Your Talent is Mine-Chapter 1136: Core Talent Tree

TL: Etude

At this point, Ye Tian had gained a deep understanding of the Forbidden Dao. He was just a step away from fully comprehending it.

Of course, what he was about to comprehend was far from a complete grasp of the Forbidden Dao. That would be far too difficult. Not even Ouyang Jiu’er could fully comprehend it. If one were to describe it in terms of proportion, he was on the verge of understanding one ten-thousandth of the Forbidden Dao. This was already a remarkable achievement.

After yet another span of years, Ye Tian continued his insights into the Forbidden Dao.

With the assistance of the Forbidden Primal Stone and the Forbidden Stele Fragment, one day, Ye Tian finally comprehended a strand of the Forbidden Dao. It felt as though he had undergone a profound baptism, experiencing a fundamental transformation.

At the same time, his Grand Dao Origin began to incorporate the Forbidden Dao, gradually undergoing subtle changes. A trace of Forbidden Dao Origin was born within him, transforming his Grand Dao Origin, evolving it into a higher-tier source. This change was an advancement toward a more refined origin.

Only now did Ye Tian understand the true power of the Forbidden Dao. The Dao of a domain could not compare to it at all; the two belonged to completely different levels of strength.

One could even say that the Dao of domains was an evolved, diluted version of the Forbidden Dao.

“Comprehending the Forbidden Dao, even if it’s just a single strand, is far from mastering the entire Forbidden Dao. However, it still offers a certain boost to my power. By channeling the Dark Forbidden Power I now possess, I can wield the Forbidden Dao to summon a Forbidden Spear. This attack could rival a full-strength strike of a perfected mid-tier Dao technique. The key is that I can attack continuously, something that Dao techniques cannot achieve!” Ye Tian murmured to himself.

The crucial point was that he had unlocked the doorway to the Forbidden Dao. This was immensely important! Many, including the Pinnacle Dao Ancestors and the Invincible Dao Ancestors, had never comprehended the Forbidden Dao simply because they had never opened this doorway.

Once this doorway to the Forbidden Dao was opened, one could achieve notable accomplishments in it, even if it took an incredibly long time.

If those Dao Ancestors knew Ye Tian had comprehended the Forbidden Dao, they would no doubt feel endless jealousy.

Yet, Ye Tian did not feel any sense of pride or arrogance. He was well aware of the great gap between his understanding of the Forbidden Dao and Ouyang Jiu’er’s. Ouyang Jiu’er, as a Half-Step Domain Ancestor in her previous life, had already achieved high accomplishments in the Forbidden Dao. Even though she was reincarnated and cultivating anew, she had already grasped the Forbidden Dao and was advancing rapidly.

Ye Tian didn’t know the exact depth of Ouyang Jiu’er’s mastery over the Forbidden Dao, but he was certain it far surpassed his own. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He even suspected that Ouyang Jiu’er’s combat strength had already exceeded his.

Of course, this was a temporary advantage. Given her foundational knowledge from her past life, it was natural for Ouyang Jiu’er to progress swiftly at this initial stage. Ye Tian saw no need to compete with her over the speed of progress.

The strand of the Forbidden Dao that Ye Tian had comprehended was focused on the Dao of Attack, enhancing his offensive capabilities.

Thus, the next strands of the Forbidden Dao he sought to comprehend were also focused on attack. Once he understood the first strand, learning additional strands of the Forbidden Dao became much easier.

In the days that followed, Ye Tian dedicated most of his time to comprehending the Forbidden Dao, mastering one strand after another.

Of course, these were only preliminary understandings, with no depth to his mastery.

For now, Ye Tian pursued quantity over quality, aiming to comprehend as many strands of the Forbidden Dao as possible.

In addition, Ye Tian also diligently cultivated forbidden techniques, striving to enhance his physical strength, True Ancestral Force, and soul strength, aiming for comprehensive improvement.

Aside from Ye Tian, Xiao Yue and their two children made considerable progress.

Ye Tian had shared some of the Forbidden Dao Stones with Xiao Yue and the children, allowing them to refine their True Ancestral Force and temper their Forbidden Bodies. With the help of these stones, Xiao Yue quickly advanced to the Invincible Dao Ancestor realm.

Meanwhile, Ye Xingchen and Ye Xingyue progressed rapidly as well. Both had now reached the strength of top-tier True Ancestors, and it seemed only a matter of time before they stepped into the Pinnacle True Ancestor level.

…

One day.

In the Profound Void Ancient Realm, a Forbidden Treasure Land appeared within the Vajra True Nation.

This time, however, the various factions did not scramble to seize this Forbidden Treasure Land but instead sent people to cordon it off.

Not long after, the Heavenly Sea Sect sent word requesting Ye Tian to attend a inter-sect meeting. Representatives from all major sects, as well as Invincible True Ancestors, were eligible to participate in this meeting.

As a Supreme True Ancestor, Ye Tian was naturally among those invited.

The focus of this meeting was none other than the Forbidden Treasure Land! Remarkably, this time the atmosphere was harmonious. Unlike before, where violence would erupt the moment a Forbidden Treasure Land appeared, there was no immediate conflict.

Ye Tian traveled to the Vajra True Nation, arriving at Vajra City’s territory.

The Vajra True Nation had been created by Vajra City after conquering several true nations and reorganizing them into a vast single entity. This nation was filled with countless living beings, constantly supplying talented individuals to bolster Vajra City’s power.

The meeting had been scheduled at the Vajra City branch within the Vajra True Nation. If it had been held at Vajra City’s headquarters, no one would dare attend, as that was Vajra City’s stronghold, where many True Ancestors resided, and Dao Ancestors could easily descend at any time.

If Vajra City decided to attack, no one attending the meeting would have the slightest chance of escaping.

However, holding it at Vajra City’s branch significantly reduced the danger.

Shortly afterward, Ye Tian arrived at Vajra City and was treated with the highest level of hospitality. A female disciple at the top-tier True Ancestor level personally acted as his guide, escorting him to his quarters within the branch and briefing him on the details of the upcoming meeting.

Ye Tian had arrived early, so he stayed at Vajra City for a few days until the other True Ancestors arrived one after another.

Finally, the meeting began! In the conference hall, Ye Tian sat among the Invincible True Ancestors in the prominent seats, while those weaker or from lesser powers could only sit on the periphery.

The Heavenly Sea Sect had organized this meeting, but since the Forbidden Treasure Land had appeared in the Vajra True Nation, it was held here as a joint effort between the Heavenly Sea Sect and Vajra City.

The meeting was presided over by the Invincible True Ancestor of the Heavenly Sea Sect, True Ancestor Hebo. He began by saying, “Everyone, I’m sure you are all eager to enter this Forbidden Treasure Land. However, the Upper Three Heavens forces, along with some Middle Three Heavens factions, already understand the circumstances of this Forbidden Treasure Land and have thus refrained from rushing in.

Since many of you may still be unaware of the details, let me explain. This Forbidden Treasure Land is highly unique. Invincible True Ancestors from Vajra City tried to enter but found it inaccessible. However, certain True Ancestors succeeded in entering!”

At this, many True Ancestors were filled with curiosity.

Ye Tian, unsurprised, listened intently, already well-informed but not interrupting True Ancestor Hebo.

True Ancestor Hebo continued, “After extensive research, we discovered that only those under ten million years of age can enter this Forbidden Treasure Land. This age does not include time spent within accelerated time zones; it’s based on one’s age as recognized by the Profound Void Ancient Realm since birth! Therefore, we ancient True Ancestors cannot enter. This place serves as a boon for recently risen True Ancestors of the Profound Void Ancient Realm. According to reports from those who entered, the Forbidden Treasure Land is exceedingly dangerous but filled with substantial opportunities, including various forbidden wondrous objects.

But the most valuable aspect of this place is the presence of a Core Talent Tree within the Forbidden Treasure Land, bearing 102 fruits. Each fruit, when consumed, can bestow a Dao-level core talent!”

“What? A Core Talent Tree! A legendary ancient tree has actually appeared in the Forbidden Treasure Land!” Many True Ancestors were astounded.

Even Ye Tian had been shocked when he first learned this news.

The Core Talent Tree was even rarer and more precious than the Ancestral Talent Pool, enough to incite Dao Ancestors to kill and fight for it if it appeared.

But this time was different; the Core Talent Tree had appeared within a highly restrictive Forbidden Treasure Land, inaccessible to Dao Ancestors, who could only watch, unable to take it.

At this moment, True Ancestor Hebo added, “It has been determined that the Core Talent Tree is surrounded by forbidden bloodline creatures, some of which are comparable to top-tier and Pinnacle True Ancestors. Of the first wave of True Ancestors who entered, only a few returned, all gravely wounded, while the others perished at the hands of forbidden bloodline creatures.

Thus, we must send a significant number of True Ancestors under ten million years of age.

While the Profound Void Ancient Realm has abundant opportunities, there are too few True Ancestors below ten million years old, making it difficult for any one power to send many. However, considering the entire Profound Void Ancient Realm, there are actually quite a lot! According to our calculations, this Forbidden Treasure Land operates under peculiar rules that don’t allow many outsiders to enter. Therefore, we plan to select the hundred thousand strongest True Ancestors to enter the Forbidden Treasure Land and vie for the Core Talent Fruits!”