Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1615 Wonders of Chaos Fruit!

Even Max's eyes narrowed as he registered their presence.

He had anticipated that the Black Dragon Clan would deploy their most formidable talents, yet witnessing the assembled group still brought the reality into sharp focus.

These were no ordinary prodigies.

They were individuals who had forged their strength within one of the Divine Realm's lesser third-rate factions. Max could only conjecture about the caliber of geniuses the first-rate forces would present at the Cosmic Ascension Conference.

As Max observed them, his mind drifted back to a prior discussion with Lucia during their journey to Orion.

At that time, she had mentioned that nearly every genius in the Divine Realm aspired to achieve the pinnacle of the Law Manifestation Realm before the advent of the Cosmic Ascension Conference.

Now, standing here and taking in the scene, Max couldn't help but concede the truth of her words.

Virtually all true talents across the Divine Realm were clearly striving for that identical benchmark.

And the Black Dragon Clan was no anomaly in this regard.

The disciples arrayed before him served as undeniable proof.

Many had likely dedicated years to preparing for this juncture. They had honed their skills, amassed vital resources, and strategically postponed advancements at crucial stages of their cultivation journey, all to arrive at the Smelting Trial in their absolute peak condition.

Max's own cultivation, currently at the ninth level of the Law Awakening Realm, appeared noticeably inferior to that of nearly everyone else present.

Despite this, he felt no apprehension.

On the contrary, his intrigue only intensified.

The more formidable the opposition, the greater the satisfaction derived from overcoming it.

A number of disciples soon became aware of his arrival.

A few gazes immediately shifted upon recognizing him. Others began engaging in hushed discussions amongst themselves. Several looked on with open curiosity, while certain stares conveyed a sense of challenge or perhaps doubt.

After all, while Max's notoriety had recently surged, reputation and actual cultivation were distinct entities.

Numerous individuals had indeed heard the tales.

Now, they were encountering the man himself.

Max disregarded their reactions, proceeding forward with measured steps before taking his position amongst the assembled disciples.

His aura remained understated, revealing little of his true capabilities.

Yet, beneath that placid exterior, his eyes gleamed with intensity.

The Smelting Trial had yet to commence, and already he could sense the palpable pressure of genuine competition coalescing around him.

"Max!"

Shortly after he had joined the other disciples, Lucia and Isabella navigated their way towards him through the throng.

Both women immediately captured attention.

Lucia exuded her characteristic unruffled confidence, while Isabella's presence felt more cutting and radiant than before, as if an intrinsic change had occurred within her.

Max's gaze first settled upon Lucia.

With just a fleeting perception of her aura, he could discern that her strength had advanced once more. She had already attained the sixth level of the Law Manifestation Realm. Her cultivation felt stable, polished, and unequivocally consolidated following the progress achieved over the preceding week.

His attention then moved to Isabella.

The instant he properly sensed her, Max's expression underwent a transformation.

"Huh?"

He scrutinized her for a moment.

"Isabella… your cultivation…"

Genuine astonishment laced his voice.

Her aura no longer resembled that of someone within the Law Awakening Realm.

She had already reached the fifth level of the Law Manifestation Realm.

Max recollected with clarity that the last time he had assessed her, Isabella had merely been at the second level of the Law Awakening Realm. Yet, within the span of a single week, she had traversed the entirety of the Law Refinement Realm and broken through several subsequent minor stages.

Such advancement was preposterous, even by the standards of a genius.

Isabella crossed her arms and tilted her chin upward with an air of pride.

"Hehe, surprised?"

Max regarded her silently for another second.

"That is certainly one way to describe it."

Her smile widened perceptibly.

"While I was undergoing training last week, my Imperial Bloodline fully awakened."

The pride evident in her tone was impossible to overlook.

"The moment it awakened, my cultivation began to surge through breakthroughs repeatedly. The elders subsequently examined me and stated that my strength should continue to ascend steadily until I eventually reach the zenith of the Law Manifestation Realm."

Max blinked once.

Even for him, this revelation was quite extraordinary.

A bloodline awakening that possessed the capability to continuously propel one's cultivation forward over an extended period was a boon that countless individuals would fantasize about.

"Hehe, that's wonderful for you," Max commented, his smile appearing sufficiently genuine on the surface.

Unfortunately for him, the faint undertone of envy concealed within his eyes was far less convincing.

Lucia almost chuckled audibly at the scene.

Isabella immediately perceived Max's subtle reaction and seemed even more delighted.

"Hehe, thank you, Max."

Her voice then resonated directly within his mind via divine transmission.

"Without that special fruit you bestowed upon me, my Imperial Bloodline would not have awakened so prematurely."

Max's expression shifted subtly.

She continued her private communication.

"That fruit was truly wondrous. It not only reformed my foundation and bestowed upon me a divine physique, but it also served to awaken the dormant Imperial Bloodline within my being."

A genuine sense of gratitude was evident in her voice now.

"Without its intervention, I probably would have required several more years for my bloodline to fully awaken."

Max paid close attention to her words.

The fruit she was referring to was the very Chaos Fruit he had gifted her previously.

Back then, he had recognized its value and potency, yet even he had not foreseen its capability to activate a hidden bloodline.

"I understand," Max conveyed silently.

He cast another look at Isabella, this time with a much deeper comprehension.

So, this was the underlying reason for her astonishing advancement.

The Chaos Fruit had simultaneously refined her physique, fortified her foundation, and expedited the awakening of her Imperial Bloodline.

It was no wonder her cultivation had surged like a breached dam.

Lucia observed the pair between them, her gaze tinged with suspicion.

"You two are being unusually quiet."

Max promptly offered a smile.

"We were merely marveling at how remarkably talented Isabella has become."

Isabella affirmed his statement with a serious nod.

"That is indeed the truth."

Lucia narrowed her eyes, clearly unconvinced by the explanation.

Nevertheless, she chose not to press the matter further.

Around them, several disciples who had gathered also began to perceive Isabella's altered aura, murmuring about it in hushed tones. Others directed looks of renewed curiosity towards Max, pondering the nature of the individuals who were suddenly emerging under his wing.

Max let out a quiet breath.

In a mere span of one week, both Lucia and Isabella had achieved significant improvements."