Phoenix Tribulation Arrives! (Fifth Update)

"What!"

"What's this!?"

The three Mantis Commander were so shocked by Lin Zhen's earth-shattering and awe-inspiring move that they couldn't close their mouths.

Just a moment ago, what they saw was the Super Star River Beast Fire Qilin!

Lin Zhen actually possesses the talent of Fire Qilin; this is completely beyond their expectations.

But the more this is the case, the less we can let Lin Zhen leave. It's very likely that even the Fire Kirin Empire doesn't know that Lin Zhen possesses such talent; otherwise, he would definitely be protected as a national treasure.

"Chase him! We must kill Lin Zhen no matter what! We absolutely cannot let him escape. If this guy returns to the Fire Kirin Empire, we'll all be in big trouble. He'll definitely come back for revenge when he grows up!"

Several Insect Race commanders realized the seriousness of the problem and continued their relentless pursuit of Lin Zhen.

However, the formation they had just set up was broken by Lin Zhen's "Innate Devour" move, and they could no longer surround and intercept him for the time being. It would still be difficult to catch up with Lin Zhen.

The Mantis Commander immediately connected to the Dimensional Universe: "Attention! Attention! Lin Zhen is currently fleeing northwest, at coordinates xxxx. xxxx. He's probably heading towards the Garbage Disposal Plant. Remember to intercept him there. It's time for you to make your move!"

After saying that, the Mantis Commander hung up the communication in the Dimensional Universe and said confidently, "Don't worry, Lin Zhen and the other one will definitely not escape. After they took the first place on the two Suspended Island, I knew that taking them down would not be easy. I have already made full preparations."

Both the Beetle Commander and the Scorpio Commander had great faith in the Mantis Commander and were confident in his plans. Even though it seemed like Lin Zhen and Feng Qingluan were about to escape, if the Mantis said they couldn't escape, then they absolutely couldn't escape!

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Lin Zhen has already used the fastest speed he has ever achieved in his life.

Behind him, the Lightning Wings trembled. After two years of nurturing, the Lightning Wings had gained five hundred times the speed of sound, allowing Lin Zhen's body to transform into a streak of light and traverse through the starry sky, leaving the Insect Race army behind him further and further behind.

Feng Qingluan's arms were tightly wrapped around Lin Zhen's neck, and she was already in a semi-conscious state.

"Qingluan, wake up, we'll be there soon, we'll be at the Garbage Disposal Plant soon."

"Yes, I will persevere."

The severely injured Feng Qingluan had completely lost her previous bravery and strength. Her body was limp and she lay on Lin Zhen's back, like a leaf that could be blown away by the wind at any moment. Lin Zhen held her even tighter, determined not to let her leave.

During the flight, Lin Zhen discovered that his speed was actually increasing.

Within his body, a surge of bloodline power was coursing through him—the power of Feng Qingluan's bloodline.

When Lin Zhen saved the Little Phoenix, he absorbed a small amount of Feng Qingluan's bloodline power, but the amount was relatively small, and no power awakened in Lin Zhen's body.

Today, Feng Qingluan was lying on Lin Zhen's back, her clothes soaked with blood. Their blood had mingled together, which in turn stimulated the latent power of Lin Zhen's bloodline.

This force propelled Lin Zhen to greater and greater speeds. Phoenix were already the fastest flying Star River Beast, and their speed climbed steadily, eventually reaching a speed of a thousand times the speed of sound!

Everything around him whizzed past with a whoosh, leaving countless asteroids and Meteorite behind Lin Zhen in an instant.

The starry sky here is very damaged, making it difficult for spaceships to maneuver. It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhen has not been caught by the Insect Race. Otherwise, since everyone is piloting spaceships, there would be no speed advantage.

I don't know how long we've been running like this. There's no concept of time in the starry sky. Maybe it's a day, maybe three days, maybe ten days!

During this time, Feng Qingluan fell into a coma countless times and was woken up by Lin Zhen countless times. Only the Phoenix Tree could arouse Feng Qingluan's will to live.

Finally, the Garbage Disposal Site appeared!

Swish swish swish~~!!!

Lin Zhen's body made a rapid turn, and after passing several small planets, he finally arrived at the planet where he and Feng Qingluan had searched for the Cold Stone together!

"Qingluan, we've arrived!"

With his Lightning Wings retracted, Lin Zhen landed and staggered for several steps, his legs numb from the long flight.

Fortunately, she didn't fall. He gently put Feng Qingluan down, then carried her in a Lin Zhen carry to his chest, and went to the Phoenix Tree he had planted.

This Phoenix Tree has been planted for three months. It was nurtured in Lin Zhen's Dark Star Space for nearly half a month. It has grown lush and leafy. Although it is not as huge as the Star Fruit Tree, it is still dozens of meters tall. When the breeze comes, the Leaf rustle and it is very beautiful.

"Carry me upstairs."

Feng Qingluan nestled in Lin Zhen's arms and spoke. Lin Zhen immediately leaped up into the canopy of the Phoenix Tree.

Sitting here, nestled among the lush green trees, my mood has calmed down considerably.

"How are you Qingluan? Are you feeling more comfortable here?"

"I like it here, Lin Zhen. It must have taken a lot of effort for you to bring this tree over."

"It's nothing, the delivery person can just bring it over."

Feng Qingluan gave Lin Zhen a light glare. Her face was pale, but she was still beautiful, breathtakingly so, which made Lin Zhen feel even more distressed.

"Qingluan, don't speak. Let me check your injuries. We Blood-Bound, I will definitely be able to heal you."

"It's too late!"

Feng Qingluan gently raised her hand to stop Lin Zhen's treatment. "Our pursuers are always behind us. Although you have temporarily shaken them off, you have never disappeared from their sight. They will catch up in half an hour at most, and there won't be enough time for treatment."

"No! I don't believe it! Qingluan, I can definitely heal you, you have to believe me!"

Lin Zhen is preparing to open the Dark Star Space to Feng Qingluan. He plans to send Feng Qingluan into the Dark Star Space, and if necessary, he can transplant the Phoenix Tree back. At least the Dark Star Space will be safer.

Dark Star is Lin Zhen's biggest secret besides his rebirth. He has never told anyone about it, but today, he is prepared to make an exception. He is willing to pay any price as long as he can save Qingluan.

Feng Qingluan gently cupped Lin Zhen's face in her hands. "Do you think you can escape the pursuit all by yourself?"

Lin Zhen was stunned for a moment. His clone was seriously injured and could not be used for the time being. When the pursuers came, he would not be able to escape alone.

If he can't escape, what's the point of Feng Qingluan hiding in the Dark Star Space?

For the first time, Lin Zhen felt incredibly powerless!

Faced with danger and the critically injured Little Phoenix, he was completely helpless!

"Lin Zhen, could you make me a wreath of leaves to wear?"

Lin Zhen remained silent, then reached out and plucked some leaves from the Phoenix Tree. He quickly wove a small wreath and placed it on Feng Qingluan's head.

A bright green wreath adorned her head, making her small face appear even paler, like a flower that could wither at any moment.

"I remember when I was very young, my mother made me one of these. After she passed away, that was the only warmth I have in my memory."

Lin Zhen about to say something when Feng Qingluan gently raised her hand to stop her.

"Don't try to comfort me, okay? I never need that. If I were that fragile, I'd probably be hacked to death in the street by now, and you wouldn't be seeing Little Phoenix today."

"Lin Zhen, I still remember when we met at the city gate of Kirin Saint Star. At that time, I saw disgust in your eyes. I felt very uncomfortable then. I don't know why, but I didn't want you to hate me."

"I didn't, Luan'er..." Lin Zhen still wanted to comfort her.

"Don't lie. I can tell if someone is lying, Lin Zhen. I killed those Red Fox Gang members because they persecuted women, bought female slaves, and then sold them into brothels to serve customers. In their hands, a woman's very existence was a luxury. Tell me, should I have killed them?"

Lin Zhen then remembered the situation at the city gate. Indeed, the Red Fox warrior said that the Qingluan Society had killed more than 6,000 of their brothers and taken away hundreds of thousands of female slaves. The place seemed to be called something like Yi Hong House. Thinking about it carefully, it should indeed be the kind of place that Feng Qingluan had mentioned.

Lin Zhen felt somewhat ashamed. He had misunderstood Feng Qingluan Feng Qingluan, but he hadn't expected her to remember such trivial matters.

"The sisters of our Qingluan Society are all unfortunate people. If I don't take them in, they will only have one way out: death. Our fighting and scrambling are acts of desperation, Lin Zhen. I'm not a bad person. I haven't done anything bad. Do you understand?"

Feng Qingluan gripped Lin Zhen's Lin Zhen tightly with her delicate hands, speaking to him with some urgency, as if she would never have the chance to say these words again if she didn't say them now.

"Luan'er, I believe in you, I believe in you, don't get agitated!"

Seeing Feng Qingluan's excited face flush slightly, Lin Zhen quickly comforted her.

Feng Qingluan leaned softly against Lin Zhen's chest, breathing heavily for a while before calming down a little, but she seemed even weaker.

"Lin Zhen, do you still remember the Phoenix Three Tribulations that you showed me?"

"Luan'er, forget about all that, it's all a lie."

"No! It's true!"

Feng Qingluan looked up at Lin Zhen: "It was my destiny to meet you. This is my Love Tribulation, an inescapable fate, and I cannot escape it either."

"I won't leave you, and you don't need to run away." Lin Zhen held her tightly.

"Kiss me, Lin Zhen. If you like me, since I can't escape this Love Tribulation, I also want to try what it feels like to be loved. I haven't experienced this since the day my mother passed away."

Lin Zhen felt her eyes sting, and gently lowered her head to kiss Feng Qingluan's pale cherry Cherry Lips. Those lips were sweet, but very cold.

Her long eyelashes fluttered, and a blush rose on Feng Qingluan's face.

After a while, she opened her eyes and gently pushed Lin Zhen's shoulder, making Lin Zhen let go of her.

"Help me up!"

Lin Zhen helped Feng Qingluan to her feet. Amidst the green trees, she, wearing a flower wreath, looked as beautiful as a figure in a painting, yet seemed as if she could be carried away by the wind at any moment.

Feng Qingluan glanced longingly at the Phoenix Tree, then looked at Lin Zhen: "Will you forget me?"

"No! Never!"

"Then promise me you'll keep this tree, let it stay here forever."

"I promise you, Luan'er, please stop talking and let me check your injuries, okay?" Lin Zhen was frantic.

"No."

Feng Qingluan straightened up, supporting Lin Zhen's arm, and looked up at the sky outside the Phoenix Tree.

"Lin Zhen, my final tribulation has arrived. Remember the promise you made to me, and never break it!"

Their pursuers are coming from the sky!

Today's update is Chapter 5, an extra chapter for the 200 monthly votes from our readers!