Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100

Lyra gave a soft smile, her expression calm and knowing. "That is not surprising," she replied. "Most of those geniuses have been in seclusion for years, hidden away from the eyes of the world. They have been training day and night with single-minded purpose, preparing for this chance. The Heavenly Lord Secret Domain is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. None of them would waste time showing themselves before the moment arrives."

Her words drifted into the air like a quiet warning. For every young genius visible in the square, there were many more waiting unseen, sharpening themselves in silence. And when the gates of the Heavenly Lord Secret Domain finally opened, they would step into the light with the ferocity of blades long kept sheathed.

"There are basically fifteen leading geniuses, including you," Alice said, her eyes settling on Max with a mixture of pride and seriousness.

"Fifteen?" Max repeated with a nod, committing the number to memory.

"Oh, look," Alice said suddenly, her lips curving into a faint smile as she pointed toward the entrance of the square. "The lead geniuses of our Four God Nation are arriving now."

Max followed her gesture and saw six new figures stepping into the square. Their presence carried a weight that immediately shifted the atmosphere, and the crowd instinctively made way for them. Among them, Alice directed his attention to a striking young woman. Her long golden hair shimmered in the light, and streaks of red ran through it like flames caught in sunlight. Her very aura radiated heat and nobility.

"She is from my Phoenix God Nation," Alice explained with a proud tone. "Her name is Seraphina. She possesses the strongest bloodline of our generation, second only to mine, and her strength has already reached the peak of the Mythic Rank."

Max studied Seraphina for a moment, noting the fire that seemed to burn just beneath her calm exterior. Her presence was regal, her steps measured and deliberate, as though she carried the legacy of her nation with every movement.

Alice shifted her hand slightly, gesturing toward a young man standing nearby. His bearing was calm, his frame sturdy, and his bowl-cut hairstyle looked almost comically out of place in such a serious gathering. "From the Black Tortoise God Nation, there is Edric," she said. "He bears the most potent bloodline of this generation among the Black Tortoise."

Max glanced at him and barely suppressed a laugh. The sheer contrast between the gravity of the situation and Edric's hairstyle almost broke his composure. The man's aura was steady and powerful, yet Max could not shake the absurdity of imagining a cultivator of such strength with such a haircut.

"There are also two from the White Tiger God Nation," Alice continued, lowering her voice as her eyes lingered on a pair walking side by side. "They are twins, Chris and Christine. Their power shines brightest when they fight together. They are considered the proudest siblings of their nation."

Max's gaze fell upon the two. Their resemblance was striking, their features almost mirror images of each other. Both had pure white hair that gleamed like silver under the sunlight, and their movements carried a predator's grace. Their sharp eyes gave the impression of prowling beasts, and the harmony between them was almost unsettling.

"Lastly," Alice said, her voice steady, "are the two geniuses from the Azure Dragon God Nation. Their names are Gareth and Victor."

Max's attention moved to the final pair. Their figures were tall and imposing, their auras heavy with the weight of dragon blood. The faint ripple of their bloodline resonated with him, though it did not match the depth of his own. Still, their power was undeniable, and the pride in their posture told him they knew it well.

Max nodded slightly, acknowledging what he sensed. The dragon blood that flowed through them might not rival his, but it was strong enough to make them formidable in their own right.

"These six are only from the Four God Nation," Lyra said with a gentle smile. "The remaining eight come from the greatest forces of the Middle Domain. Each force will send one genius. They are the Great Ruler Empire, Mountain Gods Valley, Eternal Sun Guild, Absolute Sword Palace, Bright Buddha Palace, Obsidian Order, Hunter Association, and the Black Lotus Guild. These eight, together with the six from the Four God Nation, make up the fifteen leading prodigies."

Her eyes softened slightly as she added, "From my Great Ruler Empire, the one who will lead is my eldest brother."

Max's gaze sharpened, surprise flickering in his expression. "Your eldest brother? You mean First Prince Adrian?" The name carried weight even on his tongue. He had heard it countless times within the Great Ruler Empire, though he had never once seen the man himself. It was said Adrian's strength rivaled the very best of the Four God Nation's prodigies, and his reputation stretched far across the Middle Domain.

Lyra's expression brightened with unmistakable pride. "Yes, it is him," she said firmly, her tone carrying both affection and confidence.

Max nodded slowly, filing the revelation away. Yet before he could dwell further on it, he felt a sharp change in the atmosphere. His attention turned instinctively toward the entrance of the square. A new group was arriving, their steps in perfect rhythm, their presence as heavy as storm clouds.

At their head walked a man whose aura struck Max instantly. He did not recognize the man by face, but there was no mistaking the potent bloodline running through him. It was the Black Dragon Chaotic Bloodline, ancient and wild, radiating strength that pulsed with every step.

The man stopped and swept his gaze across the gathered figures before lowering his head slightly. His voice transmission reached Max's ears with clarity. "Guild Master, I am Daniel. This time, I represent the Black Lotus Guild for the Heavenly Lord Secret Domain. My team and I await your orders."

Max's expression did not shift outwardly, but his eyes glinted faintly. His reply was equally subtle, his voice flowing into Daniel's mind. "There are no orders for now. Enter the Heavenly Lord Secret Domain and focus on what awaits inside."

Daniel inclined his head in acknowledgment, the deference in his demeanor clear even to those who could not hear the exchange. He moved to stand with the other prodigies along with his team.