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After entering the Vermilion Bird Tomb, Zhu Chen and Wang Lin, guided by the treasure light, quickly found the Star Cultivation Crystal that countless people coveted!
That thing is currently placed on the statue of the first generation Suzaku, Ye Wuyou.

However, Zhu Chen and Wang Lin did not make any rash moves.

Because they all knew it was a trap.

The Star Crystal is now protected by something called 'Star Guide'. Anyone who touches it will be instantly reduced to ashes, making it extremely dangerous.

However, Zhu Chen dared to be the first to enter, so he must have already thought of a countermeasure.

The so-called 'Star Guide' is, simply put, a key that can unlock the Star Crystal.

However, this key carries a deadly trap; touching it means certain death.

The best way to trigger such a trap is to let someone else test it first.

This is also the main reason why Yun Quezi wanted Wang Lin to be a scapegoat in the original work.

"Wang Lin, before we take this Star Guide, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Zhu Chen turned to look at Wang Lin and said.

This Star-Cultivation Crystal has the power to choose its own master.

According to the original story, once they trigger the Star Guide, this thing will immediately choose Wang Lin as the next Vermilion Bird.

He knew Wang Lin would definitely refuse.

Becoming the Vermilion Bird means protecting the Vermilion Bird Star for generations, but Wang Lin's desired path clearly doesn't stop there.

So before that, he wanted to ask Wang Lin to do something.

"Brother, please speak frankly. If it is within my power, I will do my utmost."

Wang Lin responded without hesitation, his tone very certain.

Seeing this, Zhu Chen didn't waste any words and directly stated his intentions.

He hoped that Wang Lin would accept the position of Vermilion Bird later and become the fifteenth generation Vermilion Bird Child on this Vermilion Bird Star!
Wang Lin frowned immediately upon hearing his request.

"Brother, you should know that my path will not end on Vermilion Bird Star..."

“I understand. I’m just letting you temporarily accept the position of Vermilion Bird. Once you become the Vermilion Bird Child, you can immediately give this position to someone else.”

Wang Lin was meticulous, and he quickly discerned Zhu Chen's thoughts from his words.

"Whom does my elder brother want me to give up the Vermilion Bird position to?"

"Red Butterfly".

Zhu Chen stated frankly.

If Wang Lin refuses the position of Vermilion Bird, then that position will immediately become vacant.

At that time, those people outside will inevitably try to fight over it again.

If Mo Zhi were to appear during the competition, the right to choose the Vermilion Bird position would be taken by the other party.

Since this position will be given up sooner or later, why doesn't he try to fight for it for Red Butterfly?

After all, no matter what, Red Butterfly was his woman.

It's better to give it to the other party than to hand it over to that coward Zhou Wutai.

"Don't worry, Hongdie is now my woman. If she becomes the titled Vermilion Bird, I will have her protect your Wang family and let them enjoy peace on Vermilion Bird Star. As for the issue of the Immortal Remnant Clan, I will also help you deal with it..."

Zhu Chen continued speaking.

He knew what Wang Lin was most worried about.

As long as Red Butterfly can help him resolve those issues, allowing him to leave Vermilion Bird Star without any worries.

So it doesn't matter who gets the title of Vermilion Bird.

“Red Butterfly is the only opponent I have ever truly faced since I began my cultivation. Since you want to secure this opportunity for her, I will naturally help you obtain it.”

Wang Lin agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, then it's up to you."

Zhu Chen patted Wang Lin on the shoulder, and then, with a thought, immediately used half of his magic power to create a shadow clone.

These physical clones are taken from the Naruto world. They are formed by splitting the user's own energy and can exert the same combat power as the user. They even have the same aura, making them almost indistinguishable.

The only drawback of this clone is that it's not very durable and can easily be destroyed, thus wasting half of the caster's mana! For this reason, people in the group will not use this skill easily unless there is a special purpose.

After all, a clone that requires half of one's mana to create is practically useless and not cost-effective for the stronger the person.

"Shadow clone? Brother, is this the method you were just talking about?"

Wang Lin was slightly taken aback.

He had thought Zhu Chen would have some clever methods to trigger the Star Guide.

I never expected it to be this flashy but useless clone skill!
"Let's give it a try first."

Zhu Chen sent the shadow clone to Ye Wuyou's statue, then suddenly reached out and grabbed the Star Guide.

"--boom!"

A muffled thud followed.

The entire space inside the tomb chamber suddenly froze for a moment.

Zhu Chen's shadow clone was shattered almost instantly by an invisible force, turning into dust.

"Failed?"

Wang Lin frowned and murmured softly.

However, he had barely finished speaking when...

The Star Guide in Ye Wuyou's sculpture hand suddenly shook, and then flew towards Zhu Chen at an astonishing speed.

This sudden turn of events left Zhu Chen and Wang Lin stunned.

The star's movement was too fast; Zhu Chen didn't have time to react before his consciousness appeared in a magnificent golden palace.

"I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Just then, a deep voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Zhu Chen turned around and saw a dignified middle-aged man sitting on the palace, staring intently at him.

The man's appearance was exactly the same as the statue outside; he was none other than the first generation Vermilion Bird, Ye Wuyou.

"I think you've waited for the wrong person. I am not from this world."

Zhu Chen strode to the front of the hall and spoke frankly.

Ye Wuyou perished ten thousand years ago.

What appears in this Star Crystal now is merely a wisp of the other party's remnant consciousness; there's no need for him to hide anything.

"Throughout the generations of Vermilion Birds, each successor is appointed by the previous Vermilion Bird Child, who bestows upon them the Vermilion Bird Seal. Only then can they inherit the legacy and control the Star Cultivation Crystal..."

Ye Wuyou rambled on and on, spouting a bunch of nonsense, his purpose being to get Zhu Chen to accept the Vermilion Bird's inheritance, giving off the vibe of an intelligent tool.

This surprised Zhu Chen somewhat.

You have to understand, he's not from this world, and Wang Lin was just right next to him.

As the protagonist of the Xian Ni world, the title of Vermilion Bird should rightfully be inherited by the other party.

That Star Crystal was probably drunk.

They actually chose him, an outsider, to be the next Suzaku.

Zhu Chen initially wanted to refuse, but then he thought that the title Vermilion Bird could be transferred to someone else later anyway.

Rather than letting Wang Lin pass it on to Hongdie, it's better for him to do it himself.

Why bother others when you can cherish your own woman?

"Okay, I accept this title!"

Zhu Chen decisively accepted the title of the fifteenth generation Vermilion Bird in front of Ye Wuyou's remaining consciousness.

At the same time, he opened the chat group and sent a message to Xiao Yan.

[Zhu Chen: Xiao Yan, where are you now? If possible, please bring Hong Die to the central area of ​​the Vermilion Bird Tomb immediately!]

...(End of chapter)