Chapter 169
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Chapter 169
Until the very moment it sprang up, Anton had no idea they were walking into a formation. After it was activated, its boundaries were quite clear. A barrier in front and behind of them blocking their movement, and the more significant effects of increasing the pressure on them filling the whole area in between. Half of them stumbled at the sudden near-doubling of the weight on them. They could handle steady increases, but a sudden doubling was outside what they were prepared for.
Beyond the barrier- a transparent barrier that simply blocked them from moving forward- stood several figures. They had all seen Tonina pass that way, so her presence was no surprise. They also knew that Zvonko was present on the same island, and of course he had others from the Heavenly Lion Sect with him. But seeing Van Hassel and Slusser there was somewhat unexpected. Anton would have taken careful note of their arrival.
A light appeared in the darkness, and Van Hassel walked up to the barrier on the other side. He looked over the group, his eyes stopping on Devon. Oh yes. I do vaguely remember that one. Then his eyes turned to Anton. You really are an old man. Quite strange. Do you know how much trouble youve caused me?
Not as much as I should have It was difficult to talk with double the pressure. Van Hassel seemed unfazed where he was, of course. Should have just killed you at the tomb.
Perhaps you should have. But you wont get that chance, he smiled. My companion here is a formation master, after all. You wont be getting out of here alive.
Slusser nodded, though his face wasnt quite as relaxed as Van Hassel. He was clearly working to maintain the formation. There was sufficient energy for it to run, but keeping it steady was another matter. Yes, you wont be leaving. Our business partners were quite upset at what happened. He looked beyond them, then at Chikere. She was currently slashing at the barrier, making it wobble but it still held firm. That wont work, you know. We hadnt expected someone of your caliber to join up with them, but fortunately you came along with your own enemies. They delayed you long enough.
Zvonko frowned, clutching his missing hand. Id love to defeat you personally for what you did to me, but this will have to do.
Chikere slashed her sword towards him, causing him to step back even though she couldnt pass the barrier. Pfeh. Coward. Ill cut off your other hand too, once we get out. She turned to the rest of the group. Hey why are you all just standing there? We need to break this formation!
Everyone else looked to Catarina, who had a frown on her face. Save your strength, she said. It wont work like that. She stepped forward, barely managing to raise her leg high enough to reach the stair just before the landing the group was watching from. Sweat dripped down her forehead. She was the primary part of their group, guiding how they resisted the pressure. The sudden doubling was even harder on her. You said youre a formation master?
Thats right, Slusser said. Ive spent decades perfecting my craft.
You ever see anything by Everheart?
Yes. That man threw his bizarre formations around everywhere.
Catarina slowly turned her head, the simple movement difficult. Timothy. You remember... me talking about rebound?
Slussers formation was dust in the wind, completely having slipped from his control. However, Catarina continued to throw formation flags around her as he swung at her with his glaive. When a flag tried to move past him he swung his glaive to bat it out of the air- and found his weapon froze in place for a moment. At the same time, Catarina lunged forwards towards him and aimed a stab under his ribcage. He had to leap back, abandoning his glaive to its momentary lack of mobility. Catarina caught it and threw it behind her.
Though hed been firing a number of arrows, Anton now focused on just one. He caught Van Hassels eye. You dont often have foes that can fight, do you? The power of Fleeting Youth and everything but the last few percent of Antons internal energy combined into the arrow, streaking towards Van Hassel. The man twisted his sword to block, but Antons arrow drilled through it- Van Hassels energy was unable to properly support it with the pressure bearing down on him. Perhaps even more than a normal amount, based on the flags Catarina was throwing everywhere. The arrow continued forward into his chest, and out the back. It only managed to go through his lung and not the heart as Anton had hoped, but blood was coming out both sides- and flowing into the lung as well. That would have to do.
How can you Van Hassel coughed. Its only been three years
Three and a half.
Van Hassel furrowed his brow, trying to figure out how a half year made a difference to cultivators. Then he collapsed onto his back.
Devon had Tonina completely wrapped in chains. He wrapped them around her arms, legs, head, neck, and many loops around her torso. He began to squeeze, dragging the spikes along her skin. He snarled as he did so then he let the chains fade away. She flopped to the ground, barely conscious and only able to prevent herself from being crushed by the pressure.
I hadnt thought you would show mercy, Anton commented.
Devon turned and smiled, You think this is merciful? You have to learn to think like a stuck-up bitch. Actually, I was thinking we might cause a little trouble. Up for it?
Absolutely.
Devon turned towards Chikere and yelled. We need him alive!
She turned around as his other hand fell to the ground. Um. Just alive, right?
Right.
Good. Because its too late for more than that.
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Chapter 169
Until the very moment it sprang up, Anton had no idea they were walking into a formation. After it was activated, its boundaries were quite clear. A barrier in front and behind of them blocking their movement, and the more significant effects of increasing the pressure on them filling the whole area in between. Half of them stumbled at the sudden near-doubling of the weight on them. They could handle steady increases, but a sudden doubling was outside what they were prepared for.
Beyond the barrier- a transparent barrier that simply blocked them from moving forward- stood several figures. They had all seen Tonina pass that way, so her presence was no surprise. They also knew that Zvonko was present on the same island, and of course he had others from the Heavenly Lion Sect with him. But seeing Van Hassel and Slusser there was somewhat unexpected. Anton would have taken careful note of their arrival.
A light appeared in the darkness, and Van Hassel walked up to the barrier on the other side. He looked over the group, his eyes stopping on Devon. Oh yes. I do vaguely remember that one. Then his eyes turned to Anton. You really are an old man. Quite strange. Do you know how much trouble youve caused me?
Not as much as I should have It was difficult to talk with double the pressure. Van Hassel seemed unfazed where he was, of course. Should have just killed you at the tomb.
Perhaps you should have. But you wont get that chance, he smiled. My companion here is a formation master, after all. You wont be getting out of here alive.
Slusser nodded, though his face wasnt quite as relaxed as Van Hassel. He was clearly working to maintain the formation. There was sufficient energy for it to run, but keeping it steady was another matter. Yes, you wont be leaving. Our business partners were quite upset at what happened. He looked beyond them, then at Chikere. She was currently slashing at the barrier, making it wobble but it still held firm. That wont work, you know. We hadnt expected someone of your caliber to join up with them, but fortunately you came along with your own enemies. They delayed you long enough.
Zvonko frowned, clutching his missing hand. Id love to defeat you personally for what you did to me, but this will have to do.
Chikere slashed her sword towards him, causing him to step back even though she couldnt pass the barrier. Pfeh. Coward. Ill cut off your other hand too, once we get out. She turned to the rest of the group. Hey why are you all just standing there? We need to break this formation!
Everyone else looked to Catarina, who had a frown on her face. Save your strength, she said. It wont work like that. She stepped forward, barely managing to raise her leg high enough to reach the stair just before the landing the group was watching from. Sweat dripped down her forehead. She was the primary part of their group, guiding how they resisted the pressure. The sudden doubling was even harder on her. You said youre a formation master?
Thats right, Slusser said. Ive spent decades perfecting my craft.
You ever see anything by Everheart?
Yes. That man threw his bizarre formations around everywhere.
Catarina slowly turned her head, the simple movement difficult. Timothy. You remember... me talking about rebound?
Slussers formation was dust in the wind, completely having slipped from his control. However, Catarina continued to throw formation flags around her as he swung at her with his glaive. When a flag tried to move past him he swung his glaive to bat it out of the air- and found his weapon froze in place for a moment. At the same time, Catarina lunged forwards towards him and aimed a stab under his ribcage. He had to leap back, abandoning his glaive to its momentary lack of mobility. Catarina caught it and threw it behind her.
Though hed been firing a number of arrows, Anton now focused on just one. He caught Van Hassels eye. You dont often have foes that can fight, do you? The power of Fleeting Youth and everything but the last few percent of Antons internal energy combined into the arrow, streaking towards Van Hassel. The man twisted his sword to block, but Antons arrow drilled through it- Van Hassels energy was unable to properly support it with the pressure bearing down on him. Perhaps even more than a normal amount, based on the flags Catarina was throwing everywhere. The arrow continued forward into his chest, and out the back. It only managed to go through his lung and not the heart as Anton had hoped, but blood was coming out both sides- and flowing into the lung as well. That would have to do.
How can you Van Hassel coughed. Its only been three years
Three and a half.
Van Hassel furrowed his brow, trying to figure out how a half year made a difference to cultivators. Then he collapsed onto his back.
Devon had Tonina completely wrapped in chains. He wrapped them around her arms, legs, head, neck, and many loops around her torso. He began to squeeze, dragging the spikes along her skin. He snarled as he did so then he let the chains fade away. She flopped to the ground, barely conscious and only able to prevent herself from being crushed by the pressure.
I hadnt thought you would show mercy, Anton commented.
Devon turned and smiled, You think this is merciful? You have to learn to think like a stuck-up bitch. Actually, I was thinking we might cause a little trouble. Up for it?
Absolutely.
Devon turned towards Chikere and yelled. We need him alive!
She turned around as his other hand fell to the ground. Um. Just alive, right?
Right.
Good. Because its too late for more than that.
Chapter 169Until the very moment it sprang up, Anton had no idea they were walking into a formation. After it was activated, its boundaries were quite clear. A barrier in front and behind of them blocking their movement, and the more significant effects of increasing the pressure on them filling the whole area in between. Half of them stumbled at the sudden near-doubling of the weight on them. They could handle steady increases, but a sudden doubling was outside what they were prepared for. Beyond the barrier- a transparent barrier that simply blocked them from moving forward- stood several figures. They had all seen Tonina pass that way, so her presence was no surprise. They also knew that Zvonko was present on the same island, and of course he had others from the Heavenly Lion Sect with him. But seeing Van Hassel and Slusser there was somewhat unexpected. Anton would have taken careful note of their arrival.A light appeared in the darkness, and Van Hassel walked up to the barrier on the other side. He looked over the group, his eyes stopping on Devon. Oh yes. I do vaguely remember that one. Then his eyes turned to Anton. You really are an old man. Quite strange. Do you know how much trouble youve caused me?Not as much as I should have It was difficult to talk with double the pressure. Van Hassel seemed unfazed where he was, of course. Should have just killed you at the tomb.Perhaps you should have. But you wont get that chance, he smiled. My companion here is a formation master, after all. You wont be getting out of here alive.Slusser nodded, though his face wasnt quite as relaxed as Van Hassel. He was clearly working to maintain the formation. There was sufficient energy for it to run, but keeping it steady was another matter. Yes, you wont be leaving. Our business partners were quite upset at what happened. He looked beyond them, then at Chikere. She was currently slashing at the barrier, making it wobble but it still held firm. That wont work, you know. We hadnt expected someone of your caliber to join up with them, but fortunately you came along with your own enemies. They delayed you long enough.Zvonko frowned, clutching his missing hand. Id love to defeat you personally for what you did to me, but this will have to do.Chikere slashed her sword towards him, causing him to step back even though she couldnt pass the barrier. Pfeh. Coward. Ill cut off your other hand too, once we get out. She turned to the rest of the group. Hey why are you all just standing there? We need to break this formation!Everyone else looked to Catarina, who had a frown on her face. Save your strength, she said. It wont work like that. She stepped forward, barely managing to raise her leg high enough to reach the stair just before the landing the group was watching from. Sweat dripped down her forehead. She was the primary part of their group, guiding how they resisted the pressure. The sudden doubling was even harder on her. You said youre a formation master?Thats right, Slusser said. Ive spent decades perfecting my craft.You ever see anything by Everheart?Yes. That man threw his bizarre formations around everywhere.Catarina slowly turned her head, the simple movement difficult. Timothy. You remember... me talking about rebound?Slussers formation was dust in the wind, completely having slipped from his control. However, Catarina continued to throw formation flags around her as he swung at her with his glaive. When a flag tried to move past him he swung his glaive to bat it out of the air- and found his weapon froze in place for a moment. At the same time, Catarina lunged forwards towards him and aimed a stab under his ribcage. He had to leap back, abandoning his glaive to its momentary lack of mobility. Catarina caught it and threw it behind her.Though hed been firing a number of arrows, Anton now focused on just one. He caught Van Hassels eye. You dont often have foes that can fight, do you? The power of Fleeting Youth and everything but the last few percent of Antons internal energy combined into the arrow, streaking towards Van Hassel. The man twisted his sword to block, but Antons arrow drilled through it- Van Hassels energy was unable to properly support it with the pressure bearing down on him. Perhaps even more than a normal amount, based on the flags Catarina was throwing everywhere. The arrow continued forward into his chest, and out the back. It only managed to go through his lung and not the heart as Anton had hoped, but blood was coming out both sides- and flowing into the lung as well. That would have to do.How can you Van Hassel coughed. Its only been three yearsThree and a half.Van Hassel furrowed his brow, trying to figure out how a half year made a difference to cultivators. Then he collapsed onto his back.Devon had Tonina completely wrapped in chains. He wrapped them around her arms, legs, head, neck, and many loops around her torso. He began to squeeze, dragging the spikes along her skin. He snarled as he did so then he let the chains fade away. She flopped to the ground, barely conscious and only able to prevent herself from being crushed by the pressure.I hadnt thought you would show mercy, Anton commented.Devon turned and smiled, You think this is merciful? You have to learn to think like a stuck-up bitch. Actually, I was thinking we might cause a little trouble. Up for it?Absolutely.Devon turned towards Chikere and yelled. We need him alive!She turned around as his other hand fell to the ground. Um. Just alive, right?Right.Good. Because its too late for more than that.
