Grand Return System
Chapter 292: The Awakening of the Inferno Swift Bird
The Awakening of the Inferno Swift Bird
Boom...
At this moment, a deafening sound came from the chaos.
The entire void trembled.
The sound rolled across the endless darkness like heavenly thunder, shaking countless fragments of broken space. Invisible ripples spread outward in every direction, distorting the surrounding void. Even the drifting stone islands scattered throughout the region cracked under the pressure.
Anna’s expression changed instantly.
The playful emotions from earlier vanished completely.
A chilling aura spread from her body as her beautiful eyes locked onto the distant chaos.
Her pink hair fluttered wildly behind her.
"Inferno Swift Bird..."
Her voice was low.
Cold.
Serious.
The moment she spoke those words, Leon’s gaze also shifted toward the distant vortex.
The endless black mist ahead suddenly churned violently.
Then—
A terrifying cry echoed across the heavens.
The sound was sharp enough to pierce souls.
A giant shadow emerged within the storm of chaos.
The Inferno Swift Bird.
After disappearing for many days, it had finally appeared once more.
Its enormous wings stretched across the sky.
Black-red flames burned across every feather.
A strange crimson symbol glowed brightly on its forehead.
The symbol resembled a burning sun.
Ancient.
Mysterious.
Powerful.
As the mark ignited, streams of chaotic energy rushed toward it from every direction.
The giant bird suddenly opened its beak.
The next moment—
The surrounding chaos began collapsing inward.
Like an enormous black whirlpool.
Like countless rivers flowing toward a single ocean.
The Inferno Swift Bird crazily devoured the chaotic energy floating throughout the void.
Its aura rose at a frightening speed.
Stronger.
Stronger.
Even stronger.
Every breath it took caused the surrounding space to tremble.
Soon, its strength surged directly into the middle stage of the pinnacle realm.
The sight was shocking.
Even the surrounding ferocious beasts instinctively retreated.
Leon watched everything quietly.
Then a smile slowly appeared.
A smile filled with satisfaction.
And anticipation.
"I’ve finally found you."
His voice was barely above a whisper.
Yet his purple eyes shone brightly.
Ever since entering this ancient battlefield, he had been searching for traces of the Inferno Swift Bird.
Now it had finally appeared.
Not only that.
The other targets were here as well.
This saved him a great deal of trouble.
Beside him, Anna noticed the change in his expression.
A trace of confusion appeared in her eyes.
The moment the Inferno Swift Bird appeared, she had clearly sensed killing intent from Leon.
It lasted only an instant.
Yet she had caught it.
The feeling was unmistakable.
Turning slightly toward him, she asked softly,
"Senior Brother, you seem to be very interested in this Inferno Swift Bird?"
Leon smiled.
The expression on his handsome face remained calm and gentle.
"Of course."
"I came here to find it."
The answer was simple.
Honest.
Anna blinked.
For some reason, every time Leon smiled at her, her heart became strangely restless.
Her gaze unconsciously lingered on him for a moment longer.
The black hair.
The calm eyes.
The midnight robes embroidered with amethyst patterns.
Everything seemed annoyingly perfect.
Her heartbeat sped up.
A faint warmth spread across her face.
"Damn it, this feeling again."
Anna cursed inwardly.
Why?
Why did this strange sensation always appear whenever she looked at him?
She couldn’t understand it.
After thinking seriously for several seconds, she finally arrived at her usual conclusion.
Yes.
That had to be it.
Some kind of bewitching Sacred Art.
There was simply no other explanation.
Otherwise, why would she feel happy just because he smiled?
Why would she feel pleased whenever he praised her?
And why would she keep stealing glances at him when he wasn’t looking?
Clearly.
This was all Leon’s fault.
Absolutely not hers.
After convincing herself once again, Anna quickly calmed down.
Her expression returned to its usual cold elegance.
As if nothing had happened.
"Let’s go and take a look too."
As soon as she finished speaking, her figure shot forward.
White-and-pink robes danced within the void.
Her graceful silhouette resembled an immortal fairy crossing the stars.
Beautiful.
Untouchable.
Leon watched her leave.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
Then he stepped forward.
Space rippled beneath his feet.
His figure vanished instantly.
Moments later.
A vast chaotic region appeared before them.
Countless streams of black energy twisted together to form an enormous vortex.
At the center of the vortex stood the Inferno Swift Bird.
The crimson mark on its forehead burned brighter than ever.
Dark-red flames erupted around its body.
The surrounding chaos was continuously devoured.
Its strength increased with every passing moment.
The sight alone was enough to make ordinary cultivators despair.
Not far away.
Two enormous figures watched cautiously.
The Smoke Darke Lion.
Earth Kong.
Both ancient ferocious beasts had lost their previous confidence.
The pressure coming from the Inferno Swift Bird was becoming increasingly terrifying.
Even they could feel danger.
Meanwhile, another ancient creature stood nearby.
The Old Earth Spiky Turtle.
A gigantic coffin rested on its back.
Unlike the others, it remained completely calm.
Its eyes were ancient and indifferent.
It showed no signs of panic.
After all, among the four ferocious beasts present, its cultivation was the highest.
Its confidence naturally came from strength.
As the chaotic storm continued growing stronger, figures gradually appeared around the battlefield.
Experts from every direction had arrived.
Nobody wanted to miss such an opportunity.
The first person to step into the chaotic region was Anna.
The moment her beautiful figure appeared, countless gazes instantly gathered upon her.
The void seemed to brighten slightly.
Her long pink hair flowed behind her.
Her white-and-pink robes fluttered gracefully.
She stood quietly in the air.
Elegant.
Noble.
Peerlessly beautiful.
Even many old monsters couldn’t help being momentarily stunned.
Among the crowd, an elderly man with a goat beard narrowed his eyes.
A sinister smile appeared on his face.
His gaze lingered on Anna longer than necessary.
Then he spoke in a strange tone.
"Isn’t this the girl from the Celestis Academy? Why is she here..."
The words drifted through the chaotic void, immediately drawing the attention of several nearby experts.