From sixty-four to thirty-two, then thirty-two to sixteen—two consecutive high-intensity matches left some contestants crying that they couldn't take it anymore. Dragging their exhausted bodies into battle, they were soon either beaten to death or forced to surrender.
Granted, Reincarnators who could make it into the top thirty-two were hardly mediocre. Even absurdly good luck wouldn't carry someone that far.
But being strong meant their opponents were strong too. With every round they advanced, the pressure more than doubled.
If they were unlucky enough to encounter an S-Class Reincarnator, they would likely be taken down before lasting ten exchanges.
And don't be unconvinced. This was the Main God Space. The strong had both power and influence, as well as more resources. They would only grow stronger and stronger, and the odds of defeating them across ranks were infinitesimal.
There was, however, one counterexample. In the Main God Space, there really was a Reincarnator capable of killing opponents above her rank.
Ying Yingying!
Unlike others who leveled up through training, her bizarre physique meant that her upper limit depended on the amount of Magic Power in her body.
If she were paired with a Russell and had an endless supply of Magic Power, she really might be able to take down an S-Class Reincarnator.
Of course, if Russell were around, he alone would be more than enough to handle things. How would there be any room for her to show off?
Back to the point. The advancement matches were so grueling not only because of personal exhaustion and overly strong opponents, but also for another important reason.
The Main God arranged opponents for the Reincarnators participating in the advancement matches, yet it did not create a bracket. No one knew who their next opponent would be until the very last moment.