"Next, let's invite Mr. Ritchie to give a speech." Marcus spoke into the microphone. As the manager of the expo center and the host of the pharmaceuticals expo center, Marcus's task was quite heavy—keeping the atmosphere lively, bridging the gap, and ensuring nothing was delayed.After his speech, the whole room erupted in applause. Not because they wanted to flatter Marcus, but to some extent, they tried to give Ritchie respect.However, Ritchie seemed lost in thought.Marcus spoke again, "Perhaps the applause wasn't enthusiastic enough. Let's give another round of applause to invite the president of the Folksworth Association, Mr. Ritchie, to the stage."Marcus led the applause, and the room was again filled with thunderous applause.At this moment, Ritchie stirred.Instead of heading toward the podium, Ritchie headed straight for the door. Mr. White was being blocked outside.Ritchie hurried to the door, attracting everyone's attention.Marcus picked up the microphone and sa
Marcus smiled awkwardly and said, "Yes, sir, is there anything I can help you with?"Xayne said, "We didn't participate in the previous proceedings. Let's go through it again."His words caused a commotion throughout the venue. He was making everyone go through the proceedings again just because of him.No one took Xayne's words seriously. After all, this was the pharmaceutical expo, not a personal showcase. A single voice could not override the collective.Marcus was also at a loss. This was simply impossible.However, Ritchie walked up to the stage with his cane, giving Marcus a look that made him step down. Ritchie then took the microphone."Since Mr. Xayne has a request, let's go through the proceedings again. According to the procedure, I should be on stage now, delivering the exposition of the pharmaceutical expo auction."His words caused another uproar throughout the venue.Ritchie treated Xayne as if he were his big benefactor. Indeed, one could think of it this way—
Dixon did not bother and ordered the waiter to deliver the poison-filled drink to Xayne.Dixon felt ecstatic—it was finally a success. He had no more interest in the auction items. His eyes were fixed on the clock on his wrist.He was on a three-minute countdown.Within three minutes, if Xayne succumbed to the poison, the mission would be a success.If Xayne did not die within three minutes, the mission would fail.Time passed minute by minute, and the auction items were ending.Finally, the last item—the Revelation Weed—was presented on the stage.Xayne immediately bid. "Two hundred thousand."Silence filled the room. No one bid against Xayne. He single-handedly purchased all the auction items.Marcus smiled. "Let's congratulate Mr. Xayne. Today, he has acquired all the auction items. I believe the biggest winner of today is undoubtedly Mr. Xayne."As soon as Xayne's name was mentioned, he suddenly straightened up and collapsed.It would take three minutes, not a second mor
Dixon felt his hands becoming unusually heavy, unable to press the buttons on the phone.The next moment, he felt a tightness in his chest, as if a mouthful of blood had completely blocked his throat.Xayne said coldly, "An eye for an eye. Now, taste your poison."Dixon covered his mouth, feeling extremely uncomfortable.Gradually, his vision darkened, and he collapsed completely, becoming a lifeless body.Dragos appeared at the medicine exhibition center and knelt before Xayne. "Supreme Commander, we have completed the mission. Blood Butcher is now staying in his villa. The situation inside the villa is unknown, but he can't escape."Xayne asked, "Where are the other three Dracoguards?""Drakix and Draluna are guarding outside Blood Butcher's villa, while Draven is outside the city with fifty thousand soldiers. We're just waiting for Blood Butcher to open the door and let the fifty thousand soldiers in."Xayne nodded. "Good. Guard Blood Butcher's villa. Today, I will take Bloo
High in the sky, amidst the jungle, one could occasionally spot a magnificent villa. This was a three-story mansion with a spire atop it. Two sentinels were on the spire, holding binoculars and scanning the surroundings.As scouts in the military, their sharp observational skills and agility were their survival skills.Inside the villa, Blood Butcher held his phone in his left hand. With just a command, fifty thousand fully armed soldiers outside the city would be led into the city by Dyron.As a seasoned commander who had seen many battles, this revealed an unbelievable situation.Xayne, who had experienced many battles, was killed by a poisoned drink.As the commander-in-chief of the Folksworth Military Theater, he would become the next Supreme Commander of Northern Plains, and fifty thousand soldiers would be under his control.All of this indicated that the plan was going smoothly, without any hiccups.Blood Butcher sipped his tea and gazed at the faint red twilight in the s
Xayne knew this, and Blood Butcher knew it even better.Blood Butcher had a bad feeling and kept repeating “No” in his head.Blood Butcher returned to the villa, quickly picked up his phone, and dialed Dixon's number directly.No one answered the phone.Blood Butcher didn't give up and called Dixon.Still, no one answered the call.Blood Butcher wanted Dixon to keep an eye on Xayne and personally deliver the final blow to Xayne's body. Otherwise, he wouldn't be at ease.Blood Butcher didn't know that one of his eyes was already blind, and the other eye was also deeply afflicted.In a trench outside Folksworth, in a trench, sand and stones flew on the battlefield, and a strong wind rose, lifting layer after layer of dust.Dyron stared at the fifty thousand soldiers stationed outside the city, not blinking once.The plan was to fight to the death.Even a moment of relaxation on the battlefield could result in severe consequences.Gradually, the wind stopped, and the dust sett
Dyron shouted, "Open the city gates."As the gates opened, Ace led fifty thousand soldiers straight in.Xayne's orders were clear. They were all from Drakonia. They would be spared if they were willing to submit. Those who refused would be killed without hesitation.Therefore, Ace's fifty thousand soldiers headed straight for the Blood Butcher lineage, along with Dyron and his deputy on the city wall.In Dyron's shocked eyes, Dragos appeared directly behind Dyron."Who are you?" Dyron, esteemed as a Grand Mater Warrior, was formidable, but he had no awareness of Dragos appearing behind him, which undoubtedly frightened him.He didn't know if this person was a friend or foe.If he were a friend, Dyron would naturally be happy. After all, no one wanted to become an opponent of a terrifying person. However, if it were an enemy, it would be a disaster.Dragos replied calmly, "I'm one of the Dracarium Dracoguards, Dragos."Dyron widened his eyes. They were Xayne's men.Xayne was d
No matter what tricks Blood Butcher had hidden, Xayne was determined to tear him apart.Nobody knew what secrets were hidden in Blood Butcher's villa. There might be heavy weapons, an army of idle soldiers, or perhaps even biochemical weapons.Today, the army pressed in.Blood Butcher was restless inside the villa.Dixon seemed to have disappeared completely, with no messages returning. It was as if there was no longer such a person in Folksworth.Blood Butcher clenched his phone, pacing back and forth in the villa.He made a call to Dyron, but no one answered.Blood Butcher collapsed on the sofa. His eyes were both blind.He shouted, "Someone, anyone."A soldier came out from the door, and Blood Butcher asked anxiously, "How’s the Medicine Exhibition Center? Any news?"The soldier stuttered, "Nothing."Blood Butcher roared furiously, "And what about the Folksworth gate?"The soldier replied cautiously, "Nothing, still nothing."Blood Butcher shouted hoarsely, "Useless scu
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