[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-112":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},1080282,1397,"Chapter 112: A Thousand Years of Resolve","grand-return-system-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>A Thousand Years of Resolve\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush fell when Selena lowered herself onto the cool blades of grass near the water’s edge. Not far past dawn, her face neared the earth - reverence shaped every line of her stillness. Threads of silver spilled forward, catching light like frost does just before sunrise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a silence where words just wouldn’t form. Her chest filled with something heavy yet light at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A feeling settles, heavy like an old coat. It fits without trying. This is where you fit. Not by force. Simply here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few people stepped forward, yet her teacher opened every door. Maybe trust grows where others turn away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never hid anything from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had passed down a Heaven-grade Sacred Art without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such techniques were treasures that entire sects guarded like their lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Leon had given it to her as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena slowly raised her head, her blue eyes slightly wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stood calmly before her, hands behind his back, his long black hair swaying lightly in the breeze of the bamboo forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone remained calm, almost indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Student, this sword technique is a Heaven-grade Sacred Art. Its profundity is extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the quiet lake, its surface reflecting the sky like polished crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you only need to reach the beginner stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That alone should be more than enough for the Seven Division Martial Meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena nodded earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon turned slightly, preparing to leave the bamboo forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he stepped forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The cultivation imparting cooldown has ended.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You may impart cultivation again and trigger a critical hit.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon paused mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One foot hung briefly above the grass before he slowly pulled it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on Selena again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, almost mischievous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harvest season has arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system had quietly updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maximum cultivation he could impart had now increased—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to one thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had already granted Selena cultivation once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had planned to give the next transfer to Rias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking carefully—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dismissed the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias possessed the Inferno Lotus Art bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ancient bone was like an endless well of power within her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, she hadn’t fully absorbed its energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she lacked wasn’t cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena, however, was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no such ancient treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her growth relied purely on talent and effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of thought—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this harvest...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will belong to you again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena suddenly felt a strange chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up just in time to meet Leon’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression looked... oddly amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is Teacher looking at me like that...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t explain it, but something about his gaze made her feel unexpectedly nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon cleared his throat lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression returned to seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena immediately straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve reconsidered something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Martial Meeting gathers the strongest disciples of the Seven Divisions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although your cultivation has already reached the second star of Astral Realm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you entered the academy later than most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes grew slightly more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of cultivation time, you are at a disadvantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena clenched her fists slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood that fact very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the other disciples—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her training time was indeed shorter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I’ve decided...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to impart to you one thousand years of cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A... a thousand years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind began calculating instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many stars would that equal...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts completely froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock flooded her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I didn’t hear wrongly, did I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to give me a thousand years of cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon simply nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena immediately shook her head desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, you must not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My current cultivation is already enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must not waste your cultivation on me again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena was no longer the inexperienced girl who had just joined the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation was the most precious resource for any cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand years of cultivation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was an unimaginable treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Leon gave it to her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would mean sacrificing a huge portion of his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she accept that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher... you already treat me better than anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the person who has treated me the best since my parents...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I allow you to damage your foundation for my sake again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon watched her quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth flickered briefly in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really is loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even faced with such temptation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her first thought was still for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would refusal work?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she refused—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that ruin his chance for another system return?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That simply couldn’t happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know exactly what I’m doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thousand years of cultivation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...means nothing to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s insignificant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you are safe, anything I do will be worthwhile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s eyes filled with tears instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teacher...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He valued their safety more than his own cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even sacrificing his own power without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had truly met the best teacher in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cracked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears slid silently down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon quickly waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked away slightly, pretending to remain calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you truly wish to repay me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then achieve a good result for Amethyst Summit Division in the Martial Meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t force yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no strict expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just do your best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon felt a faint sting of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words sound way too noble...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I almost believe myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The show had to go on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today I will impart one thousand years of cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much you absorb...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how far you break through...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends entirely on your luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could protest again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had already guided her to sit cross-legged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally obeyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon walked behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palms slowly pressed against her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment their mana connected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast torrent of power surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a quiet lake suddenly erupting into a violent storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An endless wave of cultivation energy poured into Selena’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A painful expression crossed her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat quickly appeared on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she endured it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this wasn’t her first time receiving cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She already understood how to guide the energy through her meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to absorb it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without letting a single drop escape.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","85a0a89ce643e04efc0f1c68785c54095fffabe2fb1c4698cf4d3e283507ea0a","grand-return-system-chapter-113","grand-return-system-chapter-111",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]