The five great Insect Clan commanders appeared, and the situation on the scene changed immediately!
Just now, the Insect Clan warriors who had been killed by Fire Kirin warriors and scattered and escaped, the weak ones among them hid away, and were replaced by a large number of Insect Clan elite warriors!
Groups of Black Hole Period Insect Clan members appeared, brandishing double-edged mantis warriors, heavily-armored beetle warriors, wasp warriors wielding poisonous spears, and scorpion warriors filled the sky and the ground, extending to the limits of their vision!
Throughout the Star System Stage, they could be seen everywhere as commanders, leading groups of warriors, ready to launch an attack at any time!
This was not an ordinary Insect Clan force; this was clearly the Insect Clanâs entire main force!
Usually, these insects could hide underground, and the entire Scorpion Nest here was a huge trap. They had long been prepared for everything and were just waiting for Fire Kirin warriors to come and die.
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The Mantis Commander laughed heartily in the air: âStupid humans, arenât you always mocking the low intelligence of our Insect Clan? How come today all of you fall into our encirclement? How about it? Do the low-intelligence Insect Clan in your eyes give you a huge surprise? Iâm afraid this surprise may be too much for you to handle!â
The Beetle Commander, clad in black armor, exposed only a pair of eyes and scanned the Fire Kirin warriors group with a sinister gaze: âAfter this, you wonât be mocking our Insect Clan anymore, because you wonât have a chance. Scorpion Main Star will be your burial ground!â
The Fire Kirin warriors were somewhat panicked, and they began to unconsciously gather towards Ye Hua, seeking a backbone and support.
âHow could this be? Wasnât it said that the Insect Clanâs commanders donât get along and wonât cooperate together?â
âExactly! Werenât they all busy resisting the attacks of the Landis and Rakshasa Empires? How could their entire main force appear on our side?â
âYe Hua, what should we do now? Come up with an idea!â
Ye Huaâs face was cold, and he bit his lip: âWe were caught in their trap, everything was a smokescreen released by the Insect Clan, but donât worry, their combat power is not as strong as ours. We have killed two of their commanders, and as long as we can kill the enemy leader, we can still win this battle!â
After saying that, Ye Hua turned to look at Feng Qingluan, Nan Lie, Tianci, and Lin Zhen.
âThis time, itâs a matter of life and death. I suggest that on our side, I, Qingluan, Tianci, Nan Lie, and Lin Zhen stand against one Insect Clan commander each. The rest will be dealt with by the others. We five are the key to the battle, and as long as we win, their numerous warriors are useless.â
Although Lin Zhenâs realm was not high, he had already proven his strength at Suspended Island, and later on, he killed the Centipede Commander, making him a top-notch expert. Ye Hua wouldnât pass up using him.
âWhat if we lose?â Nan Lie asked.
âIf we lose ⦠then let life and death be determined by fate!â
Their gazes turned to the five Insect Clan commanders. Ye Hua had a point â fighting a battle of attrition meant certain death, so only by employing a decapitation strategy and killing the enemy leader could they find a slim chance.
Ye Hua took the lead: âI raised this suggestion, so I should bear the most crucial responsibility. Iâll take on the Mantis Commander. The rest of you can pick.â
âI choose the Locust Commander!â Since the Locust Commander was the weakest among the five great commanders, Tianci quickly made his choice, regardless of the disdainful glances from the others.
âThen, I choose the Beetle Commander.â Nan Lie also made his choice â the Beetle Commanderâs strength was only slightly stronger than that of the locust, and couldnât compare to the scorpion or the great wasp.
âIâll take the Scorpion Commander.â Lin Zhen immediately chose the strongest Scorpion Commander without waiting for Feng Qingluan to speak. He had a feeling that Feng Qingluan would find it easier to deal with the purely aerial Wasp Commander.
Feng Qingluanâs cherry lips moved slightly. She didnât look at Lin Zhen or say anything more, indicating her agreement.
âNow that everyone has made their choices, I have one more thing to say.â
Ye Hua lowered his voice: âEveryone, I bear a great responsibility for the failure of this battle, but you are all elites of the Empire, and under no circumstances should any of you perish in battle. If there is a chance to break out, everyone should flee for their lives. I will never blame anyone who leaves, as there is no hope of winning this battle now.â
After saying that, Ye Hua lifted his sword and pointed it at the Mantis Commander in the sky: âMantis! Come on! Letâs have a real fight, do you dare?â
Hearing Ye Huaâs challenge, the Mantis Commanderâs face turned ferocious: âHehehe! Ye Hua you little brat, donât think you can challenge me just because you have some talent. Today I will let you know the true power of the Mantis Clan, the strongest fighting race of the Insect Clan Empire!â
âGet out of my way! No one is allowed to interfere!â
The surrounding insects cleared a path, and the Mantis Commander waved his double-edged blade, rushing towards Ye Hua with a fierce howl!
Ye Hua also leaped up, swinging his long sword, and fought with the Mantis Commander!
The two battled from the ground to the sky, falling back to the ground, and then fighting their way into space, slowly being engulfed by the endless swarm of insects, their figures no longer visible.
With Ye Hua taking the lead, Nan Lie and Tianci also challenged their chosen commanders and started their fierce battles.
Feng Qingluan glanced back at her sisters of the Qing Luan Society, her tone heavy.
âSisters, when the battle starts later on, you should break out in the opposite direction from me. You should be able to leave this place. The only thing to remember is never to follow me. That way, youâll still have a chance to survive. Once you break free, hurry back to the Light Tunnel and leave Chaotic Star River. The battle here is over.â
Lan Yuer, Feng Hongâer and the other girls were shocked: âBig sister, what about you? Arenât you going with us?â
Feng Qingluan shook her head and smiled gently: âIâm afraid I canât. If we all go together, no one will be able to escape.â
âWe canât leave you alone, big sister!â The girls of the Qing Luan Society cried.
âDonât cry!â
Feng Qingluanâs face suddenly turned cold, and her long-accumulated authority silenced the girls, forcing them to hold their tears back.
âWe, the Qing Luan Society, have our foundation to manage. After we go back, tell my master to help take care of it. I am not discussing this with you, itâs an order!â
After saying this, Feng Qingluan took a deep breath: âThere are some things I must experience, I canât escape from them. You all go ahead, maybe we will meet again later.â
Lan Yuer and the others knew that Feng Qingluan had made up her mind, so they didnât dare to defy her. They had tears in their eyes as they looked at her and slowly backed away.
As the insect clans in the sky were about to come and kill them, Feng Qingluan suddenly turned to Lin Zhen.
âThe enemies are coming to kill us, arenât you going to fight them with me?â
âI⦠with you?â Lin Zhen was stunned for a moment, not understanding Feng Qingluanâs meaning.
âPfft!â
Seeing Lin Zhenâs dumbfounded expression, Feng Qingluan couldnât help but cover her mouth and laugh.
The laughter was like a hundred flowers blooming, making the world around them lose its color. Not only was Lin Zhen stunned, but all the women of the Qing Luan Society were stunned too.
They had been following Feng Qingluan for many years and had never seen her laugh. Even if she did, it was a cold laugh or a perfunctory smile. A heartfelt smile like this was the first time ever!
No one imagined how beautiful Feng Qingluanâs laugh could be. No wonder when she first came to Kirin Holy Star, she was known as the most beautiful woman of the Fire Kirin.
Perhaps it was after receiving this title that Feng Qingluan stopped showing her genuine smile.
âThatâs right, wonât you accompany me? How can you bear to let me go alone?â
Lin Zhen felt a sudden tremor in his heart. This was absolutely not the behavior that Feng Qingluan should have exhibited. Was she�
âYou⦠are you?â
Lin Zhen was somewhat surprised.
Feng Qingluan walked up to Lin Zhen, raised her jade-like finger, and gently touched the cinnabar mole between her eyebrows.
âDonât you find this familiar?â
Hearing Feng Qingluanâs words, Lin Zhen suddenly realized. He raised his hand, and a teardrop-like red gem appeared.
The gem was blood red, as if it was dyed with fresh blood, its size and shape were exactly the same as the cinnabar mole on Feng Qingluanâs brow.
âCould you really beâ¦?â Lin Zhen was surprised with his eyes wide open.
âThe Phoenix Weeping Blood is actually the tears of a phoenix, my tears fell into your palm. Unfortunately, you have never carefully studied it. What a waste I left it for you.â Feng Qingluan blamed him with a bit of annoyment, and her temperament seemed to change a lot in an instant.
âThis is one of your tears?â
Lin Zhen was stunned, was there any hidden secret in this tear? He had never looked at the red gem before, fearing that the sight of it would remind him of her. At this moment, however, he wanted to see what was inside.
But Feng Qingluan grabbed his hand: âItâs too late now. If⦠If we win, then you have plenty of time to look at it. Thereâs no need for it now.â
Lin Zhen nodded, put away the red gem condensed from the Phoenix Blood Tear, and said, âWe will win.â
âI hope so. Lin Zhen! Fight by my side.â
âOf course, I will accompany you. If I had known earlier that you were Little Phoenix, I would have⦠sigh!â
Feng Qingluan covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes charmingly looking at Lin Zhen: âWhat should you call me?â
Lin Zhen was puzzled for a moment, then said somewhat shyly: âInitially, I thought you were just a little phoenix, thatâs why Iâ¦â
âSo, now you know who I am and you donât dare to call me that?â Feng Qingluan asked.
âThereâs nothing I dare not!â
Lin Zhen straightened his body: âNo matter who you are, our blood is already connected. You are my preciousâ¦!â
Feng Qingluan gently placed a finger on Lin Zhenâs lips, âThatâs enough, keep this name in your heart and never give it to someone else again!â
After that, she withdrew her finger, smiled, and looked at Lin Zhen: âI guess Iâve experienced a love story too, havenât I?â
âWhat do you mean?â Lin Zhen didnât quite understand.
âDonât ask too much, Lin Zhen, remember to survive!â
After Feng Qingluan finished speaking, the three-meter-long machete in her hand suddenly swung through the air, cutting a Star System Stage bug that was attempting to sneak attack them from a close distance in half!
âLin Zhen! Letâs fight side by side!â
A streak of brilliant red splendor pierced the sky!