The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

Philippa said, "I don't care, I'm already Level 12. No matter what, I come after Xi Ligui. If anyone ranks ahead of me again, I'm going to make a fuss..."

"What fuss are you going to make?" Robey glanced at her.

Glenda floated closer to Wu Heng, and calmly asked, "What do you plan to do?"

"This matter indeed requires caution. Time is still tight, so let's all think about it over the next few days." Wu Heng pondered. "The Wood Elves actively aligning with us is a good thing, but we can't completely follow their pace. Cultivating heroes is not a simple matter. Our household also truly needs resources in this regard."

"Careful consideration is correct," Glenda agreed.

Wu Heng turned to Mini: "Please pay extra attention to the banquet arrangements, and try to make it lavish so the Great Elder doesn't feel we're treating them poorly."

Mini readily replied, "I'll prepare right away."

After organizing briefly, she went out with Robey and Philippa heading to the entertainment center.

...

Nightfall came, and the banquet was set in the Island Lord's Mansion's banquet hall, with an atmosphere that was grand and lively.

A long table was filled not only with the delicacies and specialties of this world but also many exquisite dishes and drinks from modern times, a dazzling array, with aromas wafting everywhere.

Alongside the Great Elder, the Fifth Elder and several accompanying officials were also invited from the Wood Elves' side.

Wu Heng personally greeted them and engaged in conversation, one by one.

Being able to meet a hero so closely made these Wood Elf guests feel deeply honored, with some so excited that their faces flushed.

The banquet was filled with cheerful words and laughter, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Until the night grew late.

The banquet ended, and after bidding farewell to each other, everyone returned to their accommodations.

...

Island Lord's Mansion.

Wu Heng came back, swiftly washed up, and directly went to the study.

Glenda and Lady were in the study room, while Xiao Xiao and Bella were out playing somewhere.

Sitting on a chair to the side, he wiped his hair and asked, "Can the Creation Scripture be written out?"

Glenda responded, "Lady and I don't understand the meanings of those texts. Just relying on memory to replicate the shapes could easily result in errors, so it's still up to you."

Although they were Level 20 Ghosts, recalling ordinary content was effortless for them. However, faced with such dense and utterly unfamiliar symbols, relying purely on visual memory could lead to inaccuracies.

A single stroke, more or less, could make a world of difference in the meaning of the entire scripture.

"Let me do it." Wu Heng walked to the desk, took out paper and pen from the drawer, and spread them out.

Glenda entered his body, once again sharing the engraved text from the pedestal in her memory into his mind.

Wu Heng focused with bated breath, diligently tracing each stroke according to the images that surfaced.

After more than an hour, five sheets were filled with densely packed ancient characters.

He meticulously verified each word against the images in his mind, only letting Glenda out once he confirmed they were correct.

The two Ghosts floated to his shoulders, one on each side, and together looked at the paper content.

"Is it a cultivation technique?" Glenda inquired.

"Yes!"

Lady urged, "What kind of cultivation technique? Tell us!"

Wu Heng skipped the preamble, going straight to the later content, "The cultivation technique is divided into five realms."

"Even more than the 'Body Refining Technique'!" Lady muttered.

Wu Heng ignored it and proceeded to explain, "The first level, 'Earth Element Initial Sense,' refines the body's skin and bones with Heaven and Earth Qi, stabilizing the Dao Foundation."

"Sounds quite similar to the 'Body Refining Technique,'" Lady commented with her arms crossed.

"Not quite." Wu Heng shook his head. "With each level of this cultivation technique, associates a 'Divine Skill' called 'Earth Spirit Nourishment.' Just standing on the earth allows one to slowly absorb Earth Qi, accelerating the recovery of physical and spiritual power, and healing minor injuries.

"That's fantastic!" Glenda exclaimed, "During battles, standing on the ground allows recovery while fighting."

"Surely a very practical effect." Lady added, then continued, "What about the second level?"

Wu Heng continued to interpret: "The second level, 'Five Qi Chaoyuan,' maintains endless circulation of inner spiritual power."

"Divine Skill 'Creation Divine Breath,' initially allows slight hastening of plant growth and healing of severe injuries; when deeply trained, a single divine breath can resurrect withered woods."

The two souls didn't speak, while Wu Heng continued, "The third level, 'Spirit Rhinoceros Enlightenment,' upon reaching this level, the soul is no longer restricted by the physical body."

"Divine Skill 'Spirit Awakening,' can temporarily imbue life into dead objects, and significantly enhance the enlightenment of intelligent beings."

At this point, Glenda directly said, "This divine skill is somewhat like your 'Animate Object,' capable of manipulating various objects."

"It's indeed somewhat similar, but it definitely doesn't have the effect of enlightening beings."

"Yes, it should just be similar." Glenda nodded.

Wu Heng continued, "Fourth level, 'Creation Inference Form,' the body merges with the heavens and earth, perceives the origin of creation, gradually perfects its inner world, and slightly remains unaffected by the laws."

"Divine Skill 'Blood and Flesh Creation,' can use soil or other spiritual materials to create more robust, durable, even simple blood and flesh structured 'creations,' but cannot possess an independent soul."

"Fifth level, 'Dao Fruit,' becoming a part of creation itself."

Upon concluding the five realms, the study room fell silent.

Lady couldn't help but ask, "What about the divine skill for the fifth level?"

"It wasn't mentioned!" Wu Heng said.

Lady said, "Perhaps, when reaching this realm, there's no need for these divine skills."

"Possibly."

Glenda closed her eyes in thought for a moment, then spoke, "Do you feel like these five realms may correspond to certain traits of professionals?"

"How so?" Lady looked at her.

"Merely speculating! The third level mentions 'the soul not being restricted by the physical body,' which very much resembles Level 18 professionals whose souls can survive after death. The fourth level talks about 'not being restricted by laws,' perhaps referring to traits of the Heroic Rank, where the body is difficult to destroy by conventional means."

Wu Heng and Lady both showed a change in expression.

"According to your suggestion, then the fifth level... would be the Divine Stage." Lady remarked.

"Whether it can reach the Divine Stage still can't be confirmed." Glenda replied.

Wu Heng pondered along Glenda's line of reasoning and then said, "Following this Skill Book for cultivation, can it directly increase levels, unlike the current cultivation methods?"

The two Ghosts' eyes gleamed again.

If each phase corresponds to a professional's phase, wouldn't it imply ascending all the way to the Heroic Rank or even to Divine Spirits!

"Possibly!" Glenda said.

Lady exaggeratedly said, "You truly found a treasure. Whichever race has this Skill Book could pave a new path for advancement."

"Let me practice first, if it works, I'll teach you the Heavenly Fox Clan." Wu Heng said with a smile.

Lady showed a look of 'boy, you've got a heart' and then said, "If truly teaching, I'll choose a reliable clan member to prevent it from spreading."

"Mm." Wu Heng put away the written skill and said, "Starting tomorrow, I'll begin cultivating to see how it turns out."

"Just mastering those divine skills alone would be top-notch skills." Glenda said seriously.

With the night deepening, Wu Heng stood up and said, "I'm heading back to rest, come with me for cultivation tomorrow."

Lady rolled her eyes at him: "Go by yourself, why do you need someone to accompany you?"

"Having someone around wouldn't feel so dull."

Wu Heng waved with a smile and turned to leave the study.

...

Returning to the bedroom, Shanaela hadn't slept yet.

Leaned against the headboard, her silk nightgown outlined a voluptuous and graceful figure, a book spread on her knees, yet her fingers occasionally tapped swiftly on her phone screen, creating a soft ticking sound.

"Still not sleeping?" Wu Heng said with a smile.

"The master hasn't returned, how dare I sleep first?" Shanaela raised her eyes, her lips curled with a smile.

Casually gathering the drooping long hair behind her ears, making her silhouette even more elegant.

Wu Heng sat at the bedside, his palm naturally resting on her smooth thigh, joked, "So, are we doing role-play tonight? Just so you know, I'm not playing the creep."

"Play your head." Shanaela lightly slapped his hand away, though her smile remained, she then put on a serious expression: "Speaking seriously, what do you think about the matter the Great Elder mentioned?"

"I haven't made up my mind yet, and I was just thinking of hearing your opinion first." Wu Heng confessed.

Shanaela said firmly, "Your cooperation talks are your business, but let me say this, I'm not going to be any Great Elder."