The Avery-Kong collaboration received a :
Alison read aloud a passage that made her eyes well up:
are not the original creators of Xiaolin Showdown , but they are the stewards who dared to continue its story. Avery brought the writer’s discipline of character and plot; Kong brought the visual memory and martial arts spirit. Together, they crafted Xiaolin Chronicles —a flawed, ambitious, and heartfelt sequel that stands as a testament to the challenges of rebooting beloved animated properties. For fans of the genre, their partnership offers a case study in creative collaboration under tight budgets and high expectations.
She didn’t finish the sentence. A narrow shaft of light appeared at the tunnel’s end, and a wooden door—half rotted, half concealed—loomed ahead. The clanging grew louder, then ceased.