Grand Return System

Chapter 271: The Beginning of the Great Competition

The Beginning of the Great Competition

"Guardian Elder, the entrance is open. Should we go in now?" Kevin stood beside Yaman and said excitedly.

It would be a pity not to take such a rare opportunity.

Yaman remained silent for a moment.

The fierce winds from the entrance blew against his robes as he gazed into the distance.

Before him stretched a chaotic scene unlike anything seen in ordinary times.

The ancient entrance of the Martial Emperor Tomb glowed brilliantly beneath the heavens. Streams of light continuously shot through the sky as cultivators from every corner of The Forsaken Domain rushed toward it.

Some fought in midair.

Some formed temporary alliances.

Others ambushed rivals before they could enter.

The scent of blood already lingered in the air.

Screams echoed occasionally as unlucky cultivators were knocked from the sky.

Opportunities and danger had always walked hand in hand.

Yaman watched everything quietly.

His eyes swept across the battlefield.

The younger generation behind him were all looking toward the entrance with burning anticipation.

This was their era.

Not his.

The old man suddenly felt a complicated emotion in his heart.

When he was young, he had also stood among crowds like this.

He had chased opportunities.

Risked his life.

Fought enemies.

Competed against countless geniuses.

Now, time had passed in the blink of an eye.

The next generation had already arrived.

Yaman looked around. The entire entrance was crowded with people. In order to be a step ahead, they fought and countless people died.

The scene resembled a river flowing backward against heaven.

Everyone was struggling for a chance to change their fate.

After a brief silence, Yaman finally nodded.

"Yes, children, the entrance is wide open. The era of great competition has begun. Go and find your immortal fate. Remember to be careful and don’t embarrass our Celestis Academy."

A ripple of excitement spread through the gathered students.

The old man’s words were simple, yet everyone understood what they meant. This was no longer a journey protected by elders. From this moment onward, their fortunes would depend on their own abilities.

"Don’t worry, Guardian Elder!"

Kevin smiled and was the first to move out, flying towards the entrance.

His black hair fluttered wildly behind him.

The moment he received permission, he no longer hesitated.

Like a sharp sword leaving its sheath, he shot across the sky.

Several Celestis Academy students laughed and followed behind him.

"Faster!"

"If we’re late, all the treasures will be gone."

"Don’t let Kevin take everything."

The atmosphere instantly became lively.

Yaman couldn’t help shaking his head.

"These little brats."

Despite his complaints, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Youth was supposed to be like this.

Fearless.

Confident.

Hungry for greatness.

Meanwhile, Kevin rapidly approached the entrance.

The closer he got, the more chaotic the battlefield became.

Suddenly—

A golden figure appeared before him.

The person was moving at high speed from the opposite direction.

Both noticed each other at the same time.

Kevin narrowed his eyes.

The other party did the same.

Then recognition flashed across their faces.

He bumped into Divine Golden Sect’s Yasmin.

The moment the two of them met, they fought.

Neither spoke.

Neither showed courtesy.

The rivalry between the major powers had existed for far too long.

Sometimes words were unnecessary.

Boom!

Palm met palm.

Violent Mana exploded between them.

The collision created a shockwave that sent nearby cultivators scattering.

Yasmin’s golden robes fluttered as she took a step forward.

Her golden eyes carried a trace of coldness.

Kevin merely grinned.

He did not give the other party any face at all.

"You’re blocking my way."

Yasmin’s gaze sharpened.

"Then go around."

Kevin laughed.

"Sorry. I don’t have that habit."

The next second—

Bang!

Another collision shook the sky.

Kevin did not have a good temper.

His palm suddenly erupted with tremendous force.

The air cracked.

Yasmin’s expression changed slightly.

Before she could fully react, the impact pushed her backward several dozen meters.

He pushed her back with a palm and entered the tomb first.

"Dammit!"

Yasmin gritted her teeth.

By the time she stabilized herself, Kevin had already vanished into the entrance.

Nearby cultivators secretly inhaled cold air.

As expected of one of Celestis Academy’s leading geniuses.

His strength was not ordinary.

Elsewhere.

Near the entrance.

Rias stood quietly beside Selena.

The dazzling light emitted by the tomb illuminated their faces.

Around them, countless experts continued rushing inside.

Every second they waited meant losing another opportunity.

Rias clenched her hands anxiously.

Her beautiful red eyes repeatedly searched the surroundings.

Yet she still couldn’t find the person she was looking for.

Leon.

He still hadn’t returned.

The thought made her uneasy.

Turning toward Selena, she finally asked,

"Fellow Sister, Teacher hasn’t returned yet. Should we go in?"

A hint of hesitation appeared in her voice.

Although she trusted Leon’s strength completely, she still couldn’t stop worrying.

Selena remained silent.

Her silver-white hair swayed gently as she watched countless figures disappear into the entrance.

Opportunities like the Martial Emperor Tomb appeared only a handful of times in a lifetime. Meanwhile, the geniuses of every Powerful Sect had already taken action.

Her gaze lingered on the entrance for a moment longer before determination gradually replaced hesitation.

Leon had never taught his students to wait for opportunities to pass them by.

Taking a slow breath, she finally made her decision.

"Let’s go."

The moment the words left her mouth, Rias’ eyes brightened.

Without another moment of hesitation—

She brought Rias and charged towards the entrance without any hesitation.

The two beautiful figures instantly became streaks of light.

The surrounding crowd quickly noticed them.

"Selena!"

"It’s Celestis Academy’s Selena."

"Move!"

Several geniuses immediately attempted to block their path.

Unfortunately for them—

They had chosen the wrong target.

A sword cry echoed through the sky.

Clang!

Selena held her sword in one hand and pulled Rias with the other as they entered the tomb together.

A dazzling sword light swept forward.

Several arrogant geniuses instantly changed expression.

The attack arrived too quickly.

Boom!

She knocked back a few geniuses from the Powerful Sect with a single strike.

The battlefield momentarily fell silent.

Nobody dared stop them again.

Rias looked at Selena with admiration.

"Fellow Sister is amazing."

Selena smiled faintly.

"Focus on entering first."

Rias nodded and followed closely behind Selena.

Although protected by her fellow sister, she wasn’t content to remain a spectator. When several opponents attempted to attack from behind, flames burst from her hands as Mana surged through her body.

The attackers were forced back one after another.

With Selena clearing the path ahead and Rias guarding their rear, the two advanced smoothly toward the entrance.

Soon, they reached the entrance itself.

The enormous portal stood before them like a gateway to another world.

Ancient runes floated within its depths.

Mysterious energy twisted through space.

A strange attraction pulled at their bodies.

For a brief moment, both girls exchanged glances.

Neither knew what awaited them inside.

Yet neither showed fear.

Then—

They stepped through the entrance.

The surrounding world distorted instantly.

Brilliant streams of light flashed past as space twisted around them. An invisible force separated their paths before either could react.

Because of the difference in their cultivation realms, the tomb’s laws sent them to different locations within the Martial Emperor Tomb pocket Dimensions.

They could not enter the same domain together.