In the centuries following Xu Hei's departure, the Bone Clan had been recuperating and avoiding confrontation, even voluntarily relinquishing some territories. In subsequent skirmishes, the Bone Clan was consistently defeated.

This sent a signal to everyone—they could continue their offensive and reclaim more resources.

The Wind Spirit Clan, Earth Light Clan, and Sound Clan formed a powerful alliance, making it not impossible to defeat the Bone Clan!

"Even in the Bone Clan's prime, the number of Great Ascension cultivators in our three-clan alliance was no less than theirs."