Chapter 2819: Chapter 2819
The demonic vine’s white light actually outshone that of the Three-Eyed Alien.
Having already devoured numerous Three-Eyed beings earlier, and now absorbing several of their elite warriors, its power surged dramatically. With a blinding flash, it annihilated the formidable Three-Eyed warrior. Its vines coiled swiftly, swallowing both the corpse and the third eye before lashing out toward two other alien overlords at the ninth level of mastery.
Once Ye Liuyun and his doppelganger regained their temporal powers, they intercepted the last batch of elite alien warriors from the spectral forces. The relentless waves of vengeful spirits slaughtered the invaders at an alarming speed.
Soon, the ghostly army swept across the battlefield, scouring the entire planet. Not a single local alien garrison was spared—all were wiped out. Meanwhile, Asura and a few spectral elites stood guard around Ye Liuyun’s forces, shielding them from harm.
Broken Horn, Flock-Tender, and the other alien leaders were utterly stunned by the might of this spectral legion.
*What kind of man is he, to command such terrifying power?* Each of them wondered in silent dread.
Through their slave seals, Ye Liuyun sensed their shock and fear but offered no explanation.
The three-million-strong ghost army had barely diminished—still numbering around 2.4 to 2.5 million—yet it had already obliterated the entire Golden Tiger Brigade.
With a piercing whistle, Asura commanded the spectral forces to retreat to the Netherworld. As the endless tide of spirits marched back through the void, Broken Horn and the others watched, their hearts still pounding with lingering terror.
Only after the ghostly horde vanished did Ye Liuyun’s forces lower their shields. The survivors now saw the battlefield littered with golden-armored alien corpses.
The demonic vine and the Demon-Sealing Stele tirelessly drained the energy from the fallen. Meanwhile, Zhuge Feiyu stood at the Netherworld Gate’s threshold, waving his Hundred-Tempered Soul Banner to collect the freshly slain spirits.
With a final nod to Ye Liuyun, the spectral forces withdrew completely. The Netherworld Gate sealed shut behind them, vanishing without a trace.
The eerie aura gradually dissipated with the wind, and the world returned to its former state. Ye Liuyun’s army remained motionless in their positions, never having engaged in the battle.
This confrontation made the human forces fully aware of their own formidable strength, bolstering their confidence. The subdued alien races, too, dared not entertain any further rebellious thoughts.
Ye Liuyun then released the golden-armored alien warriors he and his doppelgänger had subdued, allowing them to witness the aftermath of the battle with their own eyes.
Staring at the countless corpses clad in golden armor strewn across the battlefield, they were utterly stunned. The once-renowned Golden Tiger Legion had been completely annihilated in a single battle—an outcome they had never anticipated.
"Take charge of them," Ye Liuyun said, handing over the captured Golden Tiger elites to Yu Xiaofeng and Ye Tiandao.
The number of high-ranking prisoners from the Golden Tiger Legion in their possession was disappointingly small—barely over two hundred. Ye Liuyun couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. So many powerful alien warriors had been slain before they could be utilized.
But the enemy’s strength had been overwhelming. Without resorting to such drastic measures, total victory would have been impossible.
"Dispatch a team to scour the battlefield," Ye Liuyun instructed Yu Xiaofeng. "Leave the corpses for the Demon Vine and the Demon-Sealing Stele. Just collect the storage rings, weapons, and armor."
With that, he turned to command Broken Horn and Shepherd, leading a contingent of elite alien warriors to reinforce other planets. Their mission was to eradicate all resistance and harvest the essence energy from these worlds.
Once the battlefield was cleared, Ye Liuyun and his forces waited for the remaining alien troops to return. The corpses were left for the Demon-Sealing Stele and the Demon Vine to devour on the spot.
The fifty-thousand-strong elite alien legion—each warrior a formidable foe—provided an endless feast for the two entities. After gorging themselves, they immediately retreated into Ye Liuyun’s consciousness and his doppelgänger’s spatial realm, falling silent.
Even the local alien garrison troops were ignored—they simply couldn’t consume another bite.
Before slipping into slumber, the Demon Vine informed Ye Liuyun that it would break through to a higher realm upon awakening.
Ye Liuyun chuckled. "With so many elite alien warriors fed to you, if you still don’t advance, you’d truly be nothing but a glutton!"
Ye Liuyun instructed Yu Xiaofeng to have his men gather the corpses of the local alien garrison, storing them for the Demon Vine and the Sealing Demon Stele to absorb once they broke through. Though these aliens weren’t particularly strong, something was better than nothing.
As for the desiccated alien remains, Ye Liuyun and his avatar summoned their fire spirit—the Golden Crow Sacred Flames. The two Golden Crows competed in their burning, reducing the corpses to ashes in moments.
Afterward, Ye Liuyun left Yu Xiaofeng and the others to devise their next course of action while he and his avatar retreated into the spatial world to digest the various energies gained from the battle.
Yu Xiaofeng ordered the troops to rest and regroup, waiting for the alien commanders to return for discussions.
Soon, the surrounding planets began collapsing one after another as their core energies were harvested, leaving only their current world intact. The anti-flight formations completely failed, and the alien forces returned, laden with spoils.
The commanders gathered to distribute resources before deliberating their next move. This time, Hei Shan, Wen Yuan, and Feng Qiong also joined the discussion.
Hei Shan had been controlled by Enke’s red-armored alien, which was why it had cooperated so seamlessly with Enpei. Ye Liuyun’s intervention had effectively saved it, earning its gratitude.
Wen Yuan and Feng Qiong, however, were reluctant to assist Ye Liuyun. Left with no choice, he adjusted their slave marks to enforce absolute loyalty.
Following their advice, they decided to swiftly raid a few more alien star systems before withdrawing. The annihilation of the Golden Tiger Corps would undoubtedly draw the aliens’ attention, and the Elder Council would surely dispatch more troops and elites to retaliate.
After all, the Golden Tiger Corps wasn’t the only elite force the aliens possessed.
Of course, if Ye Liuyun could summon that underworld army every time, they could stand their ground against the aliens. The sheer number of vengeful spirits alone could overwhelm any alien legion.
Beyond that, they’d have to wait and see how the aliens adjusted their strategy before making further plans.
Once the decision was made, Ye Liuyun raised no objections and immediately sent them on their way.
The remaining planet’s core energy was left for the aliens to harvest. Though several layers of defensive formations still stood, they couldn’t withstand the combined assault of hundreds of alien powerhouses at the ninth level of Dominance. Soon, the entire star system crumbled into oblivion, vanishing into the void.
Yu Xiaofeng and the alien forces split into two groups, sweeping through star systems in opposite directions along the same orbital layer.
After successfully raiding several systems, they regrouped and retreated, putting distance between themselves and the aliens before dispatching Fuyang and a few alien elites in the Spirit Cat warship to scout changes across the alien star systems.
Ye Liuyun remained deep in cultivation, leaving the reconnaissance to them and letting them fend for themselves.
