Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1571 Other Universes?

While Max and Lucia pressed deeper into the secret domain's core, they crossed multiple zones scarred by brutal warfare. Immense expanses of terrain lay ravaged, and lingering traces of savage clashes between primordials and devils remained visible in countless spots.

The battles raged with ferocious chaos.

No faction showed restraint, and the sheer devastation compelled Max and Lucia to advance with utmost wariness. They skirted straight routes, opting for lengthy绕道s that looped around raging conflict areas to avoid catching any notice.

Each footfall demanded precision, for the tiniest ripple might summon formidable foes.

Even with the holdups, their forward march persisted.

Max sensed the shifting environment already. As they drew nearer, spatial ripples intensified, and the atmosphere thickened with potent energy. The core loomed close—he knew it. At this rate, mere minutes separated them from arrival.

Yet right before stepping into the heartland, an unforeseen event unfolded.

A mighty presence materialized before them abruptly.

A primordial it was.

Its eyes locked onto Max and Lucia instantly, spurring immediate action. With zero prelude, it unleashed a assault, power erupting as it hammered down with crushing might.

The strike hit in a flash.

Max countered swiftly.

"Four Divine Beast Manifestation - Black Tortoise."

An colossal turtle materialized ahead, its vast carapace surging upward like an unyielding fortress. Black flames solidified into a thick, impenetrable shield, exuding profound protective might.

The primordial's blow smashed into it.

A tremendous blast erupted, quaking the earth nearby while the collision boomed thunderously. Pressure bore down fiercely on the turtle's shell, yet the summon endured solidly, devouring the onslaught unscathed.

Max positioned himself behind, upholding the shield with unwavering concentration.

Once the assault fully dissipated, things shifted.

The primordial halted abruptly.

Its face changed upon scrutinizing Max and Lucia more intently, as if a crucial truth dawned on it then.

Humans stood before it.

A flicker of aggression dimmed in its gaze as it pulled back its energy, refraining from further aggression.

"Forgive me for attacking without warning," the primordial stated earnestly, dipping his head a bit. "I mistook you both for devils and did not hesitate to strike."

"There is no need to apologize," Max answered steadily while dispelling the Black Tortoise manifestation. Still, he kept his vigilance sharp, watching the primordial steadily.

The primordial eyed them briefly before resuming. "Lately, I have been encountering many unfamiliar humans on this battlefield," he noted. "I am part of the primordial forces tasked with eliminating devils that attempt to ambush others. May I ask which force the two of you belong to?"

Max hesitated shortly, uncertain of his reply.

From his knowledge, the Black Dragon Clan hadn't formed yet in this time. Only post-war did the clan's ancestors claim the heart from the Black Dragon corpse, leading to its birth—disclosing that affiliation here simply wouldn't fit.

Before Max uttered a word, Lucia advanced and responded. "We are independent warriors who came to assist in this war."

"I see," the primordial replied with a nod.

He offered his name next. "My name is Kyle. And you two are?"

"I am Max, and this is Lucia," Max answered.

Kyle dipped his head again, bowing lightly. "Max, Lucia, thank you both for joining this war."

The bow startled Max. Witnessing a primordial pay such respect felt odd, leaving him momentarily at a loss.

After a short hesitation, he seized the chance for intel. "We have only recently arrived," Max stated. "Can you tell us why this war is happening? Why are the devils attacking Orion?"

Surprise crossed Kyle's features. "You truly do not know about the war?" he queried, eyeing them both skeptically.

Max offered a subtle, bitter grin. "We come from a very remote corner of the planet. Our star realm does not even have third rate forces, so information of this scale never reached us."

"I understand," Kyle acknowledged, nodding deliberately. "In that case, it is not strange that you are unaware."

He paused briefly prior to elaborating.

"The devils have invaded our universe, the Divine Realm," he declared. "We've been battling them for several years already. Yet, your region sits at the edge of the Divine Realm, so the invasion hasn't spread that far yet."

Max paid close attention before inquiring, "Why would the devils invade the Divine Realm?"

Kyle shook his head faintly. "I don't fully understand that. My rank among the primordials isn't high enough for such secrets. Still, rumors abound."

He went on, "Legends claim the devils hail from a different universe. Their home no longer satisfies them, turning their gaze to ours. They aim to seize this universe, subjugate its people, and impose their dominion."

With a wave toward the environment around them, he added, "Orion, this planet, carries immense significance. It's the initial destination for mortals upon ascending to the Divine Realm. The Ascension Tunnel links the mortal world directly to this domain."

A hint of gravity entered his tone.

"Somehow, Orion has turned into the war's main battleground. Certain theories suggest the devils want to dominate the mortal realm by capturing the Ascension Tunnel. Others insist they hunt for something far more precious, reachable solely via that tunnel."

Kyle let out a quiet breath and shook his head. "The real truth? I can't confirm it."

Max pondered the details deeply, though one fact seized his focus above all.

"Other universes exist?" he questioned, curiosity shining through. "If so, how many are there? And what do we call our own universe?"