The Fallen Hero Quotes

“Everything in Diyu operates on an equal exchange. To remove one soul from the Underworld, you must be prepared to tether another soul to it.” I didn’t like the sound of that. “You mean … one of us has to stay behind?” Nai Nai nodded. “Forever?” Jordan squeaked. “Not forever. Just until the original object is returned here.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“Her mortal body has frozen,” Cixi murmured. She floated around Ashley, examining her like a scientist would a particularly interesting specimen. “Do not fret, warriors. In a matter of hours, Ashley’s spirit will separate from her body and join us in Diyu. As long as her mortal body is tethered here, her spirit can’t be harmed, and she’ll be able to return to it.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“I looked back. Where the Ruyi Jingu Bang had been, Ashley now hovered in the air, her curly hair splayed all around her head, arms and legs spread out. Her body shuddered violently and then stilled. She hung in midair, still emanating that golden light.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“Once the exchange is complete, the person’s soul will separate from their body. The soul will join us in the Underworld, while the body will continue to age as usual, until they are either rescued or … die.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero