Athena unexpectedly hatches a phoenix egg, instantly boosting her spiritual power and shocking her peers. While some dismiss her success as mere luck, others recognize the significance of forming a pact with the phoenix. The guild reinstates Athena as a Senior Disciple to lead and be respected by others. However, suspicion resurfaces when arrows suddenly rain down during a ceremony, narrowly avoiding disaster. The event is postponed for investigation, but a strong voice insists the ceremony must continue, setting up an intense conflict over Athena’s future and the true threat facing the guild.