The next moment, Qian Li's eyes widened. His blood surged, flushing his old face red!
The corners of his mouth curled up despite himself, and he clenched his fists tight!
His back straightened like a rod!
And the way he looked at the starry sky had changed too. His gaze burned with fervor!
But he was an old fox, after all. The unnatural expression vanished from his face in an instant, yet his entire bearing had changed!
He was no longer impatient and angry. Instead, he seemed calm and composed!
He immediately spoke up:
"All right, everyone! The Sequence Defense Battle ends here. I'm sure each side needs some time to collect themselves and sort out their rear!"
"Let's all go our separate ways. I'll see you at the Apex War!"
As soon as he said that, none of the factions were willing to linger. After the Sequence Defense Battle, their rear areas were all in shambles, with a mountain of messes waiting to be cleaned up!
Some had been stripped of everything they owned!
And the Third Ring was out of reach for most races, so they didn't have to get involved!
But that didn't mean they could afford to ignore it!
The Apex War would determine the final Starry Sky Sequence rankings, and these races would all wield considerable influence over the outcome!
Especially those who could make it into the top ten!
It was essential to pick a side early, build good relationships, and lay the groundwork for the next ten thousand years!
Besides, no one knew where the starry sky was headed. Everyone needed a few backup plans!
There was plenty to keep them busy!
As the saying went, those who failed to plan ahead would soon be beset by troubles. People who only thought about