At this moment, 02 saw 03 instantly blasted away and pinned to the towering ancient tree. He stopped his attack, standing still with a face full of anger and caution as he stared at the Emperor.With his hands behind his back, the Emperor had a faint smile on his lips, and his eyes shimmered with brilliance."Are you three still going to fight?" the Emperor asked.00, now holding his chest, slowly walked over from a distance, casually pulling the butterfly knife from 03's shoulder that was pinned to the tree.03 fell to the ground, clutching her already blood-soaked shoulder, glaring at the Emperor with hatred.00 glanced at the Emperor, Drake, and Xayne before bowing respectfully. "Emperor of the Drakonia, you’re indeed strong. Today, we admit defeat."With that, 00, 02, and 03 left the area.Then, the Emperor turned to Xayne and asked, "Do you have anything else to do?"Xayne frowned and said, "I want to go to the cell block and find my grandfather."The Emperor thought for
Xayne furrowed, casting a cold glance at Lix. With a swift step forward, he delivered a kick and sent Lix flying. He spoke in a chilling tone, "First, people from the Drakonia are not trash. Secondly, I only promised Chakris to safely get you out, but I didn't promise to let you live. If you dare insult the Drakonia again, your fate will be the same as theirs."With that said, Xayne strode toward the off-road vehicle.On the other side, Lix lay on the ground, clutching his stomach in pain. Draven grabbed him by the collar and threw him onto the off-road vehicle.With a roar, the vehicle sped away.In the vehicle, Lix shouted angrily from the back, "Damn Chakris, he found two idiots to rescue me. Just wait. When I get out, I'll kill you all!"Xayne landed a direct punch on Lix's head.Instantly, Lix fell unconscious.Not long after Xayne and his group left, two figures appeared on the rooftop of the three-story fortress.Xander was among them, looking at the off-road vehicle
"Damn! Mr. Lix, are you okay?" Chakris rushed over, removing the stinky socks from Lix's mouth and untying the ropes on him.In an instant, Lix snatched a gun from Chakris's waist, jumped up, and pointed it directly at Xayne. He roared, "Damn it! I'll kill you, you damn Drakonia person!"Bang! Bang! Bang!Chakris was frightened to death, almost wetting himself.However, these three shots clearly did not hit Xayne.Draven stepped forward, raised his hand, and grabbed Lix's wrist. The gun was pressed against the ground to the side.Then, Draven snatched the gun from him and kicked Lix several meters away, crashing to the ground.Then, Draven aimed the gun at Lix, who was lying on the ground, and said coldly, "Assassinating the Drakon King is a capital offense!"Seeing Draven about to shoot, Chakris hurriedly rushed over, shouting, "Wait! Draven, wait!"Draven looked at Chakris beside him, who had a flattering smile, and explained, "I'm sorry, my young master is like this. He is
As soon as Ace's words reached Xayne's ears, his face turned grave."The Nine Summits? What a blatant display of force against Drakonia. Those wolves and tigers, harboring the intent to destroy my Drakonia, shall not prevail." Xayne snorted coldly.He then commanded, "Send orders to all soldiers of Northern Plains. Three hundred thousand troops are to assemble immediately, fully armed. One hundred thousand remain stationed at Northern Plains. Two hundred thousand march toward Drakonix. Remember, make it grand, and ensure the whole process is broadcasted throughout the day, showing the assembly of our three hundred thousand troops from the Northern Plains!""Understood," Ace replied."Additionally, have the East Yoskea Military Theater and South Canyon Military Theater received any notifications?" Xayne inquired.Ace responded, "Commander, the East Yoskea Military Theater and South Canyon Military Theater have not yet taken any action. They are likely awaiting changes in the situat
Soon, Xayne and Ace boarded the special plane of the military headquarters, heading straight for Drakonix.Meanwhile, in Drakonix, the State Hotel was hosting the foreign ambassadors.This was Drakonia's most solemn and dignified hotel. Representatives from various countries around the world were being entertained here. Major events were often held here for meetings and news coverage.At this moment, a five-kilometer radius around the State Hotel was under strict security.All vehicular traffic was prohibited from passing through.At every street corner, fully armed special forces soldiers in dark green military attire stood guard.In the radius of the State Hotel, there was a heavy military presence, including tanks, armored vehicles, and missile launchers, all in formation.The huge conference room on the top floor of the State Hotel, about two thousand square meters in size, was already filled with people.Outside the door, flags of the Nine Summits and Drakonia were display
Seeing Bren hesitating, Daryl pointed at the man opposite him and shouted, "Translate! Translate exactly what I say to them!"After some thought, Bren decided to translate truthfully.Instantly, the nine ambassadors of the Nine Summits on the other side were furious. They exaggeratedly and angrily rebuked, "Your leaders are too arrogant! Drakonia is a hegemon!""Don't forget, we are now representing the Nine Summits in dialogue with Drakonia. You need to watch your words and actions. If you anger us, the four hundred thousand troops will immediately breach your borders.""The Drakonia's War Department must dismiss Xayne and send him to an international military tribunal. Otherwise, we will go to war!"The nine ambassadors of the Nine Summits were furious.This was the first time they had seen Drakonia act so firmly. They would give in in the past, always asking to talk things out. Today, they were unexpectedly firm.This caught them completely off guard.Just as Bren was about
A few individuals were very anxious. Michael's expression also darkened as he said, "Issue orders to the three armies to prepare for any situation. Additionally, have the seventh, fifth, and ninth Carrier Strike Groups patrol the waters outside Drakonix within fifteen nautical miles. Warn the Drakonia's War Department that our Nine Summits Summit is not joking this time.""Yes, sir!" The blonde, blue-eyed woman immediately responded and hurried out.Meanwhile, Bren and others were in the longue on the War Department.Daryl stood in the lounge, hands behind his back, his face full of anger as he shouted, "How dare the petty Nine Summits show their claws to the mighty dragon. Throughout history, Drakonia has never feared any threats or challenges. If they want to fight, then let's fight!"With that, Daryl directly issued orders, "Lincoln! On behalf of the War Department, instruct the Five Pillars to assemble all personnel immediately. This time, we must show the determination of the
As the citizens of Drakonia saw these news reports, they instantly made their judgments.At this moment, the streets and alleys were crowded with people. A tide of protest surged through Drakonia.The people of Drakonia took to the streets, waving protest banners and shouting for the War Department and the King of the North. The craze swept through Drakonia, the ancient imperial city that had been around for thousands of years.Tens of millions of Drakonia citizens all headed toward the State Hotel, five miles away from the hotel, raising their fists while protesting.There was a huge crowd at the scene, but everyone was protesting in an orderly and reasonable manner.The whole of Drakonia was plunged into a frenzy against the hegemonism of the Nine Summits. "Nine Summits! Hegemonism! Get out of Drakonia!" "Long live Drakonia! Drakonia will never surrender and compromise!" "Nine Summits traitors, get out of Drakonia! Get out of the Drakonia!" Banners fluttered in the stree
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