[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10":3,"chapter-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-226":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},130824,198,"Chapter 226 Secret of Ascendants","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>Max sat at one of the chairs, his eyes calm, but filled with curiosity as he studied Envoy Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's expression was serious, his presence commanding as he broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you all know, this round table exists to discuss the relations between the East Region, the other territories, and the Lost Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were measured, steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for now—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze hardened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have more pressing matters at hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single word left his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ascendants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of that name made several leaders shift slightly in their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among the most powerful figures in the East, the presence of the Ascendants was something deeply unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They mostly do not show up in the Lower Domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's sharp gaze scanned the room before settling back on Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now that they are here… we can't assume it's just for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That reason is too far-fetched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they weren't only here for him, then… what else could they possibly want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas exhaled, his gaze moving back toward the assembled leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will discuss this matter quickly, but first—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attention locked onto Max again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped slightly, carrying a warning tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me warn this little friend first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kate frowned, her posture stiffening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sharp eyes narrowed at Lucas, her voice carrying a hint of disapproval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really about to tell him that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was laced with concern—no, something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't we supposed to keep that information private?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lucas could respond, Aurelia scoffed lightly, leaning back in her chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes gleamed with cold amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Veylin's performance in the temple? Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was casual, but the words hit the room like a shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension thickened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in Valora Continent saw it. They're already suspicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze flickered toward Kate, challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They saw how he transformed into a literal Null. A Vesper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she said those words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire round table stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaders, even those who had remained silent, had a shadow of unease in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's mind reeled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veylin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term Null.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—Vesper?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too much information at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many connections forming at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body moved before he even realized it, standing up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was sharp, demanding—shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute—what does Veylin have to do with any of this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath hitched slightly as his mind pieced together the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And more importantly—do you know why he turned into a Null?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept across the gathered leaders, searching for answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fought Veylin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had felt the unreal power radiating from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas exhaled, his gaze heavy as he finally answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We aren't sure of everything, but…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he continued, his voice low, steady, serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We received a message.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the room turned ice-cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's hands tightened at his sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's expression didn't shift, but his next words sent a ripple of shock through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The message came from the Middle Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It said that the Ascendants… can transform into Nulls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete, utter silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's voice grew even graver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like how Veylin transformed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That… wasn't possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That couldn't be possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas sighed, rubbing his temple before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since communication between Domains is nearly impossible right now, we haven't received any further information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered toward Max, dead serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we don't know if it's completely true or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Lucas spoke again—and this time, the weight of his words pressed down on everyone in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if it is true…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped to a near whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then a human transforming into a Null is a very serious matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because we might not know who among us… is a Null in disguise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened, his thoughts spiraling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Ascendants could become Nulls…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had the ability to shed their humanity, to turn into something beyond human comprehension…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about the war?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war that happened 10,000 years ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nulls that had attacked humanity—were they always monsters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or were they once human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This changed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered as a thought struck him, urgent and immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, focusing inward—towards the Dimension of Spirit, where a familiar presence usually resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hey, Blob! Did you hear this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed in concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Blob? Are you there?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reply came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What happened to this guy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blob should be able to hear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His connection with Blob was related to the Dimension of Spirits..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if Blob had completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's thoughts whirled with confusion, but before he could dig deeper—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas's voice snapped him back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was grave, filled with unmistakable urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, Max,\" he said, locking eyes with Max, making sure his words were heard and understood, \"you better be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because there is a 100% chance Evan will undergo a Null transformation against you—just like Veylin did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words left Lucas's mouth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's expression turned deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had faced Veylin after his Null transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utter defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was outmatched in every way—strength, speed, regeneration, power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That raw strength… that blinding speed… and worst of all, that monstrous healing factor…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's jaw tightened, grimacing at the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of those things was what truly filled him with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something far worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Veylin had grabbed hold of him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And started draining his soul directly from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shiver ran down Max's spine at the mere thought of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never faced anything like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had ever managed to rip the soul directly from a physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least—it should have been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nulls could do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And according to Blob—Nulls could do even worse than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could devour not only souls, but bodies, energy—everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pit of unease formed in Max's stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't face Evan unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to the leaders seated at the round table, his eyes filled with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time I fought Veylin,\" Max began, voice serious and heavy, \"he started devouring my soul force directly from my body. I've heard Nulls can do even more than that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the room, searching for answers, desperation creeping into his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any way to stop them from doing that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every leader looked at each other, their expressions darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no easy answer—because what Max had described was something even they feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a long silence, Envoy Lucas spoke, his voice grave, but calm and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no foolproof way. But those who have reached the Seeker Rank can form a layer of Vital Essence around their body called a Vital Shell. It's capable of protecting against such devouring abilities. Unfortunately, it's useless for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, pity clear in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still only at the Apprentice Rank. Without reaching Seeker Rank, you can't form a Vital Shell. It's beyond your current capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's expression darkened, frustration creeping into his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he felt that weight pulling him down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice cut through the gloom, sharp yet oddly eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned, catching sight of the leader of the Black Lotus Guild, who was chuckling lightly, eyes gleaming with dark light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Others don't have a way, but that doesn't mean I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1313,"2026-05-29T02:56:42.303Z","2026-06-01T04:29:01.835Z",1,"novelbin.me","c65792cc7d0f6acbe94ee2f5a93910208de1b02e4d850c894776795e9df8c3ca","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-227","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-225",1648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-cover.jpg"]