[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-228":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},1080348,1397,"Chapter 228: The Opening of the Martial Emperor Tomb","grand-return-system-chapter-228",228,"\u003Cp>The Opening of the Martial Emperor Tomb\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry felt that it was a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... This old man is too evil! He actually used such a method to send Fairy Fiona away. Otherwise, I will definitely let them know what a great hoodwinker is today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Taylor clicked his tongue dramatically while shaking his head like a veteran strategist whose grand plan had been ruined at the final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more regretful he became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally found an opportunity to help Leon recruit a terrifying genius for Celestis Academy, yet Hektor had snatched her away before the trap fully closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a cruel old fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hektor’s lips twitched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veins on his forehead almost bulged out from anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This damned boy actually dared to say such things directly in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Leon standing nearby, Hektor truly wanted to grab Harry by the collar and throw him straight into the Black Rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he mean by hoodwinker?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he openly admitting they had joined forces to poach his precious saintess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he reacted fast enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, today’s conversation alone would have planted a dangerous seed deep inside Fiona’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once that seed sprouted...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things would become troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hektor silently inhaled a deep breath and calmed himself down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his eyes unconsciously drifted toward Leon once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he looked at him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more absurd this entire situation felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming down and thinking about it, Hektor sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this guy really that good to his students?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gives all his resources away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t he need to cultivate himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hektor truly could not understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many years wandering the cultivation world, he had seen countless geniuses, old monsters, saint-level experts, and even several hidden Martial Sovereign Realm cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was completely different from everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Forsaken Domain, the most precious treasures after Sacred Arts were cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana Guidance Fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pheonix Rebirth Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare ores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient inheritances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every cultivator guarded such resources like their own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these treasures represented future breakthroughs and survival itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would casually hand them away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even teachers and students maintained boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most teachers only passed down techniques while resources depended on one’s own fate and effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the cruel reality of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, every academy or sect possessed countless students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resources were limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to distribute everything equally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hektor himself had several direct students, yet he had never once considered giving away all his treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because those resources represented half a lifetime of struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were obtained by risking death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some came from ancient ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some from bloody battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some from desperate gambling with fate itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He often could not bear using them personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why would Leon casually hand them to students?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something wrong with his brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hektor genuinely could not figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very madness was what made Leon terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People feared selfish monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they feared selfless monsters even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because such people could gather hearts effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Hektor was sinking deeper into thought—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heaven-shaking explosion erupted across the Forsaken Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive cracks spread across the barren land like spiderwebs, stretching endlessly into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cultivators lost balance instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peaceful atmosphere from moments earlier shattered completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hurriedly raised their heads toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what they saw caused their pupils to shrink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far above the mountains—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Kong held an enormous black iron staff in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body towered like a mountain beneath the darkened heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a furious roar, it smashed the gigantic weapon directly onto the shell of the old earth spiky turtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact distorted space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying shockwaves exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entire hills collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Inferno Swift Bird spread its enormous flaming wings and swooped downward from the clouds like a divine calamity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its target...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient copper coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the old earth spiky turtle finally erupted in complete fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROOOAAARRR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its roar sounded ancient and savage, as though something sleeping for tens of thousands of years had awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It raised one colossal foot and slammed it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, space trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Forsaken Domain seemed to collapse inward for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of ancient golden light burst out from beneath the cracked earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light carried an indescribable aura of destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy with the pressure of time itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt their souls tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light pierced the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from deep beneath the earth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gigantic stone gate slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient runes covered its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every symbol radiated terrifying Martial Emperor pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust fell endlessly from the sky as though heaven itself mourned the awakening of something forbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous gate slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Martial Emperor Tomb...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone screamed in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavens! The Martial Emperor Tomb has actually opened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire battlefield exploded into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, hurry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snatch the Martial Emperor weapon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The inheritance belongs to whoever enters first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madness instantly consumed the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cultivators surged forward like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures streaked across the sky from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some rode swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some summoned beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some directly burned essence blood to increase speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned red from greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the inheritance of a Martial Emperor Realm expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One opportunity inside could change fate forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Leon narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere instantly became dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Smoke Darke Lion unleashed a thunderous roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark lightning exploded from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, a massive bolt of heavenly lightning descended directly into the charging crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several cultivators at the very front exploded into bloody mist instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even screams remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of blood spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That single strike instantly awakened many people from greed-induced madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Martial Emperor Tomb had opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could remain calm anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Martial Emperor Tomb has opened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike everyone else, however, he did not immediately rush toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His purple eyes focused sharply on the four terrifying beasts atop the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old earth spiky turtle’s reaction especially bothered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as he thought that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old turtle suddenly let out a strange cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its enormous body instantly transformed into golden light before diving straight into the Martial Emperor Tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It disappeared completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three ferocious beasts panicked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their previous hostility vanished entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they all rushed downward desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the turtle possessed something incomparably important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew something hidden within the tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden change caught everyone completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s eyes flashed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure blurred through space like flowing mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, he crossed massive distances and entered the tomb alongside the chaotic crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he stepped inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed a familiar figure ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Dario sensed Leon’s presence, his expression darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred flashed through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Leon merely glanced at him calmly before ignoring him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Dario...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferno Swift Bird interested him more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Leon chased directly after it deeper into the tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the entire Forsaken Domain descended into complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opening of the Martial Emperor Tomb officially marked the beginning of the true battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All hidden desires surfaced simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first wave of impact from the tomb was especially terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the burial ground of a Martial Emperor Realm expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power sealed for tens of thousands of years had finally erupted completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Martial Emperor pressure flooded outward like a collapsing ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators instantly coughed blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some weaker ones were forced onto their knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others directly fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only powerful experts could continue advancing deeper inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for those with weaker cultivation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only remain outside helplessly, staring at the entrance while waiting for the terrifying pressure to weaken enough for them to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1383,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.788Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.094Z",1,"novelbin.me","7544611ba329a774926e23ca0b825eb75c37f47ecaf6d5803a6cab4debd7fb2e","grand-return-system-chapter-229","grand-return-system-chapter-227",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]