ca-book Chapter 2663 Classic Fault Lines
Chapter 2663 Classic Fault Lines
Chapter 2663 Classic Fault Lines
His words left a dark expression on Sage Kyria's face. "...Unfortunately, we don't have the resources needed to support a large number of initiates and help as many Martial Artist aspirants break through," she remarked with a sharp tone. "As you are already aware, the Nest of Terra is unable to invest as great a proportion of its resources towards Martial Art as we'd like it to. Unfortunately, it's too much of a burden on the government, and thus, due to the limited resources, we are unable to give our initiates the available Martial resources they deserve, which would have otherwise increased the rate of breakthroughs. Major projects such as expanding the ventilation and water systems, increasing the subterranean transportation system, and so on and so forth reduce Martial Art's share of our resources."
"...I see," Rui heaved a disappointed sigh. "It's truly a shame, to think that you have such a unique and special Martial culture and it is unable to receive the support that it surely deserves."
"I feel so bad for these poor initiates," Amare murmured with a sympathetic and pained tone. "To work so hard only to have a slim chance of breaking through to the Apprentice Realm."
Rui, on the other hand, was made aware of a fault line that surely existed within the Nest of Terra. The good old technology versus Martial Art fault line.
There was no doubt that most nations and polities had this faint tension over which side would receive greater resources.
However, the Nest of Terra appeared to be one of the few places where Martial Art was losing the battle.
Only one percent of the territory of the Nest of Terra was dedicated to Martial Art. That was far lower than even neutral nations like the Kandrian Empire. It appeared that the impact that technology had on day-to-day life was valued more than the power of Martial Artists in the Nest of Terra.
On top of that, as slick as she had been, he had not missed her attempt to make him aware of this tension.
Her choice of words was pointed.
Just based on that alone, Rui's sharp mind was able to deduce the political state of affairs of the Nest of Terra.
"It has been truly interesting to see how unique your training methods are." He turned towards Sage Kyria. "But, if possible, I would like to move on to exploring the unique earth-bending and Martial philosophy of the Nest of Terra in the higher Realms. Specifically..."
A smile arose on his face. "I'd like to see Martial Masters train and fight."
Sage Kyria seemed hardly surprised at his request. "Very well then, allow me to show you where our Masters engage in their art."
She descended deeper into the city as Rui and Amare followed her.
"The training premises of Martial Masters are large and expansive and occupy the second inner-most ring and the second largest division of the City of Martia," Sage Kyria explained. "Martial Masters, as I'm sure the two of you are especially familiar with, require great arrangements to ensure that they can safely train without spreading mass harm."
RUMBLE...
Tremors passed through the land beneath their feet as they grew closer and closer to the Master-level ring.
"We have arrived," she remarked. "This entire zone circling around the entire city is dedicated to Martial Masters exclusively. We hope that you find it to be suiting, Prince Rui."
What he saw stunned him.
"This..." His eyes widened. "What is this?"
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