Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1202: Coronation, the Dark King!

TL: Etude

Ye Tian ascended to the prestigious position of one of the Ten Kings, an appointment bestowed by Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity and Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins. This significant event, however, was kept from the knowledge of most, including the other Heavenly Kings and True Ancestors.

A private coronation ceremony was held for the newly appointed Ten Kings, attended only by themselves, the Invincible Dao Ancestors, and the Half-Step Domain Ancestors.

Ye Tian, whose initial domain was linked to the Time King, was subsequently escorted to a different Small Domain—specifically, the Blackwind Mountain Small Domain.

To be precise, the location he arrived at was the actual Blackwind Mountain, with the previously visited area being merely an external peak.

Within the vast expanse of the dark void, Ye Tian observed a colossal black mountain. This majestic structure was the genuine Blackwind Mountain, and even as a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, he could not ascertain its hidden location within this Small Domain.

Shortly after his arrival, Ye Tian encountered incarnations of the Wind King, Fire King, Wood King, Gold King, Ice King, and Time King. These were not their actual bodies but their stationed avatars within Blackwind Mountain.

Preventing these six Kings from leaving the Blackwind Mountain base was crucial to avoid attracting external attention.

In addition to the six Kings, Ye Tian also noticed the presence of incarnations belonging to several Invincible Dao Ancestors, one of whom he recognized as Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire.

Currently, only six Invincible Dao Ancestors from Blackwind Mountain had been publicly identified. The revelation that ten Invincible Dao Ancestors were present at the coronation ceremony left Ye Tian utterly astonished.

Soon, their esteemed titles were disclosed to him.

Dao Ancestor Ice Peak! Dao Ancestor Shadow Catcher! Dao Ancestor Dragon Phoenix! Dao Ancestor Feather Flight! Dao Ancestor Jade Cauldron! Dao Ancestor Golden Buddha! Dao Ancestor Flowing Fire! The assembly of ten Invincible Dao Ancestors at Ye Tian’s coronation rendered him momentarily speechless.

However, upon understanding that this was a long-standing tradition of Blackwind Mountain, his composure was restored.

Positioned above the Invincible Dao Ancestors were Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity and Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins, both esteemed Half-Step Domain Ancestors.

The coronation ceremony itself was straightforward. It commenced with the exchange of tokens, where Ye Tian's Great Heavenly King token was swapped for the prestigious Ten Kings token.

Traditionally, a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor aspiring to join the ranks of the Ten Kings was required to endure an attack from one of the existing Ten Kings for a specified duration or successfully avoid falling into a disadvantageous position to claim the title.

However, due to the unfortunate demise of four of the Ten Kings, their titles could not be reclaimed by the remaining original members. Consequently, new Pinnacle Dao Ancestors were selected to fill these vacancies.

For this reason, Ye Tian was directly appointed as the seventh member of Blackwind Mountain’s Ten Kings.

“Ye Tian, from the remaining vacant titles among the Ten Kings—Earth King, Water King, Space King, and Dark King—which one do you desire?” Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity inquired.

“I shall choose the Dark King,” Ye Tian responded after a brief period of contemplation.

Instantly, Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity presented the Dark King token to Ye Tian. Following the completion of his oath ceremony, Ye Tian was officially recognized as the Dark King.

Suddenly, Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity extended a finger towards Ye Tian’s brow, transferring a crucial piece of information into his mind.

“Soul-Immunity Technique!”

This was an extraordinary secret technique designed to permanently seal one's soul origin memories. Once this technique was mastered, it became impossible for anyone to extract even the smallest fragment of memory from the cultivator's soul. It stood as an unparalleled secret art of Blackwind Mountain, imparted solely to the chosen Ten Kings.

This stringent level of secrecy was essential to safeguard the profound mysteries and the true might of Blackwind Mountain from external knowledge. Without such measures, their secrets would have undoubtedly been exposed long ago.

Subsequently, Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity and Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins guided Ye Tian to the Blackwind Hall, situated within the heart of Blackwind Mountain.

Within this hallowed hall, Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity personally elucidated certain hidden truths about Blackwind Mountain to Ye Tian. Now elevated to the esteemed rank of a Ten King, he possessed the necessary qualifications to comprehend the inner workings and affairs of Blackwind Mountain.

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“Dark King, you have now attained the status of one of the Ten Kings, thereby earning eligibility to learn about the majority of our secrets. However, certain matters remain beyond the comprehension even of Invincible Dao Ancestors, making it impossible to disclose them to you at this juncture!” Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity declared.

“Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity, I understand,” Ye Tian affirmed with a nod.

Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity then proceeded, “Firstly, you must grasp the approximate might of Blackwind Mountain.

At present, Blackwind Mountain commands the allegiance of sixty-two Pinnacle Dao Ancestors and twenty-one Invincible Dao Ancestors. This constitutes our genuine combat capacity.

Regarding the precise number of Half-Step Domain Ancestors, that information cannot be revealed to you yet.

However, Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins and I frequently venture outside in our capacity as Half-Step Domain Ancestors. Therefore, all members of Blackwind Mountain ranked at the Ten Kings level and above are privy to this fact!”

Ye Tian was utterly astounded by this revelation.

The sheer magnitude of sixty-two Pinnacle Dao Ancestors and twenty-one Invincible Dao Ancestors presented figures that were truly staggering.

“Do you perceive the strength of Blackwind Mountain as formidable?” Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity inquired.

“Indeed!” Ye Tian responded, his affirmation resonating with conviction.

A sigh escaped Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity as he spoke, lamenting, “In reality, during the zenith of Blackwind Mountain, our strength boasted hundreds of Pinnacle Dao Ancestors and upwards of fifty Invincible Dao Ancestors. However, the war that sundered the Domain Realm was a cataclysm of unimaginable brutality. Blackwind Mountain’s involvement was not solely due to the menace posed by Domain Ancestor Vast Sea but also for other undisclosed reasons.

Suffice it to say, the casualty count from Blackwind Mountain far exceeded a mere handful of Ten Kings.

Even the formidable forces of the Ninth Heaven experienced considerable attrition. Yet, their engagement on the periphery meant their losses were not as devastating as ours.

Blackwind Mountain found itself stationed upon the primary front lines, adjacent to the Heavenly Emperor Palace. Consequently, the Heavenly Emperor Palace possesses some awareness of our might.

Furthermore, while operating within the Dark Forbidden Domain, Blackwind Mountain also endured harrowing ordeals, resulting in substantial depletion of our ranks.”

Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity then divulged a truly astonishing revelation.

“Strictly speaking, Blackwind Mountain is structured into three distinct branches: Wind Mountain, Black Mountain, and the true central hub, Blackwind Mountain itself. Each of these branches answers to its own Mountain Master.

The branch situated here within the Dao Mountain Domain is none other than Wind Mountain. Regrettably, due to the abrupt commencement of hostilities and the temporal absence of the other two branches from the Vast Sea Domain, we are presently unable to establish contact with Black Mountain or the Blackwind Mountain headquarters.

The combat prowess of the three branches remains remarkably uniform. While the headquarters does not wield significantly greater power than our own, it holds the primary status as the main branch, having been the origin from which we splintered.

The Heavenly Emperor Palace’s scheme to usher in the birth of the Forbidden Realm is something we are fully cognizant of. However, the fundamental rationale behind our non-interference is our own desire to leverage the Forbidden Realm as a nexus point for summoning both Black Mountain and the Blackwind Mountain headquarters to this location!

Black Mountain and the Blackwind Mountain headquarters have faced considerable adversity within the Divine Heaven Domain, contending with potent adversaries. Their relocation to the Dao Mountain Domain would undoubtedly foster an environment conducive to their peaceful progression.

Therefore, our objective aligns with facilitating the Forbidden Realm’s emergence. As long as the Heavenly Emperor Palace refrains from provoking us, we shall maintain a non-aggressive stance!”

Following Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity’s discourse, Ye Tian, filled with curiosity, inquired, “Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity, is the Mountain Master of Wind Mountain present?”

“Indeed, he is.”

Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity affirmed, “However, you have yet to achieve the requisite standing to be granted an audience with the Mountain Master of Wind Mountain, unless you ascend to the echelon of a Half-Step Domain Ancestor. Do you comprehend? Moreover, should you one day attain the pinnacle of an Invincible Dao Ancestor, you might consider dispatching a clone to brave the depths of the Forbidden Insect Nest. There, you might potentially reap significant rewards. The Forbidden Insect Nest undoubtedly teems with treasures, yet even we Half-Step Domain Ancestors hesitate to venture forth.”

“Dao Ancestor Eternal Perpetuity, I understand your counsel!” Ye Tian responded earnestly.

Subsequently, Ye Tian was bestowed with the Dark King’s equipment originating from Wind Mountain—or more precisely, from Blackwind Mountain—and was also furnished with an abundance of vital resources.

Of paramount interest to Ye Tian was the unprecedented opportunity to perpetually observe the profound insights of various Half-Step Domain Ancestors pertaining to Forbidden Dao Techniques. These invaluable insights were meticulously inscribed upon Forbidden Steles, and dedicated contemplation would undoubtedly yield substantial gains, proving immensely beneficial in his endeavor to forge his own Forbidden Dao Techniques.