Chapter 730
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Chapter 730
The question of what to do with the Harmonious Citadel was a complicated one. Obviously the sect itself would be dissolved. Without the saints they had no ability to resist the Scarlet Alliance, or even the One Thousand Palms Sect alone. Their enemies also included numerous smaller sects who had been too timid to join the Scarlet Alliance. In addition, the veil of propaganda they had erected was crumbling for decades and finally disappeared entirely. Before their territory could even be fully occupied, they were tearing themselves apart. Anyone who had access to vaults plundered them, either fleeing with their wealth to start anew further afield, or hoping that it would buy them amnesty or a position within the Scarlet Alliance.
When Zazil and Tauno finally arrived on Rouhiri, they were surprised to find the main vaults mostly intact. Between the Citadels own members and the Trigold Cluster they had assumed it would be fully looted. With an abundance of caution the formation experts with them slowly dismantled the defenses until they could reach the innermost parts. There they found very little. Except for a note.
What remains is your portion- Everheart
The once vast vaults were nearly empty, but after some careful investigation it became clear that much of the wealth had been drained from the vaults over a longer period of time. What traces they could find indicated that Everheart probably took more than half of what remained- and potentially everything from the most well sealed vaults- but much of it had been spent already. Many cultivation materials were consumed on use, while various currencies worked just as expected. That wealth was simply distributed in the areas it had been spent.
Raiding planets and cities to plunder their wealth was outside of the accepted structure of the Scarlet Alliance, so they would have to make up for the expenses of war the old fashioned way by occupying and taxing what remained.
Tauno folded his arms in front of him. Ah well. Stuff isnt much good unless you wrestle it off a beast with your own hands.
Zazil rolled her eyes. Unlike your sect, most of us could use that wealth. Ironically, I think the local cultivators will benefit from our takeover more than we earn. The strict rules of the Harmonious Citadel forced many to practice unsuiting cultivation methods and techniques. With access to a wider range of options, most will perform better.Ñøv€lRapture marked the initial hosting of this chapter on Ñôv€lß¡n.
There could be so many promising disciples to snatch up, Tauno grinned.
-----
Vari had imagined that during the final portion of the war she would have engaged in direct conflict with the saints, on equal footing with them. Instead, she fought on the periphery. Without special conditions set up like with the spear saint, she wasnt able to fight them head on. She could only watch as Everheart took down the saint of light though it was rather satisfying to see him finally collapse.
But just like that, from a stalemate to a small number of victories to eliminating the remaining majority of the enemy leadership all at once, the war was over. And with it, not only her motivation but also a good portion of her cultivation. Her method for Integration was to steal devotion from the saints, but aside from extreme edge cases there wasnt much of that floating about.
It wasnt just her future advancement that she was concerned about, Vari was fairly certain that her cultivation would begin to decline soon enough. The question was whether she cared. Should she just let it? If it faded away completely, could she cultivate something else?
The One Hundred Stars was an appealing method, and her friends had already been quite open with sharing information with her. It would be easy enough to swap over, she imagined. Sure, it might take a half century of effort but shed spent longer than that at the peak of Life Transformation.
But something about that didnt feel quite right. Because while she wasnt part of the Harmonious Citadel anymore, she still felt a connection to them. In fact, she shared more with them now than since she had her revelation about the truth. Millions of disciples- especially practitioners of the holy harmony technique- were only just learning snippets of reality. The saints were not immortal, and certainly far from perfect. The same with the cultivation method, split into two specifically to suppress some and empower others.
And I believed that you wished to, Nalini replied. But perhaps not that it was possible.
I did have a year of measurements. And they almost werent enough. But rather than saying that, he waited for her to get closer so that they werent effectively shouting at each other. It wasnt difficult for him at the moment, but she had to conserve her energy in general and Anton was once more keenly aware he was far from his stars.
When she finally was close, Nalini continued. There is no benefit for you here.
I will have to disagree, Anton said. Both morally and practically. Because helping others is good for all. And my specific brand of cultivation gets along quite well with aiding others.
Perhaps, she shrugged. But you would certainly receive more benefit from the populous planets you spoke of, with many billions of individuals.
It almost sounds like you dont want me here, Anton grinned.
I just dont understand. We help each other because we must. I do not believe it is possible for us to provide anything for you in turn.
Perhaps not. I will admit that other planets could ultimately benefit me in the looming war against the upper realms. But you may benefit my allies with knowledge.
What could we tell that would be of use?
Anton shook his head. I think its more what they could learn. You have only lived here, but you must realize how much of an exception this place is. At least from our perspectives. Each insight gained in the pursuit of knowledge could be key or it could be unimportant. But well never know until we learn it. Either way, I have a team with me, Anton gestured. And we would like permission to land somewhere. They should be self-sufficient in terms of food, with only a marginal amount of natural energy used. Either way, I also translated some things for you.
He pulled out numerous volumes. They ranged from simple things like farming techniques- which had to be repurposed for the lack of heat- to cultivation insights and various more advanced technological options. Because while Aipra was lacking in most resources, it was still a planet that could make use of machines. They simply lacked the spare manpower to develop such things.
Copy and distribute them as you please, Anton said. As much or as little as you wish to make use of. He handed them over to Nalini before receiving a decision. Because while the information might make her more favorably inclined towards them, he didnt want to use it as direct bargaining leverage. If they were unwanted, it was better to leave. I forgot to mention, it is possible for the team to stay on your moon as well. If you dont want them mingling with your populace.
That would certainly be best until all of Aipra can get used to the idea.
Ultimately, it was decided that they would make attempts to see what would happen. Anton imagined he would be traveling back and forth between Aipra, Inistra, and Azun more than a few times in the coming years. And while it seemed like quite a long way from home, he thought that it was actually better to expand their knowledge about further areas. And perhaps they could learn how far the influence of the upper realms really spread.
Anton would stay for at least a few days to make certain communication was going smoothly. More than that, he wanted official calculations on the trajectory of Aipra from proper computers. Though he was a bit old fashioned, even he could pull out a device and let it direct him towards a point in space. Though usually such devices were intended for outside of subspace, the utility remained.
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Chapter 730
The question of what to do with the Harmonious Citadel was a complicated one. Obviously the sect itself would be dissolved. Without the saints they had no ability to resist the Scarlet Alliance, or even the One Thousand Palms Sect alone. Their enemies also included numerous smaller sects who had been too timid to join the Scarlet Alliance. In addition, the veil of propaganda they had erected was crumbling for decades and finally disappeared entirely. Before their territory could even be fully occupied, they were tearing themselves apart. Anyone who had access to vaults plundered them, either fleeing with their wealth to start anew further afield, or hoping that it would buy them amnesty or a position within the Scarlet Alliance.
When Zazil and Tauno finally arrived on Rouhiri, they were surprised to find the main vaults mostly intact. Between the Citadels own members and the Trigold Cluster they had assumed it would be fully looted. With an abundance of caution the formation experts with them slowly dismantled the defenses until they could reach the innermost parts. There they found very little. Except for a note.
What remains is your portion- Everheart
The once vast vaults were nearly empty, but after some careful investigation it became clear that much of the wealth had been drained from the vaults over a longer period of time. What traces they could find indicated that Everheart probably took more than half of what remained- and potentially everything from the most well sealed vaults- but much of it had been spent already. Many cultivation materials were consumed on use, while various currencies worked just as expected. That wealth was simply distributed in the areas it had been spent.
Raiding planets and cities to plunder their wealth was outside of the accepted structure of the Scarlet Alliance, so they would have to make up for the expenses of war the old fashioned way by occupying and taxing what remained.
Tauno folded his arms in front of him. Ah well. Stuff isnt much good unless you wrestle it off a beast with your own hands.
Zazil rolled her eyes. Unlike your sect, most of us could use that wealth. Ironically, I think the local cultivators will benefit from our takeover more than we earn. The strict rules of the Harmonious Citadel forced many to practice unsuiting cultivation methods and techniques. With access to a wider range of options, most will perform better.Ñøv€lRapture marked the initial hosting of this chapter on Ñôv€lß¡n.
There could be so many promising disciples to snatch up, Tauno grinned.
-----
Vari had imagined that during the final portion of the war she would have engaged in direct conflict with the saints, on equal footing with them. Instead, she fought on the periphery. Without special conditions set up like with the spear saint, she wasnt able to fight them head on. She could only watch as Everheart took down the saint of light though it was rather satisfying to see him finally collapse.
But just like that, from a stalemate to a small number of victories to eliminating the remaining majority of the enemy leadership all at once, the war was over. And with it, not only her motivation but also a good portion of her cultivation. Her method for Integration was to steal devotion from the saints, but aside from extreme edge cases there wasnt much of that floating about.
It wasnt just her future advancement that she was concerned about, Vari was fairly certain that her cultivation would begin to decline soon enough. The question was whether she cared. Should she just let it? If it faded away completely, could she cultivate something else?
The One Hundred Stars was an appealing method, and her friends had already been quite open with sharing information with her. It would be easy enough to swap over, she imagined. Sure, it might take a half century of effort but shed spent longer than that at the peak of Life Transformation.
But something about that didnt feel quite right. Because while she wasnt part of the Harmonious Citadel anymore, she still felt a connection to them. In fact, she shared more with them now than since she had her revelation about the truth. Millions of disciples- especially practitioners of the holy harmony technique- were only just learning snippets of reality. The saints were not immortal, and certainly far from perfect. The same with the cultivation method, split into two specifically to suppress some and empower others.
And I believed that you wished to, Nalini replied. But perhaps not that it was possible.
I did have a year of measurements. And they almost werent enough. But rather than saying that, he waited for her to get closer so that they werent effectively shouting at each other. It wasnt difficult for him at the moment, but she had to conserve her energy in general and Anton was once more keenly aware he was far from his stars.
When she finally was close, Nalini continued. There is no benefit for you here.
I will have to disagree, Anton said. Both morally and practically. Because helping others is good for all. And my specific brand of cultivation gets along quite well with aiding others.
Perhaps, she shrugged. But you would certainly receive more benefit from the populous planets you spoke of, with many billions of individuals.
It almost sounds like you dont want me here, Anton grinned.
I just dont understand. We help each other because we must. I do not believe it is possible for us to provide anything for you in turn.
Perhaps not. I will admit that other planets could ultimately benefit me in the looming war against the upper realms. But you may benefit my allies with knowledge.
What could we tell that would be of use?
Anton shook his head. I think its more what they could learn. You have only lived here, but you must realize how much of an exception this place is. At least from our perspectives. Each insight gained in the pursuit of knowledge could be key or it could be unimportant. But well never know until we learn it. Either way, I have a team with me, Anton gestured. And we would like permission to land somewhere. They should be self-sufficient in terms of food, with only a marginal amount of natural energy used. Either way, I also translated some things for you.
He pulled out numerous volumes. They ranged from simple things like farming techniques- which had to be repurposed for the lack of heat- to cultivation insights and various more advanced technological options. Because while Aipra was lacking in most resources, it was still a planet that could make use of machines. They simply lacked the spare manpower to develop such things.
Copy and distribute them as you please, Anton said. As much or as little as you wish to make use of. He handed them over to Nalini before receiving a decision. Because while the information might make her more favorably inclined towards them, he didnt want to use it as direct bargaining leverage. If they were unwanted, it was better to leave. I forgot to mention, it is possible for the team to stay on your moon as well. If you dont want them mingling with your populace.
That would certainly be best until all of Aipra can get used to the idea.
Ultimately, it was decided that they would make attempts to see what would happen. Anton imagined he would be traveling back and forth between Aipra, Inistra, and Azun more than a few times in the coming years. And while it seemed like quite a long way from home, he thought that it was actually better to expand their knowledge about further areas. And perhaps they could learn how far the influence of the upper realms really spread.
Anton would stay for at least a few days to make certain communication was going smoothly. More than that, he wanted official calculations on the trajectory of Aipra from proper computers. Though he was a bit old fashioned, even he could pull out a device and let it direct him towards a point in space. Though usually such devices were intended for outside of subspace, the utility remained.
Chapter 730The question of what to do with the Harmonious Citadel was a complicated one. Obviously the sect itself would be dissolved. Without the saints they had no ability to resist the Scarlet Alliance, or even the One Thousand Palms Sect alone. Their enemies also included numerous smaller sects who had been too timid to join the Scarlet Alliance. In addition, the veil of propaganda they had erected was crumbling for decades and finally disappeared entirely. Before their territory could even be fully occupied, they were tearing themselves apart. Anyone who had access to vaults plundered them, either fleeing with their wealth to start anew further afield, or hoping that it would buy them amnesty or a position within the Scarlet Alliance.When Zazil and Tauno finally arrived on Rouhiri, they were surprised to find the main vaults mostly intact. Between the Citadels own members and the Trigold Cluster they had assumed it would be fully looted. With an abundance of caution the formation experts with them slowly dismantled the defenses until they could reach the innermost parts. There they found very little. Except for a note.What remains is your portion- EverheartThe once vast vaults were nearly empty, but after some careful investigation it became clear that much of the wealth had been drained from the vaults over a longer period of time. What traces they could find indicated that Everheart probably took more than half of what remained- and potentially everything from the most well sealed vaults- but much of it had been spent already. Many cultivation materials were consumed on use, while various currencies worked just as expected. That wealth was simply distributed in the areas it had been spent. Raiding planets and cities to plunder their wealth was outside of the accepted structure of the Scarlet Alliance, so they would have to make up for the expenses of war the old fashioned way by occupying and taxing what remained.Tauno folded his arms in front of him. Ah well. Stuff isnt much good unless you wrestle it off a beast with your own hands.Zazil rolled her eyes. Unlike your sect, most of us could use that wealth. Ironically, I think the local cultivators will benefit from our takeover more than we earn. The strict rules of the Harmonious Citadel forced many to practice unsuiting cultivation methods and techniques. With access to a wider range of options, most will perform better.NvlRapture marked the initial hosting of this chapter on Novln.There could be so many promising disciples to snatch up, Tauno grinned.-----Vari had imagined that during the final portion of the war she would have engaged in direct conflict with the saints, on equal footing with them. Instead, she fought on the periphery. Without special conditions set up like with the spear saint, she wasnt able to fight them head on. She could only watch as Everheart took down the saint of light though it was rather satisfying to see him finally collapse.But just like that, from a stalemate to a small number of victories to eliminating the remaining majority of the enemy leadership all at once, the war was over. And with it, not only her motivation but also a good portion of her cultivation. Her method for Integration was to steal devotion from the saints, but aside from extreme edge cases there wasnt much of that floating about. It wasnt just her future advancement that she was concerned about, Vari was fairly certain that her cultivation would begin to decline soon enough. The question was whether she cared. Should she just let it? If it faded away completely, could she cultivate something else?The One Hundred Stars was an appealing method, and her friends had already been quite open with sharing information with her. It would be easy enough to swap over, she imagined. Sure, it might take a half century of effort but shed spent longer than that at the peak of Life Transformation.But something about that didnt feel quite right. Because while she wasnt part of the Harmonious Citadel anymore, she still felt a connection to them. In fact, she shared more with them now than since she had her revelation about the truth. Millions of disciples- especially practitioners of the holy harmony technique- were only just learning snippets of reality. The saints were not immortal, and certainly far from perfect. The same with the cultivation method, split into two specifically to suppress some and empower others. And I believed that you wished to, Nalini replied. But perhaps not that it was possible.I did have a year of measurements. And they almost werent enough. But rather than saying that, he waited for her to get closer so that they werent effectively shouting at each other. It wasnt difficult for him at the moment, but she had to conserve her energy in general and Anton was once more keenly aware he was far from his stars.When she finally was close, Nalini continued. There is no benefit for you here.I will have to disagree, Anton said. Both morally and practically. Because helping others is good for all. And my specific brand of cultivation gets along quite well with aiding others.Perhaps, she shrugged. But you would certainly receive more benefit from the populous planets you spoke of, with many billions of individuals.It almost sounds like you dont want me here, Anton grinned.I just dont understand. We help each other because we must. I do not believe it is possible for us to provide anything for you in turn.Perhaps not. I will admit that other planets could ultimately benefit me in the looming war against the upper realms. But you may benefit my allies with knowledge.What could we tell that would be of use?Anton shook his head. I think its more what they could learn. You have only lived here, but you must realize how much of an exception this place is. At least from our perspectives. Each insight gained in the pursuit of knowledge could be key or it could be unimportant. But well never know until we learn it. Either way, I have a team with me, Anton gestured. And we would like permission to land somewhere. They should be self-sufficient in terms of food, with only a marginal amount of natural energy used. Either way, I also translated some things for you.He pulled out numerous volumes. They ranged from simple things like farming techniques- which had to be repurposed for the lack of heat- to cultivation insights and various more advanced technological options. Because while Aipra was lacking in most resources, it was still a planet that could make use of machines. They simply lacked the spare manpower to develop such things. Copy and distribute them as you please, Anton said. As much or as little as you wish to make use of. He handed them over to Nalini before receiving a decision. Because while the information might make her more favorably inclined towards them, he didnt want to use it as direct bargaining leverage. If they were unwanted, it was better to leave. I forgot to mention, it is possible for the team to stay on your moon as well. If you dont want them mingling with your populace.That would certainly be best until all of Aipra can get used to the idea.Ultimately, it was decided that they would make attempts to see what would happen. Anton imagined he would be traveling back and forth between Aipra, Inistra, and Azun more than a few times in the coming years. And while it seemed like quite a long way from home, he thought that it was actually better to expand their knowledge about further areas. And perhaps they could learn how far the influence of the upper realms really spread.Anton would stay for at least a few days to make certain communication was going smoothly. More than that, he wanted official calculations on the trajectory of Aipra from proper computers. Though he was a bit old fashioned, even he could pull out a device and let it direct him towards a point in space. Though usually such devices were intended for outside of subspace, the utility remained.
