Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1142: The Forbidden Palace Master Breakthrough!

TL: Etude

Ye Xingchen and Ye Xingyue promptly started their return voyage, diving straight into seclusion to process their Core Talent Fruits.

They harbored great hopes for obtaining a Dao-level core talent.

It didn't take much time before Ye Xingchen and Ye Xingyue both unlocked their respective Dao-level core talents.

[Dao-Level Core Talent: Star Armor]

“It turned out to be a defensive-type Star Dao technique!”

(Dao techniques are pretty much matched with the Dao core talents.)

Ye Tian sensed some astonishment alongside a touch of letdown. A more ideal option would have been an assault-oriented star Dao technique.

That said, this Dao technique proved rather solid.

Moving ahead, he'd discover it simpler to train in defensive Dao techniques, while his command of star Dao techniques would progress at a quicker pace, especially since a defensive Star Dao technique aligned perfectly with him.

On the other side…

Ye Xingyue's Dao-level core talent took shape as Star Gate, fusing the Star Dao with the Space Dao. This talent fit her ideally, offering defensive protection along with movement abilities.

The sole downside was that it also lacked offensive qualities for a Dao-level core talent.

Ye Tian swiftly became aware of the new Dao-level core talents his two offspring had gained. He wasted no time in employing his Copy Talent to replicate them, adding both to his collection of Dao-level core talents.

Right afterward, Ye Tian and Xiao Yue set about ingesting their Core Talent Fruits.

After taking her Core Talent Fruit, Xiao Yue gained a Dao-level core talent: Moonlight Wings, which boosted her speed. This would render the practice of speed-related Dao techniques much more straightforward for her.

Ye Tian, meanwhile, generated his initial Dao-level core talent.

[Dao-Level Core Talent: Imperial Armor] This talent merged defensive capabilities with enhancements to battle strength, pairing flawlessly with Ye Tian’s Great Desolate Dao Body talent—a remarkably superior Dao-level core talent.

Next, Ye Tian integrated his Imperial Armor with additional defensive Dao-level core talents, retaining the name Imperial Armor, thereby forging a fresh and powerful Dao-level core talent.

“Time to get to work,” he whispered to himself. “With numerous Dao-level core talents appearing, plenty of True Ancestors will probably rush to refine Core Talent Fruits, leading to a surge in Dao-level core talent users.”

He at once directed the Nine Limits Legion members to probe for details on Dao-level core talent possessors, assured that a roster of names would arrive shortly.

The greater the number of Dao-level core talent holders in the Profound Void Ancient Realm, the more pleased Ye Tian became, since it broadened his selection of talents to support him.

Thus, concerning the Core Talent Tree’s yield, he stood as the most overjoyed individual.

In line with Ye Tian’s directives, Nine Limits Legion personnel launched their hunt for intel on Dao-level core talent holders, although such a probe demanded substantial duration. Initially, these figures would probably conceal their status.

Yet over time, whispers would circulate among key factions about those who had processed Core Talent Fruits and activated Dao-level core talents.

Years flowed by successively, and in an instant, a thousand years elapsed.

“The names of the Dao-level core talent wielders!” Ye Tian uttered while examining the document he held.

This compilation certainly missed some, yet compiling this volume of data marked a triumph. He intended to gather any Dao-level core talents he came across later on.

“By copying and fusing these 368 Dao-level core talents, my personal Dao-level core talents will gain a major uplift, simplifying the training of Dao techniques considerably!” Ye Tian grinned contentedly.

Over the ensuing decades, Ye Tian traversed the Profound Void Ancient Realm, tracking down these Dao-level core talent holders and duplicating their core talents. In the end, he secured all 368 from the roster and uncovered several extras.

This abundant harvest thrilled Ye Tian deeply.

Afterward, he chose a Dao technique for practice—Vajra Battle Body! This renowned Middle Thousand Dao Technique originated from Vajra City, though various groups had acquired it, including Blackwind Mountain with its own version.

The technique enjoyed widespread fame, even among Dao Ancestors who practiced it. Distinct from the Great Desolate Dao Body, it functioned as a passive Middle Thousand Dao Technique, whereas the Great Desolate Dao Body was active.

Most Dao techniques demand activation, but a passive defensive one triggers automatically during assaults, shielding the practitioner instantly.

Hence, Vajra Battle Body excelled as a passive defensive Dao technique.

Thanks to Ye Tian’s bolstered Dao-level core talents, his practice pace skyrocketed.

In a brief period, he attained the beginner stage of Vajra Battle Body, swiftly moving to small achievement and great achievement stages. His advancement rate now outstripped his previous efforts by multiples.

Under ten thousand years, Ye Tian elevated Vajra Battle Body to the consummate stage.

Achieving the pinnacle stage would require additional effort.

During his ongoing isolation, Ye Tian chiefly concentrated on grasping Forbidden Dao, with secondary emphasis on forbidden techniques. Dao techniques took a backseat for now.

At present, Middle Thousand Dao Techniques offered him scant benefit—only Grand Thousand Dao Techniques could make a difference.

Nevertheless, True Ancestors couldn't cultivate Grand Thousand Dao Techniques; even after eons, success remained out of reach.

Grand Thousand Dao Techniques necessitated reaching the Harmony Realm first, where every move channels Dao power inherently. Basically, they represented sophisticated uses of a Dao Ancestor’s might, packing tremendous force.

A True Ancestor fell short of Dao Ancestor power, not even the Supreme True Ancestor measured up.

Thus, Ye Tian lacked the qualifications to pursue Grand Thousand Dao Techniques presently.

Should he master any, his power would explode upward!

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At the border of the Dark Forbidden Domain sat an isolated domain, seeming like its own isolated world.

This marked the site of the Forbidden Palace.

In this domain, the Forbidden Palace Master had formed a world via an initial domain, enabling Forbidden Palace members to train there, and had set up a massive array to pull in nearby Dark Forbidden Power to rigorously harden their physiques.

At that instant, the Forbidden Palace Master immersed himself in deep seclusion.

His presence grew steadily fiercer, as though on the verge of shattering a limit.

All at once—

A booming roar echoed as the Forbidden Palace Master’s presence broke free from its restraints, surging into the Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor Realm.

“At last, I've advanced!” the Forbidden Palace Master cried out in exhilaration.

For endless eras, he'd lingered at the peak of the Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor Realm, blocked by base weaknesses.

Now, he'd finally bolstered portions of his base and entered the Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor Realm.

“The Limitless Sky True Scripture indeed deserves its fame. Even as a Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor, practicing this hidden method let me solidify my base and remake my essence.

“The sole issue,” he continued, “is my tie to the Limitless Sky Sect now. Starting the Limitless Sky True Scripture cultivation meant I couldn't detach anymore.”

The Limitless Sky True Scripture encompassed the Limitless Sky Sacred Scripture and the Limitless Sky Dao Scripture. He'd pursued the Sacred Scripture, yet it hinged on the Dao Scripture. Facing a Dao Ancestor versed in the Dao Scripture, his strength might drop below half, and he'd be open to exploitation across all fronts.

On account of this, numerous Dao Ancestors aligned with the Limitless Sky Sect couldn't defect.

The Forbidden Palace Master grasped this flaw but couldn't resist the draw of the Limitless Sky Sacred Scripture. Countless Dao Ancestors, aware of the dangers, still yielded to temptation and trained it.

Still, upon attaining the Invincible Dao Ancestor Realm someday, the Dao Scripture's sway would cease to bind him.

This sparked his optimism! Bearing Dark Forbidden Power, after fortifying his base, he retained a strong shot at Pinnacle Dao Ancestor status, offering a slim path to the Invincible Dao Ancestor Realm.

“Having reached the Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor stage, plus the forbidden marvels I've amassed, my Forbidden Body has hit the small achievement stage! Hmph, Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain, you're done for this round!” The Forbidden Palace Master declared icily.

Though Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain held Fifth Heaven power too, he paled in comparison.

Leveraging his small achievement Forbidden Body and control of Dark Forbidden Power, the Forbidden Palace Master could overwhelm Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain without effort.

This round, barring a breakthrough to Sixth Heaven Dao Ancestor for Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain, defeat was inevitable.

Advancing to Sixth Heaven Dao Ancestor, though, posed a daunting challenge! Otherwise, Ninth Heaven forces wouldn't host so many at Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Heaven tiers.

He felt ninety percent sure Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain remained at Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor.

Thus, he had to eliminate Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain swiftly, denying any breakthrough opportunity.

“Dao Ancestors of the Forbidden Palace, obey—accompany me to Dao Mountain. This time, I'll demolish Dao Mountain!” the Forbidden Palace Master ordered.

“Yes!”

Dao Ancestors emerged one by one, their thick and mighty presences blanketing the whole domain.

Should anyone arrive, they'd note the Forbidden Palace commanded over a hundred Dao Ancestors.

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Side comment here, as a Chinese speaker, I always find it humorous and entertaining when phrases are translated literally rather than replaced with English ones. What do you think?