Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God - Side Stories Chapter 817 - Battle for the Championship

Crucible of the Ancients:

The two-hour break quickly passed, and players again filled the main event venue. Some preliminary participants even returned an hour earlier to secure better seats in the spectator stands.

"Rin, who do you think will win?" Dead Soul curiously asked as he looked at Rin, who had just walked up to the ring.

"As a fellow Crystallian, I am naturally rooting for Ink Crystal," Rin said, rolling her eyes. "The Continental Championship is a place for the three races to compete. The better our race does in the championship, the more sixth-floor experts we can produce in the future. Don't tell me you're hoping for the Holy Race and the human race to reign over us."

"What a boring answer," Dead Soul said, sighing. Then, he nonchalantly continued, "I'm betting on Black Flame's victory. Although his victory will put our race in second place, he is the expert who defeated me. I don't wish to see him lose to anyone."

Dead Soul's words earned him a look of disdain from Rin.

However, Dead Soul didn't mind Rin's reaction and simply continued, "I'm sure you are aware, but the Holy Race is much stronger than us and the human race. After the major system update, many old fellows back home have already decided to help the humans resist the Holy Race on the Eternal Continent. That way, we can minimize our living area's exposure when the Eternal Realm's entrance is discovered.

"So, it doesn't really matter whether Ink Crystal or Black Flame wins. Black Flame winning might even be good news for us. After all, you and I will both be part of the vanguard legion headed for the Eternal Continent. If Black Flame is strong enough to defeat Ink Crystal, I can only see it as good news for our future alliance."

"You sure have put a lot of thought into this matter." Rin couldn't help but look at Dead Soul in surprise.

Contrary to her previous statement, Rin secretly hoped for Ink Crystal's defeat.

Neither Rin nor Dead Soul had expected Ink Crystal's appearance. They never imagined there could be another member of

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