Chapter 637
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Chapter 637
Yesterday, Chidi had plans to creep around in the wilderness trying to find scraps of information. Today, he just had to try to survive. Up to his current point he had not considered training to be dangerous, had not feared for his life except on missions where he was supposed to experience danger. Even there, it was only his inexperience or mistakes that brought him to the edge.
He leaned back, a line of blood drawn across his throat across his skin. Any deeper and it would have nicked something critical. His sword came up to parry a thrust, deflecting it passed his ribs. For the situation being almost exactly fair, hed never felt anything more unfair. With Grandmaster Chikere matching or even undercutting the amount of energy he was using, he couldnt get in half a move and could only defend. Her sword was held in two hands, at least for the moment. At any point, she could switch to dual blades or her preferred fighting style. Chidi couldnt deal with any of them.nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.
Enough! he said, pulling back. I cant keep up with it. Youre too fast.
Hmm, really? I was just getting started.
I cant see your blade. I can only hear it cutting through the air, and I cant react fast enough. Plus the force of her blows was somehow more than he could deal with, always coming in at the worst angles for him. My energy senses just get thrown off from the fluctuations of our clash.
Ah, theres your problem. Sure, sight is a useful tool but none of your senses will keep up with proper training.
But my training this is way more than my parents required. And you havent taught me anything. Grandmaster Chikere she might have been a genius, but Chidi couldnt say she was a good teacher.
You arent going to learn anything from me if you cant push yourself a little. And youve definitely learned something, because Ive seen your improvement already. Otherwise youd be bleeding on the ground. But I think I get what your problem is. Your senses just arent working for you. But you need to feel the swords.
I do, Chidi said. I can feel their sharpness, their smoothness, their weight. But I cant do anything about it.
Well, thats interesting at all, but you dont really feel them. Like, which sword is in my right hand?
Chidi frowned. Her power had suddenly spiked, preventing his energy senses from getting anywhere close. His enhanced touch relied on the same thing, and with the blade perfectly still he couldnt discern anything. Maybe if he listened to the wind? But her aura was suppressing even the moments of the air around her. I dont know. I cant pierce through your aura, Chidi admitted reluctantly.
Thats the point. You need to feel it.
How?
You just do. With frustration evident on his face, she continued. Perhaps its not natural to you. I thought it would be, as you seemed sensitive to such things. Well, in that case trainings over.
What, like for today?
Maybe forever. I cant really teach that so
As unfair as the training had felt, suddenly having the chance withdrawn was much worse. But- wait, please. I need to be stronger.
Oh, well if thats your goal I couldnt help you anyway.
What do you mean? Youre one of the strongest people Ive heard of, one of the strongest my parents know.
Yeah, well, I dont know how to be strong. I just know swords. A slight breath as she pondered. How about this. I have some things I should have probably done first here on Yaitis. Ill be gone a week or so. Until that time, spend time with your sword. Youre not allowed to sheathe it or put it down until I get back. Then well see.
... I hear some people dont cultivate on Ekict.
Yes, well not everyone has the same opportunities we have here.
I could teach them.
Is that so? Perhaps well have another Anton on our hands soon enough, Annelie said. But I would caution you to start small. Dont rush.
Its fine, Aniska assured her. I just dont know where else Id have the opportunity to teach someone who knows nothing about cultivation. Or at least, close enough.
You could have children, Annelie pointed out. Theres a lot of teaching involved with that.
Really, mom?
Im not saying it has to be now. Or ever, if you dont want. Ill have plenty of grandchildren running about without it. But it can teach you a lot, once youre ready.
Someday, Anishka said. But definitely not anytime soon.
-----
Something was bothering Anton, tickling the back of his mind. He was unsure why. News had been good, for the most part. It was unfortunate that Ekict had remnants of the Twin Soul Sect- he should have spent more time in their system. But they were capable of handling it, he was certain. As for his current location, Tenouna and Shrenn were entering a new stage of prosperity.
Or as Anton might have called it, basic subsistence. They were just beginning to recover, finally breaking out of the rut theyd found themselves in for centuries. What bothered Anton was that everyone seemed happy. He wanted that, of course. The two planets were working together, and blending. Eventually they might be one people again, one system. Maybe theyd even come to agree on a name someday.
But Anton knew that as a cultivator he shouldnt ignore his vague feelings. So he kept an eye out for trouble. He didnt need to solve it himself- though depending on the problem he absolutely could. A few people being ostracized. Someone who was having trouble cultivating. Those he could deal with.
If he found a significantly uneven distribution of the new food sources, which doubled as measured to improve the energy of the planets, he would have to speak to some authorities. But he knew all of them. And pretty much everyone knew him.
Anton knew he could leave soon. But he didnt have to. This was a place that could still use him, unlike Ceretos. What would he do there, except teach people about archery or reiterate the same points on farming or basic cultivation to people who already had access to such things?
He even had permission to bind the local star. Strangely enough, as eager as he had been to do so before now that things were relatively peaceful he almost didnt want to. He was afraid of what he might need the strength for.
But he also knew that if the time came and he didnt have that bond, an improvement in his cultivation, then he would regret it. So he found a good lull in activity to fly out into space.
A giant blue star was there to greet him. By some measures, it could be said to be dying- though even by the standards of a cultivator it would be a very long time yet before it was actually a concern. Years measured in the millions. Anton had yet to even see a thousand. He was a little bit short of a third of that. A thousand times a thousand and more. No, it was not truly close to the end of its life.
Great warmth and power filled Anton as he reached out for it. The massive size stretched the area of influence it had, and Anton felt confident he could deal with any and every problem Shrenn and Tenouna would encounter that could be solved with martial force.
He also hoped that he would be called upon for nothing of the sort. He did not mind being a guiding force, but he did not want to be a weapon.
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Chapter 637
Yesterday, Chidi had plans to creep around in the wilderness trying to find scraps of information. Today, he just had to try to survive. Up to his current point he had not considered training to be dangerous, had not feared for his life except on missions where he was supposed to experience danger. Even there, it was only his inexperience or mistakes that brought him to the edge.
He leaned back, a line of blood drawn across his throat across his skin. Any deeper and it would have nicked something critical. His sword came up to parry a thrust, deflecting it passed his ribs. For the situation being almost exactly fair, hed never felt anything more unfair. With Grandmaster Chikere matching or even undercutting the amount of energy he was using, he couldnt get in half a move and could only defend. Her sword was held in two hands, at least for the moment. At any point, she could switch to dual blades or her preferred fighting style. Chidi couldnt deal with any of them.nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.
Enough! he said, pulling back. I cant keep up with it. Youre too fast.
Hmm, really? I was just getting started.
I cant see your blade. I can only hear it cutting through the air, and I cant react fast enough. Plus the force of her blows was somehow more than he could deal with, always coming in at the worst angles for him. My energy senses just get thrown off from the fluctuations of our clash.
Ah, theres your problem. Sure, sight is a useful tool but none of your senses will keep up with proper training.
But my training this is way more than my parents required. And you havent taught me anything. Grandmaster Chikere she might have been a genius, but Chidi couldnt say she was a good teacher.
You arent going to learn anything from me if you cant push yourself a little. And youve definitely learned something, because Ive seen your improvement already. Otherwise youd be bleeding on the ground. But I think I get what your problem is. Your senses just arent working for you. But you need to feel the swords.
I do, Chidi said. I can feel their sharpness, their smoothness, their weight. But I cant do anything about it.
Well, thats interesting at all, but you dont really feel them. Like, which sword is in my right hand?
Chidi frowned. Her power had suddenly spiked, preventing his energy senses from getting anywhere close. His enhanced touch relied on the same thing, and with the blade perfectly still he couldnt discern anything. Maybe if he listened to the wind? But her aura was suppressing even the moments of the air around her. I dont know. I cant pierce through your aura, Chidi admitted reluctantly.
Thats the point. You need to feel it.
How?
You just do. With frustration evident on his face, she continued. Perhaps its not natural to you. I thought it would be, as you seemed sensitive to such things. Well, in that case trainings over.
What, like for today?
Maybe forever. I cant really teach that so
As unfair as the training had felt, suddenly having the chance withdrawn was much worse. But- wait, please. I need to be stronger.
Oh, well if thats your goal I couldnt help you anyway.
What do you mean? Youre one of the strongest people Ive heard of, one of the strongest my parents know.
Yeah, well, I dont know how to be strong. I just know swords. A slight breath as she pondered. How about this. I have some things I should have probably done first here on Yaitis. Ill be gone a week or so. Until that time, spend time with your sword. Youre not allowed to sheathe it or put it down until I get back. Then well see.
... I hear some people dont cultivate on Ekict.
Yes, well not everyone has the same opportunities we have here.
I could teach them.
Is that so? Perhaps well have another Anton on our hands soon enough, Annelie said. But I would caution you to start small. Dont rush.
Its fine, Aniska assured her. I just dont know where else Id have the opportunity to teach someone who knows nothing about cultivation. Or at least, close enough.
You could have children, Annelie pointed out. Theres a lot of teaching involved with that.
Really, mom?
Im not saying it has to be now. Or ever, if you dont want. Ill have plenty of grandchildren running about without it. But it can teach you a lot, once youre ready.
Someday, Anishka said. But definitely not anytime soon.
-----
Something was bothering Anton, tickling the back of his mind. He was unsure why. News had been good, for the most part. It was unfortunate that Ekict had remnants of the Twin Soul Sect- he should have spent more time in their system. But they were capable of handling it, he was certain. As for his current location, Tenouna and Shrenn were entering a new stage of prosperity.
Or as Anton might have called it, basic subsistence. They were just beginning to recover, finally breaking out of the rut theyd found themselves in for centuries. What bothered Anton was that everyone seemed happy. He wanted that, of course. The two planets were working together, and blending. Eventually they might be one people again, one system. Maybe theyd even come to agree on a name someday.
But Anton knew that as a cultivator he shouldnt ignore his vague feelings. So he kept an eye out for trouble. He didnt need to solve it himself- though depending on the problem he absolutely could. A few people being ostracized. Someone who was having trouble cultivating. Those he could deal with.
If he found a significantly uneven distribution of the new food sources, which doubled as measured to improve the energy of the planets, he would have to speak to some authorities. But he knew all of them. And pretty much everyone knew him.
Anton knew he could leave soon. But he didnt have to. This was a place that could still use him, unlike Ceretos. What would he do there, except teach people about archery or reiterate the same points on farming or basic cultivation to people who already had access to such things?
He even had permission to bind the local star. Strangely enough, as eager as he had been to do so before now that things were relatively peaceful he almost didnt want to. He was afraid of what he might need the strength for.
But he also knew that if the time came and he didnt have that bond, an improvement in his cultivation, then he would regret it. So he found a good lull in activity to fly out into space.
A giant blue star was there to greet him. By some measures, it could be said to be dying- though even by the standards of a cultivator it would be a very long time yet before it was actually a concern. Years measured in the millions. Anton had yet to even see a thousand. He was a little bit short of a third of that. A thousand times a thousand and more. No, it was not truly close to the end of its life.
Great warmth and power filled Anton as he reached out for it. The massive size stretched the area of influence it had, and Anton felt confident he could deal with any and every problem Shrenn and Tenouna would encounter that could be solved with martial force.
He also hoped that he would be called upon for nothing of the sort. He did not mind being a guiding force, but he did not want to be a weapon.
Chapter 637Yesterday, Chidi had plans to creep around in the wilderness trying to find scraps of information. Today, he just had to try to survive. Up to his current point he had not considered training to be dangerous, had not feared for his life except on missions where he was supposed to experience danger. Even there, it was only his inexperience or mistakes that brought him to the edge.He leaned back, a line of blood drawn across his throat across his skin. Any deeper and it would have nicked something critical. His sword came up to parry a thrust, deflecting it passed his ribs. For the situation being almost exactly fair, hed never felt anything more unfair. With Grandmaster Chikere matching or even undercutting the amount of energy he was using, he couldnt get in half a move and could only defend. Her sword was held in two hands, at least for the moment. At any point, she could switch to dual blades or her preferred fighting style. Chidi couldnt deal with any of them.novel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.Enough! he said, pulling back. I cant keep up with it. Youre too fast.Hmm, really? I was just getting started.I cant see your blade. I can only hear it cutting through the air, and I cant react fast enough. Plus the force of her blows was somehow more than he could deal with, always coming in at the worst angles for him. My energy senses just get thrown off from the fluctuations of our clash.Ah, theres your problem. Sure, sight is a useful tool but none of your senses will keep up with proper training.But my training this is way more than my parents required. And you havent taught me anything. Grandmaster Chikere she might have been a genius, but Chidi couldnt say she was a good teacher.You arent going to learn anything from me if you cant push yourself a little. And youve definitely learned something, because Ive seen your improvement already. Otherwise youd be bleeding on the ground. But I think I get what your problem is. Your senses just arent working for you. But you need to feel the swords.I do, Chidi said. I can feel their sharpness, their smoothness, their weight. But I cant do anything about it.Well, thats interesting at all, but you dont really feel them. Like, which sword is in my right hand?Chidi frowned. Her power had suddenly spiked, preventing his energy senses from getting anywhere close. His enhanced touch relied on the same thing, and with the blade perfectly still he couldnt discern anything. Maybe if he listened to the wind? But her aura was suppressing even the moments of the air around her. I dont know. I cant pierce through your aura, Chidi admitted reluctantly.Thats the point. You need to feel it.How?You just do. With frustration evident on his face, she continued. Perhaps its not natural to you. I thought it would be, as you seemed sensitive to such things. Well, in that case trainings over.What, like for today?Maybe forever. I cant really teach that soAs unfair as the training had felt, suddenly having the chance withdrawn was much worse. But- wait, please. I need to be stronger.Oh, well if thats your goal I couldnt help you anyway.What do you mean? Youre one of the strongest people Ive heard of, one of the strongest my parents know.Yeah, well, I dont know how to be strong. I just know swords. A slight breath as she pondered. How about this. I have some things I should have probably done first here on Yaitis. Ill be gone a week or so. Until that time, spend time with your sword. Youre not allowed to sheathe it or put it down until I get back. Then well see.... I hear some people dont cultivate on Ekict.Yes, well not everyone has the same opportunities we have here.I could teach them.Is that so? Perhaps well have another Anton on our hands soon enough, Annelie said. But I would caution you to start small. Dont rush.Its fine, Aniska assured her. I just dont know where else Id have the opportunity to teach someone who knows nothing about cultivation. Or at least, close enough.You could have children, Annelie pointed out. Theres a lot of teaching involved with that.Really, mom?Im not saying it has to be now. Or ever, if you dont want. Ill have plenty of grandchildren running about without it. But it can teach you a lot, once youre ready.Someday, Anishka said. But definitely not anytime soon.-----Something was bothering Anton, tickling the back of his mind. He was unsure why. News had been good, for the most part. It was unfortunate that Ekict had remnants of the Twin Soul Sect- he should have spent more time in their system. But they were capable of handling it, he was certain. As for his current location, Tenouna and Shrenn were entering a new stage of prosperity.Or as Anton might have called it, basic subsistence. They were just beginning to recover, finally breaking out of the rut theyd found themselves in for centuries. What bothered Anton was that everyone seemed happy. He wanted that, of course. The two planets were working together, and blending. Eventually they might be one people again, one system. Maybe theyd even come to agree on a name someday.But Anton knew that as a cultivator he shouldnt ignore his vague feelings. So he kept an eye out for trouble. He didnt need to solve it himself- though depending on the problem he absolutely could. A few people being ostracized. Someone who was having trouble cultivating. Those he could deal with.If he found a significantly uneven distribution of the new food sources, which doubled as measured to improve the energy of the planets, he would have to speak to some authorities. But he knew all of them. And pretty much everyone knew him.Anton knew he could leave soon. But he didnt have to. This was a place that could still use him, unlike Ceretos. What would he do there, except teach people about archery or reiterate the same points on farming or basic cultivation to people who already had access to such things?He even had permission to bind the local star. Strangely enough, as eager as he had been to do so before now that things were relatively peaceful he almost didnt want to. He was afraid of what he might need the strength for.But he also knew that if the time came and he didnt have that bond, an improvement in his cultivation, then he would regret it. So he found a good lull in activity to fly out into space.A giant blue star was there to greet him. By some measures, it could be said to be dying- though even by the standards of a cultivator it would be a very long time yet before it was actually a concern. Years measured in the millions. Anton had yet to even see a thousand. He was a little bit short of a third of that. A thousand times a thousand and more. No, it was not truly close to the end of its life.Great warmth and power filled Anton as he reached out for it. The massive size stretched the area of influence it had, and Anton felt confident he could deal with any and every problem Shrenn and Tenouna would encounter that could be solved with martial force.He also hoped that he would be called upon for nothing of the sort. He did not mind being a guiding force, but he did not want to be a weapon.
