[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-109":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},1080279,1397,"Chapter 109: Flames Beneath the Sword Summit","grand-return-system-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>Flames Beneath the Sword Summit\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside Secret Sword Summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera slammed his palm onto the heavy ironwood table before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of nowhere, pressure burst from him when his palm hit. The thick energy inside had no choice but to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack split the wood wide open - pieces leapt apart, then crumbled midair, becoming powder that floated through the room like ash after a burned letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush settled through the room after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremor ran through Shera’s frame, breaths coming hard under the weight of his black cloth. Fire lit his stare, anger pulsing just below the skin at his forehead’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humiliation from earlier that day still echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s mocking words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worst of all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter hidden in the eyes of the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That bastard...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the hall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young disciple standing guard trembled violently when he heard the explosion inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back straightened immediately, but cold sweat rolled down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing was painfully clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Division Leader was in an extremely terrible mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no one was foolish enough to enter the hall to disturb him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even the senior students dared approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the entrance of the training hall, two disciples stood on guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged nervous glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them leaned slightly toward the other and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother... what do you think happened to Teacher? Why is he suddenly so angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was barely louder than the wind moving through the stone courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciple frowned and cautiously glanced toward the closed hall doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>another loud crash echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second disciple slowly stepped toward the side window and cautiously peeked through the narrow opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the dim hall, Shera could be seen pacing back and forth like a furious beast trapped in a cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don’t know,\" he muttered in a daze. \"But something must have agitated him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his chin thoughtfully before lowering his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know... the only person in the entire Celestis Academy who can make Teacher this angry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is the Guardian Elder from Amethyst Summit Division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second disciple blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That useless Guardian Elder from Amethyst Summit Division?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice held clear disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first disciple’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh! Don’t talk nonsense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly looked around as if afraid someone might hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll get into trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer and whispered even more quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Guardian Elder Leon isn’t trash anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second disciple frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t go down the mountain during this mission,\" the first disciple continued. \"You have no idea what happened outside the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his voice further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What he did at the foot of the mountain... shocked everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second disciple immediately grew curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the first disciple began recounting the events that had spread through the academy like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s sudden rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His overwhelming aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His terrifying comprehension during Mana Blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he comprehended a divine-grade Sacred Art in front of all the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the story ended, the second disciple stared blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Guardian Elder Leon really that strong now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first disciple nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone saw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second disciple exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Teacher came back furious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s what happened...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued whispering intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow fell across them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, they turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces turned pale instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing behind them was a tall young man dressed in black training robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence was cold and sharp like an unsheathed sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldest Senior Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both bowed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s name was Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s most talented disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his biological son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s expression remained completely indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over the two disciples like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you two talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the pressure behind it made their backs stiffen instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two disciples quickly lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were just discussing some cultivation problems...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We weren’t discussing anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan stared at them silently for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze slowly shifted toward the training hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the open doorway he could see Shera inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still pacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still radiating fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just come out of seclusion today after several months of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had no idea what had happened recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had never seen his father like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera was a man known for absolute composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a volcano about to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something serious must have happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at the two disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two disciples felt as if they had just been granted amnesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Eldest Senior Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hurried away as if fleeing for their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan then turned and walked into the training hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken wood fragments still scattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera stood near the center of the hall, his hands clasped behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan bowed respectfully as he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera slowly turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fury in his eyes softened slightly when he saw his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Shan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you come out of seclusion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just came out today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across the destroyed table before returning to Shera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father... what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who made you so angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment he remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who else could it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other than that fellow from Amethyst Summit Division...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...who else dares anger me like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amethyst Summit Division again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then recounted everything that had happened earlier that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Leon’s sudden epiphany...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the manifestation of the Purple Lotus of Great Principal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the comprehension of the Ultimate Hand Strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s mocking farewell as Shera left the summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Shera finished speaking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s expression had completely darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold murderous light flashed through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leon has gone too far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, but the killing intent within it was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mere Amethyst Summit Division dares humiliate Secret Sword Summit like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That humiliation belongs to all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists clenched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will repay it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Seven Division Martial Meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera looked at him quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leon may be powerful...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but that doesn’t mean his students are powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curved slightly in a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He better pray his students don’t meet me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t blame me for being ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air inside the hall seemed to grow colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera stared at his son for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anger in his chest began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place appeared a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of my son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have ambition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s gaze turned toward the distant direction of Amethyst Summit Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether our Secret Sword Summit can hold its head high again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...will depend on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","148d4f7fb15e3f8fd4b8bc8575364d96942e31d8704a50e5d53a178da72fa824","grand-return-system-chapter-110","grand-return-system-chapter-108",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]