Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1299 Forces of Divine Realm

With a slight tremor in her voice, Freya went on. "Mother once shared with me that her sacrifice for father was entirely voluntary. She claimed to have surrendered her royal status, her racial identity, and her very powers because her love for him outweighed everything else. However, rumors in the Divine Realm tell a different story. Some say she was brutally stripped of her essence and punished for the crime of loving a mortal. Regardless of the truth behind her fall, the end result was identical."

Her grip tightened even more. "Ultimately, mother was reduced to an ordinary human. In that broken state, father found her, and they sought out a secluded place to survive together. They forged a life far from the reach of the elves and the Divine Realm's influence. It was then that we were born. For a brief period, they truly believed they had found peace."

Freya fixed her gaze on Max, the gravity of her next words weighing heavily upon her. "However, your birth changed everything. A massive phenomenon erupted because the royal bloodline of the Elf Race had awakened within you. The very power the Elven Council had torn from mother manifested in your body, as if mocking their attempt to erase it."

Max drew a sharp breath as the weight of this revelation sunk into his soul.

Freya continued, "Mother and father were terrified. They knew it was only a matter of time before the elves detected the surge. They went to extreme lengths to conceal your bloodline, using seals and suppression techniques to mask your aura. It worked for a while, and we lived in peace. But eventually, the Elf Race found you. They came to claim what they believed was theirs... and you know the tragedy that followed."

Max’s jaw set firmly, his face turning as cold and rigid as stone. The truth cut deeper than any physical wound. His entire family had been destroyed because of his existence. The elves had laid waste to his life just to reclaim the bloodline he carried. Guilt churned painfully in his chest, reigniting a buried hatred that burned with a searing, white-hot intensity.

"This is why we might not see each other for a long time after you ascend to the Divine Realm," Freya remarked softly. Her voice held a solemn weight, suggesting she had long ago accepted this grim reality. "Once we depart from this world and enter the Divine Realm, we will be scattered among different factions, realms, and circumstances. Moving between territories is nearly impossible, especially at the start. You must be extremely cautious. No matter which Sect or power you align with, ensure they have no ties to the Elf Race. You must stay away from them at all costs."

Max gave a firm nod, fully understanding the elven threat. "The organization I'm joining is the Black Dragon Palace," he told her. "I've already secured an agreement for my ascension. They provided me with a spatial anchor linked directly to their territory. When I ascend, I’ll bypass the Ascension Tunnel entirely and appear within their borders. That’s why I don’t have to wait for the tunnel in Acaris to be fixed."

Freya’s eyebrows knit together as she searched her memories of the higher world. "Black Dragon Palace..." she whispered. "I recall that name. If I remember correctly, they are a prominent force within the Verdant Sky Realm. That realm is famous for hosting various bloodline-based powers descended from Divine Beasts, particularly dragons and phoenixes. Since your draconic bloodline has already been triggered, you won't be seen as an anomaly there. It might actually work in your favor."

Max tilted his head, curious about his future destination. "Are they powerful? How does the Black Dragon Palace rank within the Divine Realm?"

"They are certainly formidable," Freya answered, though her look remained pensive. "But they aren't at the absolute peak of power. Their strength comes from their Divine Beast lineages, making their individual members incredibly potent. However, because they rely on such specific, rare bloodlines, their numbers are limited. They lack the massive armies and the vast political reach that the top-tier forces command. Consequently, they are viewed as a step below the true giants of the Divine Realm. Even so, they are highly respected and have birthed many legends."

She leaned back, silently assessing the chances of their paths crossing again. "It’s good that I know which realm you are heading to. The Verdant Sky Realm isn't under the thumb of the Elf Race, so you should be safe for the time being. If the Heavens allow and I gain enough strength and autonomy after my own ascension, I will find you. I can't say when, but I won't let our bond be severed forever."

For a fleeting second, her eyes softened with familial warmth. The shared trauma and history between them seemed to hang in the air.

Max nodded slowly, sensing the iron resolve behind her promise. Despite the looming chaos and the dangers of the Divine Realm, a small flicker of hope remained between them.

It was a bond strong enough to eventually reunite them.

"By the way, what do you intend to do with the humans you've stored in the Life Space Rings?" Freya asked, her voice filled with sincere concern. She knew Max was planning for the survival of everyone from Acaris, but she also realized the staggering weight of that burden.

Max didn't waver. "Once I've established myself in the Divine Realm, I'll search for an unsettled planet. When I find a suitable world, I'll release them so they can build a new home from scratch." His voice was steady and confident. To him, providing a clean slate away from existing politics and hostile powers was the only logical solution.

Freya nodded in approval. "That is a solid plan," she noted. "However, I suggest you seek out a reliable Elder in the Divine Realm to help you locate a mortal world specifically, rather than just any empty planet. The humans you are transporting are still at the Divine Rank, which is effectively a mortal level. If you release them directly onto a world within the Divine Realm, the atmospheric pressure alone will crush them. They would perish before they could even take a breath."

Max frowned, his confusion growing. "What do you mean by pressure? Why would the Divine Realm itself be lethal to them?"