Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1369 Cultivation Realms of the Divine Realm

"What is it?" Max inquired, his face grave as he realized that Lady Virelia's next words would shape his entire journey in the Divine Realm.

"First off, you need to break through to the Rebirth Realm without delay," Lady Virelia declared with grave seriousness, her voice laced with unyielding command. "Here in the Divine Realm, the Rebirth Realm serves only as the entry level. Anyone weaker than that isn't seen as a proper cultivator by the Black Dragon Palace. Disciples at Divine Rank hold no value as resources in this place. Instead, they're relegated to servant roles, handling chores, hard work, and support tasks for the outer disciples. Their standing feels more like mere instruments than actual cultivators."

Her eyes met Max's squarely as she pressed on. "I assigned you outer disciple status solely because your fighting strength surpasses your current realm by a wide margin. Yet this special treatment doesn't alter the facts. Without hitting the Rebirth Realm in your cultivation, your spot will remain shaky at best. In the Divine Realm, power rules all, and cultivation realms form the initial gauge of that power."

Max gave a slow nod, grasping the heavy implications of her statement. After a short silence, he raised the question that had been nagging at him. "Master, could you explain the exact cultivation realms in the Divine Realm? And how do people here absorb Divine Essence? Is it still through monster cores, like back in the mortal realms?"

"The Divine Realm features ten primary cultivation realms," Lady Virelia answered, her tone firm and precise. "Following Divine Rank lies the Rebirth Realm, signaling a cultivator's genuine evolution. Then comes the Law Awakening Realm, where understanding of universal laws truly begins. After that is the Law Refinement Realm, in which those laws get forged and bolstered inside the body and spirit. Next up, the Law Manifestation Realm allows one's laws to appear directly in the real world and alter it."

She halted for a moment before going further. "These stages all fall within reach for disciples from major powers. Surpassing them leads to the Divine Lord Realm, my present level. Higher still is the Divine King Realm. Only those who attain it can found a third-rate faction in the Divine Realm and claim their own domain."

Lady Virelia's look grew keener just a bit. "Four additional realms tower above the Divine King Realm, though they're way out of your league right now. Discussing them would serve no purpose yet. To roam the Divine Realm freely and venture without endless peril, you should aim for at least the Law Manifestation Realm. Falling short of that will restrict you and expose you to constant threats."

She wrapped up with composure, "The Law Manifestation Realm represents the current pinnacle for the Divine Realm's top talents. True elites emerge only at that height."

"I understand," Max murmured softly while taking in each detail. Ten realms in total. The Divine Rank, once seeming like the ultimate height, turned out to be just the lowest step in this world.

In that instant, Max truly grasped the minor scale of his present power amid the immense Divine Realm, along with the lengthy and harsh journey stretching before him.

"Cultivating in the Divine Realm proves much simpler than in the mortal realms, actually," Lady Virelia stated evenly, her words infused with the assurance of deep experience on this road. "Mortal worlds impose barriers from the environment itself. Pure mana stays confined, locked inside beast cores, rare natural items, or scarce spots. Due to these bounds, cultivators must chase beasts or depend on scarce supplies merely to progress."

With a subtle lift of her hand, Max sensed the thick Divine Essence drifting unseen through the surrounding atmosphere. "No such barriers exist in the Divine Realm. Divine Essence permeates everything—the air, the ground, even the voids between. Seeking it out isn't necessary. It envelops you constantly. The key requirement is a refined cultivation method capable of pulling it in, purifying it, and blending it seamlessly with your form and essence. Lacking such a method, even immersion in the Divine Realm's core wouldn't enable effective practice."

Lady Virelia went on with a composed demeanor. "Of course, the Divine Realm brims with abundant aids too. Items like Divine Stones, essence crystals, bloodline artifacts, and diverse treasures can speed up progress. Still, these serve as extras, not the core. While mortal realms allowed direct mana intake via beast cores, Divine Essence demands more purity and resists easily. Taking it in raw leads to sluggish and risky gains, making cultivation techniques vital. They function as conduits, letting the body welcome Divine Essence safely without shredding from its force."

At last, she finished, her stare firm and encouraging. "Regarding techniques, legacies, and the Black Dragon Palace's authentic cultivation approaches, you'll discover them all upon officially joining the Thirty Third Hall."

Max inclined his head with gravity. Through her explanation, he now saw how Divine Realm cultivation differed sharply from the mortal realms, at least for someone like Acaris.

"Head out now and present yourself at the Thirty Third Hall," Lady Virelia instructed in a steady, commanding tone. "A disciple waits beyond the entrance. He'll lead you there and assist with your arrangements."

Max stood up and offered a profound bow, his stance full of respect and honesty. "Thank you, Master, for the teachings and insights shared. I won't let them slip from memory."

"Mm," Lady Virelia responded with a soft smile and a light nod. "Off you go."

Max adjusted his posture and headed for the doorway. As he exited the chamber, the sturdy doors sealed shut behind him, isolating Lady Virelia in the serene hall. The subtle vibration of Divine Essence resumed in the area, and her eyes remained fixed on the seat Max had just vacated.

"In Obsidian Dragon City, your talent outshone anything I'd witnessed," she whispered gently, her tone tinged with reflection. "Yet the Black Dragon Palace isn't like the mortal lands. Geniuses cluster here like endless clouds, and raw ability alone falls short every time."

Her gaze tightened a touch as she mused further, "Can that talent blaze vividly in such an arena, or will it get crushed under the press of countless disciples all vying for the same honors and supplies? Will you slip away unnoticed, or surge through the tempests and rattle the foundations of the Black Dragon Palace?"

A subtle grin touched her mouth as her mind cleared. "I'm eager to witness the outcome."

Beyond the hall, Max advanced onward, oblivious to the hopes now resting on him, but fueled by the determination to forge his route across the boundless and unforgiving Divine Realm.