Chapter 253: Close Quarters
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Chapter 253: Close Quarters
Around the single bend in the tunnel was a single chamber. The hallway was about an eight foot square, and the chamber was about four times that size. The room was about thirty feet long and wide, with a ten foot ceiling. For a mine it would be a massive chamber, but it was specifically excavated just for Sage to hide the Formation Machine, or to release secret troops. Sage thought about deactivating the Human Seal, but he wasnt about to go that far yet. If anyone were to escape then his secret might be revealed and that wasnt something he was eager to have happen. Instead he crouched behind a large rock and waited patiently.
Soon enough the huge metal shield clanked into the room. It didnt cover the whole hallways, but it was large enough to shield a few people behind it. The hallway met with the chamber at an angle, so they didnt see the illusion hed placed until they had already entered the room. The illusion seemed wary, swiveling the cannon back and forth as if looking for an opening before opening fire. The Fierce Tigers seemed to be discussing something. Then they pushed the shield up against the wall and slowly swung it into the room. Sage had expected them to keep pushing forward and rush the cannon, but the Fierce Tigers surprised him. Of course, he had a few seconds to ponder this, since he saw the most likely outcome before it even happened.
Instead of huddling behind the shield and inching forward, they braced themselves against the wall and extended their cover. If they had moved into the room only 2 or 3 of them might have been able to hide behind the shield. With this plan they instead filled the hallway and 4 of them prepared to attack with ranged weapons of their own. Sage saw them stand up tall and toss spears and fire arrows over their shield. When they did, they saw through the illusion. Not liking that future, he chose to act. Six of them had already gathered in the hallway, and three Hundred Spike Tigers were behind them. If he wanted to attack, the others in the hall were sure to see him.
Guess I have to reveal another secret weapon.
He brought out another of his weapons, the mail slot sized barrel swung to aim down the hallway. Sage dashed towards the group huddling behind the shield. As he did, he fired a shot from the Plate Cannon into the hallway. A spinning Formation Plate flew down the hall and the formation on it sprung to life. Given how useful the formation was, Sage kept the Plate Cannon loaded with the same vine formation he usually used. It was a far more expensive and effective version of the net gun. The Formation Plate flew down the hall and numerous large vines sprung out. They extended in every direction and wrapped around anyone they encountered. The group in the hallway was split in half. Two of them were wrapped up in vines, and the three Hundred Spike Tigers were blocked by the vines filling the hall. The other four were still free, but Sage was already upon them.
Good thing these guys rely on their bodies too much and dont know any powerful Qi techniques.
Sages two bracers were a magical tool hed invented before he had turned into a mindless beast. At that time, they merely had a spool of Steel Silk hidden inside them. Hed learned a technique from the Timeless Masters library called Spirit Strings. With it, he could use Spirit Power to manipulate wires, chains, ropes, or other objects as if they were snakes. It was a supporting technique used by some Puppeteers. It was a profession that operated combat puppets, and while the library didnt have any puppet refining techniques it did have a few supporting techniques and Sage adapted it to use as a weapon. It wasnt supposed to be a combat technique on its own, but Sage used it as one.
He used a cable as a whip or chain, snapping it. When he did, he could use Spirit Strings to precisely control the cable, making it loop on itself and drop around a neck or capture the tip of a weapon. Hed previously used it on that Grey Beard when running for his life. Combining the technique with his own web spinner worked just as well, but now that he was in his human form, he had the two bracers to supply the cable. Hed also upgraded them since that initial outing. Previously, they were just storing spools of Steel Silk. Now, they had Storage Bags built in, housing many lines of Steel Silk. Hed also incorporated his steam cannon to fire off a small claw. It also had a small flywheel engine to retract the cable, switch between lines, and the claws were magical devices of their own. They were actually quite large, but had arrays installed for sharpness, attaching to other objects, and of course a size reduction.
It was a common practice, using a larger object to reduce the difficulty of creating the array formations and just adding an additional array to change the size. It also meant using far more raw materials to refine a larger object. Effective, but expensive. Sage only had four of the tiny grasping claws. There was also a few hooks and spikes that could be launched, but they were far less versatile than the claws.
Sage pulled out a strange looking dagger and stabbed each of the four men. Then they disappeared from view. He threw them into the Universe Ring. Hed stabbed them with a dagger coated in the Twin Ringed Serpent venom. Then his Twin Soul finished each of them off, devouring their soul energy. Sage looked quite mysterious to the last two men in the hallway. As the battle ended, theyd only just freed themselves from the vines with the help of the Hundred Spike Tigers.
Sage looked towards them with a smile, Is that all youve got?
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Chapter 253: Close Quarters
Around the single bend in the tunnel was a single chamber. The hallway was about an eight foot square, and the chamber was about four times that size. The room was about thirty feet long and wide, with a ten foot ceiling. For a mine it would be a massive chamber, but it was specifically excavated just for Sage to hide the Formation Machine, or to release secret troops. Sage thought about deactivating the Human Seal, but he wasnt about to go that far yet. If anyone were to escape then his secret might be revealed and that wasnt something he was eager to have happen. Instead he crouched behind a large rock and waited patiently.
Soon enough the huge metal shield clanked into the room. It didnt cover the whole hallways, but it was large enough to shield a few people behind it. The hallway met with the chamber at an angle, so they didnt see the illusion hed placed until they had already entered the room. The illusion seemed wary, swiveling the cannon back and forth as if looking for an opening before opening fire. The Fierce Tigers seemed to be discussing something. Then they pushed the shield up against the wall and slowly swung it into the room. Sage had expected them to keep pushing forward and rush the cannon, but the Fierce Tigers surprised him. Of course, he had a few seconds to ponder this, since he saw the most likely outcome before it even happened.
Instead of huddling behind the shield and inching forward, they braced themselves against the wall and extended their cover. If they had moved into the room only 2 or 3 of them might have been able to hide behind the shield. With this plan they instead filled the hallway and 4 of them prepared to attack with ranged weapons of their own. Sage saw them stand up tall and toss spears and fire arrows over their shield. When they did, they saw through the illusion. Not liking that future, he chose to act. Six of them had already gathered in the hallway, and three Hundred Spike Tigers were behind them. If he wanted to attack, the others in the hall were sure to see him.
Guess I have to reveal another secret weapon.
He brought out another of his weapons, the mail slot sized barrel swung to aim down the hallway. Sage dashed towards the group huddling behind the shield. As he did, he fired a shot from the Plate Cannon into the hallway. A spinning Formation Plate flew down the hall and the formation on it sprung to life. Given how useful the formation was, Sage kept the Plate Cannon loaded with the same vine formation he usually used. It was a far more expensive and effective version of the net gun. The Formation Plate flew down the hall and numerous large vines sprung out. They extended in every direction and wrapped around anyone they encountered. The group in the hallway was split in half. Two of them were wrapped up in vines, and the three Hundred Spike Tigers were blocked by the vines filling the hall. The other four were still free, but Sage was already upon them.
Good thing these guys rely on their bodies too much and dont know any powerful Qi techniques.
Sages two bracers were a magical tool hed invented before he had turned into a mindless beast. At that time, they merely had a spool of Steel Silk hidden inside them. Hed learned a technique from the Timeless Masters library called Spirit Strings. With it, he could use Spirit Power to manipulate wires, chains, ropes, or other objects as if they were snakes. It was a supporting technique used by some Puppeteers. It was a profession that operated combat puppets, and while the library didnt have any puppet refining techniques it did have a few supporting techniques and Sage adapted it to use as a weapon. It wasnt supposed to be a combat technique on its own, but Sage used it as one.
He used a cable as a whip or chain, snapping it. When he did, he could use Spirit Strings to precisely control the cable, making it loop on itself and drop around a neck or capture the tip of a weapon. Hed previously used it on that Grey Beard when running for his life. Combining the technique with his own web spinner worked just as well, but now that he was in his human form, he had the two bracers to supply the cable. Hed also upgraded them since that initial outing. Previously, they were just storing spools of Steel Silk. Now, they had Storage Bags built in, housing many lines of Steel Silk. Hed also incorporated his steam cannon to fire off a small claw. It also had a small flywheel engine to retract the cable, switch between lines, and the claws were magical devices of their own. They were actually quite large, but had arrays installed for sharpness, attaching to other objects, and of course a size reduction.
It was a common practice, using a larger object to reduce the difficulty of creating the array formations and just adding an additional array to change the size. It also meant using far more raw materials to refine a larger object. Effective, but expensive. Sage only had four of the tiny grasping claws. There was also a few hooks and spikes that could be launched, but they were far less versatile than the claws.
Sage pulled out a strange looking dagger and stabbed each of the four men. Then they disappeared from view. He threw them into the Universe Ring. Hed stabbed them with a dagger coated in the Twin Ringed Serpent venom. Then his Twin Soul finished each of them off, devouring their soul energy. Sage looked quite mysterious to the last two men in the hallway. As the battle ended, theyd only just freed themselves from the vines with the help of the Hundred Spike Tigers.
Sage looked towards them with a smile, Is that all youve got?
Chapter 253: Close QuartersAround the single bend in the tunnel was a single chamber. The hallway was about an eight foot square, and the chamber was about four times that size. The room was about thirty feet long and wide, with a ten foot ceiling. For a mine it would be a massive chamber, but it was specifically excavated just for Sage to hide the Formation Machine, or to release secret troops. Sage thought about deactivating the Human Seal, but he wasnt about to go that far yet. If anyone were to escape then his secret might be revealed and that wasnt something he was eager to have happen. Instead he crouched behind a large rock and waited patiently. Soon enough the huge metal shield clanked into the room. It didnt cover the whole hallways, but it was large enough to shield a few people behind it. The hallway met with the chamber at an angle, so they didnt see the illusion hed placed until they had already entered the room. The illusion seemed wary, swiveling the cannon back and forth as if looking for an opening before opening fire. The Fierce Tigers seemed to be discussing something. Then they pushed the shield up against the wall and slowly swung it into the room. Sage had expected them to keep pushing forward and rush the cannon, but the Fierce Tigers surprised him. Of course, he had a few seconds to ponder this, since he saw the most likely outcome before it even happened. Instead of huddling behind the shield and inching forward, they braced themselves against the wall and extended their cover. If they had moved into the room only 2 or 3 of them might have been able to hide behind the shield. With this plan they instead filled the hallway and 4 of them prepared to attack with ranged weapons of their own. Sage saw them stand up tall and toss spears and fire arrows over their shield. When they did, they saw through the illusion. Not liking that future, he chose to act. Six of them had already gathered in the hallway, and three Hundred Spike Tigers were behind them. If he wanted to attack, the others in the hall were sure to see him. Guess I have to reveal another secret weapon.He brought out another of his weapons, the mail slot sized barrel swung to aim down the hallway. Sage dashed towards the group huddling behind the shield. As he did, he fired a shot from the Plate Cannon into the hallway. A spinning Formation Plate flew down the hall and the formation on it sprung to life. Given how useful the formation was, Sage kept the Plate Cannon loaded with the same vine formation he usually used. It was a far more expensive and effective version of the net gun. The Formation Plate flew down the hall and numerous large vines sprung out. They extended in every direction and wrapped around anyone they encountered. The group in the hallway was split in half. Two of them were wrapped up in vines, and the three Hundred Spike Tigers were blocked by the vines filling the hall. The other four were still free, but Sage was already upon them. Good thing these guys rely on their bodies too much and dont know any powerful Qi techniques.Sages two bracers were a magical tool hed invented before he had turned into a mindless beast. At that time, they merely had a spool of Steel Silk hidden inside them. Hed learned a technique from the Timeless Masters library called Spirit Strings. With it, he could use Spirit Power to manipulate wires, chains, ropes, or other objects as if they were snakes. It was a supporting technique used by some Puppeteers. It was a profession that operated combat puppets, and while the library didnt have any puppet refining techniques it did have a few supporting techniques and Sage adapted it to use as a weapon. It wasnt supposed to be a combat technique on its own, but Sage used it as one. He used a cable as a whip or chain, snapping it. When he did, he could use Spirit Strings to precisely control the cable, making it loop on itself and drop around a neck or capture the tip of a weapon. Hed previously used it on that Grey Beard when running for his life. Combining the technique with his own web spinner worked just as well, but now that he was in his human form, he had the two bracers to supply the cable. Hed also upgraded them since that initial outing. Previously, they were just storing spools of Steel Silk. Now, they had Storage Bags built in, housing many lines of Steel Silk. Hed also incorporated his steam cannon to fire off a small claw. It also had a small flywheel engine to retract the cable, switch between lines, and the claws were magical devices of their own. They were actually quite large, but had arrays installed for sharpness, attaching to other objects, and of course a size reduction. It was a common practice, using a larger object to reduce the difficulty of creating the array formations and just adding an additional array to change the size. It also meant using far more raw materials to refine a larger object. Effective, but expensive. Sage only had four of the tiny grasping claws. There was also a few hooks and spikes that could be launched, but they were far less versatile than the claws. Sage pulled out a strange looking dagger and stabbed each of the four men. Then they disappeared from view. He threw them into the Universe Ring. Hed stabbed them with a dagger coated in the Twin Ringed Serpent venom. Then his Twin Soul finished each of them off, devouring their soul energy. Sage looked quite mysterious to the last two men in the hallway. As the battle ended, theyd only just freed themselves from the vines with the help of the Hundred Spike Tigers. Sage looked towards them with a smile, Is that all youve got?
