Grand Return System-Chapter 108: Quiet Winds on Amethyst Summit Division

Quiet Winds on Amethyst Summit Division

The vast courtyard finally fell quiet.

Only a few figures remained.

Leon.

Selena.

Rias.

Maya.

Amaya.

Kevin.

The storm of Mana Blessings had already faded. The sky above Amethyst Summit Division returned to a calm blue, and the last strands of wind drifted lazily across the stone courtyard.

For a while, no one spoke.

Everyone was still digesting what had happened.

Kevin stood slightly behind Leon, staring at his back with shining eyes.

Incredible...

He still felt the lingering pressure from that palm technique. Even remembering it made his chest tighten.

So this... is the strength of Guardian Elder Leon.

Kevin clenched his fist unconsciously.

A smile slowly spread across his face.

From today onward... this martial uncle is my role model.

Not far away, Maya stepped closer.

Her long azure hair moved softly with the breeze, the silky strands brushing against her elegant shoulders. Her teal eyes carried a playful glow as she looked at Leon with open curiosity.

She stopped just a step away from him.

Close enough that the faint fragrance of lotus and herbs drifted toward Leon.

She smiled faintly.

"Junior Brother..."

Her voice was calm, but there was unmistakable warmth hidden beneath it.

"You really surprised everyone today."

Leon turned slightly.

Their eyes met.

For a moment the air felt strangely quiet.

Maya’s gaze lingered on him.

Leon’s long black hair swayed gently behind him, and the midnight robe embroidered with thin amethyst patterns made his tall figure look both elegant and mysterious.

She tilted her head slightly.

"You know," she said with a teasing smile, "when you stood there practicing the Hand Skill just now..."

Her lips curved.

"...you actually looked quite charming."

Leon raised an eyebrow.

"Quite charming?"

Maya nodded seriously.

"Yes."

Then she added softly—

"Dangerously charming."

Kevin nearly choked behind them.

Guardian Elder Maya is flirting so openly?!

Leon chuckled.

"Senior Sister, are you praising my technique or teasing me?"

Maya’s eyes sparkled.

"Both."

She folded her arms casually, the flowing blue robe shifting around her slender figure.

"I’ve known many cultivators in this academy."

"But someone who can turn humiliation into poetry the way you did today..."

She laughed softly.

"...that’s rare."

Leon leaned slightly closer.

"Oh?"

"Does Senior Sister admire me now?"

Maya paused.

Just for a moment.

Then she smiled again.

"Perhaps a little."

Not far away—

three pairs of eyes were watching.

Selena stood quietly beside Leon.

Her long silver-white hair flowed like moonlight over her shoulders. The snow-white robe tied with a pale blue sash hugged her slender waist while falling gracefully along her legs.

Her calm blue eyes shifted slightly.

From Maya.

To Leon.

Back to Maya again.

Something stirred faintly in her chest.

A small, unfamiliar irritation.

Senior Sister Maya is... standing very close.

Selena lowered her gaze slightly.

Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the edge of her sleeve.

Beside her—

Rias reacted very differently.

Her long crimson hair flicked behind her shoulder as she narrowed her bright red eyes.

She crossed her arms.

"Hmph."

The faint sound escaped her lips before she could stop herself.

Selena glanced at her.

Rias immediately looked away.

"I didn’t say anything," she muttered.

But her eyes kept drifting toward Maya and Leon.

The way Maya leaned slightly closer.

The way Leon smiled so easily while speaking with her.

Rias bit her lip slightly.

Why does that feel annoying...

Amaya stood quietly nearby.

Her long black hair flowed softly behind her back, and her calm dark eyes remained fixed on Leon.

Unlike the others—

her expression stayed composed.

But inside her mind...

waves were rising.

Martial Uncle Leon...

She still remembered the rumors from years ago.

A forgotten cultivator.

A useless peak master.

Someone who spent ten years being mocked.

Yet today—

she had watched him command heaven and earth with a single palm.

Her heart trembled faintly.

How could someone like that be considered trash...

Her gaze softened unconsciously.

He... is actually very charming.

When he smiled earlier—

she had almost forgotten to breathe.

Amaya quickly looked away.

Stop thinking like that...

But the warmth in her chest refused to disappear.

Leon noticed everything.

The subtle glances.

The quiet tension.

The faint jealousy in the air.

He almost laughed.

These girls...

Are they jealous?

His lips curved slightly.

Don’t worry.

There’s enough attention for all of you.

The thought amused him.

But he wisely kept it to himself.

Instead he cleared his throat lightly and changed the subject.

At that moment Maya suddenly sighed.

Her expression shifted slightly.

"Junior Brother..."

Her voice sounded reluctant.

"I should return as well."

She glanced toward the distant sky.

"Goodbye."

Leon nodded calmly.

"Alright, Senior Sister."

"Take care."

"Come visit when you have time."

Maya blinked.

Then frowned slightly.

That’s it?

She waited a moment.

Leon simply stood there.

Smiling politely.

No invitation.

No request for her to stay.

Maya’s lips twitched.

I’m so angry.

I was only saying it casually!

I didn’t actually want to leave.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she stared at Leon.

Am I that unattractive?

She unconsciously touched her cheek.

Her beauty was famous across Celestis Academy.

Elegant.

Mature.

Graceful.

Many male cultivators dreamed of becoming her Pathbound Companion.

Yet this man—

didn’t seem affected at all.

Maya squinted suspiciously.

Could it be...

Her mind produced a terrifying thought.

Does he... actually like men?

She shivered slightly.

No. No. That would be too tragic.

"Amaya."

Maya spoke sharply.

"Let’s go."

Her tone carried a hint of bitterness.

Amaya nodded quietly and followed.

But before leaving—

she turned back.

Her eyes met Leon’s.

She gave him a soft smile.

A quiet, beautiful smile.

If only I could stay longer...

But she quickly looked away.

And followed Maya down the mountain path.

After they left—

only Kevin remained.

Leon glanced back at him.

"Hmm?"

"You’re still here?"

Leon rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"We don’t provide food here, you know."

Kevin immediately laughed awkwardly.

"Guardian Elder..."

"I only wanted to thank you properly."

His expression turned serious.

"If it weren’t for your guidance today... I wouldn’t have entered epiphany so easily."

Leon nodded slightly.

He remembered clearly.

Among all the disciples in the academy—

Kevin had always treated him with respect.

Even when others looked down on him.

This boy had never changed.

"Alright."

"There’s no need to thank me."

Leon waved his hand.

"You’re the chief student of your division."

"You must be busy."

"Go back."

Kevin bowed deeply.

"Then Guardian Elder... I’ll take my leave."

"Okay."

Leon waved casually.

Kevin soon left the mountain.

Amethyst Summit Division returned to its usual quiet.

Wind rustled softly through the trees.

Leon stretched lazily.

He knew very well—

today’s events would spread through Celestis Academy before sunset.

But he didn’t care.

Suddenly—

two figures rushed toward him.

Before Leon could react—

Selena and Rias grabbed both his arms.

Soft warmth pressed against him.

Leon blinked.

The two girls stood extremely close.

Their shoulders touching him.

Their faces slightly flushed.

Leon looked down.

Then laughed.

"Well..."

"What’s going on here?"

Selena immediately straightened slightly.

But she didn’t let go.

Rias turned her head stubbornly.

"We didn’t do anything."

"We just wanted to stand here."

Leon chuckled.

He could clearly see the faint jealousy on their faces.

So that’s how it is.

He didn’t expose them.

Instead he smiled warmly.

"Alright."

"Stand wherever you like."

Both girls relaxed slightly.

After a moment—

Rias suddenly tilted her head.

She looked toward Secret Sword Summit in the distance.

"Teacher..."

"Why does Guardian Elder Shera hate you so much?"

Her voice carried curiosity.

Leon smiled calmly.

"That’s because..."

"Our Amethyst Summit Division and Secret Sword Summit have been rivals for generations."

He explained slowly.

"The conflict began long ago."

"Almost every division leader fought each other."

"Unfortunately..."

Leon chuckled softly.

"...Secret Sword Summit has always been suppressed by our division."

Years of resentment had piled up.

And Shera—

had inherited that resentment.

Selena and Rias listened quietly.

Understanding slowly dawned.

Rias’ eyes sharpened.

"So that means..."

"In the future, their students will challenge us too?"

Leon nodded.

"That’s right."

Then he said seriously—

"So you must cultivate diligently."

"You may lose to anyone."

"But not to Secret Sword Summit."

"Otherwise..."

Leon sighed dramatically.

"Shera will humiliate me endlessly."

Selena and Rias immediately straightened.

"Teacher, don’t worry."

"We will never disappoint you."

Rias turned toward the distant peak again.

A small smile appeared on her lips.

"Generational grudges..."

"Interesting."

Her red eyes glowed slightly.

"Then we definitely can’t lose."

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Far away—

inside Secret Sword Summit.

Shera slammed his hand onto a table.

"DAMN IT!"

The table exploded instantly into dust.

Outside the hall—

a disciple trembled in fear.

He had no idea what had happened.

But he knew one thing clearly.

Today—

their division leader was in a terrifying mood.

And no one dared to go inside and disturb him.