On Forbidden Dragon Island, at the center of the Dead City, a Stone Statue like a towering giant stood above the Demonic Well. It was as high as a mountain and resembled an ancient colossal god.
"Xiao Chenchen, Keke came to see you again..."
A streak of white light appeared within the Dead City, and the delicate, adorable Snow-White Little Beast appeared at the Stone Statue's feet. The little fellow hugged the statue's leg and chattered on about many things.
"Crack, crack..."
Just as the Snow-White Little Beast spoke while hugging the Stone Statue's leg, the entire Dead City suddenly trembled. Fine cracks began appearing across the Stone Statue above the Demonic Well. Amid a series of cracking sounds, a hole shattered open in the towering statue.
A human of flesh and blood walked out from within. His entire body shimmered with a bronze glow, sturdy as though it had been cast from brass.
A resplendent Golden Divine Halberd was held in his right hand, though its blade was now somewhat curled and even cracked. A pitch-black iron seal appeared in his left hand. The iron seal had already warped beyond recognition.
"Finally, you've awakened. Kid, you absolutely can't die again!"
The Golden Divine Halberd let out a thunderous voice that shook the Dead City.
The Black Iron Seal also spoke. "Kid, our lives are linked to yours now. We share life itself. If anything happens to you, the two of us will suffer along with you."
"Waa... Xiao Chenchen, you're finally awake..."
Keke's bleary eyes suddenly lit up. Happily, the little creature leaped onto Xiao Chen and rolled about joyfully in his arms.
"Am I... still myself?"
Xiao Chen voiced this question. He turned to look at the massive Stone Statue that pierced the clouds, then looked down at