The statues, all carved from white marble and entwined with golden dragons and phoenixes, were varied in their poses—some brandishing swords skyward, others striking the earth with fists, and still others gazing at the stars with books in hand. Despite their diversity, the statues exuded an overwhelming sense of solemnity and grandeur.Behind this vast plaza stood the imposing and historic main gate of KB Kings Circle, comprising six massive, gilded redwood doors. Beyond these doors lay the main hall of the group, an ancient and dignified structure with black walls and blue tiles. Flanking the hall were two towering stone pillars that seemed to reach the sky.No one knew how long these pillars had stood, only that they had been there since the founding of the KB Kings Circle. They were adorned with carvings of rare beasts and ancient scripts, weathered by time.Surrounding Mount KB were smaller peaks, each housing different branch halls of the group. While not as grand as the main h
"Master, do you intend to have Ginga test Xayne's strength?" Drake's face was full of astonishment as he asked about Ginga.Klink nodded. "The KB Kings Circle's members have been secluded for too long. It's time for them to see the outside world. Ginga has the potential of a Divine Commander. It will be beneficial for him to gain some experience. You must protect him. He is the future of the KB Kings Circle and will achieve levels beyond mine."Upon hearing this, Drake pondered briefly before replying, "Yes, Master. I will ensure the young master's safety.""Is there anything else?" Klink asked, his voice tinged with impatience as Drake hesitated to leave.Drake quickly responded, "Master, before I came, Xayne met with me and the Emperor. He mentioned that Xander's loyal disciple gave him a letter during his time in Black Prison. The letter stated that the Heavenly Tome could help him reach the Divine Commander realm and even higher.""Xander," Klink murmured the name with a dark,
This was the essence of control over one's strength. Most people could not even lift the 500-pound black iron broadsword, let alone wield it with precision. But Ginga had been able to lift this sword since he was eight years old.The broadsword was crafted from meteoric iron by the eleventh group leader of the KB Kings Circle, a master weaponsmith. He forged nearly half of the weapons in the group's armory. Since its creation, only the eleventh group leader could wield this sword until Ginga came along. It was expected that a Divine Commander would easily lift such a sword, yet no one in the group could do so effortlessly—except for Ginga. At eight years old, his feat stunned the entire group, leading Klink to name him the young master of KB Kings Circle.As Drake watched Ginga practice his sword strikes, he approached respectfully, "Mr. Ginga."Ginga halted his practice, slowly sheathing the sword and wrapping it in a black silk cloth before slinging it over his back. He then b
At the same time, Xayne had returned to Folksworth. Throughout the few days of peace, Xayne spent his time at home, accompanying Coco and instructing Serena in self-defense techniques. At her request, he also taught her some advanced combat skills. Initially, he was concerned that Serena might find these techniques too harsh, but to his surprise, she persevered through them with determination.Serena had expressed her desire not to rely on Xayne for protection every time and to become strong and resilient on her own. To this end, Xayne devised a comprehensive training plan to make her as formidable as possible, aiming to bring her to the level of someone like Red Rose. According to the War Department's combat strength assessment, Serena had already reached the level of a Grand Master Warrior. Ordinary warriors would be no match for her, which was a testament to Xayne's meticulous guidance and training."How am I doing, honey?" Serena, clad in a tight training outfit and covered i
Xayne chuckled and hugged Serena, saying, "Don't worry, go ahead and negotiate confidently. I am your strong support."Serena playfully rolled her eyes at him, kissed him on the cheek quickly, and then got up, saying, "I'm off to pick up Coco."Xayne nodded, watching Serena leave. He then took out the throwing knife again, examining it closely. It still carried the aura left by that rising Divine Commander—a dense, overpowering presence that, while seemingly calm, felt like a thunderclap.As he pondered, his phone rang. Upon answering, he heard Hammond's anxious voice. "Xayne, where are you?"Xayne frowned. "I'm in Folksworth. What's going on?""What else could it be? The people from Healers Valley are coming after you!" Hammond's tone was urgent, clearly exasperated by Xayne's apparent nonchalance."Healers Valley? Let them come. This is the perfect opportunity to send them a warning. I am not to be trifled with," Xayne said coldly, his eyes flashing with determination.Hammond
'King… King of the North?'Upon hearing these three words, Lionel's entire body trembled, and cold sweat continuously formed on his forehead. 'My God! Was I opposing the King of the North? Isn't that akin to courting death?' It was no wonder Dispenza Circle and Kino Group fell. That was the King of the North, who commanded awe throughout Drakonia. This was a piece of cake for him.At this moment, Lionel felt a mix of emotions and even considered retreating. Offending the King of the North could very well be a death sentence for him.In the meeting room, other medical association members were equally shocked, their faces filled with terror."What...he's the King of the North? We're finished!""What do we do now? If we've offended the King of the North, aren't we all going to be executed?""Lionel, no, Mr. Waldo, you must think of a solution..."Seeing the panic among the group, Waldo snorted coldly and said, "It's just the King of the North. Why are you panicking? I am a seni
Six people responded in unison.Everything was ready.That evening, Serena took Evelyn to the banquet.Xayne did not come along.At the entrance of the Folksworth Grand, Lionel was already waiting with his entourage.Seeing Serena step out of the car, he quickly approached her and said, "Ms. Serena, it's an honor to finally meet you. Your reputation precedes you. Indeed, you are the shining star of our medical community in Folksworth."Serena stepped out of the car, politely nodded, and smiled at Lionel. "Lionel, you flatter me.""Hahaha!" Lionel laughed heartily, gesturing invitingly. "Ms. Serena, please, come inside."With that, they walked into the hotel and headed straight to a pre-booked private dining room.As Serena, clad in a black evening gown, entered the room, everyone inside quickly stood up and greeted her with smiles."This is Ms. Serena, CEO of Serena Group. Let's give her a warm welcome," Lionel announced to everyone.The senior members of the Medical Associa
Seeing the sudden appearance of the elderly man, Serena frowned and asked, "Who are you?"On the other side, Lionel and the members of the Medical Association quickly stood up, respectfully addressing him, "Mr. Waldo."Lionel even offered his seat to Waldo with great respect, standing obsequiously by his side.Upon witnessing this, Serena's face turned even colder and more unpleasant.Lionel turned to Serena with a cold smile and introduced, "Ms. Serena, this is Waldo Teek, the eighth-ranked master in the Drakonia's Kickboxing Medicine World, an elder of the Healers Valley! Shouldn't you pay your respects to Waldo?"Upon hearing this, the other members of the Medical Association chimed in."Yeah! Ms. Serena, Waldo's status is prestigious. How can you not show some respect?""Even if you're the CEO of Serena Group, you should bow your head when you see Waldo from the Healers Valley!""Or does Ms. Serena of Serena Group looks down on Waldo?"Faced with the clamor of voices, Sere
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