They grew up together, so Braydon Neal's pale face and profound sadness were no surprise.
He was injured severely, blood trickling from the corner of his lips as he spoke hoarsely to the artifact spirit.
"Artifact Spirit," he rasped, "you've traversed the starry expanse alongside your master and witnessed much. Can the departed be brought back?"
"Absolutely," replied the artifact spirit with conviction, recognizing Braydon's desperate need for hope. "Whether it's people or other entities, where there's hope, there's momentum to forge ahead."
"There are three ways to resurrect the deceased," the artifact spirit explained. "Firstly, ascending to the realm Master once inhabited. From there, breaking through temporal barriers to bring individuals from the past to the present.
"Secondly, employ your formidable cultivation to seize the river of time within this world, pulling beings from bygone eras."
