[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-117":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},1080287,1397,"Chapter 117: The Weight of a Name","grand-return-system-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>The Weight of a Name\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the legendary Guardian Elder Leon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers spread across the plaza like wind through dry leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless disciples stared upward at the white-robed figure descending from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon landed calmly at the front of the square, his midnight robes embroidered with thin amethyst patterns drifting lightly in the breeze. A jade pendant rested at his waist, swaying faintly with each movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the invisible aura surrounding him carried a quiet pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep—like standing before an endless ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples unconsciously held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several students exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s just as unfathomable as the rumors say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One young disciple swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you feel that the aura coming from him is... stronger than Guardian Elder Shera’s?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words spread through the surrounding crowd like a spark landing in dry grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple leaned forward slightly, trying to sense the energy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t notice it before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the pressure from Guardian Elder Leon feels deeper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone whispered with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His cultivation has already surpassed Guardian Elder Shera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of shock moved through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leon is too young!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Shera has cultivated for decades!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples struggled to accept the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even shook their heads immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the more experienced disciples remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes stayed fixed on Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One senior disciple finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Leon is indeed very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a sense of oppression from him that I’ve never felt before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the most terrifying part...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s still young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has far more potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone suddenly sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk... look at him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That temperament... those looks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even when I was at my peak... I’d still have to avoid him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comment triggered a burst of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the center of the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone was amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s face had turned slightly dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the crowd whispering and staring at Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it should have belonged to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had stolen the spotlight the moment he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s jaw tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold thought flashed across his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wait...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sooner or later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Shera—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan stood quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his gaze wasn’t on Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was on the two girls standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly swept across them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena stood calmly beside Leon, her silver hair flowing softly in the wind. Her posture was upright, her expression composed, yet her cold blue eyes carried a sharp edge like a drawn blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias stood with relaxed confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long crimson hair shimmered under the sunlight, her red robes flowing elegantly around her graceful figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her presence alone drew attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan licked his lips subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of peerless beauties...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did Celestis Academy gain students like these?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I didn’t hear a single rumor about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If fate allows...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might be fun to meet them during the Martial Meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple light around Leon gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed smoothly on the plaza floor beside Maya and the other division leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his feet touched the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone carried a trace of sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Leon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re quite arrogant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone has already arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve been waiting just for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples nearby immediately grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere subtly sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two simple words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spoken casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they instantly ignited Shera’s anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veins near his temple twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This answer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely ignored his authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was in front of so many disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s fists clenched inside his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head and said slowly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Shera seems quite dissatisfied with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his voice carried a faint trace of amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t we broaden everyone’s horizons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we have an exhibition match before the Martial Meeting begins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words fell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire square fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exhibition match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between two sage Realm experts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of disciples instantly looked toward Shera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even looked excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already imagined striking Leon down a hundred times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality was cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After simulating the battle countless times in his head—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the same conclusion every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t beat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera forced himself to stay calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had witnessed Leon’s terrifying growth over the past few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation had skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swordsmanship was monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most terrifying part—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That divine grade palm technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera still remembered the moment Leon comprehended it during his epiphany on Amethyst Summit Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens themselves had trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A divine technique like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Leon’s cultivation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting him would be nothing but asking for humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera finally forced out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his sleeves and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan saw everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father had been humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm—but sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Leon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you going too far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father was simply reminding you out of kindness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Authors Notes: Dear Readers, Thanks so much for joining me on this adventure! Your enthusiasm, feedback, and encouragement really keep me motivated to keep bringing *Grand Return System* into existence. If you’re loving the Chapters, I’d love it if you supported my book with a Powerstone, review, or even a Golden Ticket—it helps me develop as a writer and lets more readers enjoy the story. I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts, so please don’t hesitate to share!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With love,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scoturn777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creator of Grand Return System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------\u003C\u002Fp>",1025,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","326e0696e09d105d27c988f8ca02bce2cf6ad71f4d3b6870bde52df9c5556a9b","grand-return-system-chapter-118","grand-return-system-chapter-116",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]