Grand Return System

Chapter 309: A New Path Opens

A New Path Opens

[Ding...]

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully unlocked the Fated Lover System.]

[Heartlock: Leon — Anna. (Temporary Relationship)]

[Host, please continue working hard and strive to turn this temporary relationship into a genuine one as soon as possible. If you succeed, you will obtain one God-Grade Random Draw.]

The familiar mechanical voice echoed quietly inside Leon’s mind.

He froze for a split second.

His purple eyes widened with surprise.

"The Fated Lover System? What is this..."

He hadn’t expected the system to suddenly awaken a completely new function.

This unexpected development caught him completely off guard.

For a moment, countless questions flashed through his mind.

The Fated Lover System...?

Is this simply another reward?

Or does it have abilities beyond a single God-Grade Random Draw?

Leon quickly calmed himself and silently waited for the explanation.

As if sensing his confusion, the system immediately responded.

[The Fated Lover System is an upgraded function derived from the Grand Return System.]

[After the temporary relationship successfully develops into a genuine relationship, you will receive a critical return.]

[The upper return limit will increase. The maximum possible return is 100,000-fold.]

Leon nearly stopped breathing.

"Damn... one hundred thousand-fold!"

He couldn’t help drawing in a sharp breath.

Even the previous ten-thousand-fold return had already been unimaginably powerful.

Now...

The maximum limit had increased ten times over.

The thought alone was enough to make anyone’s heart race.

One hundred thousand-fold...

That’s unbelievable.

Only then did Leon truly understand.

So this...

This was the greatest reward.

The best surprises really did come at the very end.

Excitement surged through him like a tidal wave.

He felt as though he had just stumbled upon the greatest fortune imaginable.

I really struck gold this time.

If a one-hundred-thousand-fold return were ever triggered...

Even receiving something as simple as ten thousand years of cultivation could instantly propel his strength to an astonishing level.

The possibilities were almost unimaginable.

It was simply incredible.

Of course, Leon quickly reminded himself that one hundred thousand-fold represented only the upper limit.

Whether such a return would actually appear still depended on luck.

Even so...

That hardly mattered.

The important thing wasn’t chasing the highest multiplier.

The important thing was unlocking the system’s full potential first.

His thoughts gradually settled.

The priority now...

...is allowing this temporary relationship to naturally become a genuine one.

Only then will the system fully activate.

A clear plan slowly formed in Leon’s mind.

The first step had already been completed.

Now everything else would depend on patience, sincerity, and time.

There was no reason to rush.

After all, trust couldn’t be forced.

It had to be built.

Leon smiled faintly.

The appearance of the Fated Lover System had filled him with even greater confidence about the future.

At the same time, he reminded himself of something important.

Winning someone’s heart wasn’t about expensive treasures alone.

Gifts could express sincerity...

But they could never replace genuine care.

If he truly wished to deepen his relationship with Anna, he would need to understand her thoughts, respect her feelings, and remain someone she could rely on.

Only then would their temporary bond naturally grow into something real.

That’s the most reliable path forward.

Meanwhile...

Anna gently admired the Thunder Floral Pins in her hands.

The six silver needles shimmered beneath the afternoon light, each carrying a profound and mysterious aura.

After carefully examining them for a while, she finally stored them away with great care.

Now that these supreme treasures belonged to her, her confidence naturally grew.

Their extraordinary power was something she had personally witnessed.

With the Thunder Floral Pins by her side, her combat strength had increased once again.

If she were ever to face an opponent like Drift Sword again, she was confident the battle would end almost instantly.

Even facing someone as formidable as Daoist Vartak, she believed she would now have a genuine chance of victory.

Chapter 310 – Fame That Shook the Gathering

One had to understand just how extraordinary a supreme treasure truly was.

Treasures of that rank stood on the threshold of legend, comparable to the divine relics spoken of in ancient tales. If such a treasure couldn’t even eliminate a pinnacle Realm cultivator, then it would hardly deserve to be called a supreme treasure.

Simply possessing one was enough to change the outcome of countless battles.

Anna knew this better than anyone.

A gentle smile unknowingly spread across her face.

Today was, without question, the happiest day of her life.

Not only had she obtained a supreme treasure of unimaginable value, but she had also found someone willing to cherish and respect her.

Although their relationship was only temporary for now, Leon had treated her with a sincerity she had never experienced before.

She didn’t doubt his feelings in the slightest.

After all...

Who in the world would casually give away six supreme treasures?

Even the oldest and wealthiest experts would hesitate before parting with a single one.

Yet Leon had done so without a trace of reluctance.

That alone spoke louder than any confession.

The thought made the warmth in Anna’s heart grow even stronger.

She quietly looked toward Leon.

Her gaze lingered on his calm profile.

Meanwhile, Leon wasn’t paying attention to the whispers surrounding him.

Instead, his eyes rested upon the distant Inferno Swift Bird and the countless cultivators still standing in stunned silence.

The battle had ended long ago.

Yet the shock it left behind had only continued to grow.

Moments earlier...

Leon had used the Thunder Floral Pins to instantly erase Daoist Vartak from existence.

The overwhelming display of power had left everyone speechless.

Even now, many people still hadn’t fully recovered from what they had witnessed.

After what seemed like an eternity, quiet murmurs finally began spreading throughout the crowd.

Expressions of disbelief filled every face.

One elderly cultivator stared blankly at the place where Daoist Vartak had perished.

"Unbelievable..."

"Daoist Vartak’s Supreme Body couldn’t even withstand those tiny needles. He was blown apart instantly, and even his soul disappeared."

Another person slowly nodded, still unable to hide the shock in his eyes.

"From today onward..."

"Both Celestis Academy and Leon’s name will surely echo throughout the world."

The surrounding cultivators instinctively looked toward Leon again.

This time...

There was no contempt.

No doubt.

Only deep caution and lingering fear.

Many secretly felt fortunate.

Fortunately...

None of them had acted recklessly earlier.

If they had been the ones to provoke Leon instead of Daoist Vartak...

They probably wouldn’t have survived long enough to regret it.

The Thunder Floral Pins had already become a nightmare in everyone’s minds.

At that moment, someone suddenly noticed the six silver needles now resting with Anna.

His eyes widened immediately.

"Did you see that?"

"He actually gave that girl Anna several Thunder Floral Pins!"

His voice carried obvious envy.

"This guy is really willing to part with such priceless treasures."

Another cultivator sighed dramatically.

"I’m so jealous."

"I only regret that I wasn’t born a woman. Otherwise... maybe I’d have had the same chance."

The moment those words were spoken, countless strange looks landed on him.

Someone rolled his eyes.

Another nearly burst into laughter.

"You’re hopeless."

The crowd immediately broke into lively discussion.

Their attention quickly shifted from Leon’s terrifying strength to his astonishing generosity.

Six supreme treasures...

Just like that...

Given away.

Everyone found it difficult to believe.

One old cultivator couldn’t help shaking his head.

"How wealthy is he?"

"To use treasures like these simply to pursue the woman he likes..."

Another elder sighed dramatically.

"If he gave me two of those Thunder Floral Pins..."

"I’d happily introduce my granddaughter to him."

The surrounding crowd immediately burst into laughter.

Although the remark was made jokingly, everyone understood one thing.

Leon wasn’t simply powerful.

His wealth was equally astonishing.

After some time had passed, an elderly man slowly stepped out from the crowd.

He wore simple robes, but his calm bearing immediately distinguished him from ordinary cultivators.

His white beard swayed gently as he smiled warmly.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist."

"My name is Eldric Northwind, from the Divine Capital of the Scarlet Moon Domain."

"It’s a pleasure to meet you. Truly a pleasure."

With a friendly smile, Eldric Northwind cupped his fists and approached Leon.

Leon returned the greeting with equal courtesy.

"Fellow Daoist Eldric Northwind, it’s a pleasure to meet you as well."

The old man stroked his neatly trimmed goatee before continuing.

"Just now, Fellow Daoist used only twelve Thunder Floral Pins to eliminate one of the greatest scourges of the Empyrean Immortal Domain."

"The sight truly left everyone present speechless."

"Your cultivation is unfathomable."

"I sincerely admire it."

Leon merely smiled.

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

"Haha, you flatter me."

"How could my insignificant cultivation compare with yours?"

His humble reply surprised everyone present.

Many cultivators secretly nodded with admiration.

Someone possessing such overwhelming strength should have been proud beyond measure.

Yet Leon remained calm and courteous.

Not even victory had changed his attitude.

Anna quietly watched everything from beside him.

A faint smile appeared on her face.

He’s clearly so powerful...

Yet he never looks down on anyone.

His heart is as admirable as his strength.

The more she understood Leon, the greater her admiration became.

Across from them, Eldric Northwind’s eyes flashed with surprise.

He carefully studied Leon before glancing toward Anna.

One possessed extraordinary talent.

The other possessed equally astonishing potential.

Both belonged to Celestis Academy.

Seeing those two standing together, a thought naturally surfaced in his heart.

Celestis Academy’s fortune has truly reached its peak.

With geniuses like these appearing together...

Their rise seems inevitable.

The old man quietly sighed.

If only...

If only our own inheritance could produce a talent like him...