Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1200: Group of Old Foxes!

TL: Etude

Heavenly Emperor Palace Base.

At this juncture, Dao Ancestor Limitless Antiquity, Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman, Dao Ancestor Domain Suppressor, alongside Blackwind Mountain’s Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity and Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins, had all convened to deliberate the impending offensive with the three Palace Masters of the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

“This endeavor has been deemed a failure. Who could have foreseen that the Forbidden Insect Race would harbor three lord-level forbidden insects?” Palace Master Azure Dragon lamented with a sigh.

Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity voiced, “Presently, the Forbidden Insect Race commands nine lord-level forbidden insects. This figure equates to nine half-step Domain Ancestors operating in concert. Furthermore, this might not represent the complete roster—what if additional lord-level creatures lie in wait within the deepest recesses of the Forbidden Insect Nest?”

Had Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity articulated these concerns earlier, the other Dao Ancestors would likely have dismissed them outright.

Their prior belief was that if more lord-level forbidden insects genuinely existed, they would have made their presence known during their previous assault on the Forbidden Insect Race’s nest.

However, in the present moment, they found merit in Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity’s astute observations.

The nine lord-level forbidden insects might not be the exhaustive count. Perhaps a tenth, or even an eleventh, lurks unseen.

Abruptly, Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins interjected, “We must initiate preparations. A number of Dao Ancestor cadavers were commandeered by the Forbidden Insect Race during this recent engagement. They might leverage these remains to engineer further lord-level forbidden insects. Moreover, we must fortify our resolve for the potential emergence of an Insect King!”

“The manifestation of an Insect King? That signifies a presence equivalent to a Domain Ancestor! How could such a being be so readily brought forth?” Dao Ancestor Limitless Antiquity swiftly countered.

Palace Master Azure Dragon’s gaze settled intently upon Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins and Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity. “Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity, Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins, do you possess knowledge that eludes us?”

Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity paused, deliberation evident before responding, “We have acquired some insight, but I fear disbelief if we were to share the details.”

“Proceed. I shall lend credence to your words!” declared Palace Master Azure Dragon.

“Very well, I shall elaborate.” Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity commenced, “According to certain clandestine revelations from Blackwind Mountain, a Forbidden Insect Tree resides within the confines of the Forbidden Insect Nest. This singular tree proliferates countless insect cocoons, and with an adequate influx of energy, these cocoons possess the capacity to birth nascent forbidden insects.

Considering the current magnitude of the Forbidden Insect Race, it is probable that the Forbidden Insect Tree harbors multiple lord-level forbidden insect cocoons, and at least one cocoon destined to become an Insect King. As for the precise timing of this Insect King cocoon’s maturation, that remains an unknown variable.”

“If this intelligence holds true, could we not infiltrate the Forbidden Insect Nest and obliterate both the tree and the Insect King cocoon?” Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman proposed.

“Absolutely not!” Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity emphatically shook his head. “Even should we succeed in eradicating the tree, the inner sanctum of the Forbidden Insect Nest exerts a formidable suppression upon us. Our formidable powers would be diminished substantially, rendering us incapable of wielding even a fraction of our full potential. Furthermore, being the very heart of their domain, should the lord-level forbidden insects confront us there, our demise would be virtually assured, offering no avenue for escape. Should anyone harbor intentions of venturing forth, I shall not impede their path.”

Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman fell into a contemplative silence, disinclined to embrace a perilous fate by entering the insect stronghold.

“What course of action should we adopt next?” Palace Master Azure Dragon inquired, a frown creasing his brow. “The forces we have currently deployed within the Dark Forbidden Domain are insufficient for the complete annihilation of the Forbidden Insect Race. If we permit their exponential growth to continue unabated, they will inevitably overwhelm our base. Moreover, we cannot indefinitely maintain a defensive posture here. The Dao Ancestors must resume their cultivation to enhance their prowess!”

“I have a proposition to offer,” Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins stated.

The attention of the other half-step Domain Ancestors pivoted towards him expectantly.

Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins elaborated, “The rationale behind Dao Ancestors frequently returning to the Profound Void Archaic Realm is to provide offerings to the forbidden insects, thereby garnering boons from the realm’s origin and accruing cultivation advancements. However, if we were to openly procure forbidden insect cadavers and furnish cultivation resources and compensations commensurate with their value, the Dao Ancestors would be liberated from the necessity of departing the base. They could engage in cultivation here, all while remaining poised to engage the forbidden insects at a moment’s notice. The need to return to the Profound Void Archaic Realm would be entirely obviated!”

“This indeed presents a viable solution!” several Half-Step Domain Ancestors concurred with evident approval.

Nevertheless, this proposed strategy merely ensured the Profound Void Archaic Realm’s capacity to field adequate Dao Ancestor-level combatants; it offered no guarantee for the ultimate eradication of the Forbidden Insect Race.

The assembled eight Half-Step Domain Ancestors engaged in prolonged deliberation regarding a definitive strategy to annihilate the Forbidden Insect Race, yet no conclusive plan was formulated.

The meeting concluded, and the existing battle strategies were consequently maintained.

…

Following the meeting.

Dao Ancestor Limitless Antiquity, Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman, and Dao Ancestor Domain Suppressor departed from the Heavenly Emperor Palace base. However, their departure wasn't separate; they commenced an idle chat within the void of the Dark Forbidden Domain.

Dao Ancestor Domain Suppressor was the first to voice his displeasure, stating, “The Heavenly Emperor Palace and Blackwind Mountain must be concealing additional Half-Step Domain Ancestors. Had they committed all their Half-Step Domain Ancestors, victory in this conflict would have been easily secured!”

“Persuading the Heavenly Emperor Palace and Blackwind Mountain to commit fully—is such a feat even feasible?” Dao Ancestor Limitless Antiquity scoffed icily.

“It’s not necessarily urgent for the Heavenly Emperor Palace to confront the Forbidden Insect Race. They may even be orchestrating its use as a conduit to hasten the emergence of the Forbidden Realm. By offering them up in successive waves, the Profound Void Archaic Realm can mature at an accelerated pace. A swift annihilation of the Forbidden Insect Race might not trigger the Forbidden Realm’s birth. Yet, cultivating them incrementally, as they are doing now, is undoubtedly the most effective method.

Blackwind Mountain’s objectives are hardly noble either. They, too, desire the Forbidden Realm’s birth, while simultaneously employing the Forbidden Insect Race to forge their Dao Ancestors. Though a multitude of Dao Ancestors may perish, a cadre of formidable cultivators can be developed through this process.”

“In essence, neither of these factions truly desires the eradication of the Forbidden Insect Race! But our capabilities are too limited; we cannot contend with the Forbidden Insect Race independently. Otherwise, we would spare no expense in their destruction!” Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman lamented with a heavy sigh.

After a period of further discussion, the trio parted ways.

Observing Dao Ancestor Heavenly Brahman and Dao Ancestor Domain Suppressor depart, Dao Ancestor Limitless Antiquity smirked inwardly, thinking, “Truly, two cunning old strategists!”

…

Due to the substantial attrition experienced by the Forbidden Insect Race in this engagement and the large quantity of Dao Ancestor remains that were looted, the insects required a period of recuperation and cultivation of more forbidden insects. Consequently, they abstained from assaulting the primary strongholds within the Dao Mountain Domain for the interim.

Concurrently, the major bases disseminated the news that forbidden insect carcasses could now be bartered for cultivation resources. Numerous Dao Ancestors, having dispatched only a few forbidden insects, were disinclined to return to the Profound Void Archaic Realm. They opted instead to exchange their spoils for cultivation resources.

Furthermore, the principal bases refined the Dark Forbidden Power native to the Dark Forbidden Domain into a more benign variant and permeated it throughout their territories. This transformed each base into an ideal sanctuary for cultivation, thereby incentivizing many Dao Ancestors to remain and hone their skills.

Ye Tian journeyed back to the Profound Void Archaic Realm. After all, he had secured a considerable cache of forbidden insect carcasses this time. If he were to fully utilize them, he might achieve the true apex of a Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor.

Moreover.

He had gained profound enlightenment regarding the Forbidden Dao Technique and harbored aspirations of fully comprehending a genuine Forbidden Dao Technique during this opportune period.