Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1608 A Terrifying Potential!

Lucia crossed her arms, remarking, "You two became close rather quickly." Neither Max nor Rose offered a direct answer. What Lucia was unaware of was that Rose's decision to befriend Max wasn't solely based on their recent interactions. The true catalyst lay deeper. Rose possessed a rare and seldom-known class ability that enabled her to perceive the future potential of exceptionally talented individuals. While it didn't reveal exact destinies or offer complete foresight, it granted her a profound sense of a person's ultimate attainable height. However, this unique ability came with strict limitations: it only functioned if the target remained in her proximity long enough for a connection to establish. Fleeting encounters held no significance, and brief meetings yielded no results. Consequently, the ability had remained dormant throughout their earlier interactions. It was only after Max's return from Dragon Death Valley, coupled with sufficient time spent near her, that the ability finally activated. The instant it did, Rose nearly lost her composure. The vision that unfolded before her had deeply shaken her foundations. Around Max, she didn't perceive the outline of an ordinary genius; instead, she witnessed a monumental presence that seemed to ascend beyond the stars, beyond all realms, and even past the very boundaries of the universe. Its scale was vast, its nature terrifying, its shape unclear, yet its magnitude was utterly overwhelming. What was even more shocking was that every other figure present near this vision appeared dim and insignificant in comparison, as if destined to become mere background shadows in the wake of his inevitable ascent. Rose had encountered numerous talented individuals previously. She had assessed the heirs of great clans, the disciples of supreme forces, and monstrous prodigies who were lauded across star realms. None, however, came remotely close to the potential she glimpsed surrounding Max. This revelation was the reason she had refused the divine crystals, opting for friendship over immediate profit. To her, one thousand divine crystals were valuable, but the favor of someone like Max could one day prove to be absolutely priceless. "I will see you again at the Cosmic Ascension Conference," Max stated to Rose as the trio began to depart from the area surrounding Dragon Death Valley. Rose looked at him with a slight frown, inquiring, "You are participating in that tournament as well?" Her gaze swept over him, assessing his current cultivation level. "Are you not still a bit too weak for something of that magnitude?" Max simply shrugged nonchalantly. "I am joining mainly to gain experience," he replied. "And if, by some miracle, I happen to win the whole thing, that would make it even better, wouldn't it?" Rose stared at him for a moment before erupting into laughter. "Keep dreaming." Although her tone was mocking, a hint of underlying curiosity was evident. "Come on," she said, turning ahead, "I will guide you both back to the camp." The three soon left the cliffs encompassing Dragon Death Valley, journeying back through the harsh terrains of Orion. As they traveled, the oppressive atmosphere of the forbidden zone gradually receded, replaced by the rugged yet comparatively safer outer regions. Hours later, the distant lights of the temporary camp came into view. Various star shuttles were parked on the open ground, their metallic hulls gleaming under Orion's dim sky. Members of different factions moved about, preparing supplies, tending to injuries, or making arrangements to depart the planet after the recent upheaval surrounding the secret domain and Dragon Death Valley. Upon Max and Lucia's arrival, several pairs of eyes immediately turned toward them. Many recognized Max by this point, and hushed whispers spread among the assembled cultivators. His reputation had grown considerably due to the recent events involving the Sword God Palace and War God Palace. Max paid minimal attention to the murmurs. He turned to Rose. Lucia also stepped forward, offering a sincere nod. "Thank you again," Lucia expressed. "Without your help, reaching Dragon Death Valley and returning safely would have been far more challenging." Rose waved a hand dismissively. "You adequately compensated me with entertainment alone." Lucia rolled her eyes good-naturedly while Max chuckled. Rose then cast one last look at Max. "Do not die before the Cosmic Ascension Conference," she advised. "I am now curious to see how far you can truly go." Max smiled. "I was about to say the same to you." Rose snorted softly. "You should focus on yourself first." Despite the teasing banter, a clear sense of respect now existed between them. After a final exchange, Max and Lucia boarded their star shuttle together. The sleek vessel hummed to life as formations across its body awakened, and streams of energy coursed through its frame. Rose remained outside, arms crossed, watching them depart. Through the transparent side panel, Lucia waved once. Max offered Rose a nod.Then, the shuttle ascended from the terrain, accelerating rapidly before launching skyward like a brilliant streak of light. Its destination was none other than the Verdant Sky Realm. As the vessel vanished into the upper atmosphere, Rose continued her gaze for several silent moments before finally averting her attention. A subtle smile graced her lips. "The Cosmic Ascension Conference…" she whispered, her voice barely audible. "That grand assembly might just turn out to be more captivating than I initially anticipated." As the star shuttle sliced through the boundless expanse of stars, luminous trails streaked past the viewing panels as if they were rivers of liquid silver in constant flow. The vessel's formations emitted a steady, calming hum throughout the cabin, providing a serene contrast to the recent tumultuous events experienced on Orion. Lucia, seated across from Max, appeared significantly more relaxed now that the perilous planet was finally behind them. Max, however, had become lost in contemplation. After a period of quiet reflection, he turned his gaze towards her and inquired, "Lucia, do you possess any knowledge regarding the combat tower I encountered during that previous trial?" Lucia tilted her head slightly, intrigued by the abrupt nature of his question. "What about it?" Max leaned back into his seat, his tone projecting an air of casualness, although a spark of keen interest flickered within his eyes. "I was curious if perhaps another tower similar to it might exist elsewhere." Lucia gave a single blink before nodding her head in affirmation, without much hesitation. "It does." Max's posture immediately became more upright. "There's another one?" he asked, his voice betraying a hint of disbelief. While he managed to keep his tone controlled, a genuine surprise churned within him. He hadn't anticipated such a straightforward confirmation. In truth, his inquiry had been merely a test. He intended to gauge her reaction and discern if she held any information pertaining to the enigmatic combat tower. His assumption was that she would either dismiss the subject entirely or claim ignorance. Instead, she had confirmed the existence of a second tower with such disarming simplicity. Lucia perceived the sudden surge of intensity in his expression and offered him a look laced with amusement. "Indeed, there is another tower of that nature situated somewhere within the Divine Realm." Max's eyes narrowed, sharpening with focus. "Where?" This time, he made no attempt to conceal the eagerness that surged through him. The second tower, he knew, held the second volume of the Overlord Body Codex. This crucial part contained the precise methods required to unlock the final three divine veins among the Seven Divine Veins. The existing Overlord Body Codex in Max's possession only detailed the process for opening the initial four divine veins. Therefore, acquiring the other segment was of paramount importance to him.