Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1306 Golems

"If your words are accurate, we are facing a truly grave situation," Lucien remarked, his forehead creasing as he observed the temple's corrupted interior with rising anxiety.

Max gave a slow nod, his eyes scanning the shadowed hall and the pulsing red vines crawling over every inch of the architecture. "Refrain from touching anything," he commanded with authority. "Remain vigilant. In this place, even the air might be a deception."

With those words, Max and Lucien took point, leading the group as they ventured deeper into the Celestial Beast Temple with extreme caution. This site had once served as a holy sanctuary for the Four Divine Beasts, built to uphold their sovereign power and legacy.

However, now that it was defiled by the True Origin Devil Blood, there was no way to predict what sort of monstrosities or warped sentinels had claimed these halls. Their footsteps produced soft echoes, and the heavy, malevolent energy weighed on them so intensely that relaxation was impossible.

They navigated through several passages strangled by crimson flora and distorted masonry before reaching a colossal chamber. This vast, circular space was clearly the temple's primary hall. Towering reliefs of the Azure Dragon, Golden Phoenix, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise were carved into the four surrounding walls.

Despite the corruption, these engravings still exuded a crushing pressure born of ancient divine will. Suspended in the heart of the hall was a gargantuan blue orb, hovering in the air without any physical support. It emitted a stable, rhythmic energy that stood in stark defiance of the surrounding darkness.

"That object is..." Aden trailed off, his face a mask of sudden recognition mixed with doubt as he gazed at the sphere.

Max swung his attention toward him. "Are you familiar with this?"

Aden traded looks with Alexander and the other two sovereigns of the Four God Nation. Receiving their silent confirmation, he inhaled deeply before speaking. "A floating artifact of this exact design exists in our realm, though its scale is far smaller. It is an ancient relic that has been under our strictest protection for generations."

Max's eyes narrowed. "What purpose does it serve?"

Alexander moved to the front to provide the explanation. "It acts as a conduit for our combined bloodline power. Once triggered, it unlocks a gateway to a hidden vault of treasures left by the Four Divine Beasts. Considering the magnitude and energy of this particular orb, I suspect it leads to more than just a room. It likely serves as a portal to a deeper, more significant sector of the temple."

Max nodded, processing the information, but his expression suddenly shifted. He spun around instantly, his perception sharpening to its limit. "Everyone, get ready!" he barked.

Immediately, the seven squad leaders and the four rulers of the Four God Nation mobilized, channeling their power and dropping into battle stances. A deep tremor surged through the hall, making the stone floor beneath them vibrate violently. Faintly glowing fissures webbed across the ground before massive slabs of rock broke away and floated upward.

Figures began to take shape from the debris. A stone golem rose, followed quickly by a second, then a third. Their frames were rapidly constructed from rocky shards, each manifesting as a towering humanoid. The process seemed endless as more golems continued to emerge from the floor.

Every construct radiated the aura of a divine beast; some carried the crushing weight of the White Tiger, while others emitted the searing heat of the Phoenix, the thunderous Qi of the Azure Dragon, or the impenetrable defense of the Black Tortoise. Their power levels spiked to the zenith of the Divine Rank, marking them as lethal threats even to veteran warriors.

"Seniors," Max signaled sharply, his mind already formulating a strategy, "you four focus on opening that portal. The rest of you will hold the line against these golems."

His commands mirrored the actions already in motion. The four sovereigns of the Four God Nation sprinted toward the giant blue sphere, pressing their palms against its surface and flooding it with their bloodline essence.

Simultaneously, the seven squad leaders charged to block the oncoming golems. The hall erupted into chaos as blades shimmered, fire roared, thunder boomed, and frost coated the stone in an instant clash of power.

The Celestial Beast Temple trembled under the weight of the confrontation. The sounds of combat echoed through the tainted hall, a clear sign that the path beyond the portal would have to be bought with blood.

Max and Lucien remained positioned between the two groups, neither engaging the golems nor helping with the orb. They acted as observers.

Max watched every detail with icy focus, while Lucien kept his senses flared, prepared to intervene if the tide turned against them. The number of stone golems increased relentlessly, their forms regenerating from the corrupted floor to attack with perfect synergy. The burden on the seven squad leaders intensified with every passing second.

"Will they be alright?" Lucien asked softly, watching the squad leaders struggle against the unending waves, their movements blurring under the physical and mental tax of the fight.

"They should manage," Max answered with a stoic nod. "The trials they faced in Nullaria were far more grueling than this. If they falter here, they aren't worthy of seeing the inner depths of this temple."

While the skirmish continued, the four leaders of the Four God Nation stayed locked in their task, pouring their bloodline essence into the blue orb without pause. The relic reacted slowly, its surface transitioning from deep blue to a brilliant, shimmering gold.

The radiance grew until it throbbed like a miniature sun, and then it suddenly burst outward. The golden light consumed everyone in the room, cutting through the battlefield in a flash. All noise ceased. Space warped.

When their senses finally returned, Max and his companions were standing in a different hall. At first glance, it seemed to be a mirror of the previous chamber, featuring the same high walls and divine beast reliefs. However, a certain element was missing.