[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-46":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},1080216,1397,"Chapter 46: The Bone of the Ancient Flame","grand-return-system-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>The Bone of the Ancient Flame\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound shattered the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, it was as if a rain of swords had fallen from the heavens. Countless blades of wind tore through the air, slashing downward with merciless precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two King Realm elders of the Lavahound household were sent flying like broken kites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed from their mouth’s midair. Their robes were shredded, their treasured disc cracked and dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They crashed into the wasteland below, carving trenches into the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... how is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freddy Lavahound’s face drained of color. His legs trembled so violently he nearly collapsed. His pupils shook as he stared at Leon in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They... they couldn’t even withstand a single strike?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all it took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the elders hadn’t used their treasured artifact—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freddy’s throat tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, Leon lowered his hand slowly, faint disappointment flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... looks like I’m still not too familiar with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only used one move—Bright in Nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even drawn the First Mist Immortal Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet two King Realm experts had been crushed in one strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s lips curved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect satisfied him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students of the Holy Water Division stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya’s fingers trembled slightly at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Leon... is actually this terrifying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft, breath unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had thought him refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls whispered, eyes shining, \"So the rumors were false... Guardian Elder isn’t useless at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Useless?\" another scoffed quietly, awe filling her gaze. \"He’s a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too overbearing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sword art... what kind of technique is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did the Amethyst Summit Division possess such terrifying swordsmanship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts pounded wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s brows were tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze lingered on Leon longer than she intended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did he reach this level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had no time to dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferno Kong was breaking free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s palm slammed down from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her King Realm aura erupted instantly, like a tidal wave crashing downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure shocked everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That woman... she’s also King Realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy Water Division’s Division Leader is this strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield descended into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana storms clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the confusion, the two heavily injured elders seized their chance and dragged Freddy away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon did not chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly toward Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here. Don’t move. I’ll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice softened for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena nodded obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the battlefield raged around them, her eyes held only him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved closer to Amaya and the others. The Holy Water Division girls instinctively clustered together, forming a protective circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes kept drifting back toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He descended like a streak of night cutting through flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight toward the Inferno Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, the Ancient bloodline beast beat its chest violently. Flaming patterns lit up across its body—bone-text power awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant dominance etched into marrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant natural authority over flame and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same star level, humans were inferior in physique, defense, and raw force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Inferno Kong had lost its sanity, corrupted by a strange force—but its bloodline was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its bones carried inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its skeleton held a precious bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that bone... was the true treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! That precious bone is mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gray-robed elder laughed wildly as he rushed forward, blood-colored saber slicing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Max of the Sky Breaker Acedmy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya’s palm strike rebounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferno Kong’s defense was monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it,\" she muttered under her breath. \"We can’t let that old man take the bone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid you won’t be taking that precious bone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword energy condensed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good! Stop him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted the moment he realized Leon was using the distraction to strike while the Inferno Kong was restrained by multiple King Realm experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure lunged from the side to intercept—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon shifted effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade of Mana in his hand cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck the Inferno Kong’s exposed chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast shrieked in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood poured down its massive torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding King Realm experts all moved at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take the bone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had already stepped forward silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword pierced deep into the beast’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers grasped something blazing hot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And pulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing fragment emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The precious bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient patterns flickered across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon withdrew calmly, blood mist swirling around him like a crimson halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s face twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considered attacking Leon while he was focused on retreat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating pressure locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was sharp as frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One move from him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she would strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s expression shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re working together...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he attacked Leon, Maya would intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging from Leon’s earlier aura—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they truly fought, he would likely lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding his teeth, Max swallowed his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the battlefield, dust slowly settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon landed calmly, the Ancient precious bone held loosely in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Water Division girls stared at him as if witnessing a legend being born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaya’s heart thumped wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He... he’s unbelievable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another girl whispered, cheeks flushed, \"If Guardian Elder Leon became my Teacher, I’d cultivate day and night without rest...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shameless,\" one teased softly—yet her eyes sparkled no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena watched silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride flickered across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s my teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind brushed past Leon’s midnight robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames crackled in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the blood-red sky—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood alone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a sword unsheathed against the world.\u003C\u002Fp>",1011,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.506Z","2026-06-03T10:40:16.814Z",1,"novelbin.me","451e55732bc4f688d5a80d2c444ecedac206d25f2541047fa866467928e48130","grand-return-system-chapter-47","grand-return-system-chapter-45",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]