Max Level is 100? I Can Upgrade All skill s to Lv99999!-Chapter 150 --Trials? Biohazard Mode!

While Master Ironhand’s expression was one of utter astonishment, Caelan remained remarkably calm.

"Master Ironhand, may I ask if there are any other materials you still need?" he inquired, his tone steady, betraying no hint of the tension that surrounded the legendary smith.

Ironhand snapped back to his senses.

Though he was genuinely shocked that Caelan had managed to acquire the [Celestial Realm’s Liquid Gold], his pride as a legendary-grade master blacksmith remained intact. He could not simply let his astonishment show unchecked.

The [Celestial Realm’s Liquid Gold] was undeniably rare, a treasure whispered about in legends, yet the other materials required for his crafting would be hardly less difficult to obtain.

Certainly, they would not be available with such ease.

After a brief moment of thought, Ironhand produced a list of required items.

"I will need you to prepare... a Pure Essence, the Soul of a Deathborn, the Akara Gem, the Shattered Crown, and..."

His voice trailed, but only for a moment.

This time, he did not hold back; he recited, without pause, a total of dozens of rare and precious materials.

On the other side, Caelan listened intently.

As Ironhand enumerated the items, he swiftly jotted down each one onto a list.

He made no immediate selection, nor did he rush into opening the marketplace interface. The reason was simple: for Caelan, time itself was far too precious to squander.

Instead, he picked up his communication device and sent the list directly to Iverson.

Upon receiving the list, Iverson responded almost instantaneously.

He began scouring both the public marketplace and the internal Ironclad Legion stores for the materials listed.

His efficiency was unparalleled, gathering information and hunting down the items with impressive speed.

However, some materials proved particularly challenging.

Rare items like the Pure Essence or the Soul of a Deathborn were, as of now, completely absent from the marketplace.

They could not simply be purchased, no matter how much gold one might have.

Other materials were available for purchase, whether from the public trading networks or Ironclad Legion’s internal shops, but the prices were exorbitant.

A single piece of some of these rarities could cost anywhere from hundreds of millions to over a billion gold coins.

The sum was staggering.

At that moment, Ironhand continued his instructions.

"Furthermore, to ensure perfection and stabilize the [Celestial Realm’s Liquid Gold], you will also need the [Infinity Gem]. And for the various ancillary effects you mentioned... the [Universal Gel] will be necessary as a catalyst."

Caelan’s mind raced.

He was determined to satisfy Ironhand’s requests, understanding that these were indeed the core materials necessary to modify the longsword to its ultimate potential.

Yet a lingering question remained—could these items be obtained through the marketplace, or would he need to venture into more dangerous territories?

Not long after, Iverson sent a firm reply.

The [Infinity Gem] and [Universal Gel] could not be purchased; they had to be sourced from specific Instances.

According to intelligence gathered through the Ironclad Legion’s internal network, the [Universal Gel] originated from the Instance known as [Dark Maze].

As for the [Infinity Gem], it could only be found in the mysterious [Void Frontier].

Currently, information about the [Void Frontier] was extremely limited, even in Iverson’s extensive database.

Caelan quickly scanned the materials and notes Iverson had sent.

The [Dark Maze] was essentially a massive Instance capable of accommodating numerous awakeners simultaneously.

It was an ever-refreshing labyrinth; each interval brought a complete reset, meaning no one had ever mapped a full, foolproof path through it.

Within the maze, countless surprises awaited—or sometimes, horrors.

Some awakeners had only spent a few minutes inside, and emerged with valuable artifacts, lucky beyond imagination.

Others, less fortunate, encountered waves of elite monsters and were cut down in mere moments.

Fortunately, [Dark Maze] was not a true death trap. For the majority of awakeners, exploring it was a calculated risk—an opportunity to test luck and possibly acquire rewards far exceeding the effort.

According to Iverson’s intelligence, the [Universal Gel] had once appeared within [Dark Maze].

A fortunate adventurer had stumbled upon a hidden chest and claimed the gel, later selling it for several billion gold coins, instantaneously becoming a well-known minor tycoon of the era.

Most awakeners, however, were not so lucky.

They wandered through the maze endlessly, hoping to stumble upon something valuable, though the true treasure of the [Dark Maze] remained unknown to this day.

Compared to the [Void Frontier], information about the [Dark Maze] was far more abundant, and its hazards more predictable.

Consequently, Caelan resolved to head there first to locate the [Universal Gel].

At his current strength—just having entered the 4-star tier—he could both seek the gel and grind for additional experience simultaneously.

It was a practical, efficient approach, maximizing both progress and potential rewards.

Other materials, meanwhile, were delegated to Iverson for collection.

Should additional gold coins be required, they could temporarily be requested from the Ironclad Legion; if the request were denied, Caelan would personally cover the expense.

This was the plan he finalized for the immediate future.

Once decisions were made, Caelan turned his attention to the [Void Frontier].

Unlike [Dark Maze], which was confined within a controlled Instance, the [Void Frontier] was an entirely independent world.

According to current intelligence, the [Infinity Gem] was located in its southern region—a place notorious for the high concentration of Deathborn.

There, he could also conveniently collect the Souls of Deathborn while searching for the gem.

Yet the southern reaches of the [Void Frontier] were far from ordinary.

Any awakener entering the region faced the risk of being converted into a Deathborn.

Once a sufficient number of Deathborn were present, the "Deathborn Paradise" trial would automatically initiate—a unique and dangerous assessment of skill and adaptability.

The rules of this trial were straightforward yet brutal.

Deathborn could attack normal awakeners to infect them, earning points in the process.

Conversely, normal awakeners could strike Deathborn to amass large amounts of points.

The one who scored the highest and ultimately defeated the King of Deathborn would claim the rewards of the [Void Frontier].

Upon reading the rules, a strange sense of familiarity washed over Caelan.

It sounded eerily like a biohazard mode—except that the infected were now the Deathborn.

The resemblance was uncanny, and yet, the mechanics were undeniably intriguing.

To acquire the [Infinity Gem], one would need to rank first in the Deathborn Paradise trial, and then defeat the Deathborn King.

Fighting, for someone like Caelan, was hardly a challenge.

He even found himself anticipating the trial, curious about how it might unfold.

Still, the [Void Frontier] radiated an oppressive atmosphere.

The Deathborn there were clearly twisted, their very forms a testament to the corruption of this world.

One thing was certain: the [Void Frontier] was not a place for ordinary humans to reside.

Its inhabitants, rules, and hazards ensured that only the strongest and most adaptable awakeners could hope to survive, much less succeed in claiming the ultimate prize—the [Infinity Gem].

Caelan’s mind raced, evaluating risks and rewards alike.

The path ahead was daunting, yet full of opportunity.

The upcoming trials would test both his strength and strategy, and he felt a thrill at the thought of facing them head-on.

In this strange, foreboding world of trials, corruption, and hidden treasures, Caelan had already begun plotting his next moves.

Each decision mattered, each step brought him closer to ultimate power, and each encounter tested the limits of what he could endure.

For now, the [Dark Maze] would be his proving ground, and the [Void Frontier] awaited beyond, filled with Deathborn, peril, and the promise of the Infinity Gem.

This was the world he now navigated, and Caelan was ready for the trials ahead.