Grand Return System

Chapter 124: Calm Words, Hidden Blades

Calm Words, Hidden Blades

The two of them were still speaking when a figure slowly approached from the distance.

The afternoon sunlight poured across the wide training grounds of Celestis Academy, casting long golden shadows over the stone arena. The figure walked calmly, neither hurried nor hesitant, each step steady and composed.

Three people followed behind him as they moved directly toward the arena.

"Teacher," Rex Vine said quietly, his gaze sharpening as he recognized the approaching man. "That person is the division leader of Amethyst Summit Division, Leon."

Tobias looked over.

The moment his eyes settled on the man walking toward them, he was slightly startled.

"So that’s him..."

A faint look of admiration crossed his face.

"He is the young division leader of Amethyst Summit Division... a Sage Realm expert?"

Leon’s long black hair swayed lightly with each step, brushing against the midnight robes embroidered with faint amethyst patterns. His posture was upright yet relaxed, his expression calm and unreadable. Those purple eyes held a quiet depth, like still water hiding immeasurable currents.

"As expected," Tobias murmured softly. "His foundation is extraordinary. He truly carries the presence of a celestial."

Tobias was secretly shocked and couldn’t help shaking his head.

Celestis Academy has produced another terrifying expert.

At this rate... the academy might truly rise again.

Moments later, Leon had already reached the gathering of elders.

"Senior Brother Headmaster..."

His voice was gentle and composed as he greeted Mike before naturally taking a seat beside him.

Mike was slightly stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"Junior Brother, perfect timing."

He gestured toward Tobias.

"This is the First Elder of the Supreme Paradise Sect, Cultivator Tobias."

"He was invited to observe the inner academy’s Martial Meeting."

Mike chuckled softly.

"We were just talking about you earlier. I didn’t expect you to arrive so soon."

Leon paused briefly.

His eyes shifted toward Tobias... then naturally moved to Rex Vine standing behind him.

A faint recognition appeared in his gaze.

"Senior."

Rex Vine stepped forward politely.

"Senior, we meet again."

His attitude was natural and respectful.

Leon nodded slightly in response.

Tobias burst into laughter.

"Haha! I’ve long heard that Division Leader Leon of Amethyst Summit Division is extraordinary, possessing the bearing of a celestial."

"Now that I see you with my own eyes, the rumors truly do not exaggerate."

He looked Leon up and down with admiration.

"To reach the Sage Realm at such a young age..."

"I truly admire you."

Leon simply smiled faintly.

"You praise me too highly."

"Compared to seniors like you, I still have much to learn."

Tobias raised his brows slightly.

Leon had just received such praise from a powerful elder...

Yet his expression remained completely natural.

No arrogance.

No false modesty.

Just calm.

This young man...

His mental state is unusually steady.

Tobias laughed again.

"Haha, you’re far too humble."

"This world has never been one that respects age."

"It only respects strength."

"Those who are capable are never limited by years."

He shook his head with admiration.

"Division Leader Leon reached such a realm at such a young age."

"Just this alone makes me feel inferior."

"How could I dare show off in front of you?"

Leon only smiled.

He said nothing more.

From beginning to end, his expression remained calm and composed.

Mike watched the exchange while stroking his beard with satisfaction.

His eyes briefly shifted toward Shera sitting nearby.

Shera’s expression had already darkened.

His moustache trembled slightly as his jaw tightened.

Under his breath, he muttered coldly,

"Hmph... pretentious."

"Laugh while you can."

"You’ll cry later."

His voice was quiet, but the bitterness in it was unmistakable.

Coincidentally, Tobias was present today.

Shera wanted him to personally witness Leon humiliating himself.

So what if Leon was powerful?

His students were still inexperienced.

This time, Shera had arranged two powerful students from Secret Sword Summit specifically to deal with Leon’s students.

At the same time, it would serve as a test.

If they could defeat them—

Shera would humiliate Leon publicly and finally vent the resentment he had been holding for so long.

And even if they couldn’t win...

He still had another plan prepared.

Tobias’ gaze soon shifted.

"These two must be Division Leader Leon’s students, correct?"

His eyes landed on the two young women standing behind Leon.

Selena and Rias.

"Greetings, Senior."

The two girls immediately stepped forward and bowed politely.

Their manners were flawless.

Tobias laughed.

"Haha, just as expected."

"They resemble their teacher."

"Excellent... truly excellent."

As a peak Sage Realm expert, Tobias’ perception was extremely sharp.

With just a single glance, he noticed something extraordinary.

Both of these girls possessed rare divine bones.

One in ten thousand.

True geniuses.

He silently praised them in his heart.

Leon smiled slightly, about to respond—

When a strange voice suddenly came from the side.

"Junior Brother Leon..."

Shera leaned back in his seat with a faint smile.

"These two students of yours must be quite capable to receive such praise from Cultivator Tobias."

"I’m sure they’ll achieve excellent results in this Martial Meeting."

Leon paused slightly.

His eyes shifted toward Shera.

He immediately understood the hidden meaning behind those words.

Leon answered calmly.

"Their cultivation is still shallow."

"They came here mainly to gain experience."

"The real highlight of this Martial Meeting..."

"Still belongs to Senior Brother Shera’s Secret Sword Summit."

"I heard that the students participating from Secret Sword Summit this time were all carefully selected first-rate experts."

Leon deliberately spoke humbly.

Shera immediately felt a sense of pride.

He laughed modestly.

"Haha, Junior Brother, you flatter me."

"You are immensely talented and your cultivation is unfathomable."

"I believe your students must be extraordinary experts as well."

Leon shook his head lightly.

"Senior Brother jokes."

"These students of mine hardly dare call themselves experts in front of your talented students."

The atmosphere between the two men became subtly tense.

Tobias watched the exchange with growing interest.

Interesting...

These two clearly do not get along.

It seemed this Martial Meeting might become very entertaining.

Leon ignored Shera’s subtle provocation.

Instead, he turned toward the two girls behind him.

"Did you hear that?"

"Your Guardian Elder Shera has high expectations for you."

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Don’t disappoint him."

Rias immediately stepped forward with a bright smile.

"Teacher, don’t worry."

Her red eyes flickered toward Shera with a playful but meaningful look.

"We definitely won’t disappoint Guardian Elder."

After all—

Today’s first match would be between her...

And a student from Secret Sword Summit.

She certainly would not disappoint Shera.