Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1684 Useless Skills in the Divine Realm!

The return journey from the Violet Sky Star Realm did not take very long.

Inside the enormous star shuttle, most disciples spent the majority of the trip either cultivating silently or discussing everything that happened during the Smelting Trial.

The atmosphere throughout the vessel remained completely different compared to when they first departed toward the Violet Star Palace.

At that time, everyone had been filled with anticipation and curiosity regarding the Smelting Trial.

But now—

The confidence and mentality of many disciples had changed completely.

After personally witnessing countless geniuses, terrifying battles, and overwhelming talents during the trials, nearly everyone had finally realized how vast the Divine Realm truly was.

Especially after seeing monsters like Max and Ray Willer, many disciples understood very clearly that their current strength was still far from enough.

Because of that, the atmosphere inside the shuttle became unusually focused.

Many disciples were already eager to begin secluded cultivation the moment they returned.

Meanwhile, Max mostly remained inside his room quietly throughout the journey.

Although he occasionally spoke briefly with Lucia and Isabella, most of his time was spent continuing to familiarize himself with the Vein of Speed and stabilizing his recent breakthroughs.

Eventually, after traveling through the endless stars for some time, the enormous star shuttle finally returned once again to the Verdant Sky Star Realm.

Soon afterward, the massive Black Dragon Palace gradually appeared within everyone's sight.

The moment the disciples saw the enormous palace standing majestically atop the mountains once again, many people immediately revealed emotional expressions.

After all, despite the dangers and opportunities of the Smelting Trial, returning back home still brought a sense of relief.

Boom!!!

The gigantic star shuttle slowly descended before the Black Dragon Palace while countless disciples and elders below looked upward toward it.

Soon afterward, the shuttle finally landed completely.

The moment the disciples stepped outside once again, the elders of the Black Dragon Clan quickly gathered around to question them regarding the Smelting Trial and its results.

However, despite the excitement surrounding the return, almost every disciple shared the same thought now.

Cultivation.

After all, nearly everyone who survived the Smelting Trial had obtained enormous gains.

Some obtained treasures.

Others gained cultivation resources.

A few comprehended stronger concepts through battle.

Meanwhile, individuals like Max had gained opportunities so great that even ordinary geniuses could hardly imagine them.

Because of this, after returning to the Black Dragon Palace, nearly all participating disciples immediately entered seclusion one after another.

No one wanted to waste even a single moment.

The Cosmic Ascension Conference was only three months away now.

And everyone understood very clearly that those three months would likely determine their future standing within the younger generation of the Divine Realm.

Because of that, the entire Black Dragon Palace gradually entered a strange atmosphere afterward.

The disciples who participated in the Smelting Trial almost completely disappeared from public view as they entered closed-door cultivation continuously.

Some secluded themselves to break through their cultivation realms.

Others focused upon mastering new techniques and treasures.

Everyone desperately tried to digest the opportunities they obtained during the Smelting Trial before the Cosmic Ascension Conference finally began three months later.

Max naturally planned to enter seclusion as well after returning to the Black Dragon Palace.

After all, although he had already broken through to the tenth level of the Law Awakening Realm and awakened the Vein of Speed, there were still countless things he needed to stabilize and comprehend further before the Cosmic Ascension Conference began.

However, before he could properly begin secluded cultivation, he suddenly received a summons from Lady Virelia.

Knowing it was his master calling for him, Max naturally did not delay.

Soon afterward, he arrived before Lady Virelia's office located deep within the Black Dragon Palace.

After entering the room, Max immediately saw Lady Virelia seated calmly behind a large desk while several ancient scrolls floated quietly around the room.

The atmosphere inside the office felt peaceful yet dignified.

The moment Lady Virelia noticed him entering, she lightly nodded toward him.

"Sit down," she said calmly.

Max nodded respectfully afterward before taking a seat directly across from her.

For several moments, Lady Virelia simply observed him silently.

The more she looked at Max now, the more satisfied she became.

His performance during the Smelting Trial had honestly exceeded even her own expectations greatly.

Eventually, she finally spoke.

"The Cosmic Ascension Conference will begin in three months," Lady Virelia said calmly while looking directly toward Max. "How confident are you in entering the top one thousand?"

The moment those words entered his ears, Max almost laughed inwardly.

Top one thousand?

In truth, his own goal had long since surpassed something like that.

Max was aiming for the very peak of the Cosmic Ascension Conference itself.

The top ten.

However, despite those thoughts, Max still remained calm outwardly.

Because he understood very clearly why Lady Virelia viewed things this way.

After all, she still did not know his true strength completely.

To someone like her, merely entering the top one thousand among the countless monstrous geniuses participating in the Cosmic Ascension Conference would already be an astonishing achievement beyond imagination.

Because of that, Max naturally did not blame her for underestimating him.

Instead, he simply smiled faintly afterward.

"I should not have any problems entering the top one thousand," Max replied calmly. "Master does not need to worry too much about me."

Lady Virelia slowly nodded after hearing that response.

Clearly, she was already quite satisfied with his confidence.

Then suddenly, as though recalling something important, her expression became thoughtful afterward.

"Max," she said slowly, "back in the mortal realm where you came from, were there things called skills?"

Max's eyes flickered slightly after hearing that question.

Then he nodded lightly.

"Yes," he replied honestly. "There were many skills in the mortal world."

A faint nostalgic expression appeared within his eyes briefly afterward.

"However, after ascending to the Divine Realm, most of those skills became practically useless."

Lady Virelia nodded calmly after hearing that.

"That is normal," she explained slowly.

"The so-called skills used in mortal worlds are ultimately powered through mana."

Her gaze gradually became more serious afterward.

"And mana itself is a power system belonging to the mortal realms."

"Because of that, after ascending into the Divine Realm, the strength produced by ordinary skills becomes extremely weak."

Max quietly listened while Lady Virelia continued explaining.

"The biggest issue is that skills are fundamentally designed to operate through mana pathways and mana laws. Even if someone ascends and begins cultivating Divine Essence afterward, the skills themselves still instinctively consume mana instead."

Lady Virelia lightly tapped the desk while continuing.

"And although Divine Essence technically contains traces of mana within it, that tiny amount is insignificant compared to true Divine Essence."

"That is why attempting to use ordinary mortal realm skills inside the Divine Realm becomes nearly pointless."

"No matter how much Divine Essence you possess, the skill itself will still prioritize consuming the mana hidden inside the Divine Essence rather than the Divine Essence directly."

Max slowly nodded afterward.

That explanation immediately made many things clearer for him.

Meanwhile, Lady Virelia continued calmly.

"However…"

A faint thoughtful expression appeared across her face.

"That does not mean the Divine Realm lacks alternatives."

Max's eyes immediately sharpened slightly after hearing that.

Lady Virelia slowly leaned back in her chair before continuing.

"In the Divine Realm, there exists something far superior to ordinary mortal skills."

"Abilities specifically designed to operate through Divine Essence itself."

Her voice gradually became heavier afterward.

"However, unlike the common skills found throughout mortal worlds, these abilities are extremely rare."

"Not every force in the Divine Realm possesses them."

"In fact, many weaker forces may never even encounter one throughout their entire existence."