As soon as the ferocious beast specimen was transmitted over, the alien experts surrounding Sanda instinctively took several steps back—a clear sign of its formidable power.

The clone monitoring Sanda’s movements noticed the aliens’ shocked reactions and immediately understood the significance of this delivery. Without hesitation, it turned to Mulai for answers.

The specimen was about the size of a kitten, its fur a patchwork of black and white. Yet its ears were sharp and elongated, its eyes unnaturally large, and its limbs bore claws more akin to those of the alien race.

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun’s description, Mulai gasped in recognition.

"A Soul Devourer!"

"A Soul Devourer? That thing is alive?" Ye Liuyun asked, intrigued.

Just then, the clone witnessed Sanda feeding a wisp of his own soul force into the creature’s mouth. In an instant, the energy was sucked deep into its body.

Mulai quickly explained, "The Soul Devourer is our chieftain’s prized beast. It feeds on soul energy. When dormant, it appears lifeless—but make no mistake, it’s very much alive."

He shuddered before continuing, "And it’s terrifying. It doesn’t need physical contact or even to invade one’s consciousness. It can devour souls directly from a distance."

As if on cue, the Soul Devourer stirred to life after consuming Sanda’s soul force—likely a method of imprinting ownership.

Yet even as it awakened, the clone detected no trace of its soul energy, nor could it discern any cultivation level from the creature.

The beast then leaped into Sanda’s arms, nuzzling and acting playfully affectionate. Though Ye Liuyun found its appearance somewhat grotesque, there was an odd charm to its movements.

Sanda, clearly pleased, summoned one of his alien soldiers. Instantly, the Soul Devourer’s enormous eyes—already disproportionately large—widened further with excitement, bulging as if ready to pop out.

Without any visible exertion, the creature simply opened its maw and inhaled. The soldier’s soul was wrenched free, helplessly drawn into the beast’s gaping mouth.

"It’s like watching a Soul Banner consume a trapped spirit," Ye Liuyun mused inwardly, deeply unsettled. Even a Soul Banner would struggle to absorb the soul energy of such a powerful warrior—yet this creature did so effortlessly.

Yet this Soul Devourer had effortlessly absorbed the souls of several alien warriors simultaneously—its terrifying power was undeniable. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The creature now crawled contentedly over Sanda’s body, appearing utterly harmless, a stark contrast to its earlier brutality when devouring souls.

Mulai continued explaining to Ye Liuyun, "Even Dominator-level experts are no match for this beast. The clan leader must have lent it to Sanda specifically to deal with you.

Not only can it consume souls, but it can also detect the location of anyone in stealth. Whether you use an invisibility cloak or concealment spells, you won’t escape its senses."

Ye Liuyun nodded in understanding. It wasn’t unusual for the alien race to possess creatures or individuals with unique abilities. After all, sheer strength and numbers alone wouldn’t be enough to conquer other worlds.

"How did your clan leader tame this Soul Devourer?"

If the aliens had managed to subdue it, there must be a way to counter it.

"After gorging itself on souls, the beast enters a death-like slumber. But if attacked, it will retaliate instantly. A fully grown Soul Devourer’s soul-devouring power is even more horrifying—no one can withstand them.

The clan leader captured this one by waiting until its guardian was sated, then ambushing it with over twenty Three-Eyed warriors to kill the adult and seize its offspring.

Back then, this creature was still a juvenile, its soul power weak enough for the clan leader to control. A fully grown Soul Devourer only reaches the size of a large cat, and this one isn’t quite there yet.

But even at its current strength, you’ve missed your chance to tame it. Don’t underestimate it just because it’s not fully mature—its soul power is already formidable."

Mulai had guessed Ye Liuyun’s intentions and warned him that the opportunity had passed.

Ye Liuyun frowned. His doppelgänger had been observing the creature for some time but couldn’t even perceive its soul, making it impossible to gauge its strength.

If Mulai was right and this Soul Devourer had once consumed a Dominator’s soul, then Ye Liuyun stood no chance against it.

Just then, his doppelgänger noticed Sanda summoning more alien soldiers—fresh offerings for the beast to feast upon.

That little creature truly had an insatiable appetite. After devouring several divine souls, it still hadn’t entered its dormant state, though it did stop clinging to Sanda and began wandering around the cabin.

The other elite warriors from the alien race had already retreated from the cabin in fear, wary of accidentally provoking the soul-devouring beast.

The beast then set its sights on the alien soldiers piloting the warship. In the end, Sanda had to scoop it up in his arms, and only then did it reluctantly curl into a ball before slipping into its dormant state, motionless.

Liu Yun had initially planned to launch another attack on the alien warship, but he decided to hold off for now.

He needed to figure out a way to deal with the soul-devouring beast before making his move. Otherwise, if Sanda released it during battle, the consequences could be devastating.

Liu Yun first sought out Qiong Qi and Tongxin, asking them to forge a sealed iron cage engraved with formations to block spiritual energy—both inside and out—to capture the beast.

Meanwhile, he returned to his avatar’s spatial realm to continue honing his mastery over temporal power. Against increasingly formidable foes like the aliens, strength was the ultimate deciding factor.

It wasn’t just Liu Yun—everyone else was also seizing every moment to train and improve. The fifteen thousand armored soldiers, in particular, engaged in daily combat drills.

When Sanda noticed that Liu Yun, who had been tailing them, had suddenly vanished, he guessed that some form of invisibility cloak was at play, meaning Liu Yun was now watching them from the shadows.

But with the soul-devouring beast at his disposal, Sanda no longer felt as tense as before. He had already ordered the beast to scan their warship, confirming there were no hidden spiritual energies lurking within.

As long as Liu Yun couldn’t infiltrate their ship, Sanda could hold out until they landed at the Sacred Land. Once there, with the land teeming with undead abominations, they would quickly regain the upper hand.

The moment Liu Yun paused his assault, Liu Kui immediately dispatched tens of thousands of swift-winged scouts to bombard the alien warship day and night. Even if they couldn’t breach its defenses, they could at least deplete the enemy’s resources.

In truth, they were even more anxious than Liu Yun. If the alien warship reached the Sacred Land, the cost of stopping them would be far greater.

Under such relentless bombardment, the alien warship had to constantly replenish its energy, draining its resources at an alarming rate.

Liu Yun thought it was a good idea to let them wear the aliens down—at least it would prevent them from reaching the Sacred Land too easily. It also bought him more time to refine his plans.

Now that the aliens had both invisibility cloaks and the soul-devouring beast, any future confrontation carried unpredictable risks.

Compared to wiping out ordinary alien soldiers, eliminating their elite warriors was far more crucial.

So Liu Yun was also considering how to lure out more of the alien’s top-tier fighters, ensuring they were stopped before ever setting foot on the Sacred Land.