The Price of Destiny

With the warlock defeated, the relic safely in their possession, and the temple restored, Li Mei thought their journey had ended. But the cost of wielding such power weighed heavily on her. She had saved the kingdom, but in doing so, had unleashed a power that could never be fully controlled.

As Zhang Wei prepared to return to the palace, he offered Li Mei a place by his side, but she declined, knowing that her path was not yet complete. Shen, still weakened but recovering, chose to remain with her, sensing that their fates were intertwined.

Together, they left the temple, knowing that their journey was far from over. The forces that sought to disrupt the balance of the world were still out there, and the true nature of Li Mei's power had yet to be revealed.

As the sun set over the Celestial Mountains, Li Mei looked out over the horizon, the Phoenix's flames flickering in her eyes. She had become the guardian of a new era, but the cost of her destiny was only beginning to unfold