Chapter 858
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Chapter 858
A ship like the Astral Spear which was relatively small didnt have much spare room for luxury. Even the captains quarters only had a small lounge with a few couches packed close around a table.
I wasnt really prepared to receive any guests, Kybele admitted. Im sure we could move down to Ozemdu
If I was concerned about that, I would have suggested it already, Anton pointed out. Besides, I never understood those who needed space for ten people all to themselves.
What was comfort anyway? Some liked good food and drink, and Anton certainly didnt despise them. But he always thought something hed grown himself, or anything from a close friend, far outweighed everything else he could eat. Well perhaps there was some exception for someone like Heath, who devoted his life to cooking. But someone special like him, their food was not earned with money. Not truly.
The two sat in silence for a short time. Well Kybele began. As previously noted, I dont have anything in the way of refreshments to offer. And now I kind of dont know why I asked to have you here.
Anton smiled. He knew that was not true. She just felt awkward saying it. Shed already asked about it, indirectly. You want guidance on your cultivation, Anton said straightforwardly. You feel stuck, since you cant ascend. And it likely didnt bother you until you saw me.
Captain Kybele bit her lip. Well yeah. I suppose I was thinking something like that.
Anton nodded slowly. I would advise caution with your current path. That doesnt mean it is wrong, but I certainly wouldnt rush into anything.
My current path? Kybele frowned. My cultivation has remained the same since I reached the peak of Life Transformation. The only thing around here that has improved is the Astral Spear and my crew members.
Anton just looked at her. Kybele shrank back into her chair. What would you say makes me stronger than a Life Transformation cultivator? Anton asked.
Kybele thought about that for a while, perhaps wondering if it was a trick question. Your insights? And your natural energy?
The former would just make me a strong Life Transformation cultivator, perhaps a higher tier than the rest but not truly different, Anton shook his head. No, the fundamental of cultivation is energy. And it came to a point that I could not draw solely upon myself. What is it that I turned to then?
... The origin of your cultivation? Stars?The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Ñøv€l-B!n.
Thats correct, Anton said. I forged a more direct connection with them.
Kybele nodded. That makes sense but I have no connection to anything so powerful. Does that mean my cultivation is at a dead end?
Instead of answering directly, Anton appeared to change the topic. What do you think of trees?
Theyre good? Kybele tilted her head. I mean, Im not a gardener like you. But they provide shade and air and sometimes food. Theyre good.
Have you ever lost a fight to a tree? Anton asked.
No? Kybele looked seriously confused.
So theyre not powerful, then? At least, relative to you.
Not really, she confirmed.
Do you think you could lose a fight to a tree? Perhaps not one youve seen, but one you can imagine.
She furrowed her brow. Well. Maybe. There are these trees I saw once. Their seed pods swell and then burst. They pierce through kilometers of forest, making holes in everything in their way until they land in the dirt somewhere. So if there was one of those with more energy I guess I could lose that fight, if I had bad timing.
... Strong cultivators? And good ships, I guess.
And how do you get those?
... training? Drawing in natural energy, refining the body and soul. That kind of thing. Kybele frowned. Is that not what you meant?
No, thats indeed what I meant. And that natural energy you draw in, where does it come from?
The world. And sometimes its infused in wild plants, or special crops grown in sects. Anton was nodding as she talked. ... and its also in some materials, or the bodies of powerful beasts.
After you consume a fruit, what happens to the total amount of natural energy in the world? Anton asked.
I dont know, Kybele admitted. I get stronger so, it increases? Or I suppose since I got the energy from the fruit, it stays the same. But I suppose I dont perfectly absorb everything so it might decrease?
Anton shrugged, I have to admit that one was a bit unfair. Its a very complex topic. However, we can observe a general decrease in useful natural energy. That lost energy you didnt absorb most likely still goes somewhere.
So it stays the same, Kybele said. But I can use it, so overall were closer to the goal.
So then, what happens if you inject your energy into a growing plant?
... The total energy would still stay the same, right? Kybele replied.
In the immediate circumstances, yes, Anton agreed. But in the long term, assuming it is done properly, it can cause the plant to grow larger and produce fruit that have more natural energy in turn than you put in. Because it is not exactly a closed system. The plant can absorb more natural energy from you and its surroundings- and that tends to draw in more, especially from things like stars.
So youre saying I should have chosen a star focused cultivation method.
Well, I might, but that would be biased, Anton grinned. A star will still shine light on its planets and provide natural energy regardless of what styles people have. Its just a matter of how they harness it, or dont. Anton stroked his chin. How much time do you have? I could speak for centuries on how things weave together to create a flourishing world. Because things dont just stop there. Every step of the way should have great care, both for its people and what they do. Look at this shirt, Anton said, holding out his arm. Who do you think made it?
Kybele drew close to look at it. The weave is extraordinary. The materials appear quite strong as well, though obviously thats just a surface level. Some sort of master weaver, then?
Well, thats not entirely untrue, Anton said. But I dont know. I just saw it at a store and bought it. It could have been anyone. And I mean that literally. Something like this, anyone could make. Or rather, anyone could become the person with this ability. Theres always a field someone can excel in. And we try very hard to make sure people find one. Anton shrugged. There are some who choose a more mundane life, but it is relatively few in comparison. And I think you would be quite surprised if you saw one of our planets.
Maybe I should, then.
Maybe you should. But I dont think Im the best person to arrange that. Id just drag people along and show up. It works for me, but not everyone is so content about how casual it can be.
And you dont trust us yet.
Anton grinned. Not yet. But Im a little bit closer at every moment. I wouldnt mind visiting one of your planets as well, and I promise not to tell people outside of my field of expertise what theyre doing wrong. And when I do say it it will be done in a nice way. Ive had many students, after all, Anton nodded.
Kybele smiled in return. Someday, then. Im also not the person to arrange such a thing. And its not like I can really help, since you dont need my ship to get there.
It would probably help people feel better if I was escorted in, though, Anton said. My schedule for the next few decades is currently pretty open, so Ill try to keep in touch. He hoped that someone had finished the communicators they were thinking about- enough to cover long distances quickly but not one that could compromise their network. Just in case the Shining Cooperative turned against them. They certainly couldnt rely on going hundreds of lightyears or having people swing by in person. That would be a terrible way to maintain good relations as neighbors.
Pies were a good one, but it was hard to bake enough for a whole planet. And theyd never arrive fresh. So perhaps hed have to send back some people with the memories of a pie, and consider that good enough.
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Chapter 858
A ship like the Astral Spear which was relatively small didnt have much spare room for luxury. Even the captains quarters only had a small lounge with a few couches packed close around a table.
I wasnt really prepared to receive any guests, Kybele admitted. Im sure we could move down to Ozemdu
If I was concerned about that, I would have suggested it already, Anton pointed out. Besides, I never understood those who needed space for ten people all to themselves.
What was comfort anyway? Some liked good food and drink, and Anton certainly didnt despise them. But he always thought something hed grown himself, or anything from a close friend, far outweighed everything else he could eat. Well perhaps there was some exception for someone like Heath, who devoted his life to cooking. But someone special like him, their food was not earned with money. Not truly.
The two sat in silence for a short time. Well Kybele began. As previously noted, I dont have anything in the way of refreshments to offer. And now I kind of dont know why I asked to have you here.
Anton smiled. He knew that was not true. She just felt awkward saying it. Shed already asked about it, indirectly. You want guidance on your cultivation, Anton said straightforwardly. You feel stuck, since you cant ascend. And it likely didnt bother you until you saw me.
Captain Kybele bit her lip. Well yeah. I suppose I was thinking something like that.
Anton nodded slowly. I would advise caution with your current path. That doesnt mean it is wrong, but I certainly wouldnt rush into anything.
My current path? Kybele frowned. My cultivation has remained the same since I reached the peak of Life Transformation. The only thing around here that has improved is the Astral Spear and my crew members.
Anton just looked at her. Kybele shrank back into her chair. What would you say makes me stronger than a Life Transformation cultivator? Anton asked.
Kybele thought about that for a while, perhaps wondering if it was a trick question. Your insights? And your natural energy?
The former would just make me a strong Life Transformation cultivator, perhaps a higher tier than the rest but not truly different, Anton shook his head. No, the fundamental of cultivation is energy. And it came to a point that I could not draw solely upon myself. What is it that I turned to then?
... The origin of your cultivation? Stars?The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Ñøv€l-B!n.
Thats correct, Anton said. I forged a more direct connection with them.
Kybele nodded. That makes sense but I have no connection to anything so powerful. Does that mean my cultivation is at a dead end?
Instead of answering directly, Anton appeared to change the topic. What do you think of trees?
Theyre good? Kybele tilted her head. I mean, Im not a gardener like you. But they provide shade and air and sometimes food. Theyre good.
Have you ever lost a fight to a tree? Anton asked.
No? Kybele looked seriously confused.
So theyre not powerful, then? At least, relative to you.
Not really, she confirmed.
Do you think you could lose a fight to a tree? Perhaps not one youve seen, but one you can imagine.
She furrowed her brow. Well. Maybe. There are these trees I saw once. Their seed pods swell and then burst. They pierce through kilometers of forest, making holes in everything in their way until they land in the dirt somewhere. So if there was one of those with more energy I guess I could lose that fight, if I had bad timing.
... Strong cultivators? And good ships, I guess.
And how do you get those?
... training? Drawing in natural energy, refining the body and soul. That kind of thing. Kybele frowned. Is that not what you meant?
No, thats indeed what I meant. And that natural energy you draw in, where does it come from?
The world. And sometimes its infused in wild plants, or special crops grown in sects. Anton was nodding as she talked. ... and its also in some materials, or the bodies of powerful beasts.
After you consume a fruit, what happens to the total amount of natural energy in the world? Anton asked.
I dont know, Kybele admitted. I get stronger so, it increases? Or I suppose since I got the energy from the fruit, it stays the same. But I suppose I dont perfectly absorb everything so it might decrease?
Anton shrugged, I have to admit that one was a bit unfair. Its a very complex topic. However, we can observe a general decrease in useful natural energy. That lost energy you didnt absorb most likely still goes somewhere.
So it stays the same, Kybele said. But I can use it, so overall were closer to the goal.
So then, what happens if you inject your energy into a growing plant?
... The total energy would still stay the same, right? Kybele replied.
In the immediate circumstances, yes, Anton agreed. But in the long term, assuming it is done properly, it can cause the plant to grow larger and produce fruit that have more natural energy in turn than you put in. Because it is not exactly a closed system. The plant can absorb more natural energy from you and its surroundings- and that tends to draw in more, especially from things like stars.
So youre saying I should have chosen a star focused cultivation method.
Well, I might, but that would be biased, Anton grinned. A star will still shine light on its planets and provide natural energy regardless of what styles people have. Its just a matter of how they harness it, or dont. Anton stroked his chin. How much time do you have? I could speak for centuries on how things weave together to create a flourishing world. Because things dont just stop there. Every step of the way should have great care, both for its people and what they do. Look at this shirt, Anton said, holding out his arm. Who do you think made it?
Kybele drew close to look at it. The weave is extraordinary. The materials appear quite strong as well, though obviously thats just a surface level. Some sort of master weaver, then?
Well, thats not entirely untrue, Anton said. But I dont know. I just saw it at a store and bought it. It could have been anyone. And I mean that literally. Something like this, anyone could make. Or rather, anyone could become the person with this ability. Theres always a field someone can excel in. And we try very hard to make sure people find one. Anton shrugged. There are some who choose a more mundane life, but it is relatively few in comparison. And I think you would be quite surprised if you saw one of our planets.
Maybe I should, then.
Maybe you should. But I dont think Im the best person to arrange that. Id just drag people along and show up. It works for me, but not everyone is so content about how casual it can be.
And you dont trust us yet.
Anton grinned. Not yet. But Im a little bit closer at every moment. I wouldnt mind visiting one of your planets as well, and I promise not to tell people outside of my field of expertise what theyre doing wrong. And when I do say it it will be done in a nice way. Ive had many students, after all, Anton nodded.
Kybele smiled in return. Someday, then. Im also not the person to arrange such a thing. And its not like I can really help, since you dont need my ship to get there.
It would probably help people feel better if I was escorted in, though, Anton said. My schedule for the next few decades is currently pretty open, so Ill try to keep in touch. He hoped that someone had finished the communicators they were thinking about- enough to cover long distances quickly but not one that could compromise their network. Just in case the Shining Cooperative turned against them. They certainly couldnt rely on going hundreds of lightyears or having people swing by in person. That would be a terrible way to maintain good relations as neighbors.
Pies were a good one, but it was hard to bake enough for a whole planet. And theyd never arrive fresh. So perhaps hed have to send back some people with the memories of a pie, and consider that good enough.
Chapter 858A ship like the Astral Spear which was relatively small didnt have much spare room for luxury. Even the captains quarters only had a small lounge with a few couches packed close around a table. I wasnt really prepared to receive any guests, Kybele admitted. Im sure we could move down to OzemduIf I was concerned about that, I would have suggested it already, Anton pointed out. Besides, I never understood those who needed space for ten people all to themselves.What was comfort anyway? Some liked good food and drink, and Anton certainly didnt despise them. But he always thought something hed grown himself, or anything from a close friend, far outweighed everything else he could eat. Well perhaps there was some exception for someone like Heath, who devoted his life to cooking. But someone special like him, their food was not earned with money. Not truly.The two sat in silence for a short time. Well Kybele began. As previously noted, I dont have anything in the way of refreshments to offer. And now I kind of dont know why I asked to have you here.Anton smiled. He knew that was not true. She just felt awkward saying it. Shed already asked about it, indirectly. You want guidance on your cultivation, Anton said straightforwardly. You feel stuck, since you cant ascend. And it likely didnt bother you until you saw me.Captain Kybele bit her lip. Well yeah. I suppose I was thinking something like that.Anton nodded slowly. I would advise caution with your current path. That doesnt mean it is wrong, but I certainly wouldnt rush into anything.My current path? Kybele frowned. My cultivation has remained the same since I reached the peak of Life Transformation. The only thing around here that has improved is the Astral Spear and my crew members.Anton just looked at her. Kybele shrank back into her chair. What would you say makes me stronger than a Life Transformation cultivator? Anton asked.Kybele thought about that for a while, perhaps wondering if it was a trick question. Your insights? And your natural energy?The former would just make me a strong Life Transformation cultivator, perhaps a higher tier than the rest but not truly different, Anton shook his head. No, the fundamental of cultivation is energy. And it came to a point that I could not draw solely upon myself. What is it that I turned to then?... The origin of your cultivation? Stars?The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Nvl-B!n.Thats correct, Anton said. I forged a more direct connection with them.Kybele nodded. That makes sense but I have no connection to anything so powerful. Does that mean my cultivation is at a dead end?Instead of answering directly, Anton appeared to change the topic. What do you think of trees?Theyre good? Kybele tilted her head. I mean, Im not a gardener like you. But they provide shade and air and sometimes food. Theyre good.Have you ever lost a fight to a tree? Anton asked.No? Kybele looked seriously confused.So theyre not powerful, then? At least, relative to you.Not really, she confirmed.Do you think you could lose a fight to a tree? Perhaps not one youve seen, but one you can imagine.She furrowed her brow. Well. Maybe. There are these trees I saw once. Their seed pods swell and then burst. They pierce through kilometers of forest, making holes in everything in their way until they land in the dirt somewhere. So if there was one of those with more energy I guess I could lose that fight, if I had bad timing.... Strong cultivators? And good ships, I guess.And how do you get those?... training? Drawing in natural energy, refining the body and soul. That kind of thing. Kybele frowned. Is that not what you meant?No, thats indeed what I meant. And that natural energy you draw in, where does it come from?The world. And sometimes its infused in wild plants, or special crops grown in sects. Anton was nodding as she talked. ... and its also in some materials, or the bodies of powerful beasts.After you consume a fruit, what happens to the total amount of natural energy in the world? Anton asked.I dont know, Kybele admitted. I get stronger so, it increases? Or I suppose since I got the energy from the fruit, it stays the same. But I suppose I dont perfectly absorb everything so it might decrease?Anton shrugged, I have to admit that one was a bit unfair. Its a very complex topic. However, we can observe a general decrease in useful natural energy. That lost energy you didnt absorb most likely still goes somewhere.So it stays the same, Kybele said. But I can use it, so overall were closer to the goal.So then, what happens if you inject your energy into a growing plant?... The total energy would still stay the same, right? Kybele replied.In the immediate circumstances, yes, Anton agreed. But in the long term, assuming it is done properly, it can cause the plant to grow larger and produce fruit that have more natural energy in turn than you put in. Because it is not exactly a closed system. The plant can absorb more natural energy from you and its surroundings- and that tends to draw in more, especially from things like stars.So youre saying I should have chosen a star focused cultivation method.Well, I might, but that would be biased, Anton grinned. A star will still shine light on its planets and provide natural energy regardless of what styles people have. Its just a matter of how they harness it, or dont. Anton stroked his chin. How much time do you have? I could speak for centuries on how things weave together to create a flourishing world. Because things dont just stop there. Every step of the way should have great care, both for its people and what they do. Look at this shirt, Anton said, holding out his arm. Who do you think made it?Kybele drew close to look at it. The weave is extraordinary. The materials appear quite strong as well, though obviously thats just a surface level. Some sort of master weaver, then?Well, thats not entirely untrue, Anton said. But I dont know. I just saw it at a store and bought it. It could have been anyone. And I mean that literally. Something like this, anyone could make. Or rather, anyone could become the person with this ability. Theres always a field someone can excel in. And we try very hard to make sure people find one. Anton shrugged. There are some who choose a more mundane life, but it is relatively few in comparison. And I think you would be quite surprised if you saw one of our planets.Maybe I should, then.Maybe you should. But I dont think Im the best person to arrange that. Id just drag people along and show up. It works for me, but not everyone is so content about how casual it can be.And you dont trust us yet.Anton grinned. Not yet. But Im a little bit closer at every moment. I wouldnt mind visiting one of your planets as well, and I promise not to tell people outside of my field of expertise what theyre doing wrong. And when I do say it it will be done in a nice way. Ive had many students, after all, Anton nodded.Kybele smiled in return. Someday, then. Im also not the person to arrange such a thing. And its not like I can really help, since you dont need my ship to get there.It would probably help people feel better if I was escorted in, though, Anton said. My schedule for the next few decades is currently pretty open, so Ill try to keep in touch. He hoped that someone had finished the communicators they were thinking about- enough to cover long distances quickly but not one that could compromise their network. Just in case the Shining Cooperative turned against them. They certainly couldnt rely on going hundreds of lightyears or having people swing by in person. That would be a terrible way to maintain good relations as neighbors.Pies were a good one, but it was hard to bake enough for a whole planet. And theyd never arrive fresh. So perhaps hed have to send back some people with the memories of a pie, and consider that good enough.
