In a terrifying moment, the four rising Divine Commanders launched a coordinated attack on Xayne.Xayne squinted before he responded with lightning speed. His hand moved, releasing the Ravenclaw Dagger that arced through the air, a silver trajectory slicing toward Iyas's incoming kick. Simultaneously, Xayne delivered a powerful punch to counter Campress's clawing grasp, while his right hand drew a dozen needles from his waist, launching them to intercept Crawford's incoming needles.Soon after, Xayne's right fist met Theodora's powerful palm strike.Xayne, in an instant, countered the attacks of the four rising Divine Commanders single-handedly.In the blink of an eye, Iyas was forced back by Xayne's dagger. Campress found his claw grasped and held by Xayne's left hand. In mid-air, the silver needles from the Crawford clashed with Xayne's, producing a metallic cacophony as they scattered in all directions. Theodora's palm strike was neutralized by Xayne's right fist.With just h
Suddenly, a loud bang was heard as a punch was thrown between them.Immediately, Xayne and Iyas staggered back several steps before regaining their balance.At this moment, Iyas’s mouth was already bleeding, and he had clearly taken several punches and kicks to the face and body.Xayne was not faring much better either, with bruises forming on his chest and around his eye from two solid hits."You're strong! But today, you must die!" Iyas roared, wiping the blood from his mouth. His eyes blazed with murderous intent.He raised his hand, and a gleaming golden dagger slipped from his sleeve.The handle was carved with a golden dragon, and the blade glinted ominously, exuding a chilling and deadly aura.‘A top-tier weapon!’Xayne instantly recognized that the dagger in Iyas’s hand was a top-tier weapon, possibly among the finest of its kind."Die!" Iyas shouted, his feet pounded the ground, and he lunged forward, slashing the dagger ferociously at Xayne’s throat.The blade, glin
As soon as the words left his mouth, Iyas and the three other heads of families stepped forward in unison, their cold eyes fixed on Xayne and Draven.Iyas sneered, "Xayne, today, you two are doomed! Why not surrender? Do you think you and this worthless subordinate of yours can defeat us?"Xayne let out a chilling laugh, his eyes blazing with terrifying fighting spirit, his aura surging like a tidal wave."How will we know if we don't try? Even if I can't defeat the four of you today, I'll give everything to take you down, Iyas!""Arrogant fool! You’re courting death!" Iyas roared, then barked orders to the three family heads beside him, "Don't hesitate! Attack together and finish this quickly! After today, Drakonia will belong to our four families! Even the Emperor will bow to us!"The three masked heads exchanged glances, reading the same resolve in each other's eyes.In a flash, they stepped forward simultaneously."Commander Xayne, we’re sorry, but today you must die!" decla
An explosive shockwave erupted from the collision of their fists, rippling outward in a powerful, circular wave.The sheer force of the blast produced a loud bang as it shattered the ancient towering trees around them. Even the ground beneath Xayne and Campress could not withstand the impact of two rising Divine Commanders clashing, and it cracked and crumbled.To everyone's astonishment, Xayne stood firm, unharmed after withstanding Campress's punch.Campress narrowed his eyes, landing gracefully and stepping back several paces. He stared in disbelief at Xayne, whose feet were now embedded in the fractured ground. A smile crept across his face. "Impressive, King of the North. You withstood my punch. Such strength is indeed terrifying. Honestly, I'm reluctant to kill you. With your talent, why not join the Duart family? Become my adopted son, and I will ensure your safety."Campress had developed a genuine appreciation for Xayne's potential. At his age, possessing such power was
With a single move, Draven was defeated.This was the power of a rising Divine Commander. Even a Celestial Warrior was like an ant in the face of such overwhelming strength.Theodora glanced at the rolling, incapacitated Draven, then turned and strode toward the fiercely battling Xayne.Suddenly, a cold wind swept from behind, followed by the icy gleam of a dagger aimed at her back.Theodora frowned in anger. With a swift sidestep, she raised her hand, executing a formidable Eight Trigram Palm toward the assailant.Her palm struck Draven squarely in the chest, sending him flying several meters away again.Draven tumbled to the ground, his chest and back wracked with excruciating pain. He spat out several mouthfuls of blood, his eyes bloodshot. He raised a trembling hand to wipe the blood from his mouth, clutching the dagger tightly as he glared defiantly at the enraged Theodora.Theodora, seeing Draven’s determination, frowned and questioned, "Why are you doing this? You’re no m
The dark sky was split by lightning, and a loud crack sound rang.Soon, raindrops began to fall from the sky, steadily growing heavier, and splashing on the ground. It raised dust, mixing with the blood pool beneath Draven.The air was thick with the scent of earth and blood.At that moment, Xayne, who was engaged in a fierce battle with the Campress, Iyas, and Crawford, had sustained numerous injuries. His blood-soaked body stood as a testament to the brutality of the fight.When Xayne saw Draven lying lifeless in the blood pool, an overwhelming fury and battle intent erupted from within him like a dragon's roar piercing the heavens."Draven!"In a split second, Xayne delivered a punch so powerful, it produced a boom. It clashed directly with Campress's fist, forcing him back several steps.Simultaneously, he hurled his Ravenclaw Dagger, striking Iyas's black-gold dagger, driving him back as well.Then, he lunged forward, releasing flying needles that collided with the silver
Xayne stood with his back to the four men, his presence as overwhelming as a tidal wave, dominating the entire scene. The air around them fell into a deathly silence, the only sound the howling wind tearing through the valley. A chorus of eerie wails echoed through the gorge, reminiscent of an army clashing on a battlefield. The relentless clanging of swords and spears filled the air.Iyas let out a furious roar, his golden dagger flashing with a cold, deadly gleam as if it could cut through anything in its path. He lunged at Xayne's back, screaming, "Xayne! Die!"The dagger was mere inches from Xayne's heart when Iyas felt it stop. No matter how hard he pushed, the blade would not budge. An immense pressure emanated from Xayne, disrupting the very atmosphere around them. The elite dagger, usually unstoppable, could get no closer than an inch from Xayne's body. Despite using every ounce of his strength, Iyas could not drive the blade further.Looking down, Iyas saw a chain with
At that moment, Xayne seemed like a demon, his entire being radiating a terrifying killing intent.Above, the sky churned with dark clouds, thunder flashing, and rain pouring down in torrents. Xayne stood beneath the storm, eyes blazing red with fury and murderous intent, resembling a vengeful devil."You, Iyas, deserve to die!" Xayne declared. "I'll be the first to cut you down!"With those words, Xayne moved like a phantom, disappearing from the four family heads. In a flash, a brilliant silver arc sliced through the air, aiming straight for Iyas's heart. Xayne appeared before him instantly, his fist hurtling toward Iyas's chest with explosive force.Simultaneously, Campress reacted in shock, launching a punch from the side, crackling with explosive energy, aiming at Xayne's flank. Crawford also sprang into action, firing dozens of needles from a distance to block Xayne's path. Theodora would not be outdone. She charged forward, raising her hand to strike at Xayne's exposed bac
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