wouldn't unuppued phoenixes work better?
Maybe, I haven't tested this a whole lot. That would bring the creature quanta required to 7x6 + 10x2 = 62

, not including rebirths. 6 cremations produce 6 x 9 = 54

, so you would have to change the dragons to lava golems
or maybe even brimstone eaters. One of each? I will mess with it and let you know.
With unupped and minor golems: 52

vs. with minor phoenixes and dragons: 32

**Edited the original post to include both builds.