[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-108":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},1080278,1397,"Chapter 108: Quiet Winds on Amethyst Summit Division","grand-return-system-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>Quiet Winds on Amethyst Summit Division\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 storm of Mana Blessings had already faded. The sky above Amethyst Summit Division returned to a calm blue, and the last strands of wind drifted lazily across the stone courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was still digesting what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin stood slightly behind Leon, staring at his back with shining eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incredible...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still felt the lingering pressure from that palm technique. Even remembering it made his chest tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this... is the strength of Guardian Elder Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin clenched his fist unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile slowly spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From today onward... this martial uncle is my role model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Maya stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long azure hair moved softly with the breeze, the silky strands brushing against her elegant shoulders. Her teal eyes carried a playful glow as she looked at Leon with open curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped just a step away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close enough that the faint fragrance of lotus and herbs drifted toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm, but there was unmistakable warmth hidden beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really surprised everyone today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon turned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment the air felt strangely quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s gaze lingered on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s long black hair swayed gently behind him, and the midnight robe embroidered with thin amethyst patterns made his tall figure look both elegant and mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" she said with a teasing smile, \"when you stood there practicing the Hand Skill just now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you actually looked quite charming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite charming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she added softly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dangerously charming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin nearly choked behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guardian Elder Maya is flirting so openly?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister, are you praising my technique or teasing me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her arms casually, the flowing blue robe shifting around her slender figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve known many cultivators in this academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But someone who can turn humiliation into poetry the way you did today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that’s rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon leaned slightly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Senior Sister admire me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smiled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>three pairs of eyes were watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena stood quietly beside Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long silver-white hair flowed like moonlight over her shoulders. The snow-white robe tied with a pale blue sash hugged her slender waist while falling gracefully along her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm blue eyes shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Maya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to Maya again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something stirred faintly in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, unfamiliar irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Sister Maya is... standing very close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena lowered her gaze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the edge of her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias reacted very differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long crimson hair flicked behind her shoulder as she narrowed her bright red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint sound escaped her lips before she could stop herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias immediately looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t say anything,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her eyes kept drifting toward Maya and Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way Maya leaned slightly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way Leon smiled so easily while speaking with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias bit her lip slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does that feel annoying...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya stood quietly nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long black hair flowed softly behind her back, and her calm dark eyes remained fixed on Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the others—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her expression stayed composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside her mind...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>waves were rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Uncle Leon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered the rumors from years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forgotten cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A useless peak master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who spent ten years being mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she had watched him command heaven and earth with a single palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart trembled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone like that be considered trash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze softened unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He... is actually very charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he smiled earlier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she had almost forgotten to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop thinking like that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the warmth in her chest refused to disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon noticed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subtle glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint jealousy in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These girls...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they jealous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s enough attention for all of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought amused him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wisely kept it to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead he cleared his throat lightly and changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment Maya suddenly sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice sounded reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should return as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the distant sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Senior Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come visit when you have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon simply stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No request for her to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m so angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was only saying it casually!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t actually want to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed slightly as she stared at Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Am I that unattractive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She unconsciously touched her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beauty was famous across Celestis Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many male cultivators dreamed of becoming her Pathbound Companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this man—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>didn’t seem affected at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya squinted suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind produced a terrifying thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he... actually like men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shivered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. No. That would be too tragic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amaya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya spoke sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone carried a hint of bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya nodded quietly and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before leaving—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes met Leon’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a soft smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet, beautiful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only I could stay longer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And followed Maya down the mountain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>only Kevin remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon glanced back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon rubbed his chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don’t provide food here, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin immediately laughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only wanted to thank you properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren’t for your guidance today... I wouldn’t have entered epiphany so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the disciples in the academy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin had always treated him with respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when others looked down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This boy had never changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to thank me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the chief student of your division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Guardian Elder... I’ll take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon waved casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin soon left the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amethyst Summit Division returned to its usual quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind rustled softly through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stretched lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very well—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>today’s events would spread through Celestis Academy before sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>two figures rushed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Leon could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena and Rias grabbed both his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft warmth pressed against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls stood extremely close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their shoulders touching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces slightly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena immediately straightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias turned her head stubbornly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We didn’t do anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just wanted to stand here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could clearly see the faint jealousy on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s how it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expose them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead he smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand wherever you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both girls relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias suddenly tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked toward Secret Sword Summit in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does Guardian Elder Shera hate you so much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon smiled calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Amethyst Summit Division and Secret Sword Summit have been rivals for generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The conflict began long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost every division leader fought each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Secret Sword Summit has always been suppressed by our division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years of resentment had piled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shera—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had inherited that resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena and Rias listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding slowly dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias’ eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that means...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, their students will challenge us too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said seriously—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you must cultivate diligently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may lose to anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not to Secret Sword Summit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shera will humiliate me endlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena and Rias immediately straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will never disappoint you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias turned toward the distant peak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Generational grudges...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red eyes glowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we definitely can’t lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside Secret Sword Summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera slammed his hand onto a table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table exploded instantly into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the hall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a disciple trembled in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew one thing clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their division leader was in a terrifying mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no one dared to go inside and disturb him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1481,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","a04186eddd5c7699e8209cb953dfcfb639308fb059d6814db32701fe98571f6a","grand-return-system-chapter-109","grand-return-system-chapter-107",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]