Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1197: Total War!

TL: Etude

“An Invincible Dao Ancestor has fallen.”

Ye Tian was utterly disbelieving upon hearing this news. An Invincible Dao Ancestor—a being that ranked just below Half-Step Domain Ancestors, how could such an existence perish so easily? It seemed nearly impossible for an Invincible Dao Ancestor to fall unless confronted by a lord-level forbidden insect. But lord-level forbidden insects never hid their presence; their appearance would invariably draw the attention of Half-Step Domain Ancestors. How, then, could an Invincible Dao Ancestor meet their end under such circumstances?

Before long, Ye Tian received the complete account.

The fallen Invincible Dao Ancestor was Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire, a member of the Myriad Domains Divine Hall. Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire found himself surrounded by ten commander-level forbidden insects and trapped within a domain, leaving no avenue for escape. Without sufficient time for a Half-Step Domain Ancestor to mount a rescue, he was brutally killed. Logically, even embattled by ten commander-level forbidden insects, Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire should have held out until a Half-Step Domain Ancestor could intervene. However, following careful analysis by the Half-Step Domain Ancestors, it was deduced that Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire had been eliminated by an exceptionally potent commander-level insect. This adversary exceeded the capabilities of ordinary commander-level forbidden insects and possessed a degree of cunning, having devised a strategy to encircle Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire, thereby ensuring his demise. Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire’s remains were claimed by the insects, preventing the Half-Step Domain Ancestors from recovering them. It was a grave concern, as Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire’s corpse being delivered to the forbidden insects’ lair could potentially pave the way for the emergence of a lord-level forbidden insect, posing an immense threat to the Dao Mountain Domain.

That very day, the Wind King informed Ye Tian that preparations were underway for a full-scale war to be initiated by the major powers. Victory in this conflict would inflict a significant blow upon the insect forces, compelling them to retreat for a considerable duration. Ye Tian understood that Dao Ancestor Blazing Fire's demise served merely as a catalyst. The Half-Step Domain Ancestors might not have been profoundly affected by this singular loss, but they could no longer postpone action. Their intent was to deliver a decisive strike against the forbidden insects. Any further delay, coupled with the constant redeployment of forces across various battlefronts, would leave the Dao Ancestors too scattered to achieve any meaningful impact. On certain fronts, the forbidden insects had already gained the advantage, capturing more corpses to enhance their strength and expand their numbers. Consequently, the plan was solidified: converge all Dao Ancestors from every base, enlist additional Dao Ancestors from the Profound Void Archaic Realm, and unleash a comprehensive offensive. This unified effort was designed to overwhelm the forbidden insects and strike a crippling blow.

Orders were disseminated rapidly throughout all bases. Dao Ancestors were recalled from combat zones to rest and regroup. Once all forces had converged, the all-out war would commence. Soon after, a substantial contingent of Dao Ancestors arrived from the Profound Void Archaic Realm. The majority belonged to major factions, and notably, the Heavenly Emperor Palace had dispatched several Imperial Monarchs.

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Blackwind Mountain Base.

An astonishing number of Dao Ancestors convened. This time, Blackwind Mountain deployed six Invincible Dao Ancestors, a marked increase from their prior commitment of only Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire. “Six Invincible Dao Ancestors!” Ye Tian marveled at Blackwind Mountain's hidden strength, recognizing this was likely not their complete force. These six Invincible Dao Ancestors were formerly among the Ten Kings but had long since relinquished their titles. Currently, Blackwind Mountain had marshaled six Invincible Dao Ancestors, ten Pinnacle Dao Ancestors, and several independent Invincible Dao Ancestors. Combined with the Invincible Dao Ancestors from the Three Ninth Heaven Factions, the total number of Invincible Dao Ancestors from the Profound Void Archaic Realm reached approximately twenty. Despite this formidable assembly, their numbers remained inferior to the forbidden insects, who boasted over fifty Invincible Dao Ancestors. The sole advantage held by the allied forces lay in the quantity of Half-Step Domain Ancestors. This confrontation would feature eight Half-Step Domain Ancestors, including Palace Master White Tiger of the Heavenly Emperor Palace. As for the forbidden insects, their known lord-level combatants numbered only six—at least, according to the intelligence available to the other factions. However, Blackwind Mountain possessed insider knowledge indicating the existence of two additional lord-level creatures within the forbidden insects’ nest. This critical information was deliberately withheld for strategic purposes. Furthermore, Blackwind Mountain held confidence that these two hidden lord-level forbidden insects would refrain from engaging in the upcoming battle.

Because of this, at the Half-Step Domain Ancestor level, the major factions held a distinct advantage. They could deploy a Half-Step Domain Ancestor to eliminate commander-level forbidden insects, thus effectively counteracting the numerical inferiority of the Invincible Dao Ancestors.

On this particular day.

The Dao Ancestors were prepared. A colossal force of nearly two million Dao Ancestors from the Profound Void Archaic Realm commenced their march, advancing towards the Dark Forbidden Domain with the objective of assaulting the forbidden insects' stronghold.

Before long, isolated, wandering forbidden insects crossed paths with the Profound Void Archaic Realm's Dao Ancestor army. They were swiftly and mercilessly subdued and annihilated. Within moments, even several elite-level forbidden insects were instantly eradicated.

Initially, the forbidden insects were clearly caught off guard. Over one hundred thousand of them were obliterated and exterminated.

However, it wasn't long before the forbidden insects began to rally and reform. This indicated the presence of intelligent insects among them, orchestrating their defense.

“Be vigilant! Dao Ancestors, disperse your formations! The main force of the forbidden insects is bearing down on us!”

The urgent warnings from the Half-Step Domain Ancestors echoed to every Dao Ancestor present.

Instantly, the Dao Ancestors scattered, striving to evade being caught in the devastating confrontations involving the Half-Step Domain Ancestors.

The initial wave of battle commenced between six lord-level forbidden insects and seven Half-Step Domain Ancestors. The most formidable among them, Palace Master Azure Dragon, held back, choosing not to engage directly but remaining in strategic concealment.

Only Palace Master Azure Dragon possessed the absolute certainty of being able to dispatch a commander-level forbidden insect with a single, decisive strike. The other Half-Step Domain Ancestors lacked this supreme capability. Killing commander-level forbidden insects presented an exceedingly arduous challenge.

The second wave was designated for the battleground of the Invincible Dao Ancestors, followed by the third wave, which belonged to the domain of the Pinnacle Dao Ancestors.

Meanwhile, the remaining Dao Ancestors, alongside a vast multitude of ordinary forbidden insects, were rapidly drawn into a tumultuous melee. Their chaotic combat expanded across the immense expanse of the Dark Forbidden Domain.

Ye Tian’s clone fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the Dao Ancestors from Blackwind Mountain, confronting the forbidden insects. His true body, however, remained vigilantly positioned near his family, ensuring their absolute safety. As long as they did not encounter elite-level forbidden insects or those of greater strength, he was fully confident in his ability to shield his loved ones from any peril.

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Within the fierce theater of operations in the Invincible Dao Ancestors' battlefield.

A contingent of over twenty Invincible Dao Ancestors were locked in a desperate struggle against fifty commander-level forbidden insects. The Dao Ancestors were palpably outmatched and struggling under the immense pressure.

Without warning.

Palace Master Azure Dragon materialized. With a single, annihilating blow, he vanquished one of the commander-level forbidden insects.

Following this, while wielding a formidable Forbidden Weapon, Palace Master Azure Dragon relentlessly pursued and eliminated the remaining commander-level forbidden insects. Even the mightiest among them found it progressively harder to withstand his onslaught, a stark demonstration of Palace Master Azure Dragon's peerless might.

As wave after wave of commander-level forbidden insects met their demise, the six lord-level forbidden insects were consumed by a furious rage and sought to advance and provide aid.

However, Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity and his allied forces resolutely refused to permit these six lord-level forbidden insects to offer any succor. They poured forth their utmost strength, dedicating every ounce to obstruct them, thereby ensuring their inability to interfere with the ongoing conflict.