The Secret of Phoenix Nirvana

The dramatic battle in the Chaotic Star River has finally come to an end.

No one expected that the person who ultimately topped the Kill Ranking would be Lin Zhen, a minor lord from a Elementary Civilization Universe Country called the Tianhe Empire, a member of the Sanjiang Star Region Federation!

To be fair, Lin Zhen wasn't entirely unknown. In the very beginning, he topped the Kill Ranking, astonishing everyone.

But then Lin Zhen faded into obscurity, surpassed by countless others. Just a few months ago, his grades were even last, making him a laughing stock.

But life seems to be spent in ups and downs, and Lin Zhen actually managed to climb back to first place at the last moment.

He surpassed Ye Hua, surpassed Tian Ci, and even surpassed Feng Qingluan at one point.

Lin Zhen's final kill count was over 360,000 Insect Race warriors.

This achievement was largely due to Lin Zhen's Innate Devour, which allowed him to consume a large number of Insect Race warriors. It was at that moment that he rose to the top spot.

Lin Zhen won first place, but the real winner was someone else.

This person is Feng Qingluan.

Feng Qingluan's actual kill count was 500,000 Insect Race warriors, and Feng Qingluan single-handedly took down five of the seven Insect Race commanders, making her the First Person in the Chaotic Star River.

It's a great pity that Feng Qingluan's achievements can no longer be counted, because although the Sky Burning Flame she unleashed with her Phoenix True Body killed a large number of enemies, she herself also lost her life, leaving her unparalleled beauty forever in the Chaotic Star River.

However, others did not know exactly how Feng Qingluan died. They only concluded from the changes in the Chaotic Star River at the last moment that Feng Qingluan used a forbidden technique and perished together with a large group of Insect Race.

Although the Fire Qilin didn't win, the Insect Race didn't really win either. After all, they lost six commanders and three mother nests, which greatly reduced their strength. This victory was really not very meaningful.

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Two figures slowly approached from beside the Bright Passage, the lifeline guarding the Human Race's territory.

"Ye Hua, do you think Feng Qingluan is really dead?" Tian Ci asked.

"Of course he's dead. The Dimensional Universe has already given this conclusion, how could it be false?" Ye Hua walked in the void, his face full of exhaustion, no longer resembling the handsome young man he once was.

"Alas, it's such a pity. It's heartbreaking to see such a beauty die. Although I didn't want the number one prize to fall into someone else's hands, I heard that you and Feng Qingluan were a couple. Aren't you sad?"

Ye Hua paused for a moment. "Of course I like her, but unfortunately, she and I are not meant to be."

"Yeah, she likes Lin Zhen. I really don't know what's so good about that weak brat. I really wish I could tear Lin Zhen to pieces. It's a pity that even a bounty of 10 billion Cosmic Crystal couldn't kill him. But it's good, I saved that money."

Tian Ci muttered a few words, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "Ye Hua, I remember you once said that you had two pursuits: one was to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts, and the other was Feng Qingluan. So, when these two pursuits conflict, what will you Xuan Ze?"

Ye Hua remained silent for a long while before slowly saying, "I have made my Xuan Ze."

Tian Ci paused for a moment after hearing this, then suddenly smiled strangely, "I think I know something. Ye Hua, when Feng Qingluan was being chased, she was ranked number one on the Kill Ranking, right?"

Ye Hua turned to look at Tian Ci: "What are you trying to say?"

"Hehe! Don't worry, I wouldn't secretly activate the dimensional Cosmic Record. We're all smart enough to understand each other, so there's no need for beating around the bush. Feng Qingluan doesn't like you and threatens your number one position on the Kill Ranking. What I know is that someone from the Insect Race has been informing them of Feng Qingluan's location. Who benefits the most from eliminating Feng Qingluan? Everyone understands without me saying it, right? So, the person who's been tipping off the Insect Race is actually you, isn't that right?"

A cold glint flashed in Ye Hua's eyes. "Tian Ci, I think you probably don't know what it means to Calamity Comes from the Mouth!"

"No, no, no! Don't threaten me like that. We're actually on the same side. I've always wanted to plot against Lin Zhen, but the difference between us is that I didn't succeed while you did. However, we also have something in common: neither of us has gotten first place yet. Lin Zhen is currently in first place, so you don't need to worry about me. I won't leak it, and I hope things will stay that way."

"Then how can you guarantee it?" Ye Hua asked.

"One hundred billion Cosmic Crystal is all my assets. I will give you half of it. Even if Feng Qingluan's matter is something we did together, I have one condition: Lin Zhen must not get the first place reward."

"What do you mean?" Ye Hua suppressed his murderous intent and wanted to hear what Tian Ci had to say.

"It's very simple. If Lin Zhen wants to return to the Fire Qilin to receive his reward, then he must pass through this Bright Passage. As long as we guard this Bright Passage and prevent Lin Zhen from having the opportunity to return to the Fire Qilin, then he will have no choice but to stay in the Chaotic Star River forever."

Ye Hua frowned slightly. "This isn't a good solution either. Are we supposed to stay here and guard this place forever?"

"Of course not. Since you can reveal Feng Qingluan's location, you can also reveal Lin Zhen's location. The Mantis Commander is still alive, and there are four Insect Race mother nests in the Chaotic Star River. It won't be long before the Insect Race recover a great deal of strength. As long as we give Lin Zhen's location, do you think Lin Zhen will have any chance of survival under the Insect Race's pursuit? We just need to wait here for the good news of his death. Believe me, we won't stay here for long."

Ye Hua considered for a moment and nodded slightly. "You're right, but if we do that, none of us will be able to go back to the Fire Qilin to collect our rewards."

"This is easy to handle. All we have to do is tell each other in the Dimensional Universe that we need to prevent the Insect Race from entering the Empire through the Bright Passage. We two will guard this place for a while until it is safe. In this way, the Empire will not only not blame us, but will definitely increase the rewards we receive. Moreover, the people will stand on our side. You are, after all, the Empire's National Idol."

After saying that, Tian Ci smiled and said, "Besides, if we guard and cultivate together, you won't have to worry about me revealing your secrets. You can also be your National Idol and be admired by thousands of people without worry."

Upon hearing what Tian Ci had said, Ye Hua suddenly smiled.

"Heh! What you said makes perfect sense. I must say, you're very good at reading people. In that case, we'll stay. Cultivating is cultivation, no matter where we are. That bastard Lin Zhen, even I, Ye Hua, can't have this woman, how dare he steal her away! I'll report his location right now and let Mantis have some fun with him. I'm sure after this incident, Mantis will hate him to the bone!"

"Alright, that's settled then. Now that you've reported your location, think carefully about what you're going to say. I'll also take advantage of your success to become famous throughout the empire and be a hero for once. I don't want people to think that I, Tian Ci, am a despicable person."

"Don't assume that you're inherently a despicable person."

"Haha, same to you, true villain and hypocrite, I wonder which is worse?"

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Since Lin Zhen planted the Phoenix Tree on the Garbage Star, there has been no garbage left.

Lin Zhen knew that Little Phoenix disliked dirty environments; she was so noble, elegant, pure, and proud that there was never a speck of dust on her Red Dress.

Even during the period when she transformed into Little Phoenix, she spent most of her time preening her feathers.

So Lin Zhen collected all the trash here, leaving behind a Phoenix Tree, and transplanted many flowers and plants from the Dark Star Space, making the planet vibrant with life.

Thinking of that proud and vain gang leader, a hint of warmth appeared in Lin Zhen's eyes.

"Beep beep~!! Master, someone has left you a message in the Dimensional Universe. It's from your wife, Su Mingyue."

Yue'er and An Ning had spoken to him once during this period. Everything was fine at home, and Lin Zhen also told them about Feng Qingluan.

He thought his two wives would be dissatisfied, but they weren't; instead, they Lin Zhen.

Knowing that Lin Zhen was in a bad mood lately, they didn't bother him, but they would sometimes leave messages in the Dimensional Universe.

Yue'er's message was. "Husband, don't overthink it. Without Sister Qingluan, we wouldn't even be able to see you. Of course, we won't blame or complain about her at all."

"Neither An Ning nor I are ordinary women, and our husbands are destined to be at the top of the pyramid. We don't like too many women, but we know that we must cherish those who are truly good to us. Since you think that Qingluan is still here, then go ahead and pursue your path. We can wait for you at home, for ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, as long as you don't forget that we are still here."

Lin Zhen gently severed the Dimensional Universe, feeling a warmth in her heart.

What an understanding wife!

He has been on this planet for a month now. Firstly, the Mantis Commander's final sword strike had indeed severely injured him, and he needed to heal his wounds.

The second reason is a bit more mysterious.

Whether it was obsessive love, reality or illusion, Lin Zhen always felt that her fate with Little Phoenix could never end like this.

Although the Dimensional Universe System concluded that Feng Qingluan was dead, Lin Zhen could not accept such a conclusion no matter what.

He couldn't accept that Little Phoenix was dead; he wouldn't allow her to die!

"Chris, haven't you found any valuable clues yet?" Lin Zhen was getting impatient.

"Master, we've made some progress."

"Oh! Tell me about it!"

"The most likely way for the master to resurrect a person, which is also the most foolish way, is to learn the Time Law, master the method of time reversal, and reverse that space-time. Perhaps then there will be a chance to bring the dead back to life."

Lin Zhen was stunned for a moment. Reversing time and space, going back in time, sounded feasible, but how far was he from taking that step?

That would probably take far too long. Lin Zhen didn't dare to gamble, nor could she wait that long.

"Are there any other options?"

"Master, I now have your Universe First Bank Fire Qilin Supreme Three-Star user privileges, which allow me to access some information. I can tell you that if you can upgrade your user privileges to Supreme Five-Star, then I will be able to access an important message."

"What news? Don't keep me in suspense!"

"The secret of the Phoenix Nirvana!" Chris's words shocked Lin Zhen for the first time, but also filled him with joy and hope!

This is the third update today, an extra chapter for the 300 monthly votes from readers.