Jiang Fan met the Abyss Master's unfathomable eyes with a calm gaze.
"Our paths differ, so we cannot scheme together!"
"The way of the Dark Abyss treats all living beings like straw dogs. It disgusts me!"
"When I act, all I ask is that my conscience remains clear!"
"As for victory or defeat..."
A curve tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"Are you so certain that I, the Void Echoer, will definitely lose?"
The Abyss Master's blurred face shifted slightly, and he let out a low laugh of unclear meaning.
"Heh heh!"
"Since your mind is made up, then... let us begin!"
"All that you owed my Dark Abyss organization before shall be repaid here in Shattered Star Canyon!"
When words did not agree, even half a sentence was too much.
Between the two top Giants of the current age, there was no longer any need for further exchange.
Grand Elder Chen Qingshan said in a clear voice, "Then I shall announce the rules for the team battle!"
"The Void Echoer and the Dark Abyss will each send ten people into Shattered Star Canyon ahead. The objective is to seize the Star River Fragment being nurtured in the Star River Furnace at the deepest part of the canyon."
He raised his hand, and a starlight projection unfolded in the void.
Within the projection, deep in the canyon, there was a boiling seven-colored pool. At its center floated an irregular crystal shard radiating the profound aura of the cosmos—the Star River Fragment.
"First, there is no time limit to the contest. It will continue until one side successfully obtains the fragment, or until it is confirmed that the other side can no longer continue!"
"Second, both sides may obstruct each other. Any means may be used, including but not