Because the Qilin Clan had taken the initiative to yield, the fortune borne by their clan was inevitably affected to some extent, showing faint signs of decline.
Though this change was subtle, to the various clans that placed immense importance on the rise and fall of fortune, it was a signal that could not be ignored.
In sharp contrast, the Phoenix Clan's fortune had recovered somewhat because of the Qilin Clan's retreat. Like rain after a long drought, it slightly replenished the vitality they had lost after so many powerful members had fallen.
As for the Dragon Clan, they received a joint-operation invitation from First Qilin at this time. First Qilin hoped the Dragon Clan would send people over immediately and join forces with the Qilin Clan to wipe out the Phoenix Clan while its strength had waned.
However, the Dragon Clan fell into brief hesitation when faced with this proposal.
After several rounds of deliberation and discussion, Ancestral Dragon ultimately decided to refuse First Qilin's invitation.
The reason was simple.
Since First Qilin had already taken one step back, taking a few more would make no difference.
After all, First Qilin had previously come to the East Sea alone, and the Qilin Clan's strength had not diminished in its battle against the Phoenix Clan.
The Dragon Clan's situation, however, was entirely different. During their previous fierce clash with the Phoenix Clan, they had suffered grievous losses, with countless dead and wounded.
If they went to war with the Phoenix Clan again, the Dragon Clan's fortune would probably become completely unstable.
More importantly, no one knew exactly when this Kalpa of the Primordial Wilderness would end.
If the Dragon Clan and Qilin Clan joined hands to defeat the Phoenix Clan, yet the Kalpa continued, the Qilin Clan might suddenly change