Chapter 581: Preparing for the Finale
"You plan to enter the Middle Domain?" Klaus muttered, half to himself, but the Old Saintess was already reaching into her spatial ring. She retrieved a small leather-bound book and handed it to Max.
"This contains everything you’ll need," she said. "Major factions, geography, forces, forbidden zones, and more. Study it well—it could save your life."
Max nodded, accepting the book with appreciation and tucking it away safely. He’d read it thoroughly later.
"But I must warn you," the Old Saintess added, her tone suddenly solemn, the warmth in her voice now edged with seriousness, "the Middle Domain is nothing like here. In the Lower Domain, there hasn’t been anyone close to your level—not now, not in generations. But in the Middle Domain... geniuses are like fish in the ocean. They’re everywhere. And they’re not just talented—they’re powerful. Some are monsters who’ve already touched the edge of the Divine Rank. You need to be ready for that."
Max met her gaze and nodded with quiet resolve. "Thanks for the warning, Old Saintess. I’ll keep that in mind." He looked at them both one last time, his expression firm but respectful.
"Alright, I’ll see you at the Citadel." With that, his figure surged into the sky, cutting through the clouds with swift, controlled flight.
Within seconds, Max had vanished from sight, leaving behind only the echo of his presence as he headed toward the Lost Continent.
"He’s going to get one hell of a surprise when he reaches the Middle Domain," the Old Saintess said with a soft, knowing smile, her gaze lingering on the sky where Max had disappeared moments ago.
Klaus crossed his arms, clearly still wrestling with her words. "Max can battle a peak Expert Rank while only at level eight of the Seeker Rank... I don’t believe there are many, if any, geniuses in the Middle Domain who can do that. You say they’re everywhere, but someone like Max? I doubt it."