[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-113":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},1080283,1397,"Chapter 113: A Thousand Years Like a Tidal Wave","grand-return-system-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>A Thousand Years Like a Tidal Wave\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Leon’s current cultivation at the mid-stage Sage Realm, the thousand years of cultivation he transferred was no more than a small stream within a vast ocean of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, it was barely noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Selena—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the cultivation entered her body, her entire world seemed to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate frame trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long silver hair fluttered around her shoulders as cold sweat formed along her porcelain-smooth forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing became uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft cry escaped her lips as the torrent of Mana surged through her meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power Leon transferred flowed endlessly like a powerful river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena clenched her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes squeezed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed her focus inward and began absorbing the power with everything she had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she fully opened her meridians—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cultivation began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her aura expanded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy continued pouring into her spiritual core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her robes fluttered violently as waves of Mana spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo forest rustled as if responding to her breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s breathing deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body glowed faintly with cold blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Ice Bones within her body began to resonate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana surged through her veins like freezing rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding temperature dropped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spiritual core expanded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power gathering within her body became almost frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo leaves nearby trembled under the pressure of her aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body continued absorbing the energy without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s eyes snapped open briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock filled them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice barely escaped her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had reached Eight Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she relied purely on her own cultivation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching this level would take three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her extraordinary talent and the support of her Divine Ice Bones, breaking through step by step would require countless days of hard cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s cultivation had allowed her to cross three years of effort in mere moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest rose and fell as she struggled to process the unbelievable growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... it’s not over yet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned serious again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after reaching Eight Stars Astral Realm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still enormous energy remaining within her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hadn’t been fully absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena immediately calmed her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She activated the power of her Divine Ice Bones completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold blue Mana surged through her meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones within her body glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She guided the energy carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorbing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condensing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not allowing even a single drop to go to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest fell quiet except for the faint rustling of leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her aura surged one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine Stars Astral Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cultivation stabilized just beneath the threshold of the next realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was now only one step away from the GrandMaster Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One final understanding of the laws—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she would step into a completely new realm of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing gradually stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break through further required not just cultivation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Leon could not simply transfer that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Kevin earlier, who had experienced a sudden epiphany—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena hadn’t reached that point yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was more than satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Leon slowly withdrew his palms from her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thousand years of cultivation sounds frightening...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s nowhere near enough to drop my realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stretched his shoulders slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier he had wondered if transferring such a large amount might affect his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after actually doing it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized something amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand years of cultivation was merely a drop in the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation remained completely stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That might also be due to the Grand Return System stabilizing the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon nodded slightly in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked down at Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still stabilizing the surging Mana inside her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard your origin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stabilize your Principal Heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not move recklessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just finished transferring cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must consolidate it properly to prevent damage to your foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before adding casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also need some time to calm my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Leon stood up and walked toward the side of the bamboo forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias walked carefully toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long crimson hair flowed behind her like burning silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bright red eyes were filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced between Leon and Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to Senior Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon looked at her briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came at the right time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have some matters to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here and protect your senior sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and once she wakes up, arrange your own cultivation schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be entering seclusion for a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon gave a short nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and walked away through the bamboo forest, his midnight robes swaying slightly with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias watched him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes followed his figure until he disappeared into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly sat down beside Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pursed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the quiet of the forest, she muttered softly to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher is really handsome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His charm feels like a magnet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks warmed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She brushed her red hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts drifted without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Sister and I sneak into Teacher’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only do that because Leon had placed powerful protective barriers around the entire Amethyst Summit Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier would instantly react if any outsider approached the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon removed all defensive formations when he slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trusted his surroundings completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Selena and Rias had discovered that secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So sometimes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would quietly sneak into his chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to sit nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him sleep peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes Selena would gently brush Leon’s hair aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes they would simply sit quietly beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those peaceful moments strangely became their favorite part of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Selena, who remained motionless in deep meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister is still stabilizing her cultivation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips puffed slightly in a small pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess tonight we won’t be able to sneak into Teacher’s room...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried a hint of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mischievous thought suddenly appeared in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias chuckled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I leave Senior Sister here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And go to Teacher’s room alone tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In love and war—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flipped her hair lightly and smiled slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her meditation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena heard everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of her mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wretched girl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she weren’t currently busy stabilizing her cultivation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would absolutely kick Rias’s butt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I treated you like a sister...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you’re already breaking the sister code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena silently sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly returned her focus to stabilizing the immense Mana inside her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cultivation still needed to settle properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And dealing with Rias could wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meditation came first.\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","a94d1c57d31f69e64079dbd2c1585e5a34c5ee20980e88ad6b5a716302127faf","grand-return-system-chapter-114","grand-return-system-chapter-112",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]