Their relationship seemed to improve tremendously.
Everyone knew that Phoenix was the apple of the Emperor's eye but some individuals were still tempted to take her place.
The Venerable on the lotus summoned Phoenix to the Formless Realm.
When the Sakyamuni Buddha went into seclusion, the True Buddha would have to go through the Buddhist Kalpa that happened once every ten thousand years to reclaim his position.
Thus, Phoenix had been responsible for clearing all the wrongdoings during this period of time.
There was no exception this time.
Phoenix held her scythe and stood amidst the floating clouds in the Hall of Great Strength as she listened quietly to the profound changes happening in the Netherworld.
"The Sea of Blood in Hell has risen again. Phoenix, it's your turn to go this time, do not lose out to the Celestial Path again." The Venerable spoke to her while murmuring Amitabha.