Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1364 Adam

In an instant, Max countered the assault by delivering his own fist strike, this time empowered by the primal and ancient force of the Vein of Origin, the initial one among his Seven Divine Veins. As their knuckles smashed together, a deep, muffled boom resounded across the academy's grounds.

Bang.

The clash settled everything in one blow. Raj's form hurtled backward like a shattered puppet, slamming hard into a close pillar before slumping down powerlessly, his prior smugness crumbling alongside his self-assurance. Max released a soft breath while observing the aftermath, since he hadn't arrived at the Warrior Academy for senseless brawls or public shaming like this.

With a shake of his head, Max pressed onward into the heart of the academy grounds, his focus soon shifting to the environment around him. He spotted numerous facilities, arrays, and practice setups absent from Acaris, all evidently crafted to aid ascendants in adjusting to Divine Essence and advancing their cultivation more effectively.

Before delving deeper, a modest group started assembling in his wake, whispers circulating swiftly, until one person advanced to halt his progress.

"You must be Max Morgan, the one who defeated the Grim Gladiator in the Divine Colosseum," the man stated evenly. He appeared to be in his upper twenties, his face steady and his stance assured yet not excessively haughty.

Max gave a slight nod. "I am Max."

The young man offered a subtle smile. "My name is Adam. I am a disciple of the Warrior Academy."

"What can I do for you?" Max inquired with a courteous grin, already feeling that this meeting wouldn't conclude with mere talk.

"I would like to challenge you to an official duel," Adam declared straightforwardly, his gaze locked on Max.

"A duel?" Max echoed, directing his full regard toward him. Though he couldn't exactly measure Adam's cultivation, he sensed the power radiating from Adam matched Raj's closely, maybe even a touch superior. After a quick evaluation, Max shook his head. "You are not my opponent," he stated simply, turning down the challenge without pause.

Adam showed no sign of fury. Rather, he grinned, with a spark of intrigue in his eyes. "How would we know if we do not fight?" he responded. Deep down, Adam couldn't shake his curiosity about the source of Max's assurance. His cultivation reached the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm, whereas Max lingered at just the sixth level of Divine Rank, almost a full realm inferior. Still, Max acted like the disparity was irrelevant.

Adam showed no sign of fury. Rather, he grinned, with a spark of intrigue in his eyes. "How would we know if we do not fight?" he responded. Deep down, Adam couldn't shake his curiosity about the source of Max's assurance. His cultivation reached the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm, whereas Max lingered at just the sixth level of Divine Rank, almost a full realm inferior. Still, Max acted like the disparity was irrelevant.

Max let out a gentle sigh. "Alright, let us fight then."

"Not here," Adam interjected right away. "We should head to the official arena of the Warrior Academy." Saying that, he pivoted and took the lead, directing Max to the academy's main arena.

Trailing them, an expanding throng of Warrior Academy disciples tagged along eagerly, thrill igniting like a blaze. "Adam is the top prodigy of the Warrior Academy, and he's gearing up to clash with Max, the defeater of the Grim Gladiator. Who do you think will come out on top?" one murmured with fervor.

"Is that even a question?" another shot back assuredly. "Max is only at the sixth level of Divine Rank, while Adam sits at the fifth level of the Rebirth Realm. No contest whatsoever."

"But Max took down Raj in one strike," a different voice countered. "Raj had reached the fourth level of the Rebirth Realm already."

"I do not know," yet another said uncertainly. "This Max is quite enigmatic. He's never studied in an academy like ours, but his power is downright frightening. He could be a real prodigy."

As the buzz about their upcoming showdown swelled and intensified, the pair drawing all the focus at last reached the Warrior Academy's official arena. To Max, this arena resembled a grand hall more than a typical battleground.

"They have arrived," Ron murmured softly while positioned next to Lord Arckin on the arena hall's second floor, a spot providing a perfect, clear sight of the action unfolding below.

"Let us see what is so special about this Max," Lord Arckin responded as he settled into a chair, his bearing at ease but his stare keen with curiosity.

In the expansive arena hall below, Adam confronted Max with a steady smile. "This is where we normally practice and conduct formal duels," he described. "The floors, the walls, and all within this hall are built from incredibly tough materials. Not even a peak Rebirth Realm expert could mark anything in this space." His voice held assurance, as though assuring Max he didn't need to restrain himself worrying about the venue.

"Cool," Max remarked with a nod, truly taken by it. A venue that could endure the utmost might of a Rebirth Realm fighter was perfect for intense bouts.

Shortly, the pair positioned themselves facing each other in the hall's middle, as the disciples who'd trailed them rushed to the second floor, packing the observation zone with lively talk. That upper tier served as the prime viewing spot in the arena, letting all witness each action distinctly.

"Be careful," Adam cautioned earnestly, and right as he spoke, he struck. His palm swept down in a quick, firm arc, morphing en route into a huge blue lightning hand that crashed toward Max from overhead. The lightning hand sparked wildly, charged with the fifth level concept of boundless lightning, its force saturating the hall with a piercing, heavy aura.

Max countered promptly. He unsheathed his sword fluidly and drove it skyward, infusing the fifth level concept of severing sword into the edge. The sword's point struck the lightning palm head-on, and upon impact, the palm fragmented, the lightning scattering into myriad sparks that faded away entirely.

Adam's eyes bulged in astonishment. Though the strike had aimed to probe Max's power, he hadn't foreseen it being dismantled so neatly and utterly. The casual way Max nullified his move compelled Adam to reevaluate things on the spot.

"You are strong," Adam declared gravely, his face turning grave.

"I told you before, you are not my opponent," Max answered with a faint smile, his voice steady and relaxed.

"We will see," Adam retorted, his stare intensifying as the duel at last gained real momentum.