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title: "Chapter 1529: A leap in strength!"
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novel: "Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100"
number: 1536
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createdAt: "2026-04-15"
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A week passed in the blink of an eye, and when the appointed day finally arrived, Max stood ready to depart for the forbidden planet Orion. The decision he had made earlier had not wavered even for a moment during those seven days. Instead, everything he did in that short span of time had been focused on preparing himself for the dangers that awaited him on that distant and perilous world.

There had been several developments during that week.

As promised, Lady Virelia had sent a disciple to deliver the dragon related materials that Max had requested. These were not ordinary remains but contained traces of draconic essence that still held significant value even after countless years.

Max did not waste any time after receiving them. Within the confines of his residence and the isolation of his Dimension of Time, he devoured them all.

By the end of the week, the results were nothing short of astonishing.

His Draconic Essences had increased from twelve hundred to two thousand, and the same was true for his Dragon Scales. This was not a small improvement but a massive leap in his physical foundation.

The increase was so significant that even Max himself could feel the difference clearly with every movement of his body. His muscles felt denser, his bones more resilient, and his entire physique carried a weight that was far beyond what it had been before.

Max stood quietly for a moment, sensing the changes within himself. The power that surged through his body was steady and overwhelming, not explosive but deeply rooted. It was the kind of strength that did not falter under pressure.

With this level of improvement, he could clearly feel that his body had reached a new threshold.

"If I attempt it now, I can definitely endure the opening of the third divine vein," Max muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing slightly as he evaluated his current condition. The confidence in his voice was not baseless. Compared to before, his body was now far more stable and durable, capable of withstanding pressures that would have shattered him earlier.

However, even as that thought appeared, he quickly shook his head.𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The problem was not his body anymore.

The problem was the sheer amount of energy required.

The opening of the third divine vein demanded a level of resources that far exceeded what he currently possessed. The dragon materials provided by Lady Virelia had already been completely consumed in to increase the number of Draconic Essences and Dragon Scales, and even though the results were excellent, they were still not enough to push him into the next stage.

A faint sigh escaped his lips.

"Still not enough," he muttered quietly.

Even so, there was no disappointment in his expression.

Instead, there was only calm acceptance.

He knew exactly how much stronger he had become, and he did not dare to underestimate it. The power contained within his two thousand Draconic Essences alone was already terrifying, capable of granting him overwhelming physical strength.

At the same time, the defense provided by his two thousand Dragon Scales had reached a level where even powerful attacks would struggle to leave a mark on him.

Combined together, they had elevated his overall combat capability to an entirely new level.

"At the very least, I can now unleash the full might of the second divine vein without any restraint," Max said softly as a faint smile appeared on his face.

With that thought, he began walking toward the meeting place where he and Isabella had agreed to meet.

Not long after leaving his residence, Max arrived at the agreed meeting place. The location was deliberately chosen to be secluded, far away from the usual flow of disciples moving through the Black Dragon Palace.

The surroundings were quiet, almost unnaturally so, with no signs of activity in any direction. It was the kind of place where even the faintest movement could be noticed, which made it ideal for a departure that was not meant to draw attention.

Under normal circumstances, disciples of the Black Dragon Clan were not allowed to leave the palace freely, especially not to venture toward other planets. Such actions required strict permission from the clan, and those who violated this rule would face severe punishment without exception.

However, the Saint and the Saintess stood in a completely different position. Their status granted them a level of freedom that ordinary disciples could not even imagine. As long as they informed the clan beforehand, they were permitted to travel wherever they wished.

Max had already taken care of this matter.

Before making his preparations, he had spoken directly with Lady Virelia about his intention to go to Orion. As expected, she had not approved of the idea. The danger of Orion was well known, and even someone of Max’s caliber would not be guaranteed survival there.

She had tried to dissuade him, warning him of the risks and the countless geniuses who had perished on that forbidden planet.

However, in the end, she had said nothing more.

She understood him.

She knew that once Max made a decision like this, there was no turning him back. Rather than continuing to oppose him, she chose to support him in her own way. Before he left, she had handed him several protective treasures, each one capable of saving his life in critical moments.

Max had accepted them without hesitation.

And for that, he felt a quiet sense of gratitude.

As these thoughts passed through his mind, Max’s gaze shifted forward.

In the distance, a Star Shuttle slowly came into view.

Its sleek structure hovered quietly above the ground, its surface reflecting faint light as if it was already prepared for a long journey across the stars. Standing near the shuttle was Isabella, her posture straight and her expression calm as she waited.

But she was not alone.

Max’s eyes narrowed slightly the moment he noticed the second figure standing beside her.

A faint frown appeared on his face.

This mission was supposed to remain secret, known only to him and Isabella. There was no reason for a third person to be involved, and the presence of someone else immediately raised a sense of caution within him.

He slowed his steps slightly, his mind sharpening as his instincts reacted.

Without any visible change in his expression, his Dimensional Sovereign Body quietly activated, its perception extending outward to analyze the unfamiliar presence. The aura of the second figure was concealed, but not completely hidden from him.

Within a moment, the identity of that person became clear.

Max let out a small breath, the tension in his mind easing slightly.

The person standing beside Isabella was none other than Lucia Grimes.

Seeing this, the faint frown on his face relaxed, though it did not disappear completely. While Lucia’s presence was unexpected, it was at least not an unknown variable.

Still, one question remained.

Why was she here?