[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-107":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grand Return System",{"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},1080277,1397,"Chapter 107: Laughter After the Storm","grand-return-system-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>Laughter After the Storm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera stiffened midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s voice carried across the open sky of Amethyst Summit Division, light and cheerful—almost friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon continued cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care on the way back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful not to fall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re always welcome to visit Amethyst Summit Division when you have time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>silence hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then several disciples nearly choked trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some covered their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others looked away, shoulders trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the elders struggled to keep straight faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s body trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his flying posture actually faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foot slipped slightly in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humiliation was so intense that it felt like someone had driven a blade straight into his heart and twisted it slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To kill him outright would have been merciful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>were torture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure torture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And far more painful than any weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had expected Leon to be this ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people thought the matter would end once Shera left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Leon still managed to send one final arrow straight into the man’s pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it landed perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could almost feel Shera’s killing intent boiling even from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet none of them sympathized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were enjoying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep inside their hearts, a quiet voice whispered the same sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You deserve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s eyes flickered downward for a moment as if he could feel the thoughts hidden in their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every subtle smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every suppressed laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every pair of eyes watching him like he was a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands clenched so hard that the veins bulged under his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he shot into the sky like a streak of black lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He disappeared in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if he stayed even a moment longer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he truly might lose control and kill someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Shera vanished from sight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the tension broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter finally erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among everyone present—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the happiest person was Yaman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His loud laugh echoed across the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped Leon heavily on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried absolutely zero restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been waiting years to see someone wipe that smug look off Shera’s face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed again, almost wiping tears from the corners of his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really did it today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman shook his head while grinning like a satisfied warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no idea how refreshing that was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman crossed his arms, still smiling bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You remember the incident at Emerald Crest Division a few years ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That time we were choosing new students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was a kid with excellent talent. I saw him first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Shera—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman clenched his jaw slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—snatched him away right in front of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried clear resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And because my cultivation was slightly lower than his... I couldn’t do a damn thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman sighed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the worst part...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the direction Shera had flown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...was his face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That smug look he gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still remember it clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he burst into laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Leon with obvious admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You paid him back beautifully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya quietly covered her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft laugh escaped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried gentle amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really cruel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long azure hair fluttered softly in the fading wind while her teal eyes sparkled with playful warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly while looking at Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples exchanged shocked looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya continued teasingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m willing to bet Senior Brother Shera will vomit blood from anger the moment he gets back to his division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her arms loosely, her elegant figure shifting slightly beneath her flowing blue robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most people can’t withstand that kind of humiliation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed slightly in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially someone like Shera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man with such a strong ego...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kind of personality breaks easily when pride is wounded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly... I almost feel sorry for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words sounded sympathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her smile said otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You feel sorry for him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her chin lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that happened to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the distant sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I probably wouldn’t sleep for a week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more I thought about it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The angrier I’d get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the angrier I got...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The less I could let it go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kind of humiliation sticks in your bones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at Leon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really stabbed him in the heart today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon shrugged casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He started it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His purple eyes glinted faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I simply finished it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother... you’re dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon merely smiled and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike slowly walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd immediately quieted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite everything that had happened, he was still the Headmaster of Celestis Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if many people had secretly enjoyed Shera’s humiliation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they would not openly mock him in front of the Headmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Headmaster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone greeted him respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard quickly regained order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>many people were still suppressing laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes rested on Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a complicated expression appeared in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a little sympathy for Shera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could not say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera had been the one who provoked Leon first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And historically...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amethyst Summit Division and Secret Sword Summit had never gotten along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their previous division leaders constantly clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rivalry had existed for generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it had practically become tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike finally nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone disperse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Seven Division Martial Meeting is approaching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return to your divisions and prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Headmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone responded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the crowd began to disperse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elders left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes the courtyard grew quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike took one last look at Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep satisfaction flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered something clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few months ago—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera had suggested abolishing Amethyst Summit Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reasoning had seemed logical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the division had only one person left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reason to maintain the division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike had almost agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he felt deeply relieved that he hadn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because standing before him now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was a man who might very well become the future pillar of Celestis Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inheritance of Amethyst Summit Division...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was not dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and left quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman slapped Leon’s shoulder again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m heading back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you at the Martial Meeting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood was clearly excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon waved casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care, Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman disappeared into the sky as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast courtyard finally fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few figures remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind moved gently across Amethyst Summit Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone present knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>what happened today would spread through Celestis Academy like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","ed98675f0841d5d5a9030a4afc09a9d31fe9fbf8a6b1d4cf7c92999f65d7971a","grand-return-system-chapter-108","grand-return-system-chapter-106",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]