Chapter 1

The Consortium was not defeated—only delayed. After the events at the Temple of the Phoenix, Mei Ling and her companions believed they had finally brought an end to the shadowy organization's plans. But the Black Dragon was merely a pawn, a high-ranking operative in a far larger and more dangerous game. The true mastermind behind the Consortium remained hidden, pulling strings from the shadows, and now, they were ready to strike back. As Mei Ling and her allies regrouped, they received a cryptic message: "The Phoenix's flame may have burned bright, but the darkness is eternal. The Consortium is not finished with you." The message was signed with a symbol—a serpent coiled around a jade phoenix.