Chapter 1056: Is This Photoshopped? (2)
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The next day, at the cafeteria.
The morning cafeteria was filled with the aroma of soy milk, and the usually noisy dining area was strangely quiet at this moment.
Everyone craned their necks, their eyes focused on a middle-aged man at the central dining table, who was animatedly telling a story.
"Yesterday afternoon, he was still smoking in my dorm, listening to the radio broadcast, and then he was called away by a phone call from Leader Li."
The man took a breath and leaned forward, "Three hours later he came back, the crutch was gone, under the pants…."
He tapped his perfectly intact left leg with chopsticks, "There was a brand new white leg!"
After saying this, everyone looked out of the window in unison.
Outside the cafeteria on the playground, 'Old Li,' who originally had a broken leg, was rolling up his pant leg and running on the playground, the newly grown calf dazzlingly white.
The man narrating tapped the edge of his bowl with chopsticks and said, "And, Old Li said it was because Wu Heng, the leader, returned, and seeing his hard work, used divine arts to restore his broken leg."
The crowd surrounding him all widened their eyes.
Wu Heng, the leader! Divine arts!
"The leader is indeed a savior."
"The leader is indeed a divine spirit!"
"If I work hard too, maybe the leader will help me grow back my arm?"
At this moment, the dining hall fell into a clamor.
No one doubted the event, all were exclamations of surprise.
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The news spread like wildfire.
Within just a few hours, the entire base's forum, broadcasting station, and even street corner chats were all talking about the same miracle, 'Old Li's leg grew back, whiter than a woman's leg.'
On the forum, there were even some photos and videos.
Old Li, who used to always walk with a crutch, was now jogging and exercising.
The comment section instantly exploded.
The number of comments increased rapidly, even those who didn't know 'Old Li' could understand the message.
Wu Heng made a person who lost half a leg grow a new one.
"Is this freaking Photoshopped? Limb regeneration?"
"At this time, almost everyone in the base knows, who would Photoshop something like this?"
"I'm a surgeon; this completely violates biological principles…."
"I know, it's because Wu Heng, the leader, returned and helped him grow his leg back."
"My God! Could Wu Heng actually be a god?"
The forum discussions were heated.
And within the base, some people who were incomplete due to the apocalypse also seemed to see hope.
If the leader can help Old Li grow back his leg, then as long as they work hard, the missing parts could also be helped to grow back.
Moreover, the base has always treated this group of elders well, so they surely wouldn't be mistreated.
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Inside the base's church.
In the shadows of the church's second floor, Wu Heng quietly observed the crowded crowd below.
The entire hall was filled, with people even packed in the aisles.
Zhao Yanqiu, holding a golden scepter, stood on the high platform, bathed in the colorful light and shadow from the stained glass windows.
The voice was no longer the gentle persuasion of the past, but carried an undeniable authority.
"The Light of Spiritual Awakening will illuminate every devout soul!"
The gemstone at the top of the scepter glowed slightly as she spoke, casting golden rays that formed tiny halos in the air, causing gasps of amazement from the believers.
"Are there always this many people?" Wu Heng asked in a low voice.
"After your limb regeneration yesterday, the news has spread within the base, so more people came today." Li Yahong said with a light laugh, "There are even some rumors saying that if you're devout enough, even a severed head could be reattached."
"Such rumors aren't good, hopefully no one truly believes them." Wu Heng also remarked, "But I have to say, their imagination is quite rich."
"That's how people are." Li Yahong's gaze swept over the crowd below, "Both afraid of missing the benefits and afraid of falling behind others."
After saying so, she pointed to a few figures in the corner of the first floor, "Look over there, he used to privately oppose the church, but today he's got a seat."
Wu Heng looked in the direction and saw a man wearing relatively formal attire and glasses, who was now earnestly chanting, sitting there with his back straight.
"Hmm, it doesn't matter if they don't believe; there's no need to force them."
Li Yahong nodded and continued, "I've spoken with Qi Hancai, she will hold a Dawn Meeting, set a time with several large bases, and then arrange for Sister Zhao to go over to preach, demonstrating limb regeneration on site, the spread of faith will be explosive."
"Alright, make sure to ensure her safety." Wu Heng no longer looked and turned to head downstairs.
"Understood!"
Wu Heng exited through the backdoor of the Holy Court, sat in the passenger seat of the off-road vehicle, and said, "Continue allocating resources toward the church, the base is fairly stable now, our main focus should be the development of the church."
"Understood."
"I'm leaving first; message me if there's anything, and I'll get back to you when I see it," Wu Heng said.
Li Yahong nodded, waving goodbye.
Over on Wu Heng's side, several ghosts flew over and waved at her.
The off-road vehicle started and sped away.
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Returning to the Island Lord's Mansion, Wu Heng descended the stairs.
The sunset's afterglow streamed through the glass windows, casting dappled shadows in the corridor.
Just as she stepped off the stairs, Mini came lightly from around the corner, "Master, dinner is ready."
Wu Heng casually put her arm around Mini's shoulder, "Looks like I came back just in time."
Arriving at the dining room, the table was laden with food.
The women of the house were all seated in their respective places.
Seeing Wu Heng enter, they all greeted her.
After Wu Heng sat down, she casually ate some food.
Shanaela took a sip from her goblet and said, "I heard from the Elder's Council that 'Ailuria' and the others have reached Level 19. They are quite excited and have already selected construction sites in various cities within the territory. Once they become heroes, they'll go all out to build the Spirit Awakening Sect."
"Thank the Elder's Council for me. Actually, even without building a church, we are willing to help 'Ailuria' and 'Silvien' become heroes," Wu Heng said with a smile.
The Wood Elf Sisters lifted their heads, their eyes shining with light.
If someone else had said these words, it would simply be regarded as polite talk, but given Wu Heng's current strength, these words also represented attention to the sisters.
Shanaela glanced sideways at the sisters beside her and then looked back, saying, "However, the Wood Elf Elders seem to have caught wind of something, constantly hinting around about the Holy Hall being attacked."
The dining room fell silent for a moment.
Wu Heng thought for a while and then said, "You can mention it to them, but don't go into too many details. The more the Wood Elves know, the more dangerous it becomes over there."
"Okay, I'll mention it later," Shanaela smiled and continued, "Now, they should realize how right it was to place all their bets on you."
"It's all thanks to you," Wu Heng said with a smile.
Shanaela gave him a flirtatious glance.
After discussing the matters, the dinner continued.
Then, Mini said, "By the way, Master, this morning, Deacon Hela Gui completed the first phase of her training and wanted to inform you, but you weren't here."
"Really? Hela Gui's training speed is quite fast," Wu Heng was somewhat surprised.
Shanaela looked at his expression and said, "What? Are you going to her place for 'training guidance' tonight?"
"I'll go take a look. After all, Hela Gui has persisted for so long and finally made a breakthrough," Wu Heng said.
The schedule has been quite full these days.
Luckily, I am a hero.
Thinking this, he subconsciously touched his lower back.
Shanaela gave him a sidelong glance and reminded, "You haven't been home for several days."
"Tomorrow, definitely staying at home," Wu Heng said with a smile.
The Wood Elf sisters giggled, with 'Silvien' winking continuously at Shanaela.
Shanaela said, "I can't be bothered with you."
Wu Heng took out his phone and sent a message to Hela Gui, "Broken through the first phase?"
"Yes!"
"I'll be over shortly."
"Okay!"
After dinner, Wu Heng activated the [Teleportation Technique] to head to the Steward Mansion.
The array pattern flashed by, and his figure appeared in the courtyard.
Wu Heng walked through the main door, and two figures quickly ran over from the living room, hugging him from both sides.
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Lilith's Mansion.
In the dim room, Lilith sat in front of the radio.
From the radio came Hadara's voice, "Have you greeted Wu Heng over there? What's the situation exactly?"
The main association headquarters and the Gold and Silver Island have a certain time difference.
It's daytime over there.
"It was Wu Heng's doing," Lilith said in a calm tone.
The breathing on the other end of the radio from Hadara came to an abrupt halt, "How did it cause the entire Inner City District to fall into a coma?"
The Secret Speaker's intelligence will be sent to the headquarters.
Thus, they also learned about the incident where everyone in the Inner City District of the Holy Hall fell into a coma.
"A special mechanical device capable of releasing city-wide mental spells."
"Is there such a spell?" Hadara's voice was filled with doubt.
"That's what he said, he probably wouldn't lie to me, and there's no reason to," Lilith replied.
Hadara continued, "Tell me everything you know in its entirety."
Lilith quickly thought through what she could say and recounted it.
And on Hadara's side, when he heard that Wu Heng had broken into the church and had the power to kill the Pope, he fell silent.