[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-204":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},1080324,1397,"Chapter 204: The Gathering of Ancient Beasts","grand-return-system-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>The Gathering of Ancient Beasts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to pull out the First Mist Immortal Sword and deal with this scourge...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening roar exploded from the other side of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound alone shook the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the earth trembled violently beneath everyone’s feet. Cracks spread across the dry ground like spiderwebs while ancient trees bent from the pressure. Dust and broken stones rolled down cliffs as a terrifying aura swept through the entire Land of Silence like a storm born from the end of the world itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cultivators lost their balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some weaker ones even coughed blood from the pressure alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd instantly scattered in panic. No one dared remain close to the battlefield anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High in the sky, Leon’s purple eyes narrowed sharply. His midnight robes fluttered wildly in the violent wind as he turned toward the source of the roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the old earth spiky turtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic creature had finally erupted after enduring the relentless attacks of The Smoke darke Lion for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its enormous body radiated ancient runes. The surrounding space distorted under its pressure as a terrifying aura burst outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Smoke darke Lion was instantly forced backward by the roar alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old turtle raised one colossal palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement appeared sluggish, yet the moment that palm descended, the entire sky darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying law power condensed around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Domineering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if an entire mountain range was collapsing from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying palm ruthlessly smashed toward The Smoke darke Lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a pinnacle beast like The Smoke darke Lion felt death approaching beneath that strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROARRR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast let out an enraged roar as lightning exploded around its body. Countless bolts of silver electricity intertwined into divine chains, forming a massive lightning barrier in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision should have created dazzling sparks across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before the attack could fully erupt—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another terrifying presence appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the distant cliffside, a gigantic monkey holding a black iron rod silently climbed upward through the smoke and chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its crimson eyes glowed like blood moons beneath the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... Earth Kong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expressions changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold air filled their lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another ancient ferocious beast had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this one carried an even more savage aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic Earth Kong climbed onto the peak with astonishing agility despite its enormous body. Its black fur crackled with violent mana currents while ancient scars covered its muscular arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain beneath its feet exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive beast shot into the sky like a meteor before smashing its iron rod downward with terrifying force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Land of Silence descended into complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rod smashed heavily against the old earth spiky turtle’s shell. The impact released a terrifying shockwave that flattened forests for hundreds of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old turtle let out a furious roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its gigantic tail swept violently backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Kong was instantly sent flying through several mountain peaks before finally stabilizing itself in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of fear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its sharp fangs gleamed beneath the thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since dawn, the battle had completely erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Land of Silence was swallowed by darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearby villages trembled endlessly while countless creatures fled desperately through the forests. Rivers overflowed from the shockwaves. Mountains collapsed one after another beneath the pressure of the ancient beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked less like a battle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more like the world itself was falling apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting... this is getting more and more interesting...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stood quietly in the sky, watching the insane battlefield with growing excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long black hair danced wildly in the wind while faint purple sword intent flickered around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous smile slowly appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the Inferno Swift Bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The injuries covering the beast’s body were rapidly recovering after its massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its severed flesh wriggled grotesquely while dark runes repaired its broken wings little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly judged the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see what this so-called mountain treasure is that can attract so many great dangers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure gradually faded into the mist as he muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferno Swift Bird had just stabilized its injuries when it suddenly realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SCREEECH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant bird instantly let out an enraged cry filled with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its crimson eyes burned with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sword strike earlier had nearly killed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never in its life had it suffered such humiliation from a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It desperately searched the skies for Leon’s figure, wanting nothing more than to tear him apart alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It noticed the arrival of Earth Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the old earth spiky turtle was already being besieged by two terrifying ferocious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the mountain treasure resting upon its shell had begun to reveal faint traces of golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferno Swift Bird instantly hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenge...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or the treasure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes flickered greedily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another thought, it rushed back into the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to revenge, the mountain treasure mattered far more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That treasure might allow it to break through its current limits and step into an even higher realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the distant cliffs, countless cultivators watched the terrifying scene unfold with numb expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my god... three great pinnacle beings...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Taylor stared upward blankly, his jaw nearly falling open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To besiege an old and frail turtle... is this a loss of morals or a lack of humanity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he finished speaking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slap landed directly on the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oww!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry jumped in fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly turned around with a furious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which shameless bastard ambushed this handsome—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice abruptly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stood calmly behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry’s face instantly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Senior, when did you come back?! You scared me. I thought someone was coveting my beauty and plotting against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his chest dramatically like he had barely escaped death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding members of the Soft water Divine sect all stared at him speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions became increasingly strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this man actually serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They genuinely could not understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was calm, mysterious, overwhelmingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person constantly following beside him was this shameless hooligan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry sometimes behaved like a street thug who had wandered into the cultivation world by accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet strangely enough, he still knew when to retreat and when to behave seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made people wonder if he was truly foolish...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or merely pretending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the younger geniuses present possessed far greater cultivation talent than Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why would Leon keep him around?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was neither his student nor family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made no sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a beautiful woman, perhaps they could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the surrounding disciples became confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Fairy Fiona quietly watched Leon’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she saw him appear safely, a faint relief flashed across her beautiful teal eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she herself did not notice it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers, which had unconsciously tightened earlier, slowly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to speak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange embarrassment appeared in her heart for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So instead, she asked softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior... when did you come back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon looked at her calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy Fiona stood beneath the pale moonlight in flowing white robes embroidered with silver water patterns. Her azure hair swayed gently in the night wind while her elegant figure radiated a holy and untouchable beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly resembled a celestial fairy who had accidentally fallen into the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Leon unconsciously looked at her for a second longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man appreciating beauty was simply instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least... that was what he told himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, his gaze lingered briefly on her graceful figure before naturally returning to her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Fiona’s heartbeat subtly quickened under his calm stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone around them did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then blinked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes instantly became meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of the Soft water Divine sect exchanged strange looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jadis quietly stroked his beard while suppressing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere between those two...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was definitely becoming unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the two people involved remained completely unaware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fiona lightly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear to hide her emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... frightened us earlier,\" she said softly. \"That sword strike was too dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I didn’t take the risk, the Inferno Swift Bird wouldn’t have been injured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fiona looked at him silently for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she lowered her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are different from the rumors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rumors say the Teacher of Amethyst Summit Division is cold and detached,\" she replied quietly. \"But the person I see now... is far more reckless than anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry instantly interrupted with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior is handsome when he’s reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon glanced at him expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry immediately shut his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding disciples nearly burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Fiona’s lips curved slightly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fleeting smile under the moonlight was breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, even the chaotic battlefield in the distance seemed quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon looked toward everyone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1552,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.788Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.094Z",1,"novelbin.me","43992de999b2b5b274113a458bad897f661b17beb332200432abc76f843b558b","grand-return-system-chapter-205","grand-return-system-chapter-203",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]