Years passed, and the story of Li Mei, the Phoenix, and the Eternal Flame became legend. The people of Lónghuā flourished, their connection to the spiritual realm strengthened by the sacrifices of those who had come before.
But as with all things, the cycle continued. New forces of light and dark rose and fell, and new guardians emerged to take their place in the eternal dance of balance.
And somewhere, in the quiet moments of twilight, Li Mei—both spirit and flame—watched over the world