Flame King panicked, and fear crept into him. He could sense Xayne's determination to kill him. Drake frowned as he threw a punch toward the charging Xayne. The punch was powerful but not meant to harm—it was just an attempt to push Xayne back.Indeed, Xayne flew back. His gaze coldly fixed on Drake, standing a few meters in front of Flame King. He said in a cold tone, "Mr. Drake, are you really going to protect him?""For the emperor, for Drakonia," Drake replied coldly.Xayne sneered, slowly straightening up, then burst into laughter, angrily saying, "How honorable of you to do it for the emperor, for Drakonia.”Xayne suddenly tore his clothes apart, throwing them into the air.Everyone saw the horrifying gunshot wounds, knife scars, and bomb fragments covering Xayne's front and back.Pointing to his scars, he roared, "I, Xayne, am worthy of Drakonia, of the emperor, and even more worthy of the millions of people! The soldiers of the Northern Plains and I earned every wound fro
“Then, let Flame King face death!" Xayne roared, launching another attack.Drake shook his head helplessly, raising his hand to unleash eight flying daggers, blocking Xayne's charge in eight directions. Xayne had to break through any one of these eight flying daggers to kill Flame King.That way, Xayne's attack would lose its meaning. However, a shocking scene that left everyone astonished unfolded. Xayne did not break any of the flying daggers. He chose to charge, and one of the daggers pierced through his chest.Xayne spat a mouthful of blood and revealed a deadly smirk appearing. He stared at the terrified Flame King. He raised his hand, and the Ravenclaw Dagger shot out explosively. With overwhelming killing intent, the Ravenclaw Dagger pierced through Flame King's forehead.Before Flame King could ask for Drake’s help, the former fell to the ground, dead, with his eyes open in terror. Flame King had fallen."Serena, I've avenged you,” Xayne muttered, then fell from mid-air wi
A day later, Xayne woke up abruptly. He sat up in bed, his chest throbbing violently, making him gasp for air. His body was covered in bandages, and he looked around the room in confusion.Then, he hastily jumped out of bed, rushed out, and shouted, "Serena, Serena!"Draven and Dragos at the door rushed over, shouting, "Drakon King, you're awake? That's great! It's really great that you're okay!"Draven was teary-eyed, almost worried to death.Enduring the pain in his chest, Xayne asked, "Where's Serena?"Draven hurriedly said, "Drakon King, Madam Serena is in the next bedroom. Don't worry. Mr. Yosef, who came from the emperor's pavilion, has already treated her injuries. He said it was nothing serious. She just needs to rest."With that, Xayne breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked into the adjacent bedroom.Serena lay quietly on the bed, resembling a sleeping beauty.Xayne walked over slowly, sat on the side, gently held Serena's cold little hand, and silently watched h
Ace replied, "According to the four elders, the emperor gave him an honorable burial, dying in service to the country."Xayne nodded.For the next two days, Xayne recuperated inside the villa.Hammond also took the time to visit on behalf of the four elders to check on Xayne.In the living room, Hammond sat upright, looking at Xayne with a frown, and said, "The emperor intends to leave the Bullards for now. He said further actions need to be discussed. He has already met with the Bullards’ five elders and reprimanded them. Presumably, the Bullards should not dare to take any action."Xayne sneered and said, "Is the emperor so afraid of the Bullards?"Hammond glared at him, saying, "You brat! You can't say things like that! The emperor's actions naturally have his strategies and tactics. After all, the Bullards are one of the Big Four.“Their power is immeasurable. Drakonia's current position is closely related to the Big Four. If you want to move them, it's equivalent to shaking
Drake fell silent for a moment, shaking his head. "The Bullards are formidable, with influence across seven states and more than 140 cities. Xayne will face a tremendous challenge if he wants to undermine the Bullards’ foundation. However, if he aims to make the Bullards experience some pain, that's achievable."The emperor nodded, his eyes shining with wisdom. "I also share this thought. The Bullards are no ordinary foes. Over the years, attempting to make a move against these Big Four has been difficult.""Xayne plans to eliminate the Bullards. I'm afraid it won't be easy," Drake remarked.Afterward, the emperor pondered for a moment and then said, "At the end of the day, it all comes down to effort. What if we lend him a helping hand?"Drake raised his eyebrows and asked, "Emperor, what do you mean?""Hand all the information we've gathered about the Bullards to Xayne. I want to see what Xander's grandson can achieve. Let's be the ones wielding the blade this time. We’ll probe
If something happened to her, even killing Flame King wouldn't quell the burning rage in Xayne's heart.Half a day later, Serena looked at Xayne and said, "Honey, shall we return to Venzor?"Xayne naturally understood Serena. She was afraid, seemingly unwilling to recall her previous ordeal."All right, let's go back," Xayne agreed.In the afternoon, Xayne bid farewell to Stephen and had Ace send a message to the Drakonian council. Afterward, he boarded a private jet and returned to Venzor.Back at the mansion, Xayne used the medical knowledge he recently acquired from ancient scrolls to concoct a salve for healing wounds and reducing scars."Come, Serena, take off your clothes, and I'll apply the ointment for you." Xayne walked into the bedroom, holding a bowl of dark ointment.Serena sat in the room, looking at the crimson scars on her body, feeling distressed.Now, seeing Xayne walk in with a bowl of dark ointment, she wore a puzzled expression and asked, "What is this?"Xa
Conversations were going on at Tim's new villa."Hahaha! Unexpectedly, Serena went to Drakonix, and such things happened. Now, all the companies under her name belong to us."Tim sat on the sofa in the living room and took a sip of tea, his face full of smiles."Dad, are you sure the military arrested Serena, and they framed her for treason?" Sophia sat on the side, still expressing some concerns."Of course. One of my old friends went to attend the business exchange conference this time. He told me that the entrepreneurs from Venzor who attended the conference were taken away. Later, news spread that Serena had gotten involved with espionage. It was possibly related to Xayne."Tim smiled with satisfaction, seemingly quite content.Hearing this, Sophia finally breathed a sigh of relief, smiling and saying, "That's great! With Serena getting arrested, we've eliminated a competitor! From now on, the Swift Group is ours.""Hahaha! Naturally!" Tim laughed heartily, then added, "By t
"Who the hell are you trying to intimidate here? If you've got the guts, go ahead, arrest us!" Tim roared angrily."As you wish," Xayne replied indifferently, then snapped his fingers.Instantly, more than a dozen armed soldiers rushed in through the door, fully geared, surrounding Tim and his family.In no time, Tim and his family were pinned down on the ground."What the hell are you doing? This is trespassing. Xayne, what exactly are you up to? How can you still command these soldiers? Weren't you dismissed from your position?" Tim screamed hysterically as he was pressed to the ground.Xayne stood up, his gaze icy as he stared at Tim on the ground. "I forgot to tell you, I've been reinstated."These words shook Tim's whole family.Being reinstated meant that he was back to being the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains.Tim felt a rush of blood to his head."I'm sorry, Xayne. I'm sorry, we were wrong. We made a mistake. Please don't arrest us. We'll return it now." In t
Dean's wild provocations quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.At that moment, a striking young woman stepped forward, removing her sunglasses as she made her way through the throng.The woman was dressed in an elegant black gown, the hemline revealing a pair of flawless, slender legs that caught everyone's attention. Her expression, however, was haughty, as though she looked down on everyone around her.She was Deanana Lovorka, the heiress of the Lovorka family conglomerate. While not exactly a household name, she was considered a minor socialite in the upper circles of Drakonix."Manager Dean, it's been a while!" Deanana greeted casually.As someone who frequently traveled abroad for business, Deanana was a familiar face at the airport and she had crossed paths with Dean on several occasions.But she was not here for a casual chat with Dean. It was far from it.She had come specifically to see Xayne.This was, after all, the legendary King of the North. Just six months ago, he w
"Do you have any idea whose luggage this is?" Aava asked coldly with a sharp and commanding tone.She was on the verge of revealing her special credentials—something she rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Xayne had been her hero, someone she deeply admired. The ridicule from Miodrag moments earlier had already pushed her to the edge, and now even a low-level airport staffer dared to humiliate him."Of course, I knew. Xayne, the King of the North six months ago; now he's just a regular civilian," the staffer replied with icy indifference. The staffer smirked. "Miss, do you think Xayne is still the mighty King of the North? There's no war, the capital isn't under siege, and he's utterly useless now. Take my advice—someone young and beautiful like you should stay far away from trash like Xayne. Get closer to someone like Young Master Dongfang instead. It'll do wonders for your future!"Dean swaggered over, cigarette dangling from his mouth, hands clasped behind his back. His ex
Upon hearing those words, both Xayne and Aava paused in surprise, then frowned in unison.The VIP lounge was clearly still operating as usual. Inside, over twenty people were relaxing—some reading newspapers and sipping coffee. There was no sign of any "closure" or "disinfection."It was obvious that this so-called announcement was deliberately targeting Xayne and Aava."Manager Li, isn't this going a bit too far? That's Xayne—formerly the King of the North. He has special privileges to use the VIP lounge. If this gets reported to higher-ups, we could all be in trouble…," whispered one of the airport staff, cautiously approaching Dean."Higher-ups? Haven't you heard? Young Master Lyuben already gave the order—anyone who sides with Xayne will see their entire family wiped out." Dean sneered, exhaling a cloud of smoke as he lit a cigarette."And even if the higher-ups find out, what can they do?" Dean added mockingly. "I'll admit, six months ago, I wouldn't have dared cross Xayne. B
Miodrag's laughter quickly caught the attention of onlookers in the bustling terminal. But their gazes were fixed not on him but on Xayne.The "King of the North" was a name nearly everyone recognized, yet no one dared approach him. Lyuben's warning had spread far and wide: anyone who got close to Xayne would face annihilation."Miodrag! What gives you the right to mock Mr. Xayne? Just hours ago, he was fighting on the front lines for this country. And you? What have you done besides indulge yourself in luxury?" Aava snapped with a sharp and clear voice."Heh, I pay taxes, don't I? Doesn't spending money generate tax revenue? Without people like me keeping the economy alive, what would Xayne have eaten in the north? Dirt?" Miodrag smirked, his tone dripping with mockery. He sneered and continued, "If not for us rich kids throwing around millions in donations every day, Xayne wouldn't even have warm dirt to eat!""Damn it! The nerve of that guy!""What's so special about the East
"Is it true that Xayne captured the so-called 'Lord of Light' alive?" Lyuben remained calm as he was playing a grand piano in the lounge."Indeed! Word is, the Lord of Light's master, Master Emin, was present as well. However, Xander also made an appearance. My analysis suggests it was Xander who forced Master Emin to retreat, while Xayne crippled the Lord of Light." An older man lowered his head respectfully as he spoke, his voice tinged with urgency."Oh? Defeating the Lord of Light… he must have had a trick up his sleeve. Was it some kind of tactic or setup?" Lyuben asked without betraying a hint of emotion."It's said that Xayne specializes in traps and ambushes. Otherwise, Hiram and his crew wouldn't have met their end in that mansion. Master Dongfang, you mustn't underestimate him!""Hmm?!" Lyuben's eyes shot open suddenly, piercing beams of icy resolve radiating toward the older man.The man immediately lowered his head further, not daring to meet the gaze of the young lead
"Lowes, what are you panicking for?" Zoro's cold gaze locked onto Lowes.Even though Lowes was several generations younger than him, as the head of the Bullard family, he had the status to stand on equal footing with Zoro."I'm not panicking, I just don't want to see more white funeral banners hanging at the Bullard family estate. If Xayne comes back and chooses to settle the score, do you think any of us can handle it? You might not know this, but back when King Quidie rebelled, even Klink didn't dare lay a hand on him," Lowes replied, his voice strained but steady.He paused, taking a long, slow breath to calm himself. "Put it another way, if Xayne comes for us, even KB Kings Circle won't step in to save us. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will!"The air in the room grew colder. Lowes glanced around at the faces of the other family heads, hoping to see reason in their eyes. But then came a sneer.Zoro let out a low, disdainful chuckle. "Even if Xayne didn't die
"Xayne!" Zoro clenched his fists so tightly. If anyone had a grudge against Xayne, the Eastin family's hatred was no less than that of the Bullard family. Not to mention, Flamey had been killed by Xayne not long ago. This blood feud had to be settled.The Big Four weren't some weak, defenseless prey that Xayne could toy with as he pleased. For decades, the Big Four had controlled the heart of the Drakonia's economy. Every senator, governor, and political figure had to show them respect. But since Iver's death, the Big Four had lost their glow. People who once bowed their heads were now looking down on them. The root of all this was because of Xayne.That's why, after Flamey's death, the Eastin family had no choice but to call upon their master, a man who had been living in seclusion for decades. Every bit of information regarding Xayne's trip to Egenda, his plans, his contacts, and even his flight schedule had been deliberately fed to Lord of Light.They made it clear that the momen
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise