Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1430 Path to Eternal Flames!
Previously on Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100...
"What's your take on this? How do you reckon you'll stack up against them?" Lucia inquired, her voice casual yet her stare piercing. A clear spark of interest gleamed in her eyes. "I sense you're quite the rival, and I'm eager to see your performance against those powerhouses."
Max exhaled steadily prior to replying. He avoided hasty words and kept any boastfulness out of his tone. The arrival of Isabella and Zain had transformed the vibe inside the whole dome. What was once just an assessment for outer disciples now resembled the subtle opening to a far grander event.
"To be frank," Max responded evenly, "I've arrived to claim potent legacy methods and claim a spot as a true disciple. That remains my key objective. Regarding my matchup with them, well, the outcome will reveal itself in due course."
His tone held no doubt or superiority. It stayed purely straightforward. Facing off against such elite figures wouldn't hinge on pre-trial chatter. The verdict would come on the blazing golden trail pulsing with fierce determination right in the dome's heart.
Lucia observed him briefly, her gaze tightening a bit as if probing for concealed drive under his steady facade. Following a short hesitation, she gave a nod.
"I understand," she remarked reflectively. "The true disciple role stands as the utmost priority among them. Within under a decade, the Divine Realm's grandest event will unfold. Known as the Cosmic Ascension Conference - Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Star Systems, it permits entry solely to true disciples from leading factions. If your sights are set truly lofty, then locking down that spot ought to be your immediate priority."
The title hung suspended in the atmosphere.
Cosmic Ascension Conference - Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Star Systems.
Max prepared to question the significance of that majestic name when a known voice cut into their exchange.
"Well, are you set, Max?"
Lady Virelila had approached unnoticed by the pair. Her aura felt serene but dominant, her look blending anticipation with subtle assurance.
Max pivoted to face her and affirmed with a prompt nod. "I am."
"Excellent," Lady Virelila answered with a subtle nod of approval. Her attention moved from Max to the golden trail in the dome's core, her face growing solemn. "The second test, Path to Eternal Flames, commences shortly. Prior to starting, grasp the deeper meaning this challenge holds."
A momentary quiet fell among them, as if to let Max fully take in her statements with due focus.
"The Path to Eternal Flames features thirty-six levels of rising challenge," she started. "Each level forms a Pillar of Eternal Flames. Every pillar extends one thousand miles long. To conquer one pillar, a disciple needs to cover the full one thousand miles amid its distinct flame suppression and ordeals."
Max's gaze focused tighter while he weighed the vastness of it. Traversing one thousand miles beneath flame suppression went beyond mere stamina testing. It demanded sustained battle against dominant elemental might.
Lady Virelila went on in a steady, commanding manner. "The main judgment for outer disciples hinges on the number of pillars they manage to climb. Attaining the thirty-sixth pillar lies out of reach for outer disciples. Such intense rigor suits core disciples, with their superior cultivation and base surpassing yours. For outer disciples, surmounting the fifth pillar qualifies as clearing the test."
Her look intensified a touch.
"Yet, merely passing differs from shining brightly. Should you seek hefty prizes, heightened acclaim, and entry to superior legacy methods, target past the fifth pillar. The more pillars you conquer, the richer the gains awaiting you."
Max paid close heed without breaking in, his focus steady.
"As you delve further along the trail," Lady Virelila detailed, "the ordeals grow ever more intricate. It's far from a mere stroll amid fires. In every pillar, diverse flame-born creatures will emerge. Crafted from dense black fire and ancestral essence, these creatures assault without mercy, challenging your fighting prowess and mastery of flame power alike."
Her tone dipped a fraction as she appended, "Meanwhile, the trail offers chances. Scattered across the pillars, legacy stones from former Black Dragon Palace forebears lie hidden in select spots. These stones hold pieces of methods, wisdom on flame control, and fragments of elite draconic powers. The lucky or sharp-eyed might uncover and claim these gems."
The golden glow from the trail danced softly in her eyes while she pressed on.
"Still, the deepest intent of the Path to Eternal Flames transcends testing stamina or granting legacy methods. Its core worth rests in the groundwork it lays for grasping the Cosmic Path."
Max's face altered faintly upon hearing that phrase.
"An ancient forebear of the Black Dragon Clan forged this whole trail," Lady Virelila stated. "That forebear had embarked on his personal Cosmic Path and ascended to remarkable peaks. Prior to leaving the clan, he wove pieces of his insight into this trail itself. The flame suppression, beast formations, tablet placements—all echo elements of his Cosmic Path."
She halted for a beat before resuming.
"Core disciples frequent this site to hone their path comprehension. Numerous have started outlining their Cosmic Path amid these pillars. But such insight demands nearing the Divine Lord Realm's edge. You remain distant from that point."
Her expression eased a bit, although her voice stayed resolute.
"For your part, this test serves as a chance to build knowledge. Though Cosmic Path insight eludes you presently, contact with that forebear's lingering will sows potential in your mind. Upon hitting the Divine Lord Realm and forging your own Cosmic Path, you won't stumble in the dark. The traces you collect here will light your way."
Lady Virelila wrapped up, "Tackle this test with care and drive. Endure it. Absorb its lessons. And if you can, surpass the limits set by others for you."
Her statements echoed softly as the initial hall disciples moved toward the golden trail's gateway.
Max's eyes locked on the flickering fires before he nodded to Lady Virelila. "I won't let you down."