Your Talent is Mine

Chapter 1188: Forbidden Insect Race! Major Trouble!

TL: Etude

The Dark Forbidden Domain had always been extremely mysterious. Even True Ancestors dared not step inside, and ordinary Dao Ancestors were reluctant to venture there. With the Profound Void Archaic Realm now brimming with countless opportunities, even fewer were willing to enter the Dark Forbidden Domain.

However, since the emergence of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, they had stationed a group of Dao Ancestors and True Ancestors at the edge of the Dark Forbidden Domain, forcibly establishing a small heavenly world there. With the resources of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, accomplishing this was naturally not difficult.

The one tasked with managing this small heavenly world was none other than the Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation.

…

On this day, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation sensed the surge of Dark Forbidden Power in the nearby region of the Dark Forbidden Domain. The energy was far more violent than usual, leaving him deeply puzzled.

“I should go and check it out.”

Leaving the small heavenly world, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation ventured into the Dark Forbidden Domain to investigate the situation.

This area was the outer edge of the Dark Forbidden Domain, far from the deeper domains. The Dark Forbidden Power here was not particularly terrifying, and the dangers were relatively sparse. With his strength as a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, he was confident there would be no significant threat—unless he was extraordinarily unlucky and encountered a true Forbidden Lifeform.

Such creatures were immensely powerful. The strongest among them could rival a Half-Step Domain Ancestor, while even the weaker ones could be considered Invincible Dao Ancestors. Facing one would indeed place his life at risk.However, true Forbidden Lifeforms were exceedingly rare, even within the Dark Forbidden Domain. The chances of encountering one were slim.

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation flew for a long time before finally finding the source of the violent disturbance in the Dark Forbidden Power.

“This is…”

What he saw was… a creature. It was not an illusion; with his strength as a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor, he could discern the difference. The creature before him was unquestionably real.

Not far away, the creature appeared insect-like, its form tangible and solid—not a figment of imagination.

“Could it be a Forbidden Lifeform?”

A chill swept through Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation’s body, and an overwhelming sense of fear gripped his heart.

After all, encountering a Forbidden Lifeform would almost certainly mean death.

True Forbidden Lifeforms were entirely distinct from forbidden bloodline creatures. Their entire bodies were composed of Dark Forbidden Power, and they were born within the Dark Forbidden Domain with innate mastery over Forbidden Dao. Their strength was utterly terrifying.

To a cultivator, the body of a Forbidden Lifeform was equivalent to a perfect Forbidden Body, making them not only immensely powerful but also extraordinarily difficult to kill.

Moreover, their speed was comparable to that of a Domain Ancestor, making it nearly impossible to escape their pursuit.

“Wait, something’s not right!”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation suddenly realized that something was amiss.

The aura of this creature was far weaker than his own, nowhere near the level of a Forbidden Lifeform.

True Forbidden Lifeforms didn’t cultivate; they were inherently powerful and had no concept of techniques to conceal their aura or strength. The creature before him, however, exuded an aura equivalent to a Heaven-tier Dao Ancestor—too weak to be a Forbidden Lifeform.

Yet, it also didn’t seem like a forbidden bloodline creature. Such creatures typically inhabited the Forbidden Realm, certain small forbidden worlds, or other forbidden lands. It was unlikely for one to appear in the Dark Forbidden Domain.

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation didn’t dare act rashly. Even if the creature seemed weak, he refrained from taking any action. Instead, he returned to the small heavenly world and reported his findings.

…

Not long after, an Imperial Monarch arrived at the scene.

“Greetings, Imperial Monarch Dark River!” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation greeted respectfully.

Imperial Monarch Dark River was one of the top ten Imperial Monarchs of the Heavenly Emperor Palace. His strength surpassed that of Invincible Dao Ancestors like Imperial Monarch Guangling, making him a truly terrifying and ancient figure. It was said that he had once fought alongside the ancient Domain Ancestor Vast Sea in countless battles.

Unfortunately, due to unfavorable circumstances, he had never managed to break through to become a Half-Step Domain Ancestor. However, there were rumors that he could achieve that level of power at any moment.

“Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation, manifest the appearance of the creature you encountered. I will examine it carefully,” Imperial Monarch Dark River commanded.

“Yes!”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation manifested the appearance of the insect.

After seeing it, Imperial Monarch Dark River furrowed his brow, his expression turning uneasy.

“Imperial Monarch Dark River, do you recognize this creature?” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation asked.

“I have a guess,” Dark River replied with a sigh. “I hope it’s not true; otherwise, we’ll be facing serious trouble!”

Afterward, Imperial Monarch Dark River led Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation to the place where the insect was first discovered. However, the creature was no longer there. Following the disturbances in the Dark Forbidden Power, the two began to track it.

Before long, they discovered the insects—not just one, but six or seven of them.

As they delved deeper into the area affected by the Dark Forbidden Power, they found more of these insects. Fortunately, Imperial Monarch Dark River’s concealment techniques were exceedingly refined, enabling them to avoid detection by the creatures.

Suddenly.

A massive insect’s eyes seemed to pierce through the Dark Forbidden Void, locking onto Imperial Monarch Dark River. Across the void, the creature unleashed a pupil technique aimed directly at him.

Dark River countered with his own. The two techniques collided within the Forbidden Void, neither gaining the upper hand.

“Retreat!”

Imperial Monarch Dark River’s expression grew grim as he swiftly led Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation away. He then ordered all the Dao Ancestors of the small heavenly world to withdraw from the Dark Forbidden Domain. They regrouped in the void outside the domain, setting up camp there.

“Imperial Monarch Dark River, was that just now a true Forbidden Lifeform?” Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation asked in alarm.

His panic was understandable. The power of that massive insect was likely on par with Imperial Monarch Dark River, possessing the combat strength of an Invincible Dao Ancestor. He knew he was no match.

Fortunately, he hadn’t pressed further. If he had encountered that enormous insect directly, he would have undoubtedly met his end.

“It’s not a Forbidden Lifeform,” Imperial Monarch Dark River stated. “Based on my analysis, that should be a forbidden race—the Forbidden Insect Race!”

“A Forbidden Insect Race?”

Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation, unfamiliar with this term, looked utterly bewildered.

At this moment, Dark River began explaining: “Let me put it this way. A world gives rise to two types of creatures. One is innate creatures—essentially the world’s innate deities and demons.

The other is ordinary postnatal creatures. Though weaker initially, they possess extraordinary reproductive capabilities and immense potential, sometimes even surpassing the innate deities and demons.

The same principle applies to the Dark Forbidden Domain. Forbidden Lifeforms are equivalent to true Forbidden innate deities and demons, while the Forbidden Race represents postnatal creatures.

Under normal circumstances, postnatal creatures cannot be born in the Dark Forbidden Domain. However, if a Forbidden Race Nest appears, it can continuously produce members of the Forbidden Race.

The most common type of Forbidden Race is the Forbidden Insect Race. But the Forbidden Insect Race is even more dangerous than Forbidden Lifeforms. Forbidden Lifeforms rarely enter domains, as they dislike the domain environment. The Forbidden Insect Race, on the other hand, devours everything. If they discover the Dao Mountain Domain, they will undoubtedly launch a massive invasion.

Moreover, these creatures grow by consuming life. If they were to invade the Dao Mountain Domain, they would rapidly strengthen in a short time.

Back in the Divine Heaven Domain, a Domain Ancestor mentioned the Forbidden Insect Race. They discovered remnants of the Forbidden Insect Race and related records on fragments of domains drifting into the Dark Forbidden Domain.

But to think that the Dark Forbidden Domain here in the Dao Mountain Domain would also harbor a nest of forbidden insects… It’s fortunate we discovered this early. If they were allowed to grow unchecked and eventually invade the Dao Mountain Domain, I fear we wouldn’t be able to stop them!”

After Dark River’s explanation, Dao Ancestor Dark Desolation finally grasped the severity of the situation.