Chapter 546
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Chapter 546
Though there hadnt been any real warning, the vault was now open. Or at least, could be opened with no formations stopping anyone. Vargha didnt seem particularly enthusiastic about trying the door, though Anton could feel no natural energy left to do anything even if the formations happened to be intact. The Great Queen was still next to the door where she had punctured a portion of the formation responsible for energy storage, and Anton scooped her up as he reached for the large door itself.
It was locked, but without anything to stop him from fiddling it didnt take much work for Anton to shove everything where it needed to go. Yanking the thick door out of the wall would have also worked, but keeping things vaguely intact was best.
Inside the vaults thick walls was a small room, but it was packed tight with scrolls and manuals. Condensed as they were onto the shelves there were hundreds- no, somewhere around a thousand different techniques or other snippets of information. All valuable enough in some way to be kept in the sealed vaults of the Grand Archives.
Anton began to pick through them before Vargha could reach him, rolling open scrolls and flipping through books that each had their own personal preservation formations- easily recognizable. Some were complex enough that even having practiced the reading and memorization techniques of Ten Thousand Scrolls Anton would need to spend more time or reread some of them. At the moment it just looked like he was taking casual glances, but that wasnt the case.
As soon as Vargha arrived his eyes locked on something in particular, something Anton presumed he might want merely from the name. Soulflame. Interested in this one? Anton asked as he performed a more than casual perusal of the scroll, his eyes tracing from top to bottom over the course of a ten seconds instead of doing so in an instant. He then rolled it back up and tossed it to Vargha, who caught it with surprise. Not really of interest for me, nor too problematic in the grand scheme of things. Though Id be careful with it.
Soulflame was definitely in the category of forbidden techniques. It could be categorized there for harm to the users and because many sects would probably ban it- though only because they were afraid. Along the lines of Candle Wax, it gave a significant boost to ones power for a short time. That was the sort of things that could decide battles between powerful figures, and thus sects that were insecure in their positions would forbid it. And perhaps Anton should, but it wasnt something that could be used regularly. Unlike Candle Wax which only burned lifespan- a significant sacrifice nonetheless- Soulflame unsurprisingly damaged the soul. More or less irreparably, ruining more than just cultivation and combat effectiveness but the hope of reincarnation.
Having received what he wanted, Vargha could not help but read through the technique immediately- both out of greed to consume the knowledge and also caution to make sure it was genuine. That gave Anton time to sort through other things and prepare his distribution plan.
Since the Burning Skull Sect desires such a powerful technique, I will gladly count it against your share, Anton began his pitch after Vargha finished his perusal of the technique and was satisfied. These, Anton gestured to a pile, Seem generally useful and should be copied. The originals can be distributed between us. Copies can be exchanged at later times. Others we will be taking, those of more use to us than to you.
As they got into the details, Vargha had some complaints. This distribution is greatly weighted towards you.
Ah, but you get Soulflame. A powerful technique that you have been seeking for some time, I imagine. Our side is not acquiring many terribly powerful techniques. That wasnt quite true- especially one in particular- but there were other factors to consider. Like the balance of power. Ceretos had been the one to slay Ashwin and many of their more powerful defenders- Vargha was just taking the opportunity to raid the Grand Archives. Though he possessed some confidence to fight against Anton and Devon- justified or not- the Great Queen was another factor to consider.
I might allow you to see this, Anton said, holding it away from Everheart, But I need you to answer some questions. Why did you have void ants on your moon base? It was a question Anton had pretty reasonable answers to, but they were still speculation.
Because the upper realms wanted to exterminate them, Everheart said. And theyre interesting. He inclined his head to the Great Queen, who had held her place on Antons shoulder the entire duration of their little scuffle. Your people should thank me.
Since Everheart learned everything he possibly could, he also knew the void ants sign language. The Great Queen responded to him easily. Our people have some records of history, she declared. We are aware of you. Our feelings towards you given that are barely one step above the general populace. Perhaps you should have told us why you uprooted us from our colonies, you asshole?
Everheart laughed, then performed very disturbing finger movements that were in no way possible for humans to manage, mimicking the void ants sign language while speaking at the same time. Surely saving your species is worth something, Everheart said.
Just use your vocal chords, the Great Queen said of his attempts. The popping of joints and the creaking sound of bending bones and distorting tendons is distracting. The efficiency your voice allows should be used since you have it. As for our thanks we already prevented ourselves from tearing you apart on principle. And we will gladly fight with you against invaders coming to Ceretos for your head.
Everheart laughed again. I sure hope no ones coming here for me! Im just a poor scholar.
Your secret is probably still safe, Anton said. But if the entire upper realms come after you we might kick you out.
Might doesnt mean definitely, Ill take it! Everheart said. Like that book!
I said questions, Anton emphasized. I have more. Hed already memorized the book, of course. Travel between systems was not short. As for Everheart having the information, he wouldnt be a danger to Ceretos by having it. Anton wasnt fully sure how much actually worked, but Everheart certainly wouldnt manipulate things to make it easier for people from the upper realms to reach them. That would make it less useful as a hiding place. Likewise, he had no reason to do so for the others in the trifold alliance, and he usually remained around Ceretos regardless.
The book was going to go to him, of course. Anton wanted to hear his insights. Even so, giving Everheart valuable information without asking for something in return was a bad precedent to set.
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Chapter 546
Though there hadnt been any real warning, the vault was now open. Or at least, could be opened with no formations stopping anyone. Vargha didnt seem particularly enthusiastic about trying the door, though Anton could feel no natural energy left to do anything even if the formations happened to be intact. The Great Queen was still next to the door where she had punctured a portion of the formation responsible for energy storage, and Anton scooped her up as he reached for the large door itself.
It was locked, but without anything to stop him from fiddling it didnt take much work for Anton to shove everything where it needed to go. Yanking the thick door out of the wall would have also worked, but keeping things vaguely intact was best.
Inside the vaults thick walls was a small room, but it was packed tight with scrolls and manuals. Condensed as they were onto the shelves there were hundreds- no, somewhere around a thousand different techniques or other snippets of information. All valuable enough in some way to be kept in the sealed vaults of the Grand Archives.
Anton began to pick through them before Vargha could reach him, rolling open scrolls and flipping through books that each had their own personal preservation formations- easily recognizable. Some were complex enough that even having practiced the reading and memorization techniques of Ten Thousand Scrolls Anton would need to spend more time or reread some of them. At the moment it just looked like he was taking casual glances, but that wasnt the case.
As soon as Vargha arrived his eyes locked on something in particular, something Anton presumed he might want merely from the name. Soulflame. Interested in this one? Anton asked as he performed a more than casual perusal of the scroll, his eyes tracing from top to bottom over the course of a ten seconds instead of doing so in an instant. He then rolled it back up and tossed it to Vargha, who caught it with surprise. Not really of interest for me, nor too problematic in the grand scheme of things. Though Id be careful with it.
Soulflame was definitely in the category of forbidden techniques. It could be categorized there for harm to the users and because many sects would probably ban it- though only because they were afraid. Along the lines of Candle Wax, it gave a significant boost to ones power for a short time. That was the sort of things that could decide battles between powerful figures, and thus sects that were insecure in their positions would forbid it. And perhaps Anton should, but it wasnt something that could be used regularly. Unlike Candle Wax which only burned lifespan- a significant sacrifice nonetheless- Soulflame unsurprisingly damaged the soul. More or less irreparably, ruining more than just cultivation and combat effectiveness but the hope of reincarnation.
Having received what he wanted, Vargha could not help but read through the technique immediately- both out of greed to consume the knowledge and also caution to make sure it was genuine. That gave Anton time to sort through other things and prepare his distribution plan.
Since the Burning Skull Sect desires such a powerful technique, I will gladly count it against your share, Anton began his pitch after Vargha finished his perusal of the technique and was satisfied. These, Anton gestured to a pile, Seem generally useful and should be copied. The originals can be distributed between us. Copies can be exchanged at later times. Others we will be taking, those of more use to us than to you.
As they got into the details, Vargha had some complaints. This distribution is greatly weighted towards you.
Ah, but you get Soulflame. A powerful technique that you have been seeking for some time, I imagine. Our side is not acquiring many terribly powerful techniques. That wasnt quite true- especially one in particular- but there were other factors to consider. Like the balance of power. Ceretos had been the one to slay Ashwin and many of their more powerful defenders- Vargha was just taking the opportunity to raid the Grand Archives. Though he possessed some confidence to fight against Anton and Devon- justified or not- the Great Queen was another factor to consider.
I might allow you to see this, Anton said, holding it away from Everheart, But I need you to answer some questions. Why did you have void ants on your moon base? It was a question Anton had pretty reasonable answers to, but they were still speculation.
Because the upper realms wanted to exterminate them, Everheart said. And theyre interesting. He inclined his head to the Great Queen, who had held her place on Antons shoulder the entire duration of their little scuffle. Your people should thank me.
Since Everheart learned everything he possibly could, he also knew the void ants sign language. The Great Queen responded to him easily. Our people have some records of history, she declared. We are aware of you. Our feelings towards you given that are barely one step above the general populace. Perhaps you should have told us why you uprooted us from our colonies, you asshole?
Everheart laughed, then performed very disturbing finger movements that were in no way possible for humans to manage, mimicking the void ants sign language while speaking at the same time. Surely saving your species is worth something, Everheart said.
Just use your vocal chords, the Great Queen said of his attempts. The popping of joints and the creaking sound of bending bones and distorting tendons is distracting. The efficiency your voice allows should be used since you have it. As for our thanks we already prevented ourselves from tearing you apart on principle. And we will gladly fight with you against invaders coming to Ceretos for your head.
Everheart laughed again. I sure hope no ones coming here for me! Im just a poor scholar.
Your secret is probably still safe, Anton said. But if the entire upper realms come after you we might kick you out.
Might doesnt mean definitely, Ill take it! Everheart said. Like that book!
I said questions, Anton emphasized. I have more. Hed already memorized the book, of course. Travel between systems was not short. As for Everheart having the information, he wouldnt be a danger to Ceretos by having it. Anton wasnt fully sure how much actually worked, but Everheart certainly wouldnt manipulate things to make it easier for people from the upper realms to reach them. That would make it less useful as a hiding place. Likewise, he had no reason to do so for the others in the trifold alliance, and he usually remained around Ceretos regardless.
The book was going to go to him, of course. Anton wanted to hear his insights. Even so, giving Everheart valuable information without asking for something in return was a bad precedent to set.
Chapter 546Though there hadnt been any real warning, the vault was now open. Or at least, could be opened with no formations stopping anyone. Vargha didnt seem particularly enthusiastic about trying the door, though Anton could feel no natural energy left to do anything even if the formations happened to be intact. The Great Queen was still next to the door where she had punctured a portion of the formation responsible for energy storage, and Anton scooped her up as he reached for the large door itself.It was locked, but without anything to stop him from fiddling it didnt take much work for Anton to shove everything where it needed to go. Yanking the thick door out of the wall would have also worked, but keeping things vaguely intact was best.Inside the vaults thick walls was a small room, but it was packed tight with scrolls and manuals. Condensed as they were onto the shelves there were hundreds- no, somewhere around a thousand different techniques or other snippets of information. All valuable enough in some way to be kept in the sealed vaults of the Grand Archives. Anton began to pick through them before Vargha could reach him, rolling open scrolls and flipping through books that each had their own personal preservation formations- easily recognizable. Some were complex enough that even having practiced the reading and memorization techniques of Ten Thousand Scrolls Anton would need to spend more time or reread some of them. At the moment it just looked like he was taking casual glances, but that wasnt the case.As soon as Vargha arrived his eyes locked on something in particular, something Anton presumed he might want merely from the name. Soulflame. Interested in this one? Anton asked as he performed a more than casual perusal of the scroll, his eyes tracing from top to bottom over the course of a ten seconds instead of doing so in an instant. He then rolled it back up and tossed it to Vargha, who caught it with surprise. Not really of interest for me, nor too problematic in the grand scheme of things. Though Id be careful with it. Soulflame was definitely in the category of forbidden techniques. It could be categorized there for harm to the users and because many sects would probably ban it- though only because they were afraid. Along the lines of Candle Wax, it gave a significant boost to ones power for a short time. That was the sort of things that could decide battles between powerful figures, and thus sects that were insecure in their positions would forbid it. And perhaps Anton should, but it wasnt something that could be used regularly. Unlike Candle Wax which only burned lifespan- a significant sacrifice nonetheless- Soulflame unsurprisingly damaged the soul. More or less irreparably, ruining more than just cultivation and combat effectiveness but the hope of reincarnation. Having received what he wanted, Vargha could not help but read through the technique immediately- both out of greed to consume the knowledge and also caution to make sure it was genuine. That gave Anton time to sort through other things and prepare his distribution plan.Since the Burning Skull Sect desires such a powerful technique, I will gladly count it against your share, Anton began his pitch after Vargha finished his perusal of the technique and was satisfied. These, Anton gestured to a pile, Seem generally useful and should be copied. The originals can be distributed between us. Copies can be exchanged at later times. Others we will be taking, those of more use to us than to you.As they got into the details, Vargha had some complaints. This distribution is greatly weighted towards you.Ah, but you get Soulflame. A powerful technique that you have been seeking for some time, I imagine. Our side is not acquiring many terribly powerful techniques. That wasnt quite true- especially one in particular- but there were other factors to consider. Like the balance of power. Ceretos had been the one to slay Ashwin and many of their more powerful defenders- Vargha was just taking the opportunity to raid the Grand Archives. Though he possessed some confidence to fight against Anton and Devon- justified or not- the Great Queen was another factor to consider.I might allow you to see this, Anton said, holding it away from Everheart, But I need you to answer some questions. Why did you have void ants on your moon base? It was a question Anton had pretty reasonable answers to, but they were still speculation.Because the upper realms wanted to exterminate them, Everheart said. And theyre interesting. He inclined his head to the Great Queen, who had held her place on Antons shoulder the entire duration of their little scuffle. Your people should thank me.Since Everheart learned everything he possibly could, he also knew the void ants sign language. The Great Queen responded to him easily. Our people have some records of history, she declared. We are aware of you. Our feelings towards you given that are barely one step above the general populace. Perhaps you should have told us why you uprooted us from our colonies, you asshole?Everheart laughed, then performed very disturbing finger movements that were in no way possible for humans to manage, mimicking the void ants sign language while speaking at the same time. Surely saving your species is worth something, Everheart said.Just use your vocal chords, the Great Queen said of his attempts. The popping of joints and the creaking sound of bending bones and distorting tendons is distracting. The efficiency your voice allows should be used since you have it. As for our thanks we already prevented ourselves from tearing you apart on principle. And we will gladly fight with you against invaders coming to Ceretos for your head.Everheart laughed again. I sure hope no ones coming here for me! Im just a poor scholar.Your secret is probably still safe, Anton said. But if the entire upper realms come after you we might kick you out.Might doesnt mean definitely, Ill take it! Everheart said. Like that book!I said questions, Anton emphasized. I have more. Hed already memorized the book, of course. Travel between systems was not short. As for Everheart having the information, he wouldnt be a danger to Ceretos by having it. Anton wasnt fully sure how much actually worked, but Everheart certainly wouldnt manipulate things to make it easier for people from the upper realms to reach them. That would make it less useful as a hiding place. Likewise, he had no reason to do so for the others in the trifold alliance, and he usually remained around Ceretos regardless.The book was going to go to him, of course. Anton wanted to hear his insights. Even so, giving Everheart valuable information without asking for something in return was a bad precedent to set.
