Chapter 731
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Chapter 731
For people who werent Anton, approaching Azun was a bit of a tricky prospect. Its rapid spinning required it to be approached from the correct angle to avoid the beam of radiation it was spewing out. But that very power was what made it most interesting to research. Anton remained nearby while Matija and her crew approached, though for the moment they were just remaining towards the edge of the system.
Im amazed you can actually approach that, Matija said. Even with it bound to you.
Does a sun hurt itself? Anton asked.
Debatably, Matija grinned. And the point still remains cultivators can hurt themselves with their own energy if theyre careless.
Anton nodded, Well, the good news is that I have performed an unintentional experiment where I approached a star while lacking consciousness. He rapped his knuckles on his replaced ribs. It doesnt affect me. Though it did destroy everything else. When I am conscious, I can protect anything on me.
It would get pretty awkward otherwise, she said. So you said you can actually approach Azun, right? And escape its gravity well?
It does not hold me. Or perhaps I use its energy to escape its grasp, Anton shrugged.
We can always use more data on Assimilation cultivators, if youre willing to demonstrate.
As long as it is helpful to you. But I think for most cultivators, you wont be able to provide a necessary amount of personal insight.
Not for many, certainly, she admitted. But for some. And for what we can learn from a more technological perspective.
It is amazing what can be done without energy, Anton said.
Not really Matija shrugged. It doesnt use natural energy, sure, but it still requires power and to get anything close to the efficiency of powerful cultivators takes a long time of development.
But the benefits can be distributed to many Anton nodded. Its good. As long as our enemies dont learn to use it.
Its simple. We just keep manuals on the shelves of every ship, and theyll never learn it.
Anton raised an eyebrow. How so?
Because if it is unsealed and without fancy ornamentation, it cant be important.
Anton laughed. A fair point. But I doubt that would last forever. Actually, the real issue is what happens in the upper realms. They have a wider spread of influence already, but not using technology would be giving up that possible advantage. I just hope it stays away from those who would invade us in the next cycle.
Its so far away, Matija said. But I suppose we cant afford to be careless. Now, that demonstration, if you could.
You think I should have official branches everywhere?
Why not? Varghese asked. You are the best thing to have happened to Aspin, and likely Inistra as a whole. At least in living memory. We have been able to rebuild because of your instruction and guidance. But what I appreciate the most now is how you relied on me to shape the local sect.
I wouldnt wish to ruin the local culture, Anton said. There are some things that are required, and the rest is personal taste. Without the moral core, great cultivation could become worse than nothing. But I am not here to dictate bureaucracy. Anton grinned slightly, Just how you grow your crops.
Varghese laughed, Learning from those who have come before is the whole point. And I truly think you should establish branches wherever you can.
Well, I cant say that my opinion on the matter hasnt shifted at all. I am open to the idea, though I intend to remain somewhat more conservative. If I go about things the wrong way, my presence and all of my teachings could be rejected to the point of people trying to do the opposite. I could not bear causing more harm than good.
You have the experience, Varghese said. But I can tell you how things have been from my perspective. It is rare to have someone who chooses to help without wanting to take more in return. And I know your feeble excuses about devotion and the like.
I would just like to remind you I am not perfect. In fact, as one of the branch heads it is your job to keep me in line should I stray.
In that case Varghese stroked his chin. You will have to remain on the proper path for quite some time. I am not yet strong enough to keep you in check.
Vincent can help, Anton grinned. Now then, how have things been here? Any invader spies?
They appear to have been well and truly eradicated. The sea beasts are proving to be a constant source of struggles but even that Varghese shrugged. Well, it is good for global unity. Especially without any specific individuals blocking communication between groups, we have regular hunts that are almost festivals.
Good to hear. So no enemies?
There will always be some who dont like any particular sect, Varghese shook his head. We have plentiful allies and less official friends, however. I believe some of that is due to you? Quite a few originated in the Reef of Serenity.
I was just trying to solve some problems, Anton said. And the rest came about naturally. Now then have you had any cultivation hiccups?
I do have some questions, Varghese nodded, Especially about magnetism.
-----
The planet of Poriza. They didnt truly have a star, relying instead on a closer orbit to the mediocre heat of a brown dwarf. They had managed to get by with little light and a modest amount of heat. Taking Vargheses thoughts into account, Anton was considering how and where he would found a branch of the One Hundred Stars. The real issue was not whether he thought he could improve anything at all, but whether it would eventually make them a target for the upper realms. And if it would be worth it given the troubles that would come of that.
But he couldnt make such a decision himself. He had to consult the people who lived there. Though the planet didnt have a huge population, it was more than Aipra. Choosing who he would make first contact with was a tricky question. Disguising his energy had been easy enough last time, but this time he might actually make prolonged contact with some of them.
Within one of the larger cities known as Krosburgh, Anton was drawn to a particular group. Refugees displaced by a war, trying to live and find work in a big city. He pitied them, but that was not the only reason he chose them. There was a specific trio among them he latched onto. A grandfather, mother, and daughter. Botros, Aykorkem, and Nasima in turn. The two women offered their labor as weavers and seamstresses, but were only able to secure temporary work. The grandfather reminded Anton somewhat of himself, too stubborn to admit he was too old for manual labor.
Botros would be the first Anton approached. He wouldnt know if the man would make a good sect head for some time, but Anton had to start teaching somewhere. But before that, he doubted most people would react as well as Varghese to a random man appearing from the sky and giving advice. And Varghese had tried to kill Anton. So Anton needed an excuse to be around. It was simple enough to secure a warehouse and some goods. Anton wasnt the sort of individual who liked trade so much that he would ever become a merchant, but he didnt need to make profit from whatever ventures he had. After quickly establishing himself, he put his plan into motion.
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Chapter 731
For people who werent Anton, approaching Azun was a bit of a tricky prospect. Its rapid spinning required it to be approached from the correct angle to avoid the beam of radiation it was spewing out. But that very power was what made it most interesting to research. Anton remained nearby while Matija and her crew approached, though for the moment they were just remaining towards the edge of the system.
Im amazed you can actually approach that, Matija said. Even with it bound to you.
Does a sun hurt itself? Anton asked.
Debatably, Matija grinned. And the point still remains cultivators can hurt themselves with their own energy if theyre careless.
Anton nodded, Well, the good news is that I have performed an unintentional experiment where I approached a star while lacking consciousness. He rapped his knuckles on his replaced ribs. It doesnt affect me. Though it did destroy everything else. When I am conscious, I can protect anything on me.
It would get pretty awkward otherwise, she said. So you said you can actually approach Azun, right? And escape its gravity well?
It does not hold me. Or perhaps I use its energy to escape its grasp, Anton shrugged.
We can always use more data on Assimilation cultivators, if youre willing to demonstrate.
As long as it is helpful to you. But I think for most cultivators, you wont be able to provide a necessary amount of personal insight.
Not for many, certainly, she admitted. But for some. And for what we can learn from a more technological perspective.
It is amazing what can be done without energy, Anton said.
Not really Matija shrugged. It doesnt use natural energy, sure, but it still requires power and to get anything close to the efficiency of powerful cultivators takes a long time of development.
But the benefits can be distributed to many Anton nodded. Its good. As long as our enemies dont learn to use it.
Its simple. We just keep manuals on the shelves of every ship, and theyll never learn it.
Anton raised an eyebrow. How so?
Because if it is unsealed and without fancy ornamentation, it cant be important.
Anton laughed. A fair point. But I doubt that would last forever. Actually, the real issue is what happens in the upper realms. They have a wider spread of influence already, but not using technology would be giving up that possible advantage. I just hope it stays away from those who would invade us in the next cycle.
Its so far away, Matija said. But I suppose we cant afford to be careless. Now, that demonstration, if you could.
You think I should have official branches everywhere?
Why not? Varghese asked. You are the best thing to have happened to Aspin, and likely Inistra as a whole. At least in living memory. We have been able to rebuild because of your instruction and guidance. But what I appreciate the most now is how you relied on me to shape the local sect.
I wouldnt wish to ruin the local culture, Anton said. There are some things that are required, and the rest is personal taste. Without the moral core, great cultivation could become worse than nothing. But I am not here to dictate bureaucracy. Anton grinned slightly, Just how you grow your crops.
Varghese laughed, Learning from those who have come before is the whole point. And I truly think you should establish branches wherever you can.
Well, I cant say that my opinion on the matter hasnt shifted at all. I am open to the idea, though I intend to remain somewhat more conservative. If I go about things the wrong way, my presence and all of my teachings could be rejected to the point of people trying to do the opposite. I could not bear causing more harm than good.
You have the experience, Varghese said. But I can tell you how things have been from my perspective. It is rare to have someone who chooses to help without wanting to take more in return. And I know your feeble excuses about devotion and the like.
I would just like to remind you I am not perfect. In fact, as one of the branch heads it is your job to keep me in line should I stray.
In that case Varghese stroked his chin. You will have to remain on the proper path for quite some time. I am not yet strong enough to keep you in check.
Vincent can help, Anton grinned. Now then, how have things been here? Any invader spies?
They appear to have been well and truly eradicated. The sea beasts are proving to be a constant source of struggles but even that Varghese shrugged. Well, it is good for global unity. Especially without any specific individuals blocking communication between groups, we have regular hunts that are almost festivals.
Good to hear. So no enemies?
There will always be some who dont like any particular sect, Varghese shook his head. We have plentiful allies and less official friends, however. I believe some of that is due to you? Quite a few originated in the Reef of Serenity.
I was just trying to solve some problems, Anton said. And the rest came about naturally. Now then have you had any cultivation hiccups?
I do have some questions, Varghese nodded, Especially about magnetism.
-----
The planet of Poriza. They didnt truly have a star, relying instead on a closer orbit to the mediocre heat of a brown dwarf. They had managed to get by with little light and a modest amount of heat. Taking Vargheses thoughts into account, Anton was considering how and where he would found a branch of the One Hundred Stars. The real issue was not whether he thought he could improve anything at all, but whether it would eventually make them a target for the upper realms. And if it would be worth it given the troubles that would come of that.
But he couldnt make such a decision himself. He had to consult the people who lived there. Though the planet didnt have a huge population, it was more than Aipra. Choosing who he would make first contact with was a tricky question. Disguising his energy had been easy enough last time, but this time he might actually make prolonged contact with some of them.
Within one of the larger cities known as Krosburgh, Anton was drawn to a particular group. Refugees displaced by a war, trying to live and find work in a big city. He pitied them, but that was not the only reason he chose them. There was a specific trio among them he latched onto. A grandfather, mother, and daughter. Botros, Aykorkem, and Nasima in turn. The two women offered their labor as weavers and seamstresses, but were only able to secure temporary work. The grandfather reminded Anton somewhat of himself, too stubborn to admit he was too old for manual labor.
Botros would be the first Anton approached. He wouldnt know if the man would make a good sect head for some time, but Anton had to start teaching somewhere. But before that, he doubted most people would react as well as Varghese to a random man appearing from the sky and giving advice. And Varghese had tried to kill Anton. So Anton needed an excuse to be around. It was simple enough to secure a warehouse and some goods. Anton wasnt the sort of individual who liked trade so much that he would ever become a merchant, but he didnt need to make profit from whatever ventures he had. After quickly establishing himself, he put his plan into motion.
Chapter 731For people who werent Anton, approaching Azun was a bit of a tricky prospect. Its rapid spinning required it to be approached from the correct angle to avoid the beam of radiation it was spewing out. But that very power was what made it most interesting to research. Anton remained nearby while Matija and her crew approached, though for the moment they were just remaining towards the edge of the system.Im amazed you can actually approach that, Matija said. Even with it bound to you.Does a sun hurt itself? Anton asked.Debatably, Matija grinned. And the point still remains cultivators can hurt themselves with their own energy if theyre careless.Anton nodded, Well, the good news is that I have performed an unintentional experiment where I approached a star while lacking consciousness. He rapped his knuckles on his replaced ribs. It doesnt affect me. Though it did destroy everything else. When I am conscious, I can protect anything on me.It would get pretty awkward otherwise, she said. So you said you can actually approach Azun, right? And escape its gravity well?It does not hold me. Or perhaps I use its energy to escape its grasp, Anton shrugged.We can always use more data on Assimilation cultivators, if youre willing to demonstrate.As long as it is helpful to you. But I think for most cultivators, you wont be able to provide a necessary amount of personal insight.Not for many, certainly, she admitted. But for some. And for what we can learn from a more technological perspective.It is amazing what can be done without energy, Anton said.Not really Matija shrugged. It doesnt use natural energy, sure, but it still requires power and to get anything close to the efficiency of powerful cultivators takes a long time of development.But the benefits can be distributed to many Anton nodded. Its good. As long as our enemies dont learn to use it.Its simple. We just keep manuals on the shelves of every ship, and theyll never learn it.Anton raised an eyebrow. How so?Because if it is unsealed and without fancy ornamentation, it cant be important.Anton laughed. A fair point. But I doubt that would last forever. Actually, the real issue is what happens in the upper realms. They have a wider spread of influence already, but not using technology would be giving up that possible advantage. I just hope it stays away from those who would invade us in the next cycle.Its so far away, Matija said. But I suppose we cant afford to be careless. Now, that demonstration, if you could.You think I should have official branches everywhere?Why not? Varghese asked. You are the best thing to have happened to Aspin, and likely Inistra as a whole. At least in living memory. We have been able to rebuild because of your instruction and guidance. But what I appreciate the most now is how you relied on me to shape the local sect.I wouldnt wish to ruin the local culture, Anton said. There are some things that are required, and the rest is personal taste. Without the moral core, great cultivation could become worse than nothing. But I am not here to dictate bureaucracy. Anton grinned slightly, Just how you grow your crops.Varghese laughed, Learning from those who have come before is the whole point. And I truly think you should establish branches wherever you can.Well, I cant say that my opinion on the matter hasnt shifted at all. I am open to the idea, though I intend to remain somewhat more conservative. If I go about things the wrong way, my presence and all of my teachings could be rejected to the point of people trying to do the opposite. I could not bear causing more harm than good.You have the experience, Varghese said. But I can tell you how things have been from my perspective. It is rare to have someone who chooses to help without wanting to take more in return. And I know your feeble excuses about devotion and the like.I would just like to remind you I am not perfect. In fact, as one of the branch heads it is your job to keep me in line should I stray.In that case Varghese stroked his chin. You will have to remain on the proper path for quite some time. I am not yet strong enough to keep you in check.Vincent can help, Anton grinned. Now then, how have things been here? Any invader spies?They appear to have been well and truly eradicated. The sea beasts are proving to be a constant source of struggles but even that Varghese shrugged. Well, it is good for global unity. Especially without any specific individuals blocking communication between groups, we have regular hunts that are almost festivals.Good to hear. So no enemies?There will always be some who dont like any particular sect, Varghese shook his head. We have plentiful allies and less official friends, however. I believe some of that is due to you? Quite a few originated in the Reef of Serenity.I was just trying to solve some problems, Anton said. And the rest came about naturally. Now then have you had any cultivation hiccups?I do have some questions, Varghese nodded, Especially about magnetism.-----The planet of Poriza. They didnt truly have a star, relying instead on a closer orbit to the mediocre heat of a brown dwarf. They had managed to get by with little light and a modest amount of heat. Taking Vargheses thoughts into account, Anton was considering how and where he would found a branch of the One Hundred Stars. The real issue was not whether he thought he could improve anything at all, but whether it would eventually make them a target for the upper realms. And if it would be worth it given the troubles that would come of that.But he couldnt make such a decision himself. He had to consult the people who lived there. Though the planet didnt have a huge population, it was more than Aipra. Choosing who he would make first contact with was a tricky question. Disguising his energy had been easy enough last time, but this time he might actually make prolonged contact with some of them.Within one of the larger cities known as Krosburgh, Anton was drawn to a particular group. Refugees displaced by a war, trying to live and find work in a big city. He pitied them, but that was not the only reason he chose them. There was a specific trio among them he latched onto. A grandfather, mother, and daughter. Botros, Aykorkem, and Nasima in turn. The two women offered their labor as weavers and seamstresses, but were only able to secure temporary work. The grandfather reminded Anton somewhat of himself, too stubborn to admit he was too old for manual labor.Botros would be the first Anton approached. He wouldnt know if the man would make a good sect head for some time, but Anton had to start teaching somewhere. But before that, he doubted most people would react as well as Varghese to a random man appearing from the sky and giving advice. And Varghese had tried to kill Anton. So Anton needed an excuse to be around. It was simple enough to secure a warehouse and some goods. Anton wasnt the sort of individual who liked trade so much that he would ever become a merchant, but he didnt need to make profit from whatever ventures he had. After quickly establishing himself, he put his plan into motion.
