[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv":3,"chapter-max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-chapter-165":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Max Level is 100? I Can Upgrade All  skill s to Lv99999!",{"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},937872,1228,"Chapter 165 -165-Lord of Abyss","max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-chapter-165",165,"\u003Cp>Deep within the Abyss, in an unknowable place,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one called \"His Excellency,\" the supreme being, was currently taking a bath in molten lava.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the sole master of the entire Abyss, worshiped by countless abyssal creatures as the Lord of Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being so powerful that even legendary gods dared not offend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to ancient legend, the Lord of Abyss rarely acted, but the last time he did, he eliminated a newly-born god with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this god had just come into existence, for the entire God Realm, this was completely unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Lord of Abyss challenged the gods, the God Realm’s deities decisively went to war against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exact details of the battle remained unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the massive clash, the so-called supreme gods returned to the God Realm in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Lord of Abyss continued to dwell in the Abyss, as if nothing had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the God Realm and the Abyss seemed to tacitly agree to act as though the incident had been forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, rumors spread that the supreme gods who had gone to battle had suffered significant injuries, and one had even fallen from their exalted authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how powerful was the Lord of Abyss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, no one could fully explain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Abyss wielded incredibly potent laws, including a very special rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, after that great battle, the lofty gods had been preparing for war with constant vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had expected that the Lord of Abyss might seize the opportunity to invade the God Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the reality was far different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Abyss merely sent word to the God Realm, telling the gods not to bother him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he returned to soak in molten lava as though it were a hot spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his own words, the God Realm was such a broken place that he wouldn’t want it even if it were free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, if he wished, the Lord of Abyss could have slain nearly all the gods and occupied the entire God Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter—he wielded one of the Primordial Laws, truly ranking as one of the highest existences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even the Lord of Abyss, a being practically invincible in power, had always been concerned with a single matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while bathing in lava, he occasionally thought of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was... his expectations for Caelan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caelan, you must grow quickly!\" he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chosen One is a being whose strength cannot be compared to those worthless gods!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wandering through the [Dark Maze],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caelan finally returned to the human royal city once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, his mood was filled with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought his strength was already formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his experiences in the [Dark Maze] had given him a harsh lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Maze Keeper], whom he could not even be sure of defeating, had been instantly eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who possessed such overwhelming power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what connection existed between the death of the [Maze Keeper] and the [Umbra Club’s Invitation]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it a coincidence, or... something else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Audrey had been anxious ever since separating from Caelan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had returned to the city-state, her mind had not fully calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always known that the world was full of hidden powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing of them was one thing; truly seeing them was entirely another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her experiences in the [Dark Maze] had far exceeded her understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by staying by Caelan’s side had she truly witnessed the terrifying nature of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, beyond this, her own level had greatly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Caelan had given her a substantial portion of the loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rough estimate suggested it amounted to at least hundreds of millions of gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this round of gains, Audrey felt like she had truly won big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to her room, her gaze fell on the spider webs in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dilapidated house in the lower city would need to be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once her share of the loot arrived, she would go to the upper city to buy a beautiful residence and become a wealthy figure others would envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that day came, if she could meet Caelan again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Audrey did not know what she was thinking, but a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she felt that gold coins were no longer important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Caelan again was worth more than anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Caelan had no idea that Audrey had completely fallen for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had zero interest in romantic affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could dating be more enticing than growing stronger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he needed to return to the Ironclad Legion and hand all these items over to Iverson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once converted into gold coins, he would then continue to upgrade his skill tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While lost in thought, he suddenly felt a soft, cottony sensation on his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft and sticky, almost like a glutinous rice ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caelan frowned slightly, but when he saw the figure beside him clearly, an expression of surprise appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this... the receptionist of Mylanne City’s Instance Control Center?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she in the royal city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" Caelan asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave his arm a little tug to test reality, but it failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the receptionist, looking proud, pulled him toward the Instance Control Center’s main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Caelan, I’m not the only one here!\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marov-sama has also come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Marov, who had been waiting for some time, approached Caelan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed politely and then smiled as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Respected Mr. Caelan, knowing you had arrived in the royal city, I could not rest because I was unable to serve you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I applied to the Instance Control Center to come here and serve you personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, I can finally see you again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caelan paused for a second, then began to understand the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, the Instance Control Center could not let go of such a valuable asset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they also knew he belonged to the Ironclad Legion, so they sent Marov to appeal to him emotionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the receptionist had been arranged to come along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Caelan would never change his mind due to beauty alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply thought that leaving everything to the Ironclad Legion might not be the optimal choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the saying goes, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Caelan intended to give the Instance Control Center another chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Marov’s service was already exemplary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the receptionist... she was just a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>",1092,"2026-06-03T07:00:23.169Z","2026-06-03T07:00:29.516Z",1,"novelbin.me","a08e3521acbd46ff6396b4660fdfa4af88a4819f592ea31f8dc9ee8caa61266e","max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-chapter-166","max-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-chapter-164",385,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmax-level-is-100-i-can-upgrade-all-skill-s-to-lv-cover.jpg"]