Your Talent is Mine - Chapter 1231

Chapter 1231: The Mountain Lord Strikes!

TL: Etude

The powers of Palace Master Golden Crow and Dao Ancestor Wondrous Law clashed endlessly as they both attempted to seize the Eternal Origin Stone Statue, only to be thwarted by one another.

At this moment, Palace Master Azure Dragon and the others also charged forward, aiming to snatch the Eternal Origin Stone Statue.

However, just then, a hand suddenly tore through the Forbidden Void Realm, effortlessly taking the Eternal Origin Stone Statue away.

“Who?!” Palace Master Golden Crow was both enraged and slightly fearful.

The space had been sealed by the power of so many Half-Step Domain Ancestors, and to shatter their seal and break through the Forbidden Void Realm so easily required an unimaginable level of power. Even with his Forbidden Dao having reached the All-Things Realm, and his strength stepping into the second stage of Half-Step Domain Ancestor, he couldn’t achieve such ease.

“At least a third stage Half-Step Domain Ancestor, a power second only to a true Domain Ancestor!” Palace Master Golden Crow speculated.

Such a powerful being could easily kill him if they wished.

Moreover, he was certain that this person was not one of the strong figures from the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

“Could it be someone from Blackwind Mountain, a third stage Half-Step Domain Ancestor?” Palace Master Golden Crow wondered.

But was there truly such a formidable figure within Blackwind Mountain? Or perhaps this individual had been hiding in the Vast Sea Domain all along, staying concealed behind the scenes.

In any case, this person might belong to Blackwind Mountain, or another faction, or could even be a rogue cultivator.

With the Eternal Origin Stone Statue gone and unable to sense the presence of the mysterious figure, Palace Master Golden Crow had no way to pursue them.

Even if he could, he wouldn’t dare. If this individual decided to kill him, his death was all but certain.

“Let’s go back to the Heavenly Emperor Palace!” Palace Master Golden Crow commanded.

The Half-Step Domain Ancestors from the Heavenly Emperor Palace departed swiftly. They dared not linger any longer, for they had already reaped great rewards this time and feared being ambushed by the mysterious expert.

Returning to the Heavenly Emperor Palace was the safest course; even a third stage Half-Step Domain Ancestor would find it impossible to breach its defenses.

After the Heavenly Emperor Palace’s group left, Dao Ancestor Wondrous Law spoke: “Let’s head back as well.”

Dao Ancestor Eternal Light and Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins agreed, following Dao Ancestor Wondrous Law back to Blackwind Mountain.

Meanwhile, other Dao Ancestors continued scavenging treasures scattered across the area after the fragmentation of the Five Great Worlds, even collecting traces of blood from Forbidden Lifeforms. Though only a few drops could be gathered, they were incredibly valuable.

Ye Tian, however, showed little interest in these leftover treasures. He took Ye Xingchen and Ye Xingyue back with him.

…

Blackwind Mountain Base

Ye Tian began sorting through his spoils. This time, he had acquired a massive haul of forbidden wondrous objects, numerous forbidden supreme treasures, and even fragments of a Top-Grade Forbidden Spiritual Root Tree.

Additionally, he obtained something particularly precious: Forbidden Blood Crystals.

Forbidden Blood Crystals allowed Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors to wield the Force of Dark Forbidden Rules. Ye Tian had acquired over fifty of these crystals. With them, he could nurture more than fifty Pinnacle Dao Ancestors!

Of course, Ye Tian wouldn’t use all of them for nurturing others. He also needed the Forbidden Blood Crystals to enhance his own Dark Forbidden Power, which would greatly strengthen his Forbidden Body.

The most valuable treasure he obtained, however, was the All-Things Star Sand. He had acquired over a hundred grains of it, which could elevate his physical body to the All-Things Realm.

However, refining the All-Things Star Sand was a prerequisite for stepping into the Half-Step Domain Ancestor stage, something he couldn’t yet achieve.

In the days that followed, Ye Tian focused on using the Top-Grade Forbidden Spiritual Root Tree to enhance his Forbidden Dao Force, occasionally using the Forbidden Blood Crystals to refine his Dark Forbidden Power, thereby strengthening his Forbidden Body.

Years passed like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, centuries had gone by.

By this time, Ye Tian’s Forbidden Dao Force had improved significantly, and his Forbidden Body had been tempered from 78% completion to a full 80% realm.

In just a few centuries, Ye Tian’s strength had grown significantly.

One day,

Ye Tian received a transmission from Dao Ancestor Eternal Light, summoning him to return to Wind Mountain.

He discovered that his son, Ye Xingchen, had also received the same message. Thus, father and son returned together to Wind Mountain.

Using the tokens of the Dark King and the Earth King, Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen entered Wind Mountain and met Dao Ancestor Eternal Light and the others.

“Greetings, Dao Ancestor Eternal Light!”
“Greetings, Dao Ancestor Divine Ruins!”
“Greetings, Dao Ancestor Aged Gold!”

Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen respectfully greeted each of the Half-Step Domain Ancestors present, though they did not see Dao Ancestor Wondrous Law.

“Dark King, Earth King, the reason you were summoned is to take you somewhere,” Dao Ancestor Eternal Light explained.

“Where?” Ye Tian asked curiously.

“Follow me.”

Dao Ancestor Eternal Light led Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen to a black tower, newly constructed at a location where none had stood before.

Ye Tian noticed that, although the black tower was not a Forbidden Weapon, it incorporated numerous forbidden wondrous objects and forbidden supreme treasures in its construction. Even rare minerals like Immortal Black Gold were used in abundance, making it impervious to spiritual sense.

If Ye Tian had not seen the tower with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have been able to detect its existence.

Upon entering the tower, Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen were astonished to see a vast void of the Vast Sea Domain, with a statue standing tall within it.

“The Eternal Origin Stone Statue!”

Both Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen were stunned.

At this moment, Ye Tian finally realized that the powerful figure who had taken the Eternal Origin Stone Statue before was indeed from Blackwind Mountain.

“Dao Ancestor Eternal Light, this Eternal Origin Stone Statue—was it taken by a powerful figure from Blackwind Mountain?” Ye Tian asked in amazement.

“That’s correct. It was the Mountain Lord of Wind Mountain who acted,” Dao Ancestor Eternal Light confirmed. “The value of this statue is immense, so much so that even the Mountain Lord, a Domain Ancestor, found it tremendously beneficial. That is why the Mountain Lord made a move.”

Ye Tian nodded repeatedly. A treasure of such magnitude that even a Domain Ancestor would covet it—there was no way the Mountain Lord would let it slip away.

Dao Ancestor Eternal Light continued, “Dark King, Earth King, as members of the Ten Kings, you are entitled to 100 years to comprehend and cultivate here. However, if you wish to extend your time beyond this, you’ll need to pay Blackwind Mountain Points as per the rules. Even I must pay points to enter this place for cultivation.”

“Understood!” Ye Tian replied.

“Remember, this matter must not be disclosed. Do you understand?” Dao Ancestor Eternal Light emphasized.

Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen nodded firmly, promising to keep the matter confidential.

Ye Tian and Ye Xingchen chose to remain in the tower to cultivate for a while.

Back when Ye Tian had briefly comprehended the statue’s mysteries, he had already gained incredible insights. Now, he knew that if he spent ten thousand years cultivating here, his Forbidden Dao would experience tremendous breakthroughs. He might even be able to create powerful Forbidden Dao Techniques with ease.

In short, if he cultivated here for ten thousand years, his strength would undoubtedly skyrocket.