Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1195: Intercepting the Forbidden Insect Race!

The Dark Forbidden Domain, on the Third-Level Battlefield.

A formidable contingent of approximately sixty to seventy forbidden insects was observed advancing with swift purpose across the battlefield. Their trajectory, a direct path toward the forbidden insect nest, rendered their route easily discernible.

The majority of these creatures possessed strength akin to Sixth Heaven Dao Ancestors, with a minority matching Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestors. The vanguard, however, consisted of several forbidden insects boasting the might of Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors.

Within the inhospitable confines of the Dark Forbidden Domain, an ordinary Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor would find themselves hard-pressed against a superior Sixth Heaven forbidden insect, unless they had achieved mastery over the Forbidden Body. This unfortunate circumstance was a common plight for Dao Ancestors, as this specific battlefield was ill-suited to their inherent capabilities.

Despite this environmental disadvantage, any lapse in vigilance, allowing the Forbidden Insect Race to infiltrate the Dao Mountain Domain, would present an almost insurmountable challenge to dislodge them. Consequently, a confrontation was unavoidable, even in these unfavorable conditions.

The most significant threat emanated from the leading forbidden insects, whose power levels reached that of Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors. Only those Dao Ancestors of the highest caliber within the Seventh Heaven tier could withstand their onslaught; lesser cultivators would be quickly overwhelmed by their coordinated assaults.

Dao Ancestor Clear River, a respected figure of the Limitless Sky Sect, found himself in proximity to this advancing horde and promptly moved to intercept their advance.

While not possessing the raw power of Dao Ancestor Sky Claw, Clear River was an exemplar of a top-tier Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor, far exceeding the capabilities of his peers. His presence offered a crucial opportunity to impede the progress of the formidable insect group.

However, the task of eradicating them entirely was beyond his sole capacity.

(TL Note: This individual shares the same name as the rogue cultivator Dao Ancestor Clear River encountered in chapter 1154.)

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“At long last, interception is achieved!”

Dao Ancestor Clear River materialized directly in the path of the advancing forbidden insects, his countenance etched with grim determination. The immense pressure bore down upon him; alone against such a multitude, a single misstep could spell his doom. Yet, obedience to higher commands left him no alternative. Should fear paralyze the Dao Ancestors, the unchecked proliferation of the Forbidden Insect Race would inevitably lead to the annihilation of the Dao Mountain Domain.

As a consequence, Dao Ancestors exhibiting cowardice or defiance of orders faced severe repercussions from their superiors.

With a resounding roar, the conflict commenced as Dao Ancestor Clear River engaged the enemy contingent. From the initial moments of the clash, he found himself fighting a losing battle.

These forbidden insects had achieved a profound mastery of the Forbidden Body, elevating its power to extraordinary levels. Their physical forms were akin to possessing a “tenfold Forbidden Body,” rendering them exceptionally resilient to harm. Conventional attacks inflicted minimal damage, and this battleground served as their natural advantage.

Eliminating even a single forbidden insect presented a formidable challenge, let alone confronting an entire swarm.

As the brutal struggle wore on, Dao Ancestor Clear River sustained grievous injuries, his efforts yielding the demise of only a handful of the less potent Fifth Heaven forbidden insects.

Shortly thereafter, a second Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor arrived on the scene.

“It’s Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark!” Dao Ancestor Clear River exclaimed, a surge of relief washing over him.

Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark, hailing from the Sand Sea Sect—a force aligned with Second Heaven powers—was powerful in his own right, though not on par with Dao Ancestor Clear River. His timely arrival significantly eased the immense burden Clear River had been shouldering.

“Dao Ancestor Clear River, I’ve arrived to lend my aid!” Crazy Shark’s battle cry preceded his forceful entry into the fray, considerably diminishing the pressure on Dao Ancestor Clear River.

Nevertheless, their objective remained the complete annihilation of this formidable force of forbidden insects. The combined might of these two Dao Ancestors was insufficient; further reinforcements were urgently required.

Regrettably, additional Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors capable of offering assistance were in critically short supply. The Forbidden Insect Race was simply too vast in number, and the Dao Ancestors actively engaged in combat were few. Many were already contending with multiple threats simultaneously, while others required periods of rest and recuperation to recover from their injuries.

Under these dire circumstances, each Dao Ancestor bore their own critical responsibilities. Moreover, the limited utility of weaker Dao Ancestors meant that the arrival of further Seventh Heaven reinforcements was restricted.

Were this confrontation unfolding within the Divine Heaven Domain, such concerns would be nonexistent. The Divine Heaven Domain possessed the capacity to deploy numerous Domain Ancestors, capable of effortlessly eradicating the Forbidden Insect Race.

However, this was the Dao Mountain Domain, a region characterized by a deficit of power—a harsh and unfortunate reality. Furthermore, the primary factions were reluctant to commit their entire reservoir of strength to this singular battle, as the potential for unsustainable losses loomed large.

A considerable period elapsed, marked by the fierce combat between Dao Ancestor Clear River and Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark, before the arrival of a third Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor.

A female Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor, hailing from the Eighth Heaven's Hundred Flowers Palace, arrived. Identified as Dao Ancestor Silver Dress, her power matched that of Dao Ancestor Clear River, yet she bore significant injuries. Previously, she had engaged in a life-or-death confrontation with a formidable forbidden insect. Though she ultimately vanquished her foe, the battle left her wounded.

Even with these injuries, she could still muster over ninety percent of her fighting capacity.

The trio of Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors joined forces against the encroaching swarm of forbidden insects, quickly establishing a clear advantage. Lesser forbidden insects were dispatched one by one.

Based on the current progression, the insects faced complete annihilation, with the Dao Ancestors only sustaining severe wounds. This outcome would have been perfect in their view, but fate had other plans.

“Something is amiss!” Dao Ancestor Clear River’s face contorted with alarm.

“What is it?” Dao Ancestor Silver Dress and Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark inquired.

“Our senses detect them… another contingent of forbidden insects is approaching. It appears they are reinforcing the current wave!” Dao Ancestor Clear River declared grimly.

Dao Ancestor Silver Dress and Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark extended their awareness into the vastness of the Dark Forbidden Domain. Indeed, they perceived the distant surge of Dark Forbidden Power, indicating numerous beings traversing the void. Within this desolate expanse, only forbidden insects could manifest such a disturbance, as it was impossible for Dao Ancestors from the Dao Mountain Domain to generate such an aura.

“We have no idea of their numbers. If there are too many…” Dao Ancestor Clear River’s words faltered, a heavy burden of worry settling upon the three of them.

In a worst-case scenario, the three of them might perish here.

Before long, the anticipated reinforcements appeared.

“Sixty-three forbidden insects!” Dao Ancestor Clear River’s countenance turned ashen. To compound their peril, six of these sixty-three were Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors. For the current trio, this constituted an unabashed catastrophe.

“Prepare for immediate withdrawal!” Dao Ancestor Clear River commanded.

Confronted by such overwhelming odds, a futile last stand would only result in the forbidden insects claiming the corpses of three Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors.

Under these dire circumstances, even a successful escape would not warrant punishment from the Invincible Dao Ancestors.

However, the pursuing forbidden insects seemed intent on preventing their departure.

The instant they attempted to flee, the forbidden insects commenced their relentless pursuit.

This chase significantly hampered their retreat, and soon enough, the second wave of forbidden insects closed the distance.

With the two swarms merging, their collective threat escalated dramatically, by several entire tiers.

The three Dao Ancestors could no longer maintain their defensive positions. Just as all hope seemed extinguished, a figure shot through the void with astonishing velocity, entering the reach of their spiritual perception.

“It’s the Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws, but even his arrival won't alter our fate!” Dao Ancestor Clear River lamented, steeped in despair.

At that instant, Dao Ancestor Silver Dress cried out with sudden joy, “No, the Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws is immensely powerful! Our sect’s Pinnacle Dao Ancestor once attested that among the Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors, the most formidable are the Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws and Heavenly King Nine Limits! Their cultivation has advanced at such a breakneck pace that they might rival Dao Ancestor Sky Claw!”

Upon hearing this, a flicker of hope ignited within Dao Ancestor Clear River and Dao Ancestor Crazy Shark.