The upheaval on the Heavenly Dome Rank unfolded precisely as Feng Yin had predicted.
With the fall of the Ancestor of the Dead Ghost Clan, the Dead Ghost Clan plunged into complete chaos and panic.
If a new Ancestor could have emerged at this time, this panic should have been quickly quelled.
Regrettably, there was none.
All clans at the Second Realm simultaneously began to besiege the Dead Ghost Clan's Second Realm, with as many as eight Main Priests from the Moon Spirit Clan joining the fray. Within just a few days, the Dead Ghost Clan's Second Realm suffered heavy losses in their flight.
The fall of the Second-Rank Dead Ghost Gatekeeper, who had reached the Second Realm's strength, meant that the passage between the Dream World and the Heavenly Dome Rank of the Dead Ghost Clan was fully opened, becoming the final straw that broke the camel's back.
Less than a month later, the shadows of the Dead Ghost Clan were almost nowhere to be seen on the various parts of the Heavenly Dome Rank.
The clans that had invaded the Dream World were relentless, destroying the foundation of the Dead Ghost Clan, eliminating any possibility of their resurgence.
Even if there were still some hidden and struggling powerhouses of the Dead Ghost Clan on the Heavenly Dome Rank, they could no longer influence anything.
The Dead Ghost Clan slipped out of the clan wars prematurely.
And this slaughter turned into a carnival for all clans.
Every clan, including the Human Race, made substantial gains from the Dead Ghost's eight thousand years' legacy, filling their plates and bowls.
There was no time to mourn the fall of the Dead Ghost Clan; instead, a new war swiftly swept over the First Rank of the Heavenly Dome Rank.
The war was between the Human Race and the other clans of the Heavenly Dome Rank.
Even the previously Human Race-allied Moon Spirit Clan stood against the Human Race this time.
Everyone was clear on the cause of all this.
Rumors had it that the fall of the Ancestor of the Dead Ghost was directly linked to the leader of the Human Race ascending to the Second Rank.
That someone from merely the Second Realm could threaten an Ancestor from the Third Realm made every clan realize who the most formidable contender in this clan war was.
A targeted assault! It had to be done!
And so, a battle where all clans united against the Human Race commenced.
Fortunately, the eight months prior had given the Human Race time to assimilate the resources they plundered; they had already amassed strength not to fear the other clans.
The protracted battle lasted a full two months, its scale almost suggested that the clan wars had already begun.
The Human Race was initially able to handle the situation with composure, but when the other clans revealed their trump cards and one after another, Second-Rank powerhouses descended from the Second Realm of the Heavenly Dome Rank, the tide suddenly turned.
Qin Chuan, who descended to the First Realm, stood in front of the Human Race powerhouses and killed two Second-Rank warriors from the Half-demon Clan and Crystal Clan respectively, his expression revealing not a hint of joy but instead becoming exceedingly grim.
The sneering voices of the Second-Rank powerhouses before their deaths still echoed in his ears.
"Luo, we have many allies, and you and your little girlfriend, how many times can you block us?"
"Has it finally come to this?" Feng Yin took a step into the void, approaching Qin Chuan with a somewhat solemn expression, "They want to engage in a descent battle."
"Should we move into the Second Rank?" Dragon Halberd spoke gravely, a heavy expression on his face.
For a long time, the Human Race had no shortage of Mythical Rank First Realm warriors at the pinnacle who were eligible to enter the Second Rank; if they wished, they could fill the remaining six seats at any time, having eight Second-Rank warriors.
"No, stay in the First Rank for now," Qin Chuan said, slightly shaking his head.
"Even if we fill all eight seats at the Second Rank, in terms of numbers, we still cannot surpass the combined Second-Rank powerhouses of all the other clans; it won't solve the problem," Feng Yin explained, patting Dragon Halberd on the shoulder.
"Moreover, we are nearly invincible in the First Realm, but if we advance to the Second Rank, we will become weaklings in the short term and drag everyone down."
"What's more important is, the main battle is now focused on the First Rank, and entering the Second Rank at this time would weaken our own strength."
Hearing Feng Yin's words, Dragon Halberd took a deep breath to suppress his restless emotions, though his face still showed dissatisfaction. Thе саnоniсаl sоurсе fоr this соntеnt: М|V|L2ЕМРYR.
"It's okay," Qin Chuan said calmly, "when this battle started two months ago, Feng Yin and I already considered this possibility."
"If they had used this tactic earlier, I might not have had any means to counter them, but now…" Qin Chuan's face showed a cold expression, "they will know the consequences of descending."
After speaking, Qin Chuan ended his descent and vanished from the spot.
Dragon Halberd blinked and turned to Feng Yin, "What preparations have you guys made? How come I wasn't aware of it?"
"Some things are better off with fewer people knowing," Feng Yin replied with a light pat on Dragon Halberd's shoulder and a slight smile, "Just watch."
"Some folks are about to have a hard time."
Watching Feng Yin's laughing figure depart, Dragon Halberd wore a contemplative expression.
After a Second-Rank powerhouse's initial descent, it would take at least three Heavenly Dome Days to descend again.
If the descending entity was killed, the next descent would be even longer, taking at least several months to recover.
Following Qin Chuan's descent, the Second-Rank powerhouses from all clans hurriedly performed another round of descents, with more than three warriors descending this time.
On the Second Rank, Lin Yue turned to Qin Chuan upon receiving the message, "Do you need me to descend for assistance?"
"No," Qin Chuan shook his head slightly, "Even if you descend to respond, they will send new Second-Rank warriors to descend. At that point, neither you nor I will be able to descend, and the situation will not change."
"And if your descending entity is killed..." Qin Chuan's gaze became sharp, "then the following months without the ability to descend will be very troublesome."
"Let's stick to the original plan."
Lin Yue nodded slightly and kept silent.