Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1148: The Previous Fire King

TL: Etude

“Fire King’s master!”

Numerous Pinnacle Dao Ancestors felt profound confusion. They had never come across any mention of Fire King possessing a master, and the incoming figure's aura vastly outstripped Fire King’s—undoubtedly that of an Invincible Dao Ancestor.

However, they remained clueless about this Invincible Dao Ancestor’s identity or origins.

“The former Fire King, Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire!” Dao Ancestor Wushuang declared.

Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire appeared startled and responded, “You know who I am?”

His fame had always been subdued, and during his time as Fire King, he was merely identified by that moniker. Thus, while “Fire King” was a familiar name, scarcely anyone recalled his actual title, Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire.

“What? The former Fire King?”

A wave of shock rippled through the many Pinnacle Dao Ancestors.

“Does that mean the legends hold truth, suggesting the Ten Kings of Blackwind Mountain represent a hereditary title rather than fixed individuals?”

Dao Ancestor Myriad Swords from the Heavenly Sword Sect cried out in astonishment.

The faces of the remaining Pinnacle Dao Ancestors twisted in alarm. Should this theory prove correct, Blackwind Mountain’s power would eclipse all expectations. The “Ten Kings” implied a roster of ten Pinnacle Dao Ancestors. Even though four had fallen in the Domain Realm’s cataclysmic conflict, reducing them to six, the survival of past generations’ Ten Kings begged the question: how vast was Blackwind Mountain’s arsenal of Pinnacle Dao Ancestors, and how many Invincible Dao Ancestors lurked within?

“Naturally, I recognize you!” Dao Ancestor Wushuang pressed on. “My knowledge of Blackwind Mountain is limited, but I’m familiar with certain prominent individuals, including you, Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire. Legends tell of your attempt to breach a hidden realm of our Limitless Sky Sect in pursuit of its secrets, only to be driven back by one of our Invincible Dao Ancestors!”

“Yes, that event transpired, though it was in ancient times!” Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire lamented.

Then, with a glance toward Fire King, he turned back to Dao Ancestor Wushuang and proposed, “For my sake today, let’s call this conflict to a close. How about it?”

“No chance. A Forbidden Supreme Treasure—that’s not something I can overlook!” Dao Ancestor Wushuang lunged toward Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire, showing no trace of trepidation.

“It looks like a battle is unavoidable.” Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire murmured to himself.

Boom! The duo of Invincible Dao Ancestors, Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire and Dao Ancestor Wushuang, erupted into a savage confrontation, as the rest of the Pinnacle Dao Ancestors shifted their focus to Fire King.

Fire King teetered on the edge of oblivion, presenting the ideal opportunity to finish him off.

Wind King’s face darkened, and he swiftly moved to seize Fire King and flee. Yet, the swarm of Pinnacle Dao Ancestors numbered nearly dozens.

Extracting Fire King from such a horde of Pinnacle Dao Ancestors would rival the feat of eliminating an Invincible Dao Ancestor.

In that instant—

A handful of silhouettes emerged, their voices echoing forth.

“Wind King, Fire King, we’re here to assist you!”

Boom! The remaining four Kings of Blackwind Mountain burst onto the scene—Gold King, Wood King, Ice King, and Time King!

The sight of these four Pinnacle Dao Ancestors failed to daunt the opposing Pinnacle Dao Ancestors.

They boasted dozens in their ranks, whereas Blackwind Mountain had dispatched a mere six Pinnacle Dao Ancestors altogether. With one already locked in battle, only five confronted them, hardly sufficient to intimidate.

Yet, right as these Pinnacle Dao Ancestors geared up to attack, two fresh Forbidden Supreme Treasures materialized out of nowhere.

“….”

A moment of doubt gripped many Pinnacle Dao Ancestors, but they soon resolved to act.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Pinnacle Dao Ancestors vanished one after another, hurtling toward the newly surfaced forbidden treasures.

After all, while certain Dao Ancestors coveted the Forbidden Fire Lotus, it might not align with their needs. Moreover, contending for one forbidden treasure amid a throng of Pinnacle Dao Ancestors—not to mention two Invincible Dao Ancestors battling over it—offered bleak odds of victory.

It proved wiser to pursue the recently unveiled forbidden treasures instead.

In a blink, the bulk of the Pinnacle Dao Ancestors had departed, sparing just three from Limitless Sky Sect and a handful more. Even combined, they lacked the might to claim Fire King’s possessions.

And so—

The five Kings of Blackwind Mountain shielded Fire King as they withdrew at a leisurely pace, securing the Forbidden Fire Lotus for Blackwind Mountain.

Upon departing the Fireflame Forbidden Zone, Fire King voiced his appreciation, “Brothers, I owe you for rushing to my rescue!”

“You ought to thank Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire more,” Time King replied. “By stepping forward for you, he’s exposed his presence. This spells trouble for Blackwind Mountain, drawing the immediate ire of countless powerful factions.”

“Furthermore, Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire instructed us to pull back from the Fireflame Forbidden Zone at once and avoid any further involvement. No matter how enticing the treasures that emerge, we must stay clear.”

“Why is that?” Wind King questioned, irritation bubbling within.

He had reaped no rewards this outing, and slipping back into slumber now would sting as a massive setback! This marked his second awakening, and another dormancy could stretch for an eternity before he stirred again.

“I can’t say for certain,” Time King admitted with a shake of his head. “But we obey Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire’s directive without question. My suspicion is that a multitude of Invincible Dao Ancestors might soon flood the Fireflame Forbidden Zone. Should that occur, a single misstep could doom us. Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire prioritizes our protection; he refuses to let us become expendable.”

“Sigh, very well, let’s head back,” Wind King conceded with reluctance.

Gradually, Wind King, Fire King, Time King, Gold King, Wood King, and Ice King made their way to their private domain. There, they secluded themselves in their resting quarters, opting for repose over the allure of venturing back into the Fireflame Forbidden Zone.

…

“Unbelievable! A Forbidden Supreme Treasure!” Ye Tian exclaimed in shock. Merely wandering about, he had stumbled upon a forbidden treasure.

Was his fortune truly this extraordinary? His venture into the Fireflame Forbidden Zone aimed only at gathering some uncommon forbidden artifacts, with no plans to hunt for forbidden treasures.

He recognized that countless Pinnacle Dao Ancestors had likely infiltrated the Fireflame Forbidden Zone by now, and Invincible Dao Ancestors might even be present. Snatching a forbidden treasure would invite catastrophe; he had zero interest in facing a siege from Dao Ancestors.

Nevertheless…

“This Forbidden Supreme Treasure has practically offered itself to me, with no other True Ancestors in sight. Passing it up would be downright criminal!” Ye Tian pondered inwardly.

With that—

Ye Tian rounded up over a dozen lava monsters, dispatching them one by one toward the forbidden treasure, which resembled a rod-shaped pillar.

Boom! Boom! Boom! A horrifying energy erupted, annihilating the lava monsters sequentially.

Not until nine lava monsters lay destroyed did the terrifying energy finally ebb away.

The sheer ferocity of the power unleashed by the forbidden treasure was unimaginable. Had Ye Tian confronted it head-on, his demise would have been certain.

“Now’s the moment to depart!”

Ye Tian snatched the elongated forbidden treasure rod and readied himself to vacate the premises.

But at that precise juncture, a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor swooped in.

It was Dao Ancestor Tianxiu of the Myriad Domains Divine Hall. Detecting Ye Tian’s aura, he thundered in rage, “General Nine Limits! Surrender that item!”

Dao Ancestor Tianxiu seethed with fury. Moments ago, Blackwind Mountain’s Fire King had claimed the Forbidden Fire Lotus, and now, after tracing the scent of another forbidden treasure, it fell to yet another Blackwind Mountain figure—the General Nine Limits.

“Cursed be it! Blackwind Mountain, your audacity knows no bounds!” Dao Ancestor Tianxiu bellowed.

He might not slay Blackwind Mountain’s Fire King, but dispatching a True Ancestor was well within his grasp.

He understood Ye Tian as one of Blackwind Mountain’s elite Supreme True Ancestors. Eliminating Ye Tian would inflict damage on Blackwind Mountain comparable to slaying a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor.

Boom! Dao Ancestor Tianxiu hurled a fist, bridging the gap to strike Ye Tian squarely.

“Great Desolate Dao Body!”

Ye Tian promptly activated the Great Desolate Dao Body, a Dao technique at mid-tier limit level, to counter Dao Ancestor Tianxiu’s blow. Though it crumbled, his Vajra Battle Body’s defensive prowess held firm, and bolstered by the 60% Forbidden Body’s damage reduction, Ye Tian emerged utterly unharmed.

“Impossible! A limit-level Vajra Battle Body, limit-level Great Desolate Dao Body, and 60% Forbidden Body!” Dao Ancestor Tianxiu reeled in astonishment.

In so brief a period, Ye Tian had elevated both his Vajra Battle Body and Great Desolate Dao Body to limit level, while boosting his Forbidden Body to 60%. The pace was downright alarming! He possessed decent insight into Supreme True Ancestors, yet never anticipated such a freakish prodigy!

What eluded his comprehension was Ye Tian’s integration of hundreds of Dao-level core talents, amplified by seven Ancient Realm Records, propelling his advancement beyond all peers…

Barring Ouyang Jiu’er, the Half-Step Domain Ancestor’s reincarnation, no Supreme True Ancestor could rival his meteoric rise.

“Myriad Fiends True Spear!” Ye Tian whirled around and countered with a thrust.

Boom! The Myriad Fiends True Spear slammed into Dao Ancestor Tianxiu, hurling him backward and demolishing one of his arms. Blood trickled from the gash.

Although Dao Ancestor Tianxiu’s wound mended instantaneously, erasing all signs of injury—

He stared in utter disbelief, eyes bulging in incredulity.

“Such a freak! Merely a True Ancestor, yet rivaling an ordinary Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor… this is the might of a Supreme True Ancestor!” Dao Ancestor Tianxiu whispered in reverence.