Your Talent is Mine-Chapter 1077: Pinnacle Sword Dao!

TL: Etude

Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain joked outwardly with the Forbidden Palace Master, but in truth, he deeply feared him. He knew the Forbidden Palace Master possessed a Forbidden Body and wielded the power of Dark Prohibition—something even Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain himself hadn’t mastered.

Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain understood that the reason he originally became the first Dao Ancestor of Dao Mountain Domain was due to a relic drifting over from the Dark Forbidden Domain, allowing him to rise to the position of Dao Ancestor.

However, he hadn’t become a Dao Ancestor through his own strength. Instead, he had relied on a Harmony treasure, making him less than a truly perfected Dao Ancestor, though still much superior to others.

His act of spreading the Dao across the domain wasn’t out of benevolence; he did it to train strong warriors who would venture into the Dark Forbidden Domain and bring back rare resources and treasures for him, all while exploiting the domain’s treasures.

After all, he alone couldn’t develop the entire domain.

Moreover, even if he hadn’t spread the Dao, in time, the Dao Mountain Domain would eventually develop its own cultivation system.

Thus, spreading the Dao in advance not only garnered him a good reputation but also amassed a vast amount of resources for himself.

His approach proved wise! He had collected a vast amount of resources, with many True Ancestors venturing into the Dark Forbidden Domain and finding treasures to gift him, in gratitude for spreading the Dao.

He also engaged in exchanges of secret arts, Dao Ancestor ascension methods, and acquired countless rare treasures and wondrous objects.

In the end, though, he held back; the Dao Ancestor ascension method he shared with others was incomplete, making it difficult for them to ascend to higher levels.

Yet he had underestimated the Forbidden Palace Master, who managed to ascend to Dao Ancestor using the incomplete method, even compensating for certain deficiencies to achieve the Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor level.

Though he’d wanted to eliminate the Forbidden Palace Master, it was too late.

He could suppress the Forbidden Palace Master but couldn’t kill him. Fortunately, the Forbidden Palace Master had yet to break through to the Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor level; otherwise, he would be in danger.

While Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain and the Forbidden Palace Master faced off, the Starhorn Beast Clan also arrived.

However, the Starhorn Beast Clan had fewer Dao Ancestors present, only around fifty, though nearly all were above the Second Heaven Dao Ancestor level. They had as many as six Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestors, making their lineup formidable.

The four transcendent powers had all assembled, yet the Dark God Palace Master still refused to hand over the Realm Beast, insisting on waiting for the Void Sky lineage’s arrival. Thus, no one dared to act rashly and could only wait. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Finally, after half a day, the Void Sky lineage’s Dao Ancestors arrived.

Boom! Over two hundred Dao Ancestors descended at once, shaking the entire assembly.

Though the Void Sky lineage ranked as the weakest among the transcendent forces, it had gathered hundreds of Dao Ancestors in a short time, causing envy. Many True Ancestors regretted not joining the Void Sky lineage, for it would have given them the chance to ascend to Dao Ancestor themselves.

However, the Dao Ancestors of the Void Sky lineage were relatively weaker, mostly First Heaven Dao Ancestors, with a dozen or so Second Heaven Dao Ancestors who had recently ascended. They had no Third Heaven Dao Ancestors and only one Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor—Dao Ancestor Void Sky himself.

Though the lineup seemed grand, it was, in truth, far inferior to that of the other four transcendent forces.

Nonetheless, the other four transcendent forces dared not underestimate the Void Sky lineage.

Upon seeing so many Dao Ancestors at the Fiend Beast Forbidden Zone, Dao Ancestor Void Sky was not at all surprised. He’d anticipated this when he came, which was why he’d brought so many Dao Ancestors along.

But he still underestimated the other forces’ desire for the Realm Beast, as even the legendary Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain and the Forbidden Palace Master had shown up.

“Greetings to all Dao Ancestors!” Dao Ancestor Void Sky greeted courteously.

The Forbidden Palace Master quickly spoke up. “Dao Ancestor Void Sky, the Dark God Palace Master has said that if the Void Sky lineage is willing to abandon its pursuit of the Dark God Palace, they will relinquish the Realm Beast’s corpse.

The stance of our four transcendent forces is… to ask you to cease your pursuit of the Dark God Palace. What do you think?”

Dao Ancestor Void Sky frowned. “Forbidden Palace Master, your demand is excessive. The Dark God Palace Master ambushed us, causing the deaths of three of our Dao Ancestors, and we also killed several of the Dark God Palace’s Dao Ancestors. Our enmity is one of life and death, and for you to ask us to simply abandon this pursuit with a single word—I’m afraid the Void Sky lineage cannot agree!”

At that moment, Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain spoke. “Dao Ancestor, why not grant this old man a bit of face and let the matter rest here? Otherwise, as a newly risen fifth transcendent force, you may find it difficult to withstand the transcendent forces.”

Yet Dao Ancestor Void Sky was entirely unfazed by Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain’s threat.

“Oh? Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain, are you threatening me? Indeed, my strength is far inferior to yours. But within the Profound Void Ancient Realm, our Void Sky lineage has a Pinnacle True Ancestor, while you do not.

In other words, our Void Sky lineage has the ability to destroy your True Nation within the Profound Void Ancient Realm! The Profound Void Ancient Realm is presently our hope for breakthrough to higher realms, constantly supplying treasures and inheritances.

You four transcendent forces may eliminate one lineage, but the Void Sky True Nation could easily destroy your foundations,” Dao Ancestor Void Sky retorted boldly.

“Courting death!” Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain erupted in fury.

A mere newly risen Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor dared to threaten him—a pinnacle Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor? Killing Dao Ancestor Void Sky would be effortless for him.

Without delay, Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain struck.

“Stele Mountain!”

A towering mountain bearing a colossal stele appeared, pressing down toward Dao Ancestor Void Sky.

This was not a real mountain but the manifestation of a Dao technique.

Of course, it wasn’t a Middle Thousand Dao technique. The Dao Mountain Domain had no Middle Thousand Dao techniques; this was a Lower Thousand Dao technique. But Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain had cultivated it over countless years, reaching a major accomplishment stage, close to perfection.

Without a Dao-level core talent, bringing a Dao technique to perfected mastery was exceedingly difficult, especially given the limited opportunities within Dao Mountain Domain. It simply wasn’t feasible for Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain to perfect his mastery of Stele Mountain.

Furthermore, Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain cultivated multiple Dao techniques, and dividing his focus made it even harder to perfect any single one.

Nevertheless, the Stele Mountain at the major accomplishment stage was enough to suppress a mere Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor.

Apart from the Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestors and the Forbidden Palace Master, no other Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor could withstand his attack; all would suffer severe injuries.

“Dao Ancestor Void Sky!” The Dao Ancestors of the Void Sky lineage vied to intercept the blow for Dao Ancestor Void Sky.

Yet Dao Ancestor Void Sky stepped forward to meet the technique head-on.

Dao Ancestor Void Sky held a Dao artifact longsword, assuming a sword-wielding stance.

Slash!

With a single strike, his sword light tore through everything, colliding with Stele Mountain.

Then, to everyone’s shock, Dao Ancestor Void Sky’s sword light actually held back Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain’s Stele Mountain, even leaving a crack on it.

The power of this strike was unmistakably at the level of a Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor. Although only at the initial stage of Fifth Heaven, it was remarkably powerful.

“Impossible! You’re merely a newly ascended Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor, and you lack a Forbidden Body! How could you execute a slash rivaling a Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor?” Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain exclaimed in disbelief.

The Forbidden Palace Master beside him was equally stunned, recalling the essence of that sword light, sensing the Sword Dao embedded within.

Suddenly, the Forbidden Palace Master thought of something. “Dao Ancestor Void Sky, have you perhaps grasped the Pinnacle Sword Dao?”

“Of course not—only a trace of it,” Dao Ancestor Void Sky replied with a smile. “If I had truly grasped the Pinnacle Sword Dao, that slash just now would have heavily injured Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain.”

Many Dao Ancestors didn’t understand what the Forbidden Palace Master meant by “Pinnacle Sword Dao.” Although many Dao Ancestors practiced swordsmanship and believed they had honed it to the pinnacle, it was clear that the Pinnacle Sword Dao the Forbidden Palace Master referred to was something different.

Seeing the Dao Ancestors’ puzzled expressions, the Forbidden Palace Master explained, “The Pinnacle Sword Dao is a path toward becoming a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor. For those Dao Ancestors who specialize in swordsmanship, grasping the Pinnacle Sword Dao allows one, upon reaching the Seventh Heaven Dao Ancestor level, to forcibly refine a trace of Dark Forbidden Power through the Sword Dao, thereby gaining command over the Dark Forbidden Power and setting foot on the path to becoming a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor.

In other words, mastering the path of the Pinnacle Sword Dao is akin to possessing a ticket to becoming a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor. Although success isn’t guaranteed, it vastly increases one’s chances compared to other Dao Ancestors.

Rumor has it that when the Pinnacle Sword Dao reaches its peak, one can certainly become a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor!”

“I see. Thank you for sharing this hidden knowledge, Forbidden Palace Master. I truly didn’t know,” Dao Ancestor Void Sky thanked him.

Indeed, he hadn’t known. His ability to grasp a trace of the Pinnacle Sword Dao came from studying a sword mark left by a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor and using an enlightenment treasure he had once acquired. Through this, he comprehended just a hint of the Pinnacle Sword Dao.

It was this glimmer of insight that had enabled him to break through to the Fourth Heaven Dao Ancestor level.

Upon hearing this secret, the other Dao Ancestors were deeply moved and wished to try their hand at walking the path of the Pinnacle Sword Dao.

Observing their expressions, the Forbidden Palace Master sneered.

“You think you’re worthy of walking the path of the Pinnacle Sword Dao?”

There was one thing the Forbidden Palace Master left unsaid: with a flawed foundation, even mastering the Pinnacle Sword Dao wouldn’t enable them to reach Pinnacle Dao Ancestor status.

Of course, reaching the Fifth or Sixth Heaven Dao Ancestor level wouldn’t be an issue.

With a trace of the Pinnacle Sword Dao, Dao Ancestor Void Sky, though weaker than a true Fifth Heaven Dao Ancestor, was not far behind.

Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain realized that killing Dao Ancestor Void Sky would be quite an ordeal. Failing to kill him outright would create lasting enmity, and his Dao Mountain’s True Ancestors and numerous True Monarchs in the Profound Void Ancient Realm would likely be slaughtered by the Void Sky True Nation.

He didn’t dare gamble, so he refrained from further action. If he lost the gamble, he would gain nothing and even risk his foundation. That would be true regret! Besides, he bore no personal grudge against the Void Sky lineage and had no reason to escalate things further.

Since Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain withdrew, Dao Ancestor Void Sky acted as though nothing had happened, refraining from demanding an explanation from Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain.

After all, angering Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain would only spell trouble for the Void Sky lineage.

“Now then, let’s discuss how to handle the Dark God Palace’s Realm Beast corpse. It must be secured!” Dao Ancestor Dao Mountain declared.