The negotiation team followed the main army, frequently approaching Ye Liuyun for discussions. Eventually, Ye Liuyun grew tired of dealing with them and simply delegated the task to Yu Xiaofeng.

In truth, these martial cultivators sent for negotiations were primarily there to gather intelligence on the Death Corps. Their so-called "negotiations" amounted to nothing more than demanding Ye Liuyun withdraw his troops or halt his advance—never once mentioning compensation for resources.

Yet no matter how many times they came, they never caught sight of any demonic army or powerful martial cultivators on Ye Liuyun’s side.

After waiting nearly a month without obtaining any useful information, Kuishan finally lost patience.

"Since we can’t gather any intel, let’s send out troops to test their defenses!" he declared.

Their initial strategy of exhausting the Death Corps’ resources had proven unrealistic—it seemed the Death Corps wasn’t running short on supplies after all.

Kuishan mobilized an army of 100,000, splitting them into two divisions of 50,000 each, planning a nighttime ambush on the Death Corps. Each division was reinforced with a hundred martial cultivators at the third level of the Dominator Realm.

His orders were clear: only 5,000 soldiers from each division would charge the Death Corps’ camp, while the rest remained in reserve, ready to retreat at the first sign of danger. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

However, the moment the two divisions set out, Phantom Hand and Xenocide swiftly relayed the news to Ye Liuyun.

After analyzing the numbers with Yu Xiaofeng, Ye Liuyun immediately grasped their true intent—probing their defenses.

"Such a small force? One division can be handled by the Nine-Headed Demon Vine and the Purple Kylin Snake. The other, I’ll take care of with my personal retinue. No need for you to intervene," Ye Liuyun told Yu Xiaofeng.

"Fair enough," Yu Xiaofeng agreed, merely reinforcing the Death Corps’ defenses. In truth, even if they were genuinely ambushed, the Death Corps’ vigilance and defensive capabilities were formidable. With falcon scouts patrolling the perimeter, there was little cause for concern.

The Demon Vine had already broken through to the fourth level of the Dominator Realm—the fastest among Ye Liuyun’s forces. It had no bottlenecks; as long as it absorbed enough energy, it could advance without restraint. Coincidentally, it had just awakened from slumber and was eager for replenishment.

The Purple Kylin Snake’s primary task was to eliminate the hundred third-level Dominator Realm martial cultivators—ensuring none escaped. To aid in this, Ye Liuyun had the Kylin assume human form and gifted it an invisibility cloak for stealth attacks.

The Purple Kylin Snake had also progressed rapidly in recent times, nearing a breakthrough to the fourth level of the Dominator Realm. Even in combat, it could handle ordinary opponents with ease. Once it finished off the martial cultivators, it could assist the Demon Vine in slaughtering the remaining soldiers. Since it cared only for killing and not for collecting resources, it made the perfect partner for the Demon Vine.

Ye Liuyun decided to harness the power of time to capture those martial cultivators at the Dominator Third Level. The rest, he left to the demonic beasts and women by his side for practice.

Liang Xue, Feng Hongxiu, Wu Qingcheng, and others were absent, leaving only Fyeng Wanru, Manshu, A Xing, Piao Yun, Lin Fei’er, and Qing Yan—four women with relatively strong combat abilities. The others rarely engaged in battle.

Thus, Ye Liuyun ordered the White Tiger to bring along the White Tiger Legion. The legion now boasted over two hundred white tigers, most of them already at Dominator First Level or higher. Ye Liuyun had spared no resources in nurturing this force.

"For now, this will do. The Vermilion Bird and Xiao Lanbing just need to keep an eye on A Xing and the others. If things get out of hand, release Qiang Hui."

After finalizing the arrangements, Ye Liuyun ventured into the void ahead of time to monitor the enemy’s movements. His golden pupils allowed him to clearly observe the two approaching armies.

"Let’s strike first—wipe out these hundred thousand right here in the void!" he called out, urging everyone to act preemptively.

He was wary of repeating the last incident, where their battle had devastated an entire planet. Both their forces and the local martial cultivators were too powerful. After the last catastrophe, he and Yu Xiaofeng had agreed to conduct future battles in the void whenever possible. That was why Yu Xiaofeng had been training his troops in the void recently, acclimating them to the environment.

Before the two enemy armies could reach their planet, Ye Liuyun’s clone led the charge—boldly and without concealment. Everyone emerged from their spatial worlds in advance.

On the other front, the Demon Vine advanced alone, taking human form as it charged toward the fifty-thousand-strong army. The Purple Kirin followed invisibly, scouting for its targets.

When the Purple Kirin saw only a hundred Dominator Third Level martial cultivators, it relaxed slightly. Still, it remained hidden, remembering how its last appearance had drawn a barrage of attacks from countless enemies.

Once they closed in, before the Demon Vine could strike, the Purple Kirin froze time. Only then did it shed its invisibility cloak, revealing its true form to swiftly eliminate the Dominator Third Level cultivators—preempting any counterattacks.

Then, it released time and roared, signaling the Demon Vine to attack.

The Demon Vine was ecstatic, extending all its vines—some specifically tasked with collecting the corpses of high-level enemies. Working in tandem with the Purple Kirin, they launched a pincer attack.

The Purple Kirin frequently manipulated time to eliminate fleeing soldiers, ensuring none escaped. The Demon Vine, too, deployed several vines to intercept any deserters.

Ye Liuyun’s side faced a similar scenario. The moment they appeared, enemy elites rushed forward, confident they could easily crush them.

However, Ye Liuyun employed the power of time to brand these individuals with slave marks and confined them within his spatial realm. The rest of the group then began honing their skills in battle. With the strongest opponents eliminated, most of them became virtually invincible against the remaining soldiers.

Fyeng Wanru, in particular, was unstoppable—her Asura Sword swept through the battlefield like a storm. Meanwhile, Bai Hu led the White Tiger Legion to cut off the enemy’s retreat, ensuring none could escape.

The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon and the Vermilion Bird were on the verge of breaking through to the fourth level of Dominance, making them the most formidable forces on the field. One spewed demonic miasma, the other unleashed scorching flames, wiping out entire swathes of the allied soldiers. Eventually, they held back from attacking further to avoid harming their own allies, focusing instead on preventing any soldiers from fleeing.

The Stone Ape, with its three heads and six arms, joined the fray, while Man Shu and Xiao Lan unleashed freezing attacks. Even the Falcon participated in the battle. A Xing and the others faced no real danger—this situation was perfect for them to sharpen their combat skills.

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Liuyun practiced his blade intent, methodically cutting down enemies with each swing. The soldiers had become nothing more than training dummies for them. Though their numbers were vast, their annihilation was only a matter of time.

The commanders of the two squads had managed to send word back when the assault first began, but by the time Kuishan received the message, it was already too late to intervene.

From the fragmented reports, he could only gather that their elite forces had been swiftly neutralized—one by a Purple Kylin Snake, which had obliterated their strongest warrior in a single strike. The remaining soldiers were then systematically slaughtered, serving as mere sparring partners for their enemies.

Kuishan had hoped to gather intelligence, but instead, he gained nothing of value. His attempt to gain an advantage had backfired spectacularly—costing him an entire army of a hundred thousand men for nothing.