Despite the fight being between two of China's greatest masters, it was really a curb stomp fight in Fenghuang's favor.

"Ready? Begin!" Master Chao announced.

Junjie started by running at Fenghuang for an attack, only to trip when the owl used her Ice powers to freeze his feet. Hitting the ground, the fox couldn't react when Fenghuang kicked him up and into the palace wall, ending the fight.

"Ugh, again!" Junjie demanded, getting up on his feet and taking his stance.

"That's 1-0 Fenghuang," Chao stated. "Round two. Opponent's ready? Fight!"

Like before, Junjie ran in to attack, but Fenghuang decided to have some fun with this round. First, she let Junjie get in a strike, before grabbing his hand and flipping him over, using her Ice to freeze him solid, then sliding the cube out of the arena. Shen then thawed the fox out, Junjie growling and shaking the water off of his fur.

"A-a-again!" Junjie stuttered, shivering slightly from the cold.

"Are you sure?" Fenghuang teased, preening her wing in a casual manner.

"Round Three it is then," Chao muttered.

Fenghuang didn't even let this battle last too long, going in to attack herself and instantly knocking Junjie out of the arena again.

"I think we can all tell who the winner is," Chao said.

"As if there was any doubt," Mai Ling stated with a slight laugh.

"Now then, Junjie, I believe that we can give our verdict on the Jade Palace," Chao stated.

Junjie just groaned, not getting up from his position on the ground.

[***]

That night, Masters Chao and Junjie were offered a place to stay for the night at the Jade Palace. The Tao Go and Furious Five took the night off to go into town and celebrate with Mr. Ping's noodles.

"Tonight, we celebrate our passing of the Jade Palace assessment, and the anniversary of Shen and I coming to the Valley of Peace," Karasu announced. Everyone cheered and took a sip of their soup. "Now then, let each of us give thanks for a year of peace."

"You mean besides Tai Lung, the dimensional villains, and other random crimes," Shen deadpanned.

"Like I said, total peace!" the raven affirmed, though it was obvious he realized the flaw in his statement. He then held up his cup of drink. "To friends and allies, students and teachers."

Shen held up his cup next. "To redefining fate, and friends that will be by your side."

Mei Ling pulled Crane close, giving the bird on a peck on the cheek. "To rekindling relationships into something stronger than before."

Fung was next. "To having a second chance, and people to stand by you in hard times."

"To my students, who push themselves and even me to do our best," Fenghuang said.

"To our team," Tigress stated simply.

"To everyone who believes in us, from friends to family, and those that do their best to help others," Viper stated.

"Uh… the same thing Mei Ling said," Crane stuttered, getting another kiss from the mountain cat.

"To this awesome food," Mantis stated, slurping up the noodles greedily.

Monkey finished his food, then held up his cup. "To not having to train tomorrow!" the simian exclaimed, only to get a light punch from Tigress.

Everyone laughed, clinking their cups and taking a drink. The good mood wouldn't last long, though, as some rhino guards came into the shop.

"Oh, hello!" Mr. Ping greeted. "Welcome to my noodle shop! Can I get you anything?"

"We're here for Fenghuang," the lead guard said.

The owl stood up hearing her name. "What is it you want with me?"

The guard pulled out a scroll. "Master Fenghuang of the Jade Palace, by the order of the Emperor of China, you are hereby sentenced to incarceration in Chor-Gom Prison for the murder of the King and Queen of Gongmen City."

"WHAT!?" everyone exclaimed, both Shen and Karasu spitting their drinks out in surprise.

Shen immediately jumped up in front of the guards. "Are you saying that my parents have been killed?" he questioned.

"Yes, Lord Shen, and it is time for you to take over as the head of the city. It is your birthright," the rhino stated.

"Well, as Lord of Gongmen, I order you to stand down," the peacock demanded. "Fenghuang has been nowhere near Gongmen City, and I don't see any proof of the murder."

"You have no jurisdiction in the Valley of Peace," the guard said.

"Then we'll fight you," Karasu stated, drawing his sword as the rest of the Tao Go went to defend their friend.

"Stand down," Fenghuang commanded, stepping in front of everyone. She held her wings out to the guards and bowed her head. "I surrender."

"Fenghuang, you can't!" Karasu exclaimed, pulling at her wing.

"My student, this is what's best. I cannot jeopardize you or any of the others, and I willingly give myself up just to prove that I am innocent." The owl took the raven's face in her wings. "Be good and find the truth."

Mei Ling had to hold Karasu back as the guards took Fenghuang away, the raven crying out and trying to break free to stop them.

"GIVE HER BACK! Giver her back! Give her back…" Karasu cried, pulling into Mei Ling's arms and crying.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late," Po said, coming up to join them. "I had to finish cleaning up my- what's going on?"

[***]

"There are some universes different from our own. Some are simple: genders swap, places switch, and mistakes are corrected. However, not every universe has a happy ending. Witness the rise of the Qizong Zui."

The world was ending for Guan. After everything that the Furious Five had been through, this enemy was the worst they had faced. The demon Ke Pa had somehow taken the powers of Kai, giving him phenomenal powers to easily take out most of the Kung Fu masters. Guan had gone to Lee Da to help protect it.

"Guan, thank the gods you're here," Min Ling stated, greeting his friend as she arrived.

"I'm just here to make sure you're alright," Guan said, looking out to see the oncoming storm.

"Where are the other Furious Five members?" the mountain cat asked.

"Fighting that thing," Guan explained, pointing towards the storm. "Do you still have that orb?"

"Yeah, it's inside," Min Ling stated. The mountain cat went inside and grabbed a black orb that seemed to crackle with electricity. "The Orb of Storms, said to contain the power of a God and able to seal away demons." As Guan took it, Min grabbed her wing. "Promise me you won't use this unless absolutely necessary."

"I will," Guan said.

The crane took the orb into the eye of the storm, where the demon Ke Pa had already defeated the rest of the Furious Five. Guan took her last stand, using all of her skills in a desperate attempt to win, but it wasn't enough.

"Peh, pathetic," said the demon. "I thought the Furious Five would put up more of a challenge. Luckily for you, I need a new host body, and a female body might be interesting."

Guan coughed up blood and stared up defiantly at Ke Pa. "Do your worst."

As Ke Pa came down to possess Guan, she pulled out the Orb of Storms and shoved it straight into the demon's mouth. There was an explosion of energy, and the storm dissipated, leaving China safe once again. The rest of the Furious Five recovered, looking up to see Guan in a storm garb, electricity surging around her.

"Guan, you did it!" Viper said, slithering up to congratulate his friend.

"Stay back," Guan warned, her voice seeming to fluctuate between hers and Ke Pa's. "The price of the Orb of Storms is that you need to seal the demon in something, and the only thing left was myself."

"So, what do we do now?" Mantis asked her team.

"You must use the orb to send me to a world where I won't be able to hurt anyone else when Ke Pa takes over," Guan said.

"No, I won't sacrifice one of my own teammates," Tiger said.

"Yeah, you're our friend girl!" said Monkey to her fellow master.
"If that is what Guan wants, then we should do it," Min Ling said, walking up to the group. He picked up the orb and held it close to the crane. "I love you," he whispered in her ear.

"I know," Guan said, Ke Pa fully taking over as she was banished from their dimension.

As the Furious Five and Min Ling mourned the loss of their friend, Guan was not done with her journey, as a certain peacock used his powers to redirect her banishment to himself.

"Hello Guan. It's time you meet the others."

Author's Note

Well this is bad. The King and Queen are dead, Fenghuang has been arrested, and the team has had two major shocks after a victory.

I wanted at least one of the villains to have a tragic reason for being evil, and since Crane is my favorite I had to make it him. Also, Guan's universe is a gender swap universe, FYI. Do you think she should be saved from possession?

Next time on "Phoenix of Yin, Dragon of Yang": Tao Go split up to face the new threat.