Chapter 724
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Chapter 724
Retreating in the middle of a battle was mortifying, but Luksa prioritized her life above all else. She couldnt understand how she was unable to crush mere Integration cultivators. Was she so weak? No, that couldnt be. They were simply abnormal. Though her energy had felt sluggish. Perhaps their formation master had been hidden somewhere behind the scenes. Yes, that had to be it.
What was she going to do about those with her on the ship? They would know. Ugh, and he would hear about this. How troublesome.
Still, at least she was currently safe. As the ship traveled between systems it was impossible to-
The ship suddenly jerked. Then it split in half. That would solve one of her problems, but clearly there was another mess to be dealt with.
Luksa drifted out of the ship, weapon at the ready. There were only two enemies. One the swordsman who had bisected the vessel. The other You!
Me, Everheart grinned widely.
I thought you were still hiding away like a coward.
Oh, you flatter me, Everheart spread his arms wide. I would dearly love to, but I have some business.
Going to kill me, then?
I obviously can, Everheart shrugged. But Id prefer if you just come with us.
... Why?
Because you might survive that way. And I wont have to get my hands dirty.
What do you want? Luksa gripped her weapon tightly.
Everything. But this time Id settle for information. I want to know about the last of your little group of saints.
Everyone knows about us, Luksa said.
Oh really? Even the ninth individual who was just with you? Everhearts aura permeated the whole area. Though Luksa knew she couldnt escape to begin with. And I want to know about the other one.
What if there are two more?
There arent, Everheart said confidently. Now come. Tell me how you feel about them. Im sure it will be enlightening.
-----Ñ00v€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.
The Harmonious Citadel was able to announce that the saint of light had returned unscathed. Though the Scarlet Alliance knew that was only true because he never showed up to begin with. As for the morningstar saint, a public appearance convinced people of similarly lacking injuries but something was odd about it. The Scarlet Alliance didnt get eyes on it in person, but they were quite certain Luksa should have been injured. Perhaps she simply did well to not show it. They could only hope it hindered her recovery.
Within the council chambers of the Scarlet Alliance, the results were discussed. We finally got them to reveal one, Zazil said.
A second Augmentation level light cultivator, Tauno frowned. They have their branch, of course, but I have the feeling that this one has the same origins as the first.
It would be troublesome if the Exalted Quadrant continued to have an active hand in the Harmonious Citadels activities. It was already a problem that theyd infiltrated with the saint of light. The question was if this particular individual had been there all along, or what his purpose was. If he was simply another Augmentation member of the Harmonious Citadel kept hidden, then they would only have to worry how many more remained.
Though they are doing their best to maintain their public image, they had to have known this attack would likely not be successful, Velvet explained. We must question what they meant to gain. We have appearances for the saints of light and morningstar, which leaves axe and shield unaccounted for. And of course, she of the dagger.
A perfect target right there! Uzun sighed, Yet blocked by one overly focused on defense. If only we could pick out the sneaky one
Youre not worried about an assassin potentially having come through the barrier? Catarina asked.
Bah, you know as well as I the strength of the barriers. If someone could pass through, we would already be dead. As he spoke he was adjusting settings on a computer.
Can you kill him? Catarina asked.
Depends on how stupid they are. And of course on how well this is calibrated. Our two Augmentation cultivators will be necessary regardless. It will probably overheat.
I thought you said it was ready.
It is ready, Uzun said. I didnt say it would melt. Which it should. If I werent controlling it myself.
Sorry. I havent gotten to see things like this in action ever.
A fair point, Uzun agreed. What I can say for sure is that it is disconnected from the power sources of the barrier and everything else, so it will not weaken our defenses unlike the inbuilt retaliations here. And it makes use of the suns light, which you should like.
Obviously, Catarina said. Did you ever meet my grandfather?
Anton? Yes, but unfortunately I never got to see his powers in person. Ah, here we go, Engineer Uzun grinned. Wed better get on it, before that big fleet shows up.
-----
Abhilash was under no illusions that he could take down the barrier of Xankeshan himself. However, he could test it for flaws, and as long as he did not exhaust himself then whatever damage he caused would be effective. He might simply drain their power stores, but it was costly to replenish such things compared to an afternoon cultivating for himself. Going on the offense to keep them on the back foot was the important thing.
The local fleets seemed afraid to challenge him, which was too bad because he was looking forward to chopping them up.
Cant you do more? Eterna complained. Its not even fighting back.
Remember how long this place stood in the control of Everheart, in the guise of his tomb. At that time he allowed people to descend to the surface, but it was still impossible to circumvent the trials he had in place. Now, that same power simple covers the whole place. Our formation masters should be working on methods to bring it down. Perhaps you would like to add your own efforts?
Eterna shook her head. I must remain vigilant. Unless you wish me to leave you to die.
Bah. Their Augmentation cultivators are still a quarter of the planet away. What can they do?
The answer came a short time later, after perhaps another half hour of the man battering the barrier. A sudden buildup of energy on the planet below, though quite some distance away. Nothing that should threaten them, but Eterna had a bad feeling. She readied her shield and the skies lit up as the world caught aflame.
How? Eterna couldnt comprehend the composition of energy. It felt like light. Simple light and nothing more. It was not held together by a cultivators energy, though there was some guidance far below.
Shed felt it before, from the new ships being used. But this was the first time shed felt something of such magnitude.
Still, she didnt have to fully understand it to block it. She held in place, protecting herself and Abhilash. Then a fraction of a second later, the beam changed its angle of attack. It wasnt trying to circumvent her defenses, but instead ignoring her entirely. It simply chopped through the ships waiting nearby, with no chance at all for her to respond. And the Augmentation cultivators Zazil and Tauno were now much closer.
We must retreat, she told Abhilash.
Tsk. He clicked his tongue. We should have simply focused all our forces here long ago instead of waiting. It is shameful that the Harmonious Citadel had to fight over scraps of land. Even though he said that, he did not resist as Eterna pulled him away. She should have been able to protect the ships, but without them theyd have to return to the rest of their fleet. They didnt want to risk fighting the Augmentation cultivators without the rest of their support and certainly not with the weapon below as another factor.
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Chapter 724
Retreating in the middle of a battle was mortifying, but Luksa prioritized her life above all else. She couldnt understand how she was unable to crush mere Integration cultivators. Was she so weak? No, that couldnt be. They were simply abnormal. Though her energy had felt sluggish. Perhaps their formation master had been hidden somewhere behind the scenes. Yes, that had to be it.
What was she going to do about those with her on the ship? They would know. Ugh, and he would hear about this. How troublesome.
Still, at least she was currently safe. As the ship traveled between systems it was impossible to-
The ship suddenly jerked. Then it split in half. That would solve one of her problems, but clearly there was another mess to be dealt with.
Luksa drifted out of the ship, weapon at the ready. There were only two enemies. One the swordsman who had bisected the vessel. The other You!
Me, Everheart grinned widely.
I thought you were still hiding away like a coward.
Oh, you flatter me, Everheart spread his arms wide. I would dearly love to, but I have some business.
Going to kill me, then?
I obviously can, Everheart shrugged. But Id prefer if you just come with us.
... Why?
Because you might survive that way. And I wont have to get my hands dirty.
What do you want? Luksa gripped her weapon tightly.
Everything. But this time Id settle for information. I want to know about the last of your little group of saints.
Everyone knows about us, Luksa said.
Oh really? Even the ninth individual who was just with you? Everhearts aura permeated the whole area. Though Luksa knew she couldnt escape to begin with. And I want to know about the other one.
What if there are two more?
There arent, Everheart said confidently. Now come. Tell me how you feel about them. Im sure it will be enlightening.
-----Ñ00v€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.
The Harmonious Citadel was able to announce that the saint of light had returned unscathed. Though the Scarlet Alliance knew that was only true because he never showed up to begin with. As for the morningstar saint, a public appearance convinced people of similarly lacking injuries but something was odd about it. The Scarlet Alliance didnt get eyes on it in person, but they were quite certain Luksa should have been injured. Perhaps she simply did well to not show it. They could only hope it hindered her recovery.
Within the council chambers of the Scarlet Alliance, the results were discussed. We finally got them to reveal one, Zazil said.
A second Augmentation level light cultivator, Tauno frowned. They have their branch, of course, but I have the feeling that this one has the same origins as the first.
It would be troublesome if the Exalted Quadrant continued to have an active hand in the Harmonious Citadels activities. It was already a problem that theyd infiltrated with the saint of light. The question was if this particular individual had been there all along, or what his purpose was. If he was simply another Augmentation member of the Harmonious Citadel kept hidden, then they would only have to worry how many more remained.
Though they are doing their best to maintain their public image, they had to have known this attack would likely not be successful, Velvet explained. We must question what they meant to gain. We have appearances for the saints of light and morningstar, which leaves axe and shield unaccounted for. And of course, she of the dagger.
A perfect target right there! Uzun sighed, Yet blocked by one overly focused on defense. If only we could pick out the sneaky one
Youre not worried about an assassin potentially having come through the barrier? Catarina asked.
Bah, you know as well as I the strength of the barriers. If someone could pass through, we would already be dead. As he spoke he was adjusting settings on a computer.
Can you kill him? Catarina asked.
Depends on how stupid they are. And of course on how well this is calibrated. Our two Augmentation cultivators will be necessary regardless. It will probably overheat.
I thought you said it was ready.
It is ready, Uzun said. I didnt say it would melt. Which it should. If I werent controlling it myself.
Sorry. I havent gotten to see things like this in action ever.
A fair point, Uzun agreed. What I can say for sure is that it is disconnected from the power sources of the barrier and everything else, so it will not weaken our defenses unlike the inbuilt retaliations here. And it makes use of the suns light, which you should like.
Obviously, Catarina said. Did you ever meet my grandfather?
Anton? Yes, but unfortunately I never got to see his powers in person. Ah, here we go, Engineer Uzun grinned. Wed better get on it, before that big fleet shows up.
-----
Abhilash was under no illusions that he could take down the barrier of Xankeshan himself. However, he could test it for flaws, and as long as he did not exhaust himself then whatever damage he caused would be effective. He might simply drain their power stores, but it was costly to replenish such things compared to an afternoon cultivating for himself. Going on the offense to keep them on the back foot was the important thing.
The local fleets seemed afraid to challenge him, which was too bad because he was looking forward to chopping them up.
Cant you do more? Eterna complained. Its not even fighting back.
Remember how long this place stood in the control of Everheart, in the guise of his tomb. At that time he allowed people to descend to the surface, but it was still impossible to circumvent the trials he had in place. Now, that same power simple covers the whole place. Our formation masters should be working on methods to bring it down. Perhaps you would like to add your own efforts?
Eterna shook her head. I must remain vigilant. Unless you wish me to leave you to die.
Bah. Their Augmentation cultivators are still a quarter of the planet away. What can they do?
The answer came a short time later, after perhaps another half hour of the man battering the barrier. A sudden buildup of energy on the planet below, though quite some distance away. Nothing that should threaten them, but Eterna had a bad feeling. She readied her shield and the skies lit up as the world caught aflame.
How? Eterna couldnt comprehend the composition of energy. It felt like light. Simple light and nothing more. It was not held together by a cultivators energy, though there was some guidance far below.
Shed felt it before, from the new ships being used. But this was the first time shed felt something of such magnitude.
Still, she didnt have to fully understand it to block it. She held in place, protecting herself and Abhilash. Then a fraction of a second later, the beam changed its angle of attack. It wasnt trying to circumvent her defenses, but instead ignoring her entirely. It simply chopped through the ships waiting nearby, with no chance at all for her to respond. And the Augmentation cultivators Zazil and Tauno were now much closer.
We must retreat, she told Abhilash.
Tsk. He clicked his tongue. We should have simply focused all our forces here long ago instead of waiting. It is shameful that the Harmonious Citadel had to fight over scraps of land. Even though he said that, he did not resist as Eterna pulled him away. She should have been able to protect the ships, but without them theyd have to return to the rest of their fleet. They didnt want to risk fighting the Augmentation cultivators without the rest of their support and certainly not with the weapon below as another factor.
Chapter 724Retreating in the middle of a battle was mortifying, but Luksa prioritized her life above all else. She couldnt understand how she was unable to crush mere Integration cultivators. Was she so weak? No, that couldnt be. They were simply abnormal. Though her energy had felt sluggish. Perhaps their formation master had been hidden somewhere behind the scenes. Yes, that had to be it. What was she going to do about those with her on the ship? They would know. Ugh, and he would hear about this. How troublesome.Still, at least she was currently safe. As the ship traveled between systems it was impossible to-The ship suddenly jerked. Then it split in half. That would solve one of her problems, but clearly there was another mess to be dealt with. Luksa drifted out of the ship, weapon at the ready. There were only two enemies. One the swordsman who had bisected the vessel. The other You!Me, Everheart grinned widely.I thought you were still hiding away like a coward.Oh, you flatter me, Everheart spread his arms wide. I would dearly love to, but I have some business.Going to kill me, then?I obviously can, Everheart shrugged. But Id prefer if you just come with us.... Why?Because you might survive that way. And I wont have to get my hands dirty.What do you want? Luksa gripped her weapon tightly.Everything. But this time Id settle for information. I want to know about the last of your little group of saints.Everyone knows about us, Luksa said.Oh really? Even the ninth individual who was just with you? Everhearts aura permeated the whole area. Though Luksa knew she couldnt escape to begin with. And I want to know about the other one.What if there are two more?There arent, Everheart said confidently. Now come. Tell me how you feel about them. Im sure it will be enlightening.-----N00vl--1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.The Harmonious Citadel was able to announce that the saint of light had returned unscathed. Though the Scarlet Alliance knew that was only true because he never showed up to begin with. As for the morningstar saint, a public appearance convinced people of similarly lacking injuries but something was odd about it. The Scarlet Alliance didnt get eyes on it in person, but they were quite certain Luksa should have been injured. Perhaps she simply did well to not show it. They could only hope it hindered her recovery.Within the council chambers of the Scarlet Alliance, the results were discussed. We finally got them to reveal one, Zazil said.A second Augmentation level light cultivator, Tauno frowned. They have their branch, of course, but I have the feeling that this one has the same origins as the first.It would be troublesome if the Exalted Quadrant continued to have an active hand in the Harmonious Citadels activities. It was already a problem that theyd infiltrated with the saint of light. The question was if this particular individual had been there all along, or what his purpose was. If he was simply another Augmentation member of the Harmonious Citadel kept hidden, then they would only have to worry how many more remained.Though they are doing their best to maintain their public image, they had to have known this attack would likely not be successful, Velvet explained. We must question what they meant to gain. We have appearances for the saints of light and morningstar, which leaves axe and shield unaccounted for. And of course, she of the dagger.A perfect target right there! Uzun sighed, Yet blocked by one overly focused on defense. If only we could pick out the sneaky oneYoure not worried about an assassin potentially having come through the barrier? Catarina asked.Bah, you know as well as I the strength of the barriers. If someone could pass through, we would already be dead. As he spoke he was adjusting settings on a computer.Can you kill him? Catarina asked.Depends on how stupid they are. And of course on how well this is calibrated. Our two Augmentation cultivators will be necessary regardless. It will probably overheat.I thought you said it was ready.It is ready, Uzun said. I didnt say it would melt. Which it should. If I werent controlling it myself.Sorry. I havent gotten to see things like this in action ever.A fair point, Uzun agreed. What I can say for sure is that it is disconnected from the power sources of the barrier and everything else, so it will not weaken our defenses unlike the inbuilt retaliations here. And it makes use of the suns light, which you should like.Obviously, Catarina said. Did you ever meet my grandfather?Anton? Yes, but unfortunately I never got to see his powers in person. Ah, here we go, Engineer Uzun grinned. Wed better get on it, before that big fleet shows up.-----Abhilash was under no illusions that he could take down the barrier of Xankeshan himself. However, he could test it for flaws, and as long as he did not exhaust himself then whatever damage he caused would be effective. He might simply drain their power stores, but it was costly to replenish such things compared to an afternoon cultivating for himself. Going on the offense to keep them on the back foot was the important thing. The local fleets seemed afraid to challenge him, which was too bad because he was looking forward to chopping them up. Cant you do more? Eterna complained. Its not even fighting back.Remember how long this place stood in the control of Everheart, in the guise of his tomb. At that time he allowed people to descend to the surface, but it was still impossible to circumvent the trials he had in place. Now, that same power simple covers the whole place. Our formation masters should be working on methods to bring it down. Perhaps you would like to add your own efforts?Eterna shook her head. I must remain vigilant. Unless you wish me to leave you to die.Bah. Their Augmentation cultivators are still a quarter of the planet away. What can they do?The answer came a short time later, after perhaps another half hour of the man battering the barrier. A sudden buildup of energy on the planet below, though quite some distance away. Nothing that should threaten them, but Eterna had a bad feeling. She readied her shield and the skies lit up as the world caught aflame. How? Eterna couldnt comprehend the composition of energy. It felt like light. Simple light and nothing more. It was not held together by a cultivators energy, though there was some guidance far below. Shed felt it before, from the new ships being used. But this was the first time shed felt something of such magnitude.Still, she didnt have to fully understand it to block it. She held in place, protecting herself and Abhilash. Then a fraction of a second later, the beam changed its angle of attack. It wasnt trying to circumvent her defenses, but instead ignoring her entirely. It simply chopped through the ships waiting nearby, with no chance at all for her to respond. And the Augmentation cultivators Zazil and Tauno were now much closer.We must retreat, she told Abhilash.Tsk. He clicked his tongue. We should have simply focused all our forces here long ago instead of waiting. It is shameful that the Harmonious Citadel had to fight over scraps of land. Even though he said that, he did not resist as Eterna pulled him away. She should have been able to protect the ships, but without them theyd have to return to the rest of their fleet. They didnt want to risk fighting the Augmentation cultivators without the rest of their support and certainly not with the weapon below as another factor.
