"Yes." Xayne nodded.Just as he left, the Emperor suddenly asked, "Did you see your grandfather in the Black Prison?"Xayne remained silent for a moment and shook his head. "No."Xayne didn't mention the surveillance footage. It wasn't that he didn't trust the Emperor, but he acted cautiously because it involved his grandfather and the Xavier family.The Emperor nodded and said, "Your grandfather is worthy of Drakonia. There are many secrets in the past, many of which are related to the Big Four. I cannot tell you everything now butI believe that shortly, you will know. Moreover, I have always felt that your grandfather is planning a grand scheme, and you may be the most important part of it."Xayne frowned and looked at the Emperor, asking, "A scheme?"The Emperor nodded, walked to the balcony, and looked out over the entire capital of Drakonix. He said, "Back then, your grandfather and I made a promise. If one of us became the Emperor and the other became the Grand Marshal, we
"Really? Alright then." Xayne smiled and caught up with Black Dragon.Xayne had never rejected gifts.Inside the hall, several generals in military uniforms were already seated. When they saw Black Dragon and Xayne, they stood up and respectfully saluted, calling out, "Supreme Commander."Black Dragon glanced casually around before sitting down and gesturing for Xayne to do the same."Black Dragon, what's the matter?" Xayne frowned after sitting down.Black Dragon replied, "Nothing much, my soldiers haven't seen the King of the North yet, so I brought you here for them to see."With that said, the seven or eight generals standing around all smiled foolishly and greeted, "Supreme Commander Xayne."Xayne was speechless. He greeted them and then looked at Black Dragon, asking, "Are you so bored? If there's nothing else, I'll leave. I need to go back and spend time with my wife and daughter."Upon hearing this, Black Dragon frowned and asked, "Xayne, is your only concern now your w
"Oh, by the way, will you come to my military theater later for a visit?" Black Dragon whispered."Go to your military theater? What are you planning?" Xayne could tell there was an ulterior motive.Black Dragon coughed and said, "Haven't you noticed the date? In another month, it will be time for the international military competition."Every two years, a military competition was held to test the quality of special forces training, not the technological capabilities of each country.Any country could participate, and as a great nation, Drakonia wanted to achieve a good ranking in the competition, at least in the top three.Several military theaters had performed well in previous years, with their special forces maintaining the second or third place.This year, it was their South Canyon Military Theater's turn to participate, and now Black Dragon was under a lot of pressure.He had only been in office for less than three years and was already leading the Black Dragon Army to par
Black Dragon fell silent. These were his elite soldiers, each carefully selected. Yet, in Xayne's eyes, they were not up to par."I'm not belittling you, just stating the facts," Xayne said. "You should know that the Dragonbreakers Legion of Northern Plains once participated in a special forces military competition and even won first place. "So, I know the strength of various teams in military competitions," Xayne continued calmly. "You are facing teams from around the world, equally trained special forces. If you don't have superhuman physical abilities, participating in the competition will just be a joke to the others."Hearing this evaluation, Black Dragon felt a pang in his heart. He didn't speak because he knew Xayne wouldn't lie to him.After a while, Black Dragon spoke up. "The South Canyon Military Theater's overall strength is inferior to the Northern Plains Military Theater. After all, you guard the border of the Northern Plains and interact with mercenaries and soldier
The soldier chuckled upon hearing Xayne's challenge. "King of the North, I admit you're formidable, and I have great respect for you, but this is my specialty. You may not necessarily beat me if we compete in rapid fire."The soldier appeared very confident. He could consistently score above ninety points with each shot through extensive practice, even approaching ninety-five points. Such a score was highly prestigious in the military, with almost every shot hitting the nine-ring."Supreme Commander, if you're challenging him, you're picking the wrong person. This kid's marksmanship is terrifying. No one in our team can match him.""Yeah, maybe we should just forget about it. I know you have remarkable achievements, but in marksmanship, you may not be able to beat him."Others advised Xayne to give up the challenge. They still held him in high regard and hoped he wouldn't lose his reputation over this."Do you think I'll lose? Alright then, if you think I'll lose, stand on the lef
Originally, he thought he was an expert in this field, but he hadn't expected to encounter a freak.Others couldn't believe it either."A perfect score in less than five seconds? What is this? Can his bullets track targets?""How is that possible? When he fires the first shot, wouldn't the recoil shake his arm? It takes time to adjust your grip, right?""It's simply impossible. That speed. Forget aiming, your eyes wouldn't even react in time."They rubbed their eyes vigorously until they saw the bullet marks on the bullseye, reluctantly accepting the truth."There's nothing more to say, start doing push-ups."Xayne deftly took a pack of cigarettes from Black Dragon's pocket, then grabbed one and put it in his mouth. He picked up the pistol and fired a shot at the cigarette, igniting it with the muzzle flame."Don't waste bullets trying to show off. I have a lighter," Black Dragon sneered contemptuously.At the same time, he couldn't help but marvel inwardly. Although Xayne lik
"In that case, you should feel honored, because your opponent is me. Losing to me isn't shameful." Xayne took off his coat, revealing his arms covered in scars.Seeing Xayne's arms, they all gasped in astonishment. From Xayne's arms, they could tell that he was a veteran with extensive combat experience.The special forces soldier was very agile, and as soon as he stepped onto the stage, his movements were like a dance."I've already seen your training in the training room just now. You kept hitting the sandbag with combinations, which looked very fierce indeed," Xayne said, watching the soldier with a hint of a smile.The soldier's physique was very similar to Xayne's two years before he joined the army, and the combat skills he displayed were very familiar to Xayne. It was the famous Pharrel that once made a name for itself overseas.This combat combination was powerful and heavy, with each punch gathering energy and strength from within the body. Every punch the soldier made on
Xayne's punch hit his temple, almost sending him into shock and unconsciousness. However, the soldier endured the blow, thinking of the dignity of the Black Dragon Army.Although he now felt dizzy and his vision was gradually deteriorating, he realized that to defeat the King of the North in front of him, he must bring out his true strength.In the aspect of finding flaws, he couldn't compare to the opponent at all. The only way to fight the opponent was with pure strength.So he stood up and quickly rushed toward Xayne, launching a direct punch at Xayne's face.This punch didn't use any technique, just relying on his strength to challenge Xayne with a punch.Xayne had a disdainful smile. He stepped forward and threw a punch directly at the opponent's fist without any hesitation.The clash of the two fists shocked everyone present, even Black Dragon.After all, he is an Eternal Commander. These special forces are only Grand Master Warrior and have no chance of winning.Afterwar
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to s
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