The return of the Phoenix

It had been several years since Li Mei's sacrifice restored the balance between Heaven and Earth. Under Zhang Wei's leadership, the kingdom of Lónghuā prospered once again, and peace reigned over the land. The memory of Li Mei's sacrifice lingered in the hearts of the people, especially Zhang Wei and Shen, who both carried the weight of her absence in their own way.

But in the depths of the Celestial Mountains, a strange phenomenon began to occur. The ancient forests whispered of a new presence—a flicker of spiritual energy that felt both foreign and familiar. The Phoenix Relic, long thought to have returned to the spiritual realm, was stirring once more. The Celestial Beasts, guardians of the mountains, sensed that something extraordinary was happening.

One night, as Zhang Wei meditated in the sacred temple, a vision struck him. A brilliant, fiery bird soared across the skies, its wings ablaze with golden light, but instead of rising to the heavens, it plummeted to the earth, its flame flickering out just before it touched the ground. He awoke, heart pounding, with a single name on his lips: Li Mei.

Was it possible that her spirit had not completely faded? And if so, why was the Phoenix flame returning n