Grand Return System

Chapter 235: Frost Sword Against Black Saber [Part-2]

Frost Sword Against Black Saber [Part-2]

Selena did not say a word and only silently held the Amethyst Mist Sword in her hand tightly. There was a trace of sword light between her brows, and invisible sword intent had already formed.

The moment her fingers wrapped around the sword hilt, the atmosphere around her quietly changed.

The noisy world seemed to suddenly slow.

The countless discussions around the Martial Emperor Tomb gradually faded into the background. Wind brushed against her silver hair as strands danced lightly across her face. Her blue eyes remained calm, but beneath that calmness was a frightening stillness.

This was the stillness Leon had taught her.

A sword should not move recklessly.

Once it moved—

It should decide victory.

"Prison Holy Sect? Then let’s give it a try..." Selena said coldly.

The instant those words fell, she drew her sword.

Clang!

The clear sound of a sword leaving its sheath echoed like a dragon’s cry.

A cold chill instantly erupted.

The extreme frost aura gradually became stronger.

The ground beneath her feet slowly began freezing. White frost spread outward in circles. Even the surrounding air seemed to crystallize as tiny snow-like particles floated around her.

For a moment, everyone present was stunned.

Not far away, an elder of the Prison Holy Sect behind Lavish narrowed his eyes.

"Divine Ice Bones?"

A strange light flashed through his eyes.

"Hmm... this person’s talent isn’t bad."

His old gaze silently examined Selena.

"It’s said that Leon’s swordsmanship is divine and that he’s known as the Purple Sword Monarch."

He stroked his beard thoughtfully.

"I wonder how much his student has learned from him."

After pondering for a moment, the old man tacitly agreed with Lavish’s actions.

The main reason was simple.

Curiosity.

Ever since Leon rose to fame in the Land of Silence, countless people had become curious about him.

A Teacher who rose like a shooting star.

A swordsman whose name had begun spreading through the Forsaken Domain.

As Selena was Leon’s first student, she had undoubtedly inherited some of his techniques.

Perhaps through her—

They could see a shadow of Leon himself.

Another thought also flashed through the old man’s mind.

During this period, Celestis Academy’s reputation had risen rapidly.

Its momentum vaguely suppressed many other Powerful Sects.

The Prison Holy Sect naturally did not enjoy watching others rise above them.

If Lavish won—

The Prison Holy Sect’s prestige would soar again.

After all...

That was Leon’s head student.

As for losing?

The thought never even crossed his mind.

How could an unknown girl defeat a genius who had stood among the younger generation for years?

His confidence in Lavish was absolute.

After a long silence, Lavish silently lowered his gaze toward the black saber in his hand.

Then he slowly raised his head.

That teasing smile still remained on his face.

As if—Everything before him was merely a game.

He had never truly regarded Selena as an equal.

His arrogance and superior attitude were vividly displayed.

The atmosphere instantly became heavy.

Sword intent.

Saber intent.

Two invisible forces collided before even attacking.

The surrounding crowd excitedly watched.

Many people immediately began whispering among themselves as excitement spread through the crowd.

"Haha! The disciple of a Sword Monarch shouldn’t be weak. This is getting interesting."

"Lavish and Rex Vine are peerless geniuses. That guy has been famous for years already. Nobody doubts his strength."

"True. I’m betting on him too."

"...But that girl doesn’t seem simple either."

"Look at that frost aura around her..."

Voices rose and mixed together like restless waves.

Curiosity.

Excitement.

Expectation.

Everyone’s eyes stayed fixed on the arena.

Even Harry unconsciously swallowed.

His throat suddenly felt dry.

Rias had unknowingly clenched her fists tightly against her chest.

Her beautiful crimson eyes stared at Selena without moving for even a second.

"Senior Sister..."

Even though she believed in her...

Even though she had personally witnessed Selena’s frightening talent...

Worry still quietly crept into her heart.

Because Lavish was not an ordinary opponent.

He was a monster who had carried his reputation for years.

Meanwhile—

Selena heard none of those voices.

The surrounding discussions...

The nervous tension...

The countless gazes watching her...

Everything seemed to disappear.

Inside her cold eyes, only one figure remained reflected.

Lavish.

Nothing else existed.

The battle had begun.

Lavish moved first.

Boom!

The ground beneath his feet exploded apart.

His figure instantly shot forward like a black shadow tearing through space.

The black saber in his hand sliced downward at a terrifying speed.

The air itself let out a shrill scream.

A dark arc of light burst forward like a vicious beast opening its bloody mouth.

The saber carried overwhelming killing intent.

Even people watching from afar felt cold chills run down their backs.

The pressure alone was enough to suffocate weaker students.

However—

Selena remained calm.

Not a trace of panic appeared on her face.

Not even her eyes changed.

She simply took a single step.

One step.

Nothing more.

Her body shifted slightly to the side.

The black saber passed beside her with less than an inch separating steel from skin.

Boom!!

The terrifying force continued into the distance and violently struck the ground.

The earth split apart.

Massive cracks spread outward while countless rocks flew into the air.

Dust exploded everywhere.

"W-What?!"

Many people widened their eyes in disbelief.

Such perfect movement?

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That wasn’t luck.

That was absurd precision.

Selena gently raised her foot.

Tap.

The movement was light.

Weightless.

Her body drifted backward like a feather dancing in the wind.

Her white robes fluttered softly around her.

Elegant.

Calm.

Beautiful.

She didn’t immediately rush forward.

She didn’t recklessly counterattack.

Instead—

She was observing.

Watching.

Feeling.

Leon had once told her:

Before defeating your enemy—

Understand your enemy.

Lavish narrowed his eyes slightly.

Then a smile slowly formed on his face.

"Interesting..."

Lavish was not angry after missing.

Instead, excitement slowly appeared on his face.

Through that brief exchange, he already sensed Selena’s rich combat experience.

His interest was finally stirred.

Of course—

That was all.

"Hide?"

Lavish’s smile slowly widened.

"Let’s see how you continue hiding..."