Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1188: Forbidden Insect Race! Major Trouble!

The Dark Forbidden Domain has perpetually remained an enigma. Even True Ancestors displayed hesitation in crossing its threshold, and conventional Dao Ancestors were hesitant to tread within its confines. With the Profound Void Archaic Realm now abounding with innumerable prospects, the willingness to enter the Dark Forbidden Domain diminished even further.

Nevertheless, following the appearance of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, they established a contingent of Dao Ancestors and True Ancestors on the periphery of the Dark Forbidden Domain, steadfastly constructing a compact celestial realm in that location. Leveraging the resources of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, this endeavor was, naturally, not a formidable challenge.

The individual entrusted with the stewardship of this miniature celestial realm was none other than the Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation.

…

On a particular day, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation detected a surge of Dark Forbidden Power emanating from a nearby sector of the Dark Forbidden Domain. This surge was considerably more intense than usual, leaving him in a state of profound bewilderment.

“I ought to investigate this anomaly.”

Departing from the small celestial realm, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation ventured into the Dark Forbidden Domain to ascertain the circumstances.

This particular region constituted the outer fringes of the Dark Forbidden Domain, situated at a considerable distance from the more profound inner depths. The Dark Forbidden Power encountered here was not unduly formidable, and the perils were relatively infrequent. Given his standing as a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, he felt assured that no substantial threat would materialize—barring an exceptionally unfortunate encounter with a genuine Forbidden Lifeform.

However, authentic Forbidden Lifeforms were exceedingly scarce, even within the vast expanse of the Dark Forbidden Domain. The probability of encountering one was negligible.

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation traversed a considerable distance before finally pinpointing the origin of the vigorous disturbance within the Dark Forbidden Power.

“What is this…?”

The sight that greeted him was… a living entity. It was not a mere phantasm; his prowess as a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor allowed him to readily distinguish reality from illusion. The being before him was undeniably corporeal.

Positioned not far off, the creature bore an insectoid resemblance, its form solid and palpable—far from being an ephemeral figment.

“Could this be a Forbidden Lifeform?”

A shiver coursed through Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation’s being, and an overwhelming sense of dread permeated his heart.

After all, an encounter with a Forbidden Lifeform would virtually guarantee a fatal outcome.

Genuine Forbidden Lifeforms differed entirely from creatures possessing a forbidden bloodline. Their entire constitution was comprised of Dark Forbidden Power, and they emerged within the Dark Forbidden Domain with an inherent command over the Forbidden Dao. Their potency was utterly staggering.

To any cultivator, the physical form of a Forbidden Lifeform represented the pinnacle of a perfect Forbidden Body, rendering them not only immensely powerful but also exceptionally resilient to destruction.

Furthermore, their speed rivaled that of a Domain Ancestor, making escape from their pursuit an almost impossible feat.

“Hold on, something is amiss!”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation suddenly perceived that the situation deviated from the expected.

The intrinsic aura of this entity was considerably feebler than his own, falling far short of the caliber of a Forbidden Lifeform.

True Forbidden Lifeforms did not engage in cultivation; their might was innate, devoid of any capacity for techniques to mask their presence or power. The creature before him, however, projected an aura commensurate with a Heaven-tier Dao Ancestor—manifestly too weak to be a Forbidden Lifeform.

Yet, it did not align with the characteristics of a forbidden bloodline creature either. Such beings typically inhabited the Forbidden Realm, specific pocket forbidden worlds, or other secluded zones. It seemed improbable for one to materialize within the Dark Forbidden Domain.

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation exercised caution, refraining from any precipitate action. Despite the creature’s apparent weakness, he abstained from engaging it. Instead, he retreated to the compact celestial realm to relay his observations.

…

Not long thereafter, an Imperial Monarch arrived at the location.

“Greetings, Imperial Monarch Dark River!” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation offered a respectful salutation.

Imperial Monarch Dark River was counted among the ten preeminent Imperial Monarchs of the Heavenly Emperor Palace. His cultivation base exceeded that of Invincible Dao Ancestors such as Imperial Monarch Guangling, establishing him as a truly formidable and ancient entity. It was rumored that he had once fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the venerable Domain Ancestor Vast Sea through countless campaigns.

Regrettably, owing to unforeseen circumstances, he had never succeeded in attaining the breakthrough to become a Half-Step Domain Ancestor. Nonetheless, whispers persisted that he possessed the potential to reach that level of power at any given moment.

“Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation, provide a depiction of the creature you encountered. I shall scrutinize it with diligence,” Imperial Monarch Dark River commanded.

“Understood!”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation vividly conjured the semblance of the insectoid entity.

Upon observing it, Imperial Monarch Dark River knitted his brows, a look of unease crossing his features.

“Imperial Monarch Dark River, do you recognize this being?” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation inquired.

“I have a supposition,” Dark River replied with a heavy sigh. “I pray it does not prove true; if it does, we will be in dire straits!”

Subsequently, Imperial Monarch Dark River guided Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation to the location where the insect had first been sighted. However, the creature had vanished. Following the disturbances within the Dark Forbidden Power, the pair commenced their pursuit.

Before long, their search yielded results—not a single insect, but a group of six or seven.

As they ventured further into the region impacted by the Dark Forbidden Power, additional insects were discovered. Fortunately, Imperial Monarch Dark River’s mastery of concealment techniques was exceptionally profound, allowing them to evade the creatures’ notice.

Suddenly!

The gaze of a colossal insect seemed to bore through the Dark Forbidden Void, fixing upon Imperial Monarch Dark River. Across the expanse, the beast unleashed a potent pupil technique directly at him.

Dark River countered with a technique of his own. The two abilities clashed violently within the Forbidden Void, neither managing to gain a decisive advantage.

“Fall back!”

Imperial Monarch Dark River’s countenance darkened as he hastily directed Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation to retreat. He then issued an order for all Dao Ancestors within the small heavenly world to withdraw from the Dark Forbidden Domain. They reconvened in the void just outside the domain, establishing a temporary encampment.

“Imperial Monarch Dark River, was that a genuine Forbidden Lifeform just now?” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation asked, his voice laced with alarm.

His apprehension was entirely justified. The might displayed by that immense insect likely rivaled Imperial Monarch Dark River’s, possessing the combat prowess of an Invincible Dao Ancestor. He recognized his own inadequacy in such a confrontation.

He was thankful he had not pressed onward. Had he faced that monstrous insect directly, his demise would have been certain.

“It is not a Forbidden Lifeform,” Imperial Monarch Dark River stated definitively. “Based on my assessment, that should be a member of a forbidden race—the Forbidden Insect Race!”

“A Forbidden Insect Race?”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation, unfamiliar with this designation, appeared utterly perplexed.

At this juncture, Dark River began to elaborate: “Allow me to explain it this way. A world, in its genesis, gives rise to two distinct categories of beings. The first are innate creatures—think of them as the world’s intrinsic deities and demons.

The second category comprises ordinary postnatal creatures. While initially less formidable, they boast remarkable reproductive capacities and immense latent potential, sometimes even surpassing their innate counterparts.

This same principle extends to the Dark Forbidden Domain. Forbidden Lifeforms are akin to the domain’s true innate deities and demons, whereas the Forbidden Race represents the postnatal beings.

Under typical circumstances, postnatal creatures cannot spontaneously emerge within the Dark Forbidden Domain. However, should a Forbidden Race Nest materialize, it can perpetually spawn offspring of the Forbidden Race.

The most prevalent manifestation of the Forbidden Race is the Forbidden Insect Race. Yet, this race poses an even greater peril than Forbidden Lifeforms. Forbidden Lifeforms seldom venture into domains, finding the environmental conditions averse. Conversely, the Forbidden Insect Race is inherently destructive, consuming all in its path. Should they detect the Dao Mountain Domain, they would unquestionably initiate a large-scale invasion.

Furthermore, these entities subsist by devouring life force. If they were to infiltrate the Dao Mountain Domain, their rapid proliferation and strengthening would occur within a remarkably short timeframe.

In the past, within the Divine Heaven Domain, a Domain Ancestor made mention of the Forbidden Insect Race. Remnants of this race, along with related historical records, were unearthed on fragments of domains that had drifted into the Dark Forbidden Domain.

Who could have imagined that the Dark Forbidden Domain here in the Dao Mountain Domain would also harbor a nest belonging to these forbidden insects… It is indeed fortunate that we made this discovery at such an early stage. If they were permitted to proliferate unchecked and subsequently launched an assault on the Dao Mountain Domain, I fear we would find ourselves utterly incapable of repelling them!”

Following Dark River’s comprehensive explanation, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation finally came to fully comprehend the gravity of their predicament.