Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1338 Energy Stabilizing Pond!

"The pool you are currently resting in is known as the Energy Stabilizing Pond," he explained. "In your mortal worlds, the power you developed was mana, which is nothing more than a weakened and partial version of the energy found here. Divine Essence serves as the true pillar of Cultivation within the Divine Realm. While mana is a derivative of it, the two are fundamentally incomparable."

As he spoke, a glimmer of mild interest crossed his eyes, though he looked like a man who had recited this speech a thousand times.

"You likely felt your mana spiral into chaos the moment you attempted flight," he continued. "That occurred because Divine Essence permeates this entire realm. Because your bodies and Cultivation methods have not yet adjusted, your mana will continue to rebel against you as long as you remain unadapted."

He made a small motion toward the waters below.

"This pond was created to close that gap. Within the Energy Stabilizing Pond, your physical forms can slowly acclimate to Divine Essence while the volatility of your mana is suppressed. Remain here, circulate your power, and grow accustomed to the energy of this world. Do not attempt to hurry this process, unless you wish to be crippled before your journey even begins."

The figure’s voice took on a sharper edge as his explanation reached its conclusion.

"Once your mana feels completely stable and you can harness Divine Essence without friction, you will find that the ability to fly returns naturally. At that moment, you are to depart from the pond," he commanded. "Duties await each of you, and the Divine Realm has no patience for those who linger without intent."

Following those final words, the figure dissolved into shards of light and disappeared from the sky, leaving a heavy silence in his wake.

"So the purpose of this pond is to stabilize our mana and help us adjust to the Divine Essence of this world," Max reflected calmly, finally understanding the true function of the Energy Stabilizing Pond.

The soft pressure exerted by the water, paired with the concentrated Divine Essence within every drop, was gradually restructuring his energy circulation. It forced his mortal mana to transform rather than shatter under the weight of a superior power source.

From a technical perspective, the system was both graceful and effective. Max realized immediately that anyone attempting to rush would likely ruin their future prospects before taking a single step into the Divine Realm.

However, mana stabilization was not his primary concern. As he floated with his senses fully extended, Max felt his fifth-level concepts resonating with the laws of the Divine Realm. Flame, ice, lightning, space, and sword all vibrated with a vividness he had never felt in Acaris, as if the very fabric of this realm was designed to host concepts of such high caliber.

The harmony was undeniable—deeper and more fluid than ever—confirming that this was the world where such power truly belonged. Yet, that realization was quickly followed by a chilling sensation.

In Acaris, unleashing his fifth-level concept of space would make the spatial laws of the world bend to his whim, as if reality itself bowed to his authority. Space had felt soft and obedient there, reacting instantly to his commands.

Here, that dominance had vanished. As he pushed his perception outward, the space surrounding him felt immense, dense, and immovable—like a vast ocean that remained undisturbed by a single drop of water. He could still sense the laws, but they were distant. The contrast was so sharp it made his chest feel tight.

"The same applies to my other elements," Max noted, his brow twitching as he inspected them individually. Flame no longer felt like a master, ice could not easily enforce its stillness, lightning had lost its tyrannical edge, and even his sword intent felt stifled by something massive and ancient.

It was then that the words of the figure in the sky finally made sense. The claim that their previous power was insignificant was not a taunt meant to insult them; it was a cold statement of fact.

Max saw the truth clearly. He hadn't become weaker upon entering the Divine Realm. In reality, his foundations were sturdier than they had ever been. It was the world itself that had changed.

The Divine Realm functioned on laws that were fundamentally higher, more profound, and more absolute than those of Acaris. By comparison, his former world was fragile, its laws thin and easily manipulated.

The peak power he once held had made him a god among men there, but here, it was merely enough to keep him from being crushed by the atmosphere.

Floating silently in the water, Max accepted this reality without a hint of despair. This wasn't a loss; it was a new starting line.

The Divine Realm was not a place conquered simply by reaching the top of a lower world. It was a realm that required growth far beyond what mortals deemed possible. For the first time since his ascension, Max felt a familiar spark of excitement.

Max exhaled softly as these thoughts settled. Although he was born in the Divine Realm, his only memories were fleeting images of warmth and tragedy—the faces of his kin and the night his life was uprooted.

Aside from those fragments, the Divine Realm had been a distant idea, a name linked to grief and mysteries. Now that he was truly here, soaking in its essence and surrounded by its laws, it felt less like a homecoming and more like a fresh start. It was strange and daunting, yet overflowing with potential.

"Mother, father… wait for me. I am on my way," Max thought, the fire of his resolve burning steadier than ever. It wasn't a reckless or angry heat, but a calm, unbreakable certainty that he would find them again, regardless of how vast or heartless the Divine Realm proved to be.

With that conviction as his anchor, Max relaxed into the Energy Stabilizing Pond, letting its properties take full effect. He controlled his breathing and energy flow with practiced skill, allowing the surrounding Divine Essence to permeate every fiber of his mana.

As he did, his awareness of the others in the pond grew sharper.

The figures nearby all radiated an intense, refined aura that clearly marked them as being at the peak of the Divine Rank, specifically the tenth level. In comparison, his own aura was lighter and less developed, a testament to his current sixth level of the Divine Rank.

Max didn't let the gap bother him. He knew his path was not about matching others at his current stage, but about building a foundation that would endure in the long run.

Instead of feeling impatient, he concentrated on the minute transformations within his body. Hour after hour, his mana became more tranquil and obedient, no longer clashing with the Divine Essence but accepting it as its natural state.

The chaotic friction that had gripped him upon arrival disappeared, replaced by a fluid, harmonious rhythm that felt more stable than any power he had previously known.

After several hours of focused meditation, Max finally felt the transition complete. His mana flowed through his system without effort, perfectly in sync with the Divine Essence around him, as if they were always meant to be one.

The violent resistance that had threatened to tear his energy apart was gone, replaced by a deep sense of equilibrium and mastery.

"My mana is finally stabilized," Max thought, a small smile appearing as he prepared to stand. With his confidence restored, he gathered his strength, ready to rise from the pond and take his first genuine step into the Divine Realm.