Shua!
When his vision cleared, Max found himself standing in a volcanic region.
Just like Rima, he was also stunned to realize they were separated and also became worried for her.
Unlike her, however, he could roughly sense the direction she was in and knowing that as a mage nearing the absolute peak of Four Star, she could handle herself as long as she didn't face opponents higher in realms head-on, he didn't become too distressed and looked around the place he was in.
Immediately, he realized two things.
One, this region had highly condensed Fire Elemental Mana and therefore was a wonderful place for a Fire Elemental Mage.
Unfortunately, his dantian was locked so he couldn't cultivate. Still, he could try to comprehend Fire Elemental Law, but unfortunately again, he only had one month in which he needed to collect at least 1000 Merit Points and find Rima.
