Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1497 A Battle with Mother - 3

"Anyway, you should not have come this close to me," Max told his mother, offering a serene smile while the power within his form surged anew.

In an instant, his whole body exploded with seven-hued lightning. Bursts of crimson, gold, violet, silver, azure, emerald, and profound black divine punishment streaks blasted out from him as he reignited the Storm King's inheritance, founded on these seven divine punishment lightnings.

The unleashed force was overwhelming.

Bang!

As soon as the inheritance fully engaged, the lightning outburst from Max's form surged fiercely outward. The shockwave hurled his mother back, compelling her to stagger several steps until she regained her footing.

"This again," she remarked, her face growing grave as she observed the seven-colored lightning swirling around Max's figure.

"Come on. Let us have a good fight," Max responded with a subtle grin, lifting his sword.

With his words spoken, the arena burst into action.

Max's form disappeared, transforming into a streak of seven-hued lightning. Bolstered by the Storm King's inheritance, his velocity hit a horrifying peak, bridging the gap between them in a flash. The crackling lightning enveloping him roared as he slashed his sword at her with devastating might.

His mother countered without delay.

A golden glow erupted from her back, manifesting two luminous wings there. Crafted from pure golden energy, the wings unfurled with splendid majesty. One powerful flap propelled her forward at astonishing velocity, keeping pace with Max's lightning-boosted agility.

The confrontation ignited.

Her golden blade met Max's sword in a dazzling burst of light.

The clash of steel resounded across the arena as golden sparks and lightning trails burst forth. They darted across the field at incredible paces, their shapes flickering and vanishing in rapid succession amid their flurry of strikes.

Max's sword plunged down time and again with fearsome power.

Every blow channeled the seven-colored lightning coursing through him. His motions were fierce and unyielding, his might just as formidable. Each sword swing sent lightning waves rippling through the atmosphere.

Still, his mother held her ground firmly.

Her golden wings flapped steadily as she glided with elegant swiftness over the arena. The shining sword she wielded moved with refined accuracy, deflecting and retaliating against Max's assaults.

Occasionally, she deployed further skills.

Golden energy amassed around her, summoning constructs on her whim. Lances of solid light launched at Max from various angles. Barriers of gleaming energy materialized to halt his blows. Beams of brilliant force cascaded from the sky to encircle him in their array.

The arena turned into a tempest of golden forms and darting lightning.

Yet Max stayed composed.

His blade struck with ruthless accuracy, empowered by the fifth level Severing Sword concept in each attack. The unseen edge encircling his sword cleaved the golden structures mercilessly.

Light spears fragmented upon contact with his sword.

Golden shields fractured beneath his keen blade.

Even the descending luminous blades were bisected neatly as his sword sliced through the air.

Max's pace kept accelerating as the seven-colored lightning drove his actions to the limit. His silhouette flickered in and out like a divine bolt punishing the field. Simultaneously, his bodily power made every sword clash with his mother boom through the arena.

They traded strikes over and over as the arena trembled from their fierce duel.

Golden glows and seven-hued lightning twisted wildly across the field while their blades met repeatedly in a swift barrage revealing no doubt or frailty.

"Haha, it is fun battling with you, mother, but I suppose every good thing must come to an end," Max whispered softly amid their confrontation.

While the fight intensified, Max's thoughts shifted with resolute focus. Deep in his mind, he issued a quiet order.

"Extreme Speed."

For the first time, he invoked the Extreme Speed skill from the Storm King's inheritance.

Instantly upon activation, the lightning around his body detonated fiercely. The seven divine punishment lightnings flooded him like a torrent, and his form vanished from its spot.

His motion wasn't merely quicker.

He morphed into a streak of seven-colored lightning.

Compared to his velocity, the arena felt suspended. In one heartbeat, Max spanned the space and materialized right before his mother.

Previously, she had kept up with his pace using the golden light wings from her Heavenly Luminance Sacred Bloodline. Her swiftness had been remarkable, responding to his every blow without pause.

But now, the situation shifted.

In her view, a mere flicker of seven-colored lightning streaked over the field.

Suddenly, Max's visage loomed before her.

Shock widened her eyes as her thoughts raced to comprehend the occurrence. On reflex, she attempted a defense. She aimed to swing her golden sword against the impending strike.

Yet she proved far too sluggish.

Before she could act, Max's sword was already in motion.

The edge hurtled with horrifying swiftness.

So exact and rapid was the cut that it inflicted no discomfort, just as Max planned. The blade glided through her shape in a smooth, noiseless pass.

For an instant, all grew quiet.

Then her figure started to shine.

Golden specks of light emerged gradually over her body as the soul piece upholding her presence scattered. The golden glow intensified as her outline began to break apart into myriad light grains.

Max remained in front of her, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"Mother, hold on for a few more years," he murmured tenderly. His tone quivered with feeling as he gazed at her vanishing form. "It won't be long before I come to save you. Until then stay safe mother."

His mother gazed at him in astonishment.

His statement baffled her completely. She couldn't fathom why this human before her uttered it with such anguish and resolve. Bewilderment clouded her gaze as she sought to decipher his intent.

But prior to deeper reflection, her body fully turned to golden light specks.

The shimmering bits floated softly in the air momentarily before fading away.

Her vanishing marked the conquest of the ninety-eighth level of the Combat Legion Tower.