Ma Ziye led them back into the "Gate of Life and Death". On the ground lay a giant skeleton, bound by thick iron chains. The moment the wooden man saw it, he gasped as if he sensed something astonishing. He then took a step forward to examine it closely.
"This guy, this guy…" The wooden man stuttered, pointing at the skeleton. He seemed to have something to say but he paused, his expression blank. Then he smacked his forehead, cursing in extreme frustration: "Damn it, damn it, I forgot again. I seem to remember something but I can't recall it."
Seeing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, Ma Ziye began to explain: "I stumbled upon this palace, and it seemed like a consciousness guided me here. I entered the Gate of Life and Death and found this skeleton... This consciousness wanted me to inherit 'his' legacy and become the Guardian of the Undead. After that, I received this…"
