In the chaotic and distorted land, everything had been torn apart by the collision of two extreme forces. Only two ruins protected by their respective forces were left behind. The surroundings were filled with chaotic and dim light. They intertwined repeatedly in the distortion, forming a disorderly and shining belt of light. Every minute, new life was born, and every second was destroyed.
This was the true meaning of chaos. There was no order, no reason. Everything you knew had lost its meaning and was unpredictable. It was said that the first universe was born from chaos.
The silent wind of the Void drifted through the Chaos, blowing the war scythe that was stabbed into the ground diagonally. The blade of the scythe produced a crisp ringing sound, as if it wanted to use this method to remember the brave warrior who fought to the death for freedom. In front of the scythe stood a lady in a snow-white dress. The wind blew her wine-red hair, making the phoenix emblem on her dress even more gorgeous.
For some reason, the atmosphere became abnormally bleak. Phoenix's mood also became depressed.
"Earthling Seiber Hawk, at that moment, I really wanted to kill you. However, after killing you, I didn't feel any joy … I've been with humans for too long, and I've become weak, but … you've finally obtained the freedom you wanted …"
Phoenix reached out and brushed her long hair behind her back. She whispered,
"In the endless and disgusting time, there are very few people or things that are worth remembering …"
She turned around and tore open a dimensional crack. She looked back at the war scythe that was inserted into the ground alone. Then, she stepped forward and disappeared into the darkness.
"Saber … I will remember you. Before you disappear, your fangs can already touch me …"
"Farewell, my brave warrior …"
With the disappearance of the last person, the land of Chaos once again became deathly silent and desolate. The war scythe stuck in the ground vibrated slightly, as if it was bidding farewell to its master. In just half a minute, the black crack appeared again, and the hurried Phoenix stepped out from it. She looked at the war scythe coldly and coldly said, "Let's go.
"Cunning fellow … I was almost fooled by you … Come out, how long do you want to hide?"
Everything in front of her was still dead silent. It was as if Phoenix was talking to a ghost that did not exist. She waited for a few seconds, but everything in front of her did not change. Phoenix clenched her white jade-like fist in hatred.
"Then I'll help you!"
Swoosh!
A flickering flame suddenly appeared in front of this great figure of the multiverse. Then, white bones began to appear rapidly, followed by blood vessels, nerves, flesh, and organs. It was as if Seiber's body had been completely dissected in reverse. Within a minute, Seiber's body was reconstructed. He leaned on his scythe, naked, in a relaxed posture, as if he was enjoying the sunshine on the beach.
He raised his head and looked at Phoenix who clenched her fists in front of him and shrugged....
"Gulp gulp."
Venom that was released from the sandalwood fan's space quickly jumped onto Seiber's body. Before the provoked Phoenix was completely enraged, Seiber's indecent thing was covered up.
"Yo!"
Saber proudly waved his hand at Phoenix. He reached out and put a cigar in the corner of his mouth. Amidst the lingering smoke, he exhaled deeply in the most relaxed manner.
"Everything that I've planned with all my heart still can't be hidden from you … However, I just heard with my own ears that you've given me freedom. I think an existence like you probably won't go back on your words, right?"
Bang!
As soon as he finished speaking, Phoenix grabbed Saber by the neck and lifted him into the air. The blazing flame sword was placed on Saber's neck. The flames covering Phoenix's face dispersed, revealing a delicate face.
How should one put it? In short, when one saw this face, the thought of "Yes, this is what a Phoenix should look like" would appear in one's mind. This was probably a manifestation of a power that worked in the multiverse. Everyone who saw this face knew that this was the Phoenix, the one and only Phoenix in the multiverse.
"In the entire multiverse …"
Phoenix's voice was extremely cold. "No one has ever dared to play with me like this! Since I was born … you're the first! "
Saber's expression did not change. He felt a little heartache as he watched his cigar being burned to ashes by the blazing flame sword. He threw it aside and watched as it was devoured by Chaos. He turned his head and looked at Phoenix.
"So, are you going to use me as a negative example? My Lady Phoenix … listen to me. You don't have to do this … "
Bang!
Saber's body was thrown to the ground. Thousands of flames intertwined behind Phoenix and quickly formed a Phoenix Throne. She sat on it and looked at Saber coldly.
"I'm listening … I'm also very curious. What are you going to use to buy your life!"
Seiber got up from the ground and patted the dust off his clothes. He took a step back and pulled out his scythe from the ground. He felt the slight rhythm of the weapon in his hand and squinted his eyes, saying softly, "Let's go.
"Actually, I'm very curious about a question. When I knew that you had to walk the path of the Phoenix, I've been thinking about this question. Now that I'm free, I can finally ask …"
He turned his head and looked at Phoenix.
"You want to collect all the Phoenix Fragments … What about mine?"
"Hmm?"
Phoenix's expression changed slightly. Saber's voice became softer and softer. However, the interrogative tone in his voice became sharper.
"If I can help you collect all the fragments and not accidentally fall on this path, then for the last fragment, do I have to kill myself to fulfill your wish to be one again … Tanya Devan and Lord Gao have emphasized more than once that your path of the Phoenix is a path that will never succeed. I only understood the meaning of this sentence not long ago …"
Saber spread his hands.
"You see, even if I give up everything for you, in the end, I still have to fight with you for survival … Oh Phoenix, do you think that any intelligent life will be willing to do such a harsh path for you?"
"I … I can allow you to keep that fragment …"
Phoenix retorted. However, even she didn't have much confidence in this statement. This was because the spark of the universe's birth and the desire to merge into one wasn't something that she could control with her consciousness. If it really came to the situation that Seiber described, even if she didn't want to, she would still have to do it. Just like what Seiber said, for all the hosts, this was a path of no return that would lead to death.
"Oh?"
Saber raised his eyebrows. He carried his war scythe and approached Phoenix. He bent down in an overbearing manner and looked at her delicate face. Under Saber's suspicious gaze, Phoenix could not help but turn her head away.
"You see, you don't even have confidence when you say this …"
Saber straightened his body and said in a low voice, "You've chosen the wrong method, Phoenix. If you really want to collect all the fragments, you shouldn't force the hosts to do this … You have to change your method."
"What do you mean?"
Phoenix turned her head and looked at Saber. The latter shrugged.
"Hire … Use something to hire someone trustworthy, and the person is not weak. He also has a group of subordinates who can do whatever they want in the galaxy. After reaching an agreement, you can just lie down on a planet that you like and live a leisurely life. Just like the collectors and Lord Gao, you can play some games that you will never get tired of, and wait for others to line up to send the Phoenix Fragment to you."
There was a strained smile on his face.
"Instead of forcing the hosts to step into a path of no return with you."
Phoenix was silent. She did not want to speak … because she suddenly realized that what Saber said seemed to make sense. A higher-dimensional creature like her was used to crushing everything with strength. When she encountered a tricky situation, her first reaction was not to use her brain, but to throw her strength at the problem. In fact, fighting was always the worst way to solve a problem.
Saber was not in a hurry because he had no more worries. When Phoenix personally gave him freedom, her consciousness had already left his body. Unless Phoenix intended to go back on her words and choose him as the host again, Saber was already free from the moment just now.
But the Overlord did not want to be seen as a thorn in the side by a hot-tempered multi-dimensional creature, so he had to use this method to calm Phoenix's anger. As for what to do next … God, this question should be left for later. Saber had enough troubles now.
After waiting patiently for a few minutes, Phoenix nodded.
"It does sound like a good idea …"
The next moment, her eyes fell on Saber.
"But if it's just to calm my anger, then I have to tell you, Saber … that's not enough! As the incarnation of the newborn flame of the multiverse, I must exist as a companion … Help me solve this problem, and I'll forgive you! "
"And, from now on, bring me a fragment every month. I don't care what methods you and your demon scum use, I want to see it!"
At this moment, Phoenix was as proud as a queen. Her aura was on full display, making Saber feel a little suffocated. But suffocating was suffocating, Saber could not possibly agree to this request.
He said in a deep voice, "One month, my Lord Phoenix, are you kidding? Even with the fastest starship now, it would take more than a month to travel across several major galaxies. Moreover, those who are qualified to obtain your fragments are some very troublesome enemies. My demons still need to defeat them and destroy them … One fragment every hundred years, no more! "
The Collector's suggestion echoed in Saber's mind, driving him to speak softly.
"For an immortal existence like you, a hundred years is just the time to sleep. You can get a fragment every time you wake up. It's very cost-effective!"
"Are you bargaining with me?"
Phoenix's eyes became dangerous. Her power pressed on Saber's body. "Do you think you have the right to bargain with me?"
Buzz!
Purple flames wrapped around Saber's body. The Tyrant licked his lips. "256 times of strength can actually be increased again. I may have forgotten to mention one thing, but the way the power gem increases is exponential … If the power it gives is one level higher, I'm afraid it won't just be an arm. My Lord Phoenix … how much power do you have left from the two fragments?"
"So what?"
Phoenix sneered. "256 times of strength has already caused your existence to be on the verge of collapse. You can't hide it from me. Don't force yourself … You'll need at least a year to recover from the injury this time! If you dare to increase it again, I don't need to do anything at all. The moment I increase the power, your existence will be crushed into powder! "
"Oh …"
Saber's fingers flicked. Two light rings, one red and one blue, appeared in his palm. He shook them up and down and looked at Phoenix. His eyes were unclear.
"65536 times of strength. Do you really want to take this risk?"
"Hmph!"
Phoenix snorted arrogantly and stopped talking. She was not sure if Saber could withstand it. She, the former host, was indeed very strange in this aspect. She knew this better than anyone else.
It was no exaggeration to say that if Saber could really withstand the power increase of 65536 times, even if he only threw a punch, it would be enough to annihilate the universe.
Of course, the Conqueror was not the kind of person who did not know how to read people's expressions. He coughed softly, withdrew all his power, rubbed his chin, and finally took a step back.
"50 years it is then. My army will bring back a fragment for you in 50 years, and I will think of a way to find a body that is completely under your control. In exchange, if I am unable to do so, please help me protect my world …"
"5 years! Don't test my patience! "
"10 years, no less!"
"That's more like it …"
Phoenix nodded with satisfaction. She rubbed her forehead. "Are you talking about Earth?"
"No! I'm talking about another … Utopia! "
— — —
Buzz!
Saber appeared in the living room of Gao Tianzun in a flash of light and shadow. The Universe Elder looked back at his King of Fighters. His eyes narrowed. A moment later, he exclaimed.
"Wow! You really did it … With the body of a mortal, you actually got rid of the shackles of Phoenix. Can you tell me how you did it? "
Saber, who was refreshed, picked up a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp. He threw the glass out of the window, wiped his mouth, and gave Gao Tianzun a mysterious smile.
"It's a secret!"
"By the way, Mr. Elder, can you lend me a ship … I have some personal matters to attend to!"
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