The guard nodded, his expression grave. "Yes, they're all dead."Nikolai's face turned dark as he sank back into his chair, eyes filled with a cold glint. "How could this happen?" he muttered to himself. "Darius from Dispenza Circle is just a newly advanced kickboxing master, barely at the kickboxing sentient level. Even if Xayne is powerful, at most he should be at the level of a Grand Master warrior. How could he survive an assassination attempt by ten elite killers? Where did we go wrong?"Nikolai frowned deeply. The members of the Medical Association in the room also wore grim expressions.Lionel, visibly frightened, asked, "Mr. Nikolai, what should we do next? We've completely provoked Xayne. If he finds out it was us, will he retaliate?""Yes, Mr. Nikolai, you must come up with a solution!""Even the Dispenza Circle couldn't handle that guy. Our Medical Association could be wiped out in an instant by him!"The room buzzed with anxious chatter as everyone expressed their con
The room fell silent, the air thick with tension. No one had expected this man, who had burst in so suddenly, to be so brazen."Mr. Lionel!""Are you okay, Mr. Lionel?""Why did you hit him?"A chorus of voices shouted at Dragos, their fingers pointing accusingly.However, Dragos did not care. His cold stare was now fixed on Nikolai, who was seated at the head of the table.Without hesitation, he started walking toward Nikolai.Nikolai's bodyguards rushed forward to block Dragos's path, but they were no match for him.With a series of loud thuds, the guards were sent flying, some crashing through the windows and falling to the ground below.Nikolai, who had been sitting calmly, now looked alarmed as Dragos stood before him.Dragos asked, "Are you Nikolai, the young master of the Kino Group?"Nikolai scowled. Glancing at his guards strewn across the floor, he spat back, "Who are you? How dare you attack my men? Do you not know the power of the Kino Group?"He shouted as he r
The entire room fell silent.Everyone gasped in shock, eyes wide as they stared at the scene unfolding before them.‘Who is this man? How can he be so audacious?’He had just slapped Nikolai, sending him flying.Surely, this would have serious consequences.The atmosphere in the conference room grew tense.Nikolai lay on the ground, his head spinning from the force of the blow. It took him a few moments to regain his senses.Members of the medical association quickly gathered around him, their voices filled with concern."Mr. Nikolai, are you okay?""Young Master, how many fingers am I holding up?"With their help, Nikolai struggled to his feet. He angrily shoved them away, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. Pointing at Dragos, he roared, "Damn it! How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am? I’m the young master of the Kino Group! I’ll cut off the hand you used to strike me!"His rage was palpable, a fire burning in his eyes. He had never been hit before in his
Nikolai pointed to his face and shouted, "Dad, look. I've been beaten!"Rex frowned as he glanced at the injuries on Nikolai's face. Coldly, he asked, "Who did this?""Who else could it be? It was one of Xayne's men!" Nikolai snarled.At the mention of Xayne's name, Rex's face darkened. "You mean one of Xayne's men dared to hit my son?!""Yes. Dad, his man was incredibly arrogant. He told me to relay a message. Three days from now, Xayne will come to Kino Group, and everyone must kneel at the entrance to greet him. Otherwise, he will destroy the Kino Group."Nikolai gritted his teeth as he spoke.Hearing this, Rex was momentarily stunned, his eyes blazing with fury. He asked, "What did you say? Xayne said that?""Absolutely. Dad, this guy is too presumptuous. He thinks just because he took down Dispenza Circle, he can disregard the Kino Group. Kino Group is not like Dispenza Circle.", Nikolai said angrily.Kino Group was an ancient and renowned medical group with a legacy much
After receiving the order, Dragos pulled out his phone and dialed Ritchie's number, speaking solemnly, "Commander Ritchie, the Supreme Commander has an order."On the other end of the line, Ritchie, who was busy handling military district affairs, quickly stood up and respectfully asked, "What are the orders from the King of Northern Plains?"Dragos replied, "The Supreme Commander orders that the Folksworth Military Headquarter dispatch ten thousand soldiers, fully armed, with live ammunition, to surround the Kino Group in three days. There must be no mistakes."Hearing this, Ritchie trembled slightly, his expression growing serious. He asked quietly, "Mr. Dragos, Kino Group is one of the top medical groups in Folksworth, on par with Dispenza Circle. The Kino Group's foundation is even stronger. Its leader, Rex Kino, is a kickboxing master. Why does the Supreme Commander suddenly want to surround Kino Group? Is there some misunderstanding? If so, I am willing to mediate."Ritchie w
Hammond chuckled warmly. Despite his tone, his eyes were full of affection. Warren and the others could only shake their heads and smile helplessly. Whenever Xayne called, it was bound to be something significant. They just wondered who was going to be unlucky this time.Without hesitation, Xayne got straight to the point. "Nothing escapes your wisdom, Hammond. All right, I'll get to the point. I need to take action against Kino Group in Folksworth, and I hope the Drakonian council can inform the kickboxing elders for me.""Kino Group in Folksworth?" Hammond frowned as he asked suspiciously, "Did Kino Group provoke you?"As he spoke, Hammond signaled to his assistant to quickly bring up information on the Kino Group in Folksworth. When he saw the data, his brows knit into a tight line. He then handed the information to Warren and the others.After a few glances, Warren and the others also looked grim, sighing helplessly. The major group backing the Kino Group was from Healers Valle
Hammond fell silent at Xayne's words, his gaze shifting to Warren and the others. The group exchanged resigned glances. Finally, Hammond spoke, "All right, since you're so determined, we will take the risk and go to the kickboxing groups on your behalf.""Thank you, Hammond. Please send my regards to the other three elders as well," Xayne replied with a smile before hanging up.Hammond muttered, "That rascal." and disconnected the call. The atmosphere in the Drakonian council meeting room grew tense.Hammond turned to Warren and the others, asking, "What now? Xayne is set on dealing with the Kino Group. The Healers Valley behind them is a significant problem."Sitting in the chief seat, Warren looked grim. He frowned, deep in thought, before saying, "What else can we do? We have to go to the kickboxing groups on that rascal's behalf. If he gets angry, he might turn half of Drakonia's kickboxing groups upside down."Lexter nodded in agreement and angrily tossed Kino Group's informa
The kickboxing group's ancestral temple indeed lived up to its reputation as a place of fascination and mystery. After ten minutes of waiting, an elderly man in a blue uniform walked into the side hall. He appeared to be in his fifties or sixties, radiating vitality, with slightly protruding temples, a sign of significant kickboxing achievement. His sharp eyes were as penetrating as a tiger's, and even as he walked, a subtle gust of wind seemed to accompany him.Even without deliberately releasing his aura, Hammond felt an intense pressure from the man. This was Asuna Tora, the Ninth Elder of the kickboxing group, responsible for external affairs and hosting distinguished guests. Moreover, Asuna held another significant position as one of the eight head instructors of one of Drakonia's six major kickboxing groups, known as Sacred Vigilantes.At this moment, Asuna cupped his hands in greeting and walked in with a broad smile, calling out, "Hammond, I didn't expect you to grace the
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