Grand Return System

The Seven Divisions Stand United

Unable to endure the pressure any longer, Vargos abruptly turned toward the stunned elders of Sky Breaker Academy.

His weathered face twisted with fury, veins bulging across his forehead as he roared over the thunderous battlefield,

"What are you all waiting for?"

"Attack together!"

His furious voice echoed across the heavens, shaking the hearts of everyone present.

The elders of Sky Breaker Academy exchanged uncertain glances.

For a brief moment, none of them moved.

Then Magnus’s expression suddenly changed.

His heart trembled.

He immediately understood what Vargos intended.

Without another thought, Mana surged through his body as he stepped forward, preparing to join forces against Guardian Elder Shera.

However—

A calm yet icy voice suddenly rang through the battlefield.

"Let’s see who dares..."

The simple sentence froze the air itself.

Everyone instinctively looked toward the speaker.

Maya stood quietly before the students of Celestis Academy.

Her sky-blue robes fluttered gently in the wind while strands of azure hair danced around her beautiful face.

Her expression remained serene.

Yet beneath that calm exterior lay an overwhelming killing intent.

The temperature around her seemed to drop instantly.

The flowing currents of water Mana quietly gathered around her sleeves, ready to explode at any moment.

She did not shout.

She did not threaten.

She merely stood there.

And that alone was enough.

The dozen or so elders of Sky Breaker Academy who had been preparing to attack immediately hesitated.

Not a single one dared to take another step.

Their expressions stiffened.

Some unconsciously tightened their grip on their weapons.

Others quietly took half a step backward.

The battlefield fell into an eerie silence.

At that moment—

A loud, heroic laugh echoed from the distance.

"Junior Sister, well done."

Several powerful auras swept across the sky one after another.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Streams of brilliant light descended like shooting stars before landing behind Maya.

Dust rose.

The ground trembled.

Standing at the front was Yaman.

His gray hair swayed gently in the wind while his imposing figure resembled an immovable mountain.

Behind him stood the remaining leaders of Celestis Academy’s Seven Divisions.

Within moments...

Five of the Seven Division Leaders had gathered.

Only Headmaster Mike, the leader of Celestis Academy, and Leon of the Amethyst Summit Division had yet to appear.

Seeing the familiar faces behind her, Maya’s cold expression finally softened.

She slowly turned around.

A faint smile appeared on her lips.

What surprised her even more was the cultivation each of them now possessed.

Every one of her senior brothers had stepped into the Sage Realm.

For a brief moment, genuine surprise flashed across her beautiful eyes.

Then...

Joy quietly blossomed within her heart.

Their academy had become stronger.

Far stronger than before.

If Teacher Zeon could witness this scene...

He would surely smile proudly.

Yaman stepped forward without the slightest hesitation.

His gaze swept coldly across every elder of Sky Breaker Academy.

Then he spoke in a domineering voice that carried throughout the battlefield.

"My Celestis Academy..."

"...is not something that any certified background character can provoke."

His words struck everyone’s hearts.

There wasn’t the slightest trace of arrogance in his expression.

Only absolute confidence.

He slowly raised one hand.

Buzz!

A magnificent Overlord Spear appeared in his grasp.

The spear radiated an overwhelming aura.

Its sharp point gleamed beneath the sunlight as countless streams of Mana wrapped around it like dragons.

Yaman pointed the spear directly toward the opposing elders.

"Since you want to play so much..."

"I’ll play with you today."

The instant his words fell—

Boom!

An explosive surge of Mana erupted from his body.

Without asking what had happened...

Without questioning who was right or wrong...

He simply chose to stand beside his fellow division leaders.

That alone revealed the unity of Celestis Academy.

To outsiders, it might seem reckless.

But to every student watching below...

It was the greatest source of security imaginable.

No matter where they were...

No matter who their enemy was...

Their academy would never abandon its own.

Watching Yaman standing fearlessly at the front, many older cultivators couldn’t help recalling a figure from years past.

Headmaster Mike.

Back then...

Whenever he became enraged, he never wasted words.

He would simply draw his weapon and pursue his enemies across mountains, rivers, and kingdoms.

There had once been an infamous battle where he chased a powerful enemy for a hundred thousand miles.

The pursuit had not ended until he fought his way directly to the gates of the opposing Powerful Sect.

Only after the Grand Elder of that sect personally came forward to apologize had the massacre finally ended.

Otherwise...

That Powerful Sect might have disappeared from history altogether.

Looking at Yaman now...

Everyone saw a faint shadow of the former Headmaster.

The same fearlessness.

The same unwavering resolve.

The same willingness to fight the heavens themselves for the dignity of Celestis Academy.

Many elderly experts sighed inwardly.

The glory of Celestis Academy...

Had truly begun to return.

Back when Teacher Zeon had still been alive, Celestis Academy had ruled the Fallen Leaf Domain with unmatched prestige.

With a peak Pinnacle Realm expert watching over the academy...

Very few forces dared provoke them.

The memories of those glorious years resurfaced vividly in countless minds.

The atmosphere grew heavier.

Neither side was willing to retreat anymore.

The conflict had already gone too far.

There was no turning back.

Boom!

Without another word, Yaman thrust his Overlord Spear forward.

The spear pierced through space itself.

Several elders of Sky Breaker Academy hurriedly moved to intercept him.

The heavens erupted into chaos.

Explosions echoed continuously.

Brilliant streams of Mana illuminated the sky.

One elder was blasted backward, coughing blood.

Another was sent crashing into a distant mountain.

Several others desperately formed defensive formations.

Yet before they could stabilize themselves—

Shera’s sword descended once more.

Maya’s flowing palm techniques followed immediately after.

The combined assault left the elders of Sky Breaker Academy completely overwhelmed.

Within moments...

Some lay dead.

Others suffered heavy injuries.

The once imposing formation completely collapsed.

Seeing his side falling apart, Vargos’ eyes turned bloodshot.

His fury reached its limit.

He roared at the top of his lungs,

"Attack!"

"All of you attack together!"

His voice echoed like thunder across the battlefield.

This time...

No one hesitated anymore.

The remaining elders of Sky Breaker Academy charged forward simultaneously.

Even the younger students, driven by pride and loyalty to their academy, drew their weapons and rushed into battle.

The peaceful gathering outside the Martial Emperor Tomb instantly transformed into an all-out war between two great powers.

At that moment, Kevin stepped forward with a broad smile.

There wasn’t the slightest fear on his face.

Instead, his eyes burned with excitement.

He laughed heroically.

"Haha, come on!"

"I might as well kill to my heart’s content today."

His laughter echoed through the battlefield.

The conflict between Celestis Academy and Sky Breaker Academy had long since passed the point of reconciliation.

Since there was no road back...

Then there was only one path left.

Fight.