[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-24":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},1080194,1397,"Chapter 24: Visitors Beneath the Morning Sky","grand-return-system-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Visitors Beneath the Morning Sky\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light split the morning sky above the Acedmy premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena froze for a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone... at this hour?Could it be Shera again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow descended rapidly toward Amethyst Summit Division, cutting through the quiet with an elegant, controlled descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it neared, Selena finally saw them clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman — tall, poised — drifting down like falling snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long blue hair flowed like silk behind her, catching sunlight in shimmering threads. Her figure was breathtaking: a narrow waist, smooth long legs beneath flowing robes, and an alluring chest — full, proud, undeniably E-cup — framed by her elegant posture rather than flaunted. Her hips curved like a peach, and every motion hinted at restrained seduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her robes were sky-blue layered silk, cinched at the waist with a white sash. Subtle embroidery traced the hems — lotus patterns drifting like frost. The attire hugged her upper body, then flowed loose and light down her legs, making her look like a spirit walking between heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s gaze dropped instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pinch of inferiority stabbed through her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of elixir did she take to grow like that...?She isn’t here to seduce Teacher... right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No — this woman feels dangerous. If Teacher sees her... he might fall for her charm. I can’t just let her walk straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Selena noticed something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smaller figure stood behind the blue-haired woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl about her age — long black hair tied behind her shoulders, bright eyes, delicate lips, soft cheeks still carrying traces of youth. Her B-cup chest suited her slender frame. Her legs were long and straight, with lightly toned athletic thighs and naturally rounded hips that hinted at quiet strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore simple yet pretty robes: soft white fabric trimmed in black thread, fitted lightly at the waist, flowing to her ankles — practical, modest, and sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s heart trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sana...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name escaped on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her childhood companion. The one who had grown up with her in the same village. Since their separation at Emerald Crest Division, they hadn’t seen each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selena! I’m here to see you—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Selena could react, Sana sprinted forward and threw herself into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena hugged her back instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth flooded through her — relief, longing, grief, all tangled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" Selena asked softly once they pulled apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I begged Teacher to bring me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sana laughed and pointed behind her — at the blue-haired woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena turned — eyes lifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Emerald Crest Division... this woman had been the one who chose Sana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head of Holy Water Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long blue hair. Calm blue eyes. A mature, intellectual air that wrapped around her like water. Her curves — including that impossibly generous chest — were matched by quiet grace rather than vulgarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena straightened immediately and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Respected Maya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a student — and the first seat student of Amethyst Summit Division — she couldn’t afford disrespect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya smiled faintly and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of guilt shadowed her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she had wanted to choose Selena too. But her judgment had said otherwise — average talent, little time, too many responsibilities. So she had chosen only Sana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when she saw Selena standing alone... something in her heart had twisted. She had nearly called her back — but Leon had already accepted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, at least the girl had not become a mere labor student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Leon, back then, was seen as no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, face-to-face, Maya felt that old embarrassment rise again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to be so formal. I only came because Sana has been missing you terribly — to the point she can’t focus on cultivation. Since I had nothing important today, I brought her here to see you both spend some time together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense. After losing everything together, they had become each other’s only remaining \"household.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Sana tugged her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, didn’t you say... we could bring Selena back with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words landed like a pebble in still water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya glanced at Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can ask her if she wants to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sana... what do you mean? Bring me back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sana leaned close and whispered into her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I begged Teacher for days. Come back with us. My Teacher is already at the King Realm, five stars. She can teach you so much. But I heard the teacher of Amethyst Summit Division is only Onyx Realm... he can’t teach you anything. If you stay here, you’ll ruin your future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s eyes cooled instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swallowed the sting in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Sana meant well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing someone insult Leon — her Teacher — twisted something deep inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sana, I’m grateful. Truly. But I have already acknowledged my Teacher. I won’t transfer. Teacher treats me very well. And... I like Amethyst Summit Division. This place is my home now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm, unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s expression shifted — a faint chill rising in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>",859,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.506Z","2026-06-03T10:40:16.814Z",1,"novelbin.me","edacaa6fef27d912822ed4f47ab87fcddb0ce2c63c0a361a8631034a40d34ea6","grand-return-system-chapter-25","grand-return-system-chapter-23",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]