Your Talent is Mine

Chapter 1168: The Forbidden Weapon Breaks!

TL: Etude

Boom!!!

Imperial Son Fengyang erupted with all his fury, unleashing the entirety of his strength as he clashed with Ye Xingchen.

However, both were at the pinnacle of Invincible True Ancestors. In terms of power, speed, and defense, they were equally unmatched.

Yet, Ye Xingchen possessed the Forbidden Body at the minor accomplishment stage. Even an Invincible True Ancestor couldn’t kill him, nor could they easily wound him. This was his distinct advantage.

After half an hour of battle, Imperial Son Fengyang had consumed a significant amount of his strength. He was keenly aware that he couldn’t truly harm Ye Xingchen, while Ye Xingchen’s attacks could indeed land on him.

Now, Fengyang was already carrying considerable injuries, and his recovery speed couldn’t keep up with the rate at which he was being hurt.

At this rate, he was likely to lose!

“No! I cannot lose! To be defeated by some weak Human Race genius, someone without even the strength of a Dao Ancestor? If I fall to such a person, I’ll surely face punishment from the Heavenly Emperor Palace upon my return!” Imperial Son Fengyang thought to himself.

He was well aware that his every move was being watched by certain Dao Ancestors, who were observing this battle.They might be wary of the Heavenly Emperor Palace and refrain from acting against him, but if he lost, those individuals would likely spread the news far and wide. Soon, the entire Profound Void Archaic Realm would know that he was defeated at the hands of Ye Xingchen.

If that happened… he’d lose all face. How could he continue to survive with such humiliation?

Boom!

After another fierce exchange with Ye Xingchen, Imperial Son Fengyang broke away and drew out a Forbidden Weapon—the Wind Thunder Sword!

As one of the Imperial Sons, his greatest privilege was the access to a Forbidden Weapon forged by the Heavenly Emperor Palace itself. This was one of the exclusive benefits provided to the Imperial Sons of the palace.

This alone showcased the immense foundation of the Heavenly Emperor Palace. Even a mere Invincible True Ancestor was bestowed with a Forbidden Weapon, while many Sixth or Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestors of other factions lacked such treasures. Even some Pinnacle Dao Ancestors didn’t possess a Forbidden Weapon.

Of course, with the proliferation of Forbidden Wondrous Objects, many Pinnacle Dao Ancestors had begun forging Forbidden Weapons of their own.

But even so, Forbidden Weapons remained objects of immense envy for countless Dao Ancestors.

“Forbidden Weapon!”

Voices echoed through the void—those of the Dao Ancestors watching the battle.

When they saw Fengyang draw his Forbidden Weapon, their eyes were filled with envy, and some even entertained the thought of seizing it.

But the moment they remembered that Fengyang hailed from the Heavenly Emperor Palace, they calmed themselves.

The Heavenly Emperor Palace was the most powerful force in the Profound Void Archaic Realm. Even a randomly dispatched Pinnacle Dao Ancestor from the palace could easily slaughter them. None of them were ready to die just yet.

With the Wind Thunder Sword in hand, Imperial Son Fengyang unleashed countless sword lights. Each strike blasted onto Ye Xingchen’s Starday Dao Robe. Though the robe’s defenses held firm, it trembled violently under the onslaught.

Suddenly, Fengyang closed in with startling speed, engaging Ye Xingchen in close-quarters combat.

Puff!

The Wind Thunder Sword, infused with the devastating forbidden rules, pierced through the Starday Dao Robe, its tip slicing into Ye Xingchen’s Forbidden Body. The residual force barely diminished, leaving a wound on his body.

“Hahaha! Ye Xingchen, no matter how formidable your defense is, you cannot withstand a Forbidden Weapon. You are no match for me!” Fengyang sneered arrogantly.

He believed Ye Xingchen’s greatest advantage lay in his powerful defense and Forbidden Body, but even such a body couldn’t withstand the might of a Forbidden Weapon. Moreover, the Wind Thunder Sword was specifically designed to break through defenses, imbued with the forbidden Tearing Rule.

Thus, Fengyang thought victory was within his grasp!

“Imperial Son Fengyang, do you think you’re the only one with a Forbidden Weapon?” Ye Xingchen sneered coldly.

“Oh? Could it be that you also possess a Forbidden Weapon?” Fengyang frowned.

At this moment, Ye Xingchen grasped the void with his right hand, and the Starday Blade appeared in his grip.

“A Forbidden Weapon!”

The pupils of Imperial Son Fengyang constricted in an instant, his face filled with shock. He had not anticipated that Ye Xingchen would also possess a Forbidden Weapon.

Forging a Forbidden Weapon was not as simple as having numerous Forbidden Wondrous Objects at hand. It required an embryo suitable for crafting such a weapon. While some weapon-type Forbidden Wondrous Objects could serve as embryos, these were exceedingly rare. Moreover, ordinary low-tier, intermediate-tier, or even high-tier Forbidden Wondrous Objects were unqualified to act as embryos. At minimum, only top-tier weapon-type Forbidden Wondrous Objects were eligible.

Obtaining a top-tier Forbidden Wondrous Object alone was already extremely difficult, let alone one that happened to be weapon-type.

Thus, the number of Forbidden Weapons in the Profound Void Archaic Realm was extraordinarily scarce.

“Damn it, how does he have everything?” Imperial Son Fengyang roared in frustration.

Compared to Ye Xingchen, he, an Imperial Son of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, seemed utterly ordinary, devoid of any uniqueness.

“Hmph, even among Forbidden Weapons, there are degrees of strength!”

Imperial Son Fengyang continued to wield the Wind Thunder Sword as he clashed with Ye Xingchen.

Clang! Clang! Clang! In the void, the two Forbidden Weapons collided repeatedly. At the same time, the two combatants occasionally unleashed dao techniques that clashed violently.

Members of the Human Race, including numerous True Ancestors and Dao Ancestors, were observing the battle.

A First Heaven Dao Ancestor remarked with a sigh, “How powerful. If I were to fight them, I’d be killed within a few moves!”

A Second Heaven Dao Ancestor added with a wry smile, “I am a Second Heaven Dao Ancestor, and even I wouldn’t stand a chance against them!”

Dao Ancestor Qin Tian also deeply marveled at the strength of Ye Xingchen and Imperial Son Fengyang. Although he was about to ascend to the level of a Third Heaven Dao Ancestor, he knew clearly that he had no confidence in defeating these two Invincible True Ancestors. Instead, he might even suffer defeat if he was not careful.

Time passed little by little as Ye Xingchen and Imperial Son Fengyang continued their prolonged battle.

Suddenly—

Crack! A crisp sound echoed in the void.

In that instant, countless faces changed drastically.

It was the sound of a Forbidden Weapon breaking! Due to the immense energy fluctuations from the battle and the blinding sparks from the collision, it was difficult to see what had happened within.

“Whose Forbidden Weapon broke?”

A Dao Ancestor voiced the question in confusion.

Soon, a figure was sent flying out, revealed to be the somewhat disheveled Imperial Son Fengyang.

At this moment, he clutched a broken Wind Thunder Sword, his face ashen.

“Ye Xingchen, you actually broke my Wind Thunder Sword!” Imperial Son Fengyang roared furiously.

This was a Forbidden Weapon, a treasure bestowed upon him by the Heavenly Emperor Palace. Yet, it wasn’t fully his—it was merely lent to him. If he were to lose his status as an Imperial Son, the Forbidden Weapon would have to be returned. Only when he stepped into the realm of a Dao Ancestor would the Forbidden Weapon truly belong to him.

But now, the Wind Thunder Sword was broken. Once the Heavenly Emperor Palace learned of this, they would undoubtedly punish him severely, possibly even strip him of his Imperial Son status!

Although the Wind Thunder Sword had been broken by Ye Xingchen, the fact remained that if he hadn’t engaged Ye Xingchen in combat, it wouldn’t have been destroyed. Therefore, the Heavenly Emperor Palace would certainly place the blame on him.

Simply put, he was finished!