[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-126":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},1080296,1397,"Chapter 126: The Flame That Devours Flame","grand-return-system-chapter-126",126,"\u003Cp>The Flame That Devours Flame\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Rias’s gorgeous red figure appeared upon the arena, Shera slowly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile carried a deeper meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with sharp eyes could see it clearly—this was not simple courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera turned slightly and gestured to the student standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perform well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered briefly toward Leon before he added with deliberate emphasis—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t disappoint your Guardian Elder Leon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely perform well and not disappoint Guardian Elder Leon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curled across his lips as he glanced toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a sudden burst of motion—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt down from the spectator platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of fiery red light followed his descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His boots struck the arena stone, and a ripple of heat spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere surged to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding disciples gasped in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the arena seats, Cultivator Tobias raised his brows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow cultivator Shera...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does your student cultivate a fire Sacred Art as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera forced down the excitement building in his chest and answered modestly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This useless student of mine was born with a somewhat unusual flame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has trained in the Flame Technique for several years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still far from impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivator Tobias chuckled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, you are far too modest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be born with an extraordinary flame and possess such a physique already makes him a rare genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If such a person is merely a useless student in your eyes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does that mean every student under you is born with divine bones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera laughed politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was extremely pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His student had entered the stage exactly the way he hoped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dominating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect for crushing Leon’s student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already imagine Leon’s face when the battle ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Cultivator Tobias quietly shifted his gaze toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon remained completely still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was relaxed, his expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked as steady as a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That calmness made Tobias even more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly is special about Leon’s student?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera continued speaking, unable to resist adding more fuel to the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivator Tobias...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my student was born with an unusual flame...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still nothing compared to Junior Brother Leon’s student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Leon’s second student possesses true divine bones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her talent is astonishing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is the real genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s words sounded like praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the intention behind them was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to humiliate Leon once Rias lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality rarely followed imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon glanced at him calmly before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My student indeed has some talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she has only entered the cultivation world for one month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could she compare to Senior Brother’s student?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s tone remained relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your student has been in Celestis Academy for three or four years already, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His cultivation should have already reached the Astral Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s face stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly understood Leon’s hidden meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had deliberately mentioned the difference in training time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Rias lost later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would simply be because she was inexperienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera clenched his jaw slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sly bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivator Tobias observed the two men quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile crept across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly enjoyed the subtle tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Rex Vine stared intently at Rias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts had always been sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon claimed she had only cultivated for a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his intuition kept whispering the same thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>----------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the arena stage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secret Sword Summit student stepped forward confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secret Sword Summit student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accept my challenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias returned the greeting gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amethyst Summit Division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rias.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accept my challenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between them stood the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referee stepped forward and glanced between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both voices answered simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referee nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I announce...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first match of the Seven Divisions Martial Meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amethyst Summit Division’s Rias versus Secret Sword Summit’s student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the announcement ended—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena erupted with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students leaned forward eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two fighters on the arena were already ready to clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secret Sword Summit student slowly drew his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade shimmered under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released his aura without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful surge of Mana exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure of a nine-star Onyx Realm cultivator swept across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps immediately rose from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine stars of the Onyx Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His cultivation is incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples sighed in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But across from him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood quietly where she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind stirred gently across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bright red robes fluttered softly around her slender figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her flowing crimson hair, her red eyes remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile hid within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a celestial fairy who had descended into the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calmness drew countless heated gazes from the surrounding male disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her opponent—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stillness felt like humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows twisted with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here I come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a furious shout—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring ball of flames burst from the blade and shot straight toward Rias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing fire tore through the air like a hungry beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why isn’t she dodging?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s not moving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias stood there without the slightest intention of avoiding the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she unable to react?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or did she simply not want to dodge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the arena—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera’s lips slowly curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory already seemed within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly toward Leon, ready to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene on the arena changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the fireball reached Rias—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body suddenly erupted with crimson flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying aura burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames surrounding her were darker...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavier...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like something born from karma itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incoming fireball struck those flames—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorbed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias never moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a single step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the elders were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inferno Lotus Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivator Tobias’s pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a peak Sage Realm expert, he knew this flame well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Inferno Lotus Art—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the most terrifying flames in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This student of Amethyst Summit Division carried such power within her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivator Tobias slowly turned his head toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon remained completely calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if this outcome had been obvious from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tobias sighed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder he wasn’t worried at all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s the reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera had slammed his palm against the armrest of his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face had turned extremely ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","3b458af6c6c7fbea436a4d6f49ba0b504efc7cc233ec95c6638147f31e384668","grand-return-system-chapter-127","grand-return-system-chapter-125",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]