He had no idea what was happening outside.The servant shook his head. "Master, I don't know. In my opinion, with the five elders taking action, Xayne will fall at the Bullards today. Master, rest assured, just wait for the celebration banquet."Hearing this, Tyson finally breathed a sigh of relief. A faint smirk appeared on his lips as he said, "Indeed. What do I have to worry about with five elders backing me up? Can Xayne, alone, kill five elders and cause chaos in the Bullard family?"Before the words fell, the courtyard gate was split open by a sword.Then, a figure covered in blood, exuding a murderous aura, holding a golden long sword, stepped in from the doorway.A terrifying aura grew with each step, making one's heart tremble.Tyson immediately looked up, his face filled with horror, trembling in fear.He pointed at the figure with the blood-stained golden long sword and asked in great shock, "How are you here? Shouldn't the five elders have taken you down?"The figur
It was a simple sentence, yet it was filled with a compelling force and an air of disdain for everything.Xayne frowned, his eyes coldly staring at the middle-aged man in front of him, and asked in a cold voice, "Who are you?"This middle-aged man who suddenly appeared gave Xayne a very dangerous feeling.This man seemed very strong, giving off the aura of a powerful fighter. Xayne couldn't see through him.Even though he was already an Eternal Commander, the moment the man appeared, Xayne knew he was no match for him.This guy was really strong.The middle-aged man also sneered and said, "I'm Iyaz Bullard, the current family head of the Bullard family."Xayne frowned tightly, his cold eyes staring at Iyaz."Mr. Iyaz, kill him. Avenge the five elders.""Mr. Iyaz, the five elders died so miserably. Xayne is too arrogant.""He must be killed."The Bullard family members behind Iyaz kept shouting angrily, full of resentment.With the family head present, they no longer needed
Xayne instantly felt immense pressure.A half-Divine Commander was such a powerful figure.This wasn't just a gap in the level of fighting strength but a difference in actual power.According to the records in the Heavenly Tome, half-Divine Commanders were already comparable to monsters.Even peak Eternal Commanders were nothing but ants in front of a half-Divine Commander, easily crushed with a mere wave of their hand.Xayne took a sharp breath, tightly gripping the Stalingrad Blade.Iyaz, the family head of the Bullard family, was an invincible half-Divine Commander.Just as Xayne concentrated, Iyaz looked at him with a cold smile and said, "Xayne, I see you've broken through to Eternal Commander at such a young age, which is quite rare. A talent like you shouldn't become someone else's pawn. How about joining the Bullard family and becoming my adopted son? Together, we'll go to the Emperor's Pavillion to replace that old confused Emperor and share this empire. What do you say
"I'll kill you, and the Bullard family will be erased from existence."This sentence resounded throughout the entire square, raging through the entire Bullard family villa and echoing within Mount Cappe.It was domineering and fierce, full of confidence.Iyaz frowned in an instant, his face appearing unpleasant and serious.This figure in black robes gave him immense pressure.Although his strength had reached the realm of a half-Divine Commander, he still couldn't see through the strength of this suddenly appearing figure in black robes.This was the reason why Iyaz remained silent and didn't dare to act rashly.Following this, Iyaz sneered, his voice cold with anger. "Are you threatening me?"The figure in black robes smiled coldly. "You can consider it a threat.""How dare you. This is the Bullard family. As the family head of the Bullard family, how can you threaten me? And you dare to boast about annihilating the Bullard family? You are seeking death."Iyaz was furious,
Iyaz was in a hurry.He couldn't imagine that he couldn't even shake the black-robed figure in front of him with the strength of almost reaching the level of a half-Divine Commander. He couldn't even fight him up close."I've said it before. Beneath the Divine Commanders, all are mere ants. Even if you've reached the strength of a half-Divine Commander, you're nothing but a mortal in front of a true Divine Commander," the black-robed figure said indifferently, then raised another hand.Suddenly, Xayne's Stalingrad Blade in his hand seemed to be pulled by some inexplicable force, directly slipping from his grip and turning into a streak of light in mid-air, slashing out a golden sword aura, cutting off Iyaz's arm on the spot.At that moment, blood swept across the air.Iyaz's arm was severed, flying in the air for a few rolls before falling to the ground.This scene shocked everyone on the scene. Their eyes widened in disbelief as they watched the scene in front of them.Iyaz had
Half a day later, Xayne returned to the Emperor's Pavillion, returning the Stalingrad Blade, and then met the Emperor.The Emperor had a kind smile on his face as he said to Xayne, "Congratulations, you've won against the Bullard family."Xayne slightly bowed and said, "It's all thanks to Your Highness's blessings."The Emperor laughed and teased Xayne, "You, when did you learn to be so slick with your words?"Xayne also smiled faintly and sat across from the Emperor.Then, Xayne spoke, "Your Majesty, Iyaz Bullard, the head of the Bullard family, has already reached the strength of a half-Divine Commander. Do you know about this?"The Emperor frowned slightly at the words, remained silent for a moment, then said, "I know."Hearing this, Xayne frowned and asked, "If Your Majesty knows that Iyaz has reached the strength of a half-Divine Commander, aren't you worried that he will keep me in the Bullard family?"The Emperor picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said lightly, "Are y
Draven's face was pale, showing signs of weakness as he struggled to speak. "I'm fine, much better now."Xayne nodded, saying, "I'll arrange for some medicine for you later. You all can rest here for now.""Thank you, Drakon King," the four of them said with smiles.Without delay, Xayne left the hospital. A military vehicle was parked outside, and a general stepped out, saluting Xayne. "King of the North, the Emperor asked me to give you this. It's an antidote sent by the Bullard family to treat Madam."Xayne took the blue potion handed to him by the general, examined it briefly, and then squeezed it in his hand. Then, he said, "Please thank the Emperor for me."With that, Xayne boarded the military vehicle and headed straight for the Drakonix Military Airport. From there, he took a connecting flight back to Venzor with Ace.The four Dracoguards remained in Drakonix to recuperate, while Duece to Augustin continued to stay in the Northern Plains Military Theatre.Upon returning t
Ace quickly contacted the Northern Plains Military Theatre Intelligence Department, ordering, "Immediately investigate the existence of the Flame King, the Red Flame Region, and the Dragon Flame unit! Report everything directly to me!"Hanging up the phone, Ace quickly called the Drakonian Council and said, "This is Ace from the Northern Plains. I request an immediate conversation with the elders."The call was quickly answered. Xayne took the phone, saying coldly, "Hammond, I need to launch an investigation into the Flame King.""The Flame King? Why do you suddenly want to investigate him? Isn't he dead?" Hammond, sitting in the Drakonian Council's conference room at that moment, frowned, his face full of confusion.Xayne said directly, "I'm not sure. I have a very strong feeling that the Flame King is not dead. Serena told me that the person who knocked her out in the fire scene once dialed a number and mentioned Dragon Flame.""Dragon Flame?! Are you sure?!" Hammond was also st
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