, while Wu Heng contacts Li Yahong.

On the other end of the phone, Li Yahong reports the current situation at the base and the Dawn Alliance, everything is normal.

Wu Heng pauses for a moment, then shifts to the main topic, "How is Spirit Awakening Sect's development lately?"

"Very smoothly. The group continues aiding remote refuges, no issues."

"Is there any way to rapidly increase a batch of followers?"

"Rapidly?" Li Yahong questions, "Spirit Awakening Sect already has quite a few followers! Is there something specific you need?"

Wu Heng doesn't disclose the truth about the Faith Value, since even if he did, she wouldn't comprehend it now.

"I have my reasons. Any suggestions?"

Li Yahong pauses, then says, "Then I'll discuss it with Sister Zhao and put together a plan to inform you later."

"Alright, let me know as soon as the plan is set."

After hanging up, Wu Heng greets the family members, and teleports away again for more cultivation.

…

The next morning.

A convoy stops outside, and several figures quickly stride in.

"Wu Heng!"

"Sir…"

"Master…"

Shanaela, Viola, Bella, and Annette all rush forward, smiling and embracing him.

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