Your Talent is Mine Chapter 1204: The Dark Dull Gold Vein and the Forbidden Stele!

Employing the Forbidden Talent Concealment, Ye Tian navigated the forbidden insect patrols with ease, drawing ever closer to their stronghold.

As was customary, two lord-level forbidden insects stood guard at the entrance to the Forbidden Insect Race nest.

Rather than confronting them head-on, Ye Tian chose an alternate approach, weaving his way towards the nest from a different direction to minimize the likelihood of detection by these formidable guardians.

The designated passage loomed nearer.

"I'm in!" Ye Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

He had successfully reached one of the tunnels leading into the Forbidden Insect Race nest and began his slow descent into its depths.

Thanks to the active Concealment talent, his passage went completely unnoticed by the native forbidden insects.

Before long, Ye Tian found himself deep within the nest's confines.

This time, he steered clear of the Forbidden Insect Tree's vicinity. There was no need to revisit that area; he had already been there. A return trip would only serve to ascertain if a new lord-level Forbidden Insect had emerged, a fact that held little significance for him.

Instead, his focus shifted to exploring alternative sectors within the Forbidden Insect Race nest.

The interior of the nest unfolded into a sprawling expanse. During his initial foray, Ye Tian had made a direct beeline for the central region, neglecting a thorough examination of its other sections. Now, as he ventured further, several captivating locations came into view.

Before long, Ye Tian's exploration led him to an unexpected discovery: a mine.

This vein appeared intricately linked to a vortex, from which a multitude of materials flowed, subsequently merging into the vein itself.

Ye Tian alighted upon the mine, commencing a meticulous appraisal of its constituent materials.

"This is..."

A profound realization dawned upon him.

The vein was composed of a black-gold substance, possessing unparalleled durability. Even he found it challenging to inflict damage, let alone refine it. The material exhibited remarkable shock resistance and flawlessly integrated the Force of Forbidden Rules.

These characteristics precisely matched a rare and singular material he had encountered in his studies—Dark Dull Gold! This exceptional substance was ideally suited for forging Forbidden Weapons, even surpassing other Forbidden Wondrous Objects in its efficacy for such creations.

Conventional Forbidden Wondrous Objects or Forbidden Supreme Treasures, despite their immense power, often succumbed to extreme stress. As an illustration, the Forbidden Wondrous Object once wielded by Imperial Son Fengyang had been obliterated by his own hand previously.

Conversely, Forbidden Wondrous Objects fashioned from Dark Dull Gold possessed an inherent resistance to breakage. Only when confronted by the overwhelming might of a Half-Step Domain Ancestor or a Domain Ancestor would such a weapon face potential destruction. Even in those rare circumstances, the disparity in power would likely lead to the wielder's demise before the weapon itself could be targeted.

In essence, Dark Dull Gold represented extraordinary value. On Blackwind Mountain's resource exchange roster, it was exceedingly scarce. One could only procure meager fragments, far from enough to forge an entire Forbidden Weapon. At best, it could be incorporated in sparse quantities to augment existing artifacts.

Yet, here lay an entire vein of Dark Dull Gold! Ye Tian's elation surged, though he rigorously imposed a sense of calm upon himself.

"I must not act rashly. This vein is colossal, likely originating from residual materials of various Forbidden Treasures that were refined within the Forbidden Insect Race nest. It has coalesced here into Dark Dull Gold."

"If I reveal myself, my demise is certain. Furthermore, I cannot possibly transport this entire vein of Dark Dull Gold with me!" Ye Tian mused internally.

He understood the imperative for utmost discretion, ensuring that the extraction of this Dark Dull Gold vein proceeded without the slightest disturbance. Any commotion within the nest would instantly alert the dormant forbidden insects.

"Let's ascertain if I can displace this Dark Dull Gold vein!" Ye Tian deliberated.

Upon attempting to envelop the vein with his power and absorb it into his internal dimension, he inadvertently caused the vortex to shudder, triggering a minute vibration that resonated throughout the Forbidden Insect Race nest.

Whoosh! Ye Tian executed a swift retreat, unwilling to risk further proximity.

Moments later, a commander-level Forbidden Insect arrived at the location. It cast a cursory glance at the pile of material but showed no further interest before departing.

From the creature's perspective, its kin would never interact with such perceived "detritus." It dismissed the tremor as a minor anomaly within the nest's complex structure.

Lacking any sophisticated intellect, the thought of an external entity tampering with the deposit never crossed its primitive mind.

"That was a close call! I nearly exposed myself!" Ye Tian uttered to himself.

He also recognized that with his current capabilities, absconding with the Dark Dull Gold vein was an impossibility. A novel strategy would be required for future endeavors.

Continuing his exploration, he pressed deeper into other unexplored regions of the Forbidden Insect Race nest.

"Could that possibly be a Forbidden Continent Fragment?"