Grand Return System

Chapter 314: A Rival Appears

A Rival Appears

"Haha! The Eternal Genesis Pill has finally appeared!"

A booming laugh rolled across the sky.

The ground trembled as a burly middle-aged man descended from the clouds carrying an enormous saber over one shoulder.

His face was rough and weathered.

A long scar crossed one cheek.

His clothes were stained with old blood that seemed impossible to wash away.

Even before he landed, a terrifying killing intent swept through the battlefield like a crimson tide.

Many younger cultivators instinctively stepped backward.

Their breathing became ragged.

Some even felt as though they had fallen into a sea of corpses.

"This..."

"Isn’t this the Butcher of Slaughter City from the Eternal Origin Domain?"

"He actually came too..."

Murmurs spread throughout the crowd.

The expressions of many Pinnacle Realm experts immediately became solemn.

The butcher wasn’t famous because of his cultivation alone.

He was feared because every battle he entered ended with mountains of corpses.

His reputation had been carved out through countless rivers of blood.

Even Leon narrowed his eyes slightly.

He could clearly sense the astonishing murderous aura surrounding the man.

This wasn’t something cultivated through ordinary combat.

This was the killing intent accumulated after slaughtering countless powerful opponents over many years.

This person...

was truly dangerous.

Before anyone could move again—

"ROAR!"

An earth-shaking roar erupted.

The Smoke Darke Lion suddenly opened its blazing eyes.

Lightning burst across its body, illuminating the dark battlefield with dazzling silver light.

Its injuries had recovered much faster than anyone expected.

The instant it sensed the aura of the Eternal Genesis Pill, every instinct within the ancient beast awakened.

Boom!

A massive bolt of lightning crashed outward, forcing back dozens of cultivators who had unknowingly stepped too close.

Several experts hurriedly retreated with pale faces.

The Smoke Darke Lion lowered its body before launching itself forward like a bolt of heavenly lightning, charging directly toward the old earth spiky turtle.

Its enormous claws shattered the ground beneath it.

Its eyes burned with overwhelming greed.

On the opposite side—

Earth Kong refused to give way.

The giant ape let out a deafening roar that shook the clouds.

Its colossal stone staff swung downward with enough force to split mountains.

Boom!

The staff collided with the charging Smoke Darke Lion.

The violent impact exploded into waves of destructive energy that flattened forests and tore enormous trenches across the wasteland.

Dust billowed toward the heavens.

Lightning danced wildly.

The two ancient beasts once again descended into a savage clash, each refusing to yield even a single step.

At that very moment—

The Inferno Swift Bird finally moved.

Its enormous crimson wings unfolded across the sky like burning clouds.

Every feather shimmered with blazing divine flames.

Raising its elegant head, it released a piercing cry that echoed through heaven and earth.

The cry alone made countless weaker cultivators feel their souls tremble.

Its scarlet eyes locked onto the ancient bronze coffin.

There was unmistakable desire within them.

Then...

It suddenly opened its enormous beak.

A terrifying suction force erupted.

The surrounding heavens distorted.

Clouds twisted.

Countless streams of ancient Mana rushed toward its mouth together with the lingering life aura surrounding the bronze coffin.

It was as though the Inferno Swift Bird intended to swallow the entire battlefield itself.

The violent struggle began anew.

Yet despite the chaos, none of the gathered human experts rushed forward.

Everyone remained perfectly still.

Eyes flickered.

Hands rested quietly upon weapons.

No one was foolish.

Whoever acted first would instantly become the target of every other cultivator present.

Even the strongest Pinnacle Realm expert wouldn’t survive such a siege.

So they waited.

Patiently.

Silently.

Like wolves surrounding wounded prey.

The aura of the Eternal Genesis Pill continued drifting outward from within the bronze coffin.

It still hadn’t appeared.

Only its boundless vitality spread across the heavens, becoming stronger with every passing breath.

That fragrance carried endless life.

It crossed mountains.

It swept through forests.

It spread across countless miles.

And as it expanded...

More experts arrived.

The distant sky rippled continuously.

Streams of light crossed the horizon from every direction.

Powerful figures descended one after another, each possessing overwhelming cultivation that ordinary people could only dream of reaching.

The battlefield grew increasingly crowded.

Every newcomer carried extraordinary confidence.

No one intended to leave empty-handed.

Suddenly—

The void trembled.

The surrounding clouds quietly parted as though welcoming an honored guest.

A graceful young man stepped out from the distorted space itself.

He wore elegant purple robes embroidered with silver clouds that fluttered gently despite the absence of wind.

His long black hair flowed behind him.

His handsome features were calm and refined, carrying the effortless confidence of someone born above ordinary geniuses.

The pressure surrounding him immediately caused many nearby cultivators to lower their voices.

"The Deity of Celestial Mist Mountain... Caelan Everwind..."

Someone spoke in disbelief.

Another expert slowly inhaled before saying with a solemn expression,

"Late-stage Pinnacle Realm..."

"This person is from Celestial Mist Mountain... Caelan Everwind..."

Someone spoke in disbelief.

Another expert slowly inhaled before saying with a solemn expression,

"Late-stage Pinnacle Realm..."

The moment Caelan Everwind appeared, the already tense battlefield seemed to fall into an eerie silence. Even the violent clashes between the ancient beasts felt less overwhelming as countless gazes turned toward the newcomer.

He floated calmly in the sky, his purple robes swaying gently despite the turbulent winds. His handsome face remained composed, and his black eyes quietly swept across the battlefield with the confidence of someone accustomed to standing above countless geniuses.

Even the butcher narrowed his eyes.

A rare trace of caution flashed across the ruthless man’s face.

Anyone capable of making someone like him take notice was certainly no ordinary cultivator.

Leon also lifted his gaze.

His purple eyes carefully examined the young man standing high above the battlefield. Although Caelan concealed his aura well, Leon could still sense the frightening pressure hidden beneath that calm exterior.

This person...

was very strong.

Strong enough that even Leon couldn’t help but admire him inwardly.

Meanwhile, Anna’s expression subtly changed.

"Caelan Everwind... Why is he here too..."