Grand Return System

Chaos Beneath the Eternal Genesis Pill

Then...

It obeyed her command.

An invisible pressure descended upon everyone inside the domain.

The expressions of countless cultivators changed dramatically.

"My breathing..."

"It suddenly became difficult..."

"What kind of Sacred Art is this?"

The terrifying suppression caused many weaker experts to pale.

Some immediately retreated.

They understood the situation clearly.

There were simply too many monsters gathered here.

Even experts at the early Pinnacle Realm appeared insignificant before these true geniuses.

Staying here any longer would only cost them their lives.

Boom!

Explosions echoed endlessly throughout the battlefield.

Every second, powerful techniques collided.

Mountains collapsed.

The earth split apart.

The battle surrounding the Eternal Genesis Pill grew increasingly chaotic.

Anna floated gracefully above the battlefield.

One hand supported the Four Symbols Cauldron.

The other continuously maintained the Celestis Restoration Art.

The ancient cauldron radiated brilliant divine light, protecting her while crushing every incoming attack.

Despite being surrounded by numerous powerful experts...

She stood her ground alone.

Her calm, unwavering figure resembled an immortal goddess descending into the mortal world.

Every movement carried unmatched elegance.

Every attack was decisive.

Even while facing countless enemies...

She steadily suppressed them.

Witnessing the scene from within the protection of the Celestial Void Cauldron, Leon couldn’t help but smile.

His purple eyes shone with admiration.

"Hehe..."

"My future wife is really amazing."

He rested his chin against one hand, watching Anna effortlessly hold back an entire group of powerful cultivators.

"I knew she was talented..."

"But I didn’t expect her to be this fierce."

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On the other side, the battle between the Butcher and Caelan Everwind had also entered a white-hot stage.

The two clashed again and again, each collision shaking the battlefield. Waves of Mana exploded outward like raging tides, tearing apart the already fractured earth. Every exchange carried enough force to flatten mountains, forcing nearby cultivators to retreat again and again.

Neither man was willing to yield.

Neither intended to leave the battlefield alive if it meant surrendering the Eternal Genesis Pill.

Just then—

A gigantic hand slowly stretched out from the distant horizon.

It emerged from layers of distorted space, descending silently toward the glowing eight-petaled lotus like the hand of an ancient deity. The terrifying pressure caused everyone’s heart to tighten.

Someone was attempting to steal the treasure while everyone else was occupied.

"Hmph, who are you to resort to such sneaky tricks?"

Eldric Northwind’s eyes turned cold.

His usually carefree smile vanished without a trace.

"So you’ve finally lost your patience too?"

Without another word, his figure shot into the sky.

Hum—

Brilliant white light enveloped his body.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a magnificent white crane whose wings spanned hundreds of meters. Every feather shimmered with divine radiance.

With a powerful flap of his wings—

Whoosh!

Thousands upon thousands of razor-sharp white feathers filled the heavens, descending like an endless storm toward the enormous hand.

Boom!

The giant hand trembled violently.

Another explosion echoed through the sky.

Unable to withstand the overwhelming barrage, the massive hand shattered into countless fragments of spiritual light before disappearing into nothingness.

Crack—

The space nearby suddenly split open.

An elderly man slowly stepped out from the crack in space, his expression dark and murderous after his attempt had failed.

The moment Eldric Northwind saw him, he let out a disdainful laugh.

"So it’s you..."

"Sea Elder."

"I wondered which shameless old fellow would stoop to stealing treasures while everyone else was risking their lives."

Sea Elder’s aged face twitched.

"Hmph."

"Eldric Northwind."

"Mind your own business."

"The Eternal Genesis Pill belongs to whoever has the ability to obtain it."

Eldric merely chuckled.

"Unfortunately for you..."

"I dislike thieves the most."

Before the final word had even faded—

Boom!

The two ancient experts collided.

The sky itself exploded.

Terrifying waves of Mana spread across the battlefield, creating hurricane-like winds that forced countless cultivators to stagger backward.

The once harmonious atmosphere had completely disappeared.

What "Fellow Brother"?

What "old friend"?

On ordinary days they addressed each other with smiles and courtesy.

But when a supreme treasure appeared before them...

Every bit of politeness vanished.

Each attack aimed directly for the other’s life.

Friendship meant nothing before overwhelming temptation.

Meanwhile...

At the center of the battlefield...

Anna had become the target of nearly every surrounding expert.

The Four Symbols Cauldron hovered above her, releasing brilliant divine light while the Celestis Restoration Art continuously suppressed everyone around her.

Even so...

The pressure she faced only continued to increase.

One after another, powerful Sacred Arts descended upon her.

Sword lights.

Palm strikes.

Ancient treasures.

Formation techniques.

The attacks came from every direction.

Despite her extraordinary strength, fighting so many opponents alone gradually exhausted her.

Her breathing became slightly uneven.

Her elegant brows knitted together.

She knew...

If this continued...

Defeat was only a matter of time.

Unable to hold back any longer, she looked toward the distant Leon.

"What are you doing?"

"Come and help me!"

Although her voice remained cool, there was obvious annoyance hidden beneath it.

She had been fighting desperately this entire time...

Yet that shameless man was still standing there watching the excitement unfold.

Was he really planning to watch until she was defeated?

Anna bit her lip.

’Idiot...’

’If you keep watching... your future wife will be stolen away.’

The thought made her cheeks grow slightly warm despite the fierce battle surrounding her.

Far away...

Leon heard her clear voice.

The corners of his lips slowly lifted.

’She’s finally getting anxious.’

’Really anxious.’

A trace of amusement flashed through his purple eyes.

He stretched lazily as though he had merely been resting after a pleasant meal.

"Okay..."

His voice was relaxed.

Yet the instant those words fell...

His figure disappeared.

Boom!

He shot into the battlefield like a streak of black lightning, his midnight robes embroidered with thin amethyst threads fluttering behind him.

The instant Leon moved—

Caelan Everwind’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.

’Now!’

This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Without hesitation, he abandoned the Butcher for a brief moment.

Sword light erupted.

A deadly slash descended from above, aimed directly at Leon’s back.

He intended to kill Leon amid the chaos.

If Leon died here...