Shortly after their arrival, one of the phoenixes from the Rising Phoenix Clan approached them in the air.
"It's been a while, Junior Sister Yuxiang." The phoenix, a middle-aged woman, greeted her.
"It's only been a few thousand years, Senior Sister Zhenyan," said Feng Yuixang.
It was pretty common for phoenixes from different clans to share the surname 'Feng', much like how many dragon clans have the surname 'Long' despite coming from different backgrounds.
"Where have you been all these years? We haven't heard a word from you since you left us."
"I went on a little adventure in the lower heavens…" Feng Yuxiang replied, purposefully avoiding any mention of the curse.
"The lower heavens…? There's nothing to see down there." Feng Zhenyan shook her head.
"That's not true. There are a lot of things to do there, and my life has changed a lot because of it."
