"All right, I'll foot the bill for all expenses today. Consider it my way of making amends to all of you. To those who were just injured, I'll compensate you, too. I hope you can forgive me," Kian declared.Money sure did the trick in this society. Upon hearing Kian's willingness to compensate, those injured students were no longer angry.Moreover, when they heard he was taking on the entire cost of this banquet, any dissent among the students disappeared."Since the boss has spoken, we won't hold back. Waiter, bring us thirty bottles of your finest liquor. Kian here has plenty of cash, right?" Xayne called the waiter over and promptly ordered thirty bottles of premium liquor.The waiter then presented thirty bottles of tribute liquor, each with a hefty price tag, costing thousands per cask."Are you going to finish all that liquor by yourself?" Kian couldn't help but curse.Xayne was simply treating him like a pig to be slaughtered.Xayne sneered, "Didn't you just boast about m
As others inquired about what had happened, the door to the private room swung open.This time, dozens of well-trained bodyguards stormed in. They moved in perfect unison, their eyes cold and fierce. In terms of physique and strength, they were a lot more powerful than the thugs from earlier.At that moment, the sound of a cane striking the ground echoed in the room.An elderly man wielding a dragon-headed cane emerged from behind the bodyguards."Who just hit my son? Show yourself," the old man said in a low voice."A dragon-headed cane? He... he's Bernie from the Clinton family!""The Clinton family? Oh no, they're one of the most influential families. Among Bernie's three sons, two hold positions in the military..."Upon recognizing the old man's identity, everyone present was instantly sobered up."Oh? It seems like you recognise me. I won't waste words then," Bernie said, leaning on his cane as he sat on the sofa.No one dared to speak in the room.This wasn't someone of
"Oh? Are you folks from the Bowen Ironworks? Hmph, your rundown steel mill is nothing but trash in my eyes!"Today, you hurt my son, and I won't let you leave. Everyone, take them all away. I'll have you all brought back for questioning."With a command from Bernie, a few soldiers slowly advanced to take them into custody."Wait! You have no right to do this!""This has nothing to do with us. You can't just arrest us!"Others struggled to resist, but the soldiers easily knocked them down with a single punch and then subdued them.At that moment, Kian suddenly stepped forward and said, "Wait! Can you spare my classmates? For my sake. My uncle is the president of the Redwaters Chamber of Commerce in the Hampshere.""The Redwaters Chamber of Commerce? One of the eight major chambers in our Hampshere?""So, his uncle is actually the Redwaters Chamber of Commerce president. That's why his multinational trading company skyrocketed in such a short time. It turns out he had his uncle's
"Bernie is really angry now, and I'm absolutely not letting this loser, Xayne, go. Staying here will only bring suffering. I only allow you to leave with me." Kian extended an olive branch to Serena, hoping she would leave Xayne.However, Serena stood by Xayne's side, unwilling to move to Kian's side."Mr. Kian, I hope you can act quickly," Bernie urged impatiently."All right. Since you're not willing to accept my offer, don't blame me for being heartless."Seeing that Serena still refused to leave, Kian had no choice but to leave with his people.As Kian and his group left, Bernie ordered, "Take them all away!""That woman called Serena doesn't know what's good for her!""Kian, we don't need to bother with her. There are so many women in the world. With your current status, won't those beauties flock to you?""Yeah, don't worry too much."While soothing the angry Kian, the others also flattered him.Originally, Millie also wanted to persuade Serena to leave with Kian, but s
"This whole thing is the mess you two stirred up. You sort it out yourselves. The rest of you, come with me," Xayne said, leading the others out of the hotel.The others couldn't believe it was just a false alarm. Upon learning that the Clinton family wouldn't pursue their responsibility, they rushed out the door as if they had regained their freedom.As they walked, they expressed their gratitude to Xayne."Xayne's influence is even greater than Kian's. When Kian released the people, he still owed Bernie a favor, but Xayne made Bernie show him respect outright.""I wonder what that medal is. It made Bernie take it so seriously."Everyone speculated, some vaguely guessing whether Xayne had served in the military before or held a high rank.Xayne didn't want to reveal his identity, so he said, "Actually, this medal is fake. Regular hero medals are silver, but mine is gold.""Really? Yeah, I remember regular hero medals are silver. I didn't expect Bernie to be deceived.""Oh, I t
Fifty miles outside Drakonix, halfway up Seven Dragons Mountain, lay a secluded mansion.Both inside and outside the mansion were guarded by well-trained soldiers armed with guns and ammunition.The mansion in the center of the villa had three underground floors and a vast space with an ancient layout.In the middle lies a pool with nine dragons spouting water, surrounded by bronze square tripods and crane lanterns held by human figures.Behind the silk curtains, a figure was being supported by two women dressed in thin veils as they walked out from the back.His figure is somewhat frail, his face pallid, as if plagued by illness.Upon closer inspection, one would notice that this seemingly frail man resembled the Flame King.This frail man gazed at the two generals kneeling on the ground ahead, and in a voice trembling, he asked, "Is he dead?"The two generals kneeling on the ground reply with utmost deference, "Supreme Commander, he's dead. Killed by the hand of the King of N
Kian had been staying inside a hotel in Venzor for a day.Throughout the day, he had been inquiring about various information regarding Xayne in Venzor. In the end, he found out that Xayne was a retired soldier who relied on his wife's family for support.Kian paced back and forth in the hotel suite, his face gloomy. After thinking for a while, he clapped his hands and said, "I got it. My cousin was in the Special Forces in the military theater. I'll ask him to teach that useless Xayne a lesson."With that in mind, Kian immediately called his cousin, Conor Ceaser, known as the Special Forces of the East Yoskea Ninth District, in the military theater."Conor, do you remember me? It's me, Kian. I have something to ask for your help.", Kian said with a grin."Kian? I remember you. What's the matter?""Well, cousin, I'm in Venzor. If you have time, come to Venzor to see me. I'll host a feast for my cousin." Kian smiled."All right, I'll be there. I happen to have a mission in Venzor
Kian intentionally used provocative tactics here."Hmph, afraid of him? A retired soldier from the Northern Plains? Perfect, I want to see what these soldiers from Northern Plains are capable of."Conor, usually proud and arrogant, readily accepted the challenge even though he knew Kian was provoking him.However, Conor added, "Kian, although I can help you, my men were not familiar with you. Do you want to show some courtesy?"With that, Conor extended his fingers and made a rubbing gesture, indicating that he wanted money.Before joining the army, Conor was a local bully in Hamsphere. His family sent him to the military theater to control his temper. Indeed, he had achieved many significant military merits over the years in the military theater. However, he was cunning, vengeful, and ambitious. He had offended many people."All right. I have seventy thousand in my account. Consider it a treat for your brothers."Kian immediately took out a check and signed it for seventy thousan
As the purple lightning streaked through the window, Xayne closed his eyes halfway, focusing intently to bring his mind into a state of complete emptiness. It was only in this meditative void that he could attempt to recapture that fleeting sense of clarity.Though Xayne had once unleashed a similar formation in his duel with Lyuben, the essence of such formations remained beyond his comprehension. His execution was guided purely by instinct, a far cry from the mastery and stability demonstrated by Lyuben and Delwyn. Time-pressed against Xayne like a vice. He had less than a millisecond to react.If the purple lightning struck him, even as a Quin-Divine Commander at his level or if he was a level higher, the damage would be catastrophic, possibly fatal. Thunder Might of Heaven was something no human strength could withstand.The moment the purple lightning appeared in the suite, its devastating power became evident. Several elites who had been kneeling closest to the lightning's tra
Unfortunately, Heavenly Tome did not include the Three Absolutes Formation. There were, however, detailed descriptions of its complexity.This formation said to originate from the First Dragon, had long been forgotten, its full potential left unrealized by those who came after him. The Three Absolutes referred to: Heaven's Absolute, Earth's Absolute, and Man's Absolute. Among them, Heaven's Absolute was the most domineering, Earth's Absolute the most intricate, and Man's Absolute the most ferocious.Delwyn had only mastered the Heaven's Absolute. The pale-blue light curtain surrounding him seemed to embody the so-called Thunder Might of Heaven. If pushed to its limits, this formation could summon something akin to devastating lightning strikes, powerful enough to annihilate anything in its path. Be it life or matter, nothing could stand against such divine retribution. It bore an uncanny resemblance to the world-altering formation the Golden Dragon King had unleashed in times past.
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen