Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100

Chapter 1364  Adam

Max reacted instantly, answering the attack with a punch of his own, this time infused with the raw and primordial strength of the Vein of Origin, the first of his Seven Divine Veins. The moment their fists collided, a dull and heavy impact echoed through the academy grounds.

Bang.

The outcome was decided in that single exchange. Rajʼs body was sent flying like a broken doll, crashing violently into a nearby pillar before sliding down limply, his earlier arrogance shattered along with his confidence. Max let out a quiet sigh as he watched the result, because he had not come to the Warrior Academy to fight pointlessly or humiliate others in public like this.

Shaking his head, Max continued walking deeper into the academy grounds, his attention quickly drawn to the surroundings instead. He noticed many facilities, formations, and training structures that simply did not exist back in Acaris, each one clearly designed to help ascendants adapt to Divine Essence and cultivate more efficiently.

Before he could explore further, a small crowd began to gather behind him, murmurs spreading rapidly, until a figure stepped forward to block his path.

”You must be Max Morgan, the one who defeated the Grim Gladiator in the Divine Colosseum,” the man said calmly. He looked to be in his late twenties, his expression composed and his posture confident without being overtly arrogant.

Max nodded lightly. ”I am Max.”

The young man smiled faintly. ”My name is Adam. I am a disciple of the Warrior Academy.”

”What can I do for you?” Max asked with a polite smile, already sensing that this encounter would not end with simple conversation.

”I would like to challenge you to an official duel,” Adam said directly, his eyes fixed on Max.

”A duel?” Max repeated, turning his attention fully toward him. Although he could not precisely gauge Adamʼs cultivation, he could tell that the strength Adam was emitting was close to Rajʼs, perhaps even slightly stronger. After a brief moment of assessment, Max shook his head. ”You are not my opponent,” he said plainly, rejecting the challenge without hesitation.

Adam did not react with anger. Instead, he smiled, though curiosity flickered in his eyes. ”How would we know if we do not fight?” he replied. Internally, Adam could not help but wonder where Maxʼs confidence came from. His own cultivation was at the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm, while Max was only at the sixth level of Divine Rank, nearly an entire realm below him. And yet, Max spoke as if the gap meant nothing at all.

Adam did not react with anger. Instead, he smiled, though curiosity flickered in his eyes. ”How would we know if we do not fight?” he replied. Internally, Adam could not help but wonder where Maxʼs confidence came from. His own cultivation was at the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm, while Max was only at the sixth level of Divine Rank, nearly an entire realm below him. And yet, Max spoke as if the gap meant nothing at all.

Max sighed softly. ”Alright, let us fight then.”

”Not here,” Adam said immediately. ”We should head to the official arena of the Warrior Academy.” With that, he turned and led the way, guiding Max toward the academyʼs central arena.

Behind them, a growing group of Warrior Academy disciples followed closely, excitement spreading like wildfire. ”Adam is the strongest genius of the Warrior Academy, and now he is about to fight Max, the one who defeated the Grim Gladiator. Who do you think will win?” someone whispered excitedly.

”Is that even a question?” another replied confidently. ”Max is only at the sixth level of Divine Rank, while Adam is at the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm. There is no comparison at all.”

”But Max defeated Raj with a single punch,” someone else argued. ”Raj was already at the fourth level of the Rebirth Realm.”

”I do not know,” another voice said hesitantly. ”This Max is very mysterious. He has never trained in any academy like we have, yet his strength is terrifying. He might be a true genius.”

As the murmurs surrounding their impending duel grew louder and more intense, the two figures at the center of all the attention finally arrived at the official arena of the Warrior Academy. This arena looked more like a hall than an actual arena to Max.

”They have arrived,” Ron said quietly as he stood beside Lord Arckin on the second floor of the arena hall, a position that offered a clear and unobstructed view of everything happening below.

”Let us see what is so special about this Max,” Lord Arckin replied as he took a seat, his posture relaxed but his eyes sharp with interest.

Down below in the vast arena hall, Adam faced Max with a calm smile. ”This is where we usually spar and hold official duels,” he explained. ”The floors, the walls, and everything in this hall are made from extremely durable materials. Even a peak Rebirth Realm expert would not be able to leave a scratch anywhere inside this room.” His tone carried confidence, as if to reassure Max that there was no need to hold back out of concern for the surroundings.

”Cool,” Max said with a nod, genuinely impressed. An arena capable of withstanding the full force of a Rebirth Realm cultivator was indeed worthy of serious combat.

Soon, the two of them stood opposite each other at the center of the hall, while the disciples who had followed them hurried up to the second floor, filling the viewing area with excited chatter. The elevated level was the best vantage point in the arena, allowing everyone to observe every movement clearly.

”Be careful,” Adam warned sincerely, and the moment the words left his mouth, he launched his attack. His hand came down in a swift, decisive motion, and as it descended, it transformed into a massive palm of blue lightning that slammed toward Max from above. The lightning palm crackled violently, infused with the fifth level concept of endless lightning, its pressure filling the hall with a sharp and oppressive energy.

Max responded without hesitation. He drew his sword in a smooth motion and thrust upward, channeling the fifth level concept of severing sword through the blade. The tip of the sword met the lightning palm directly, and in the instant of contact, the palm shattered, the lightning dispersing into countless sparks before vanishing completely.

Adamʼs eyes widened in shock. Although the attack had been intended as a probing move to test Maxʼs strength, he had never imagined that it would be erased so cleanly and completely. The effortless manner in which Max neutralized his technique forced Adam to reassess the situation instantly.

”You are strong,” Adam said solemnly, his expression growing serious.

”I told you before, you are not my opponent,” Max replied with a light smile, his tone calm and unhurried.

”We will see,” Adam answered, his gaze sharpening as the duel truly began to take shape.