Warren paced back and forth in the meeting room, his face solemn. Finally, he turned sharply and addressed the officer sternly, "Immediately relay the Drakonian council's orders, Deploy 50,000 Royal Guards to closely monitor the surroundings of the big four. Remember, avoid any direct conflict. Keep a strict watch on their movements, and report any actions immediately.""Yes, Mr. Warren," the officer responded and quickly set about issuing the orders.Meanwhile, Hammond also wore a grave expression. "Warren, what do we do now? With the big four acting up and Iyas dead, the Bullard family is bound to be furious. That young brat can actually kill Iyas. It’s truly incredible.""Indeed. Iyas was a seasoned rising Divine Commander. Xayne managed to survive an ambush by four rising Divine Commanders and even killed Iyas. It's beyond belief." Lexter nodded, his face full of astonishment."No matter what, we must closely monitor the movements of the big four now, especially the Bullard f
"Emperor, what should we do now? The big four are making moves, especially with Hyenka's return. We have to consider the broader implications," Hammond said.With his hands behind his back, the Emperor contemplated and replied, "Hyenka Bullard. If I'm not mistaken, he was a figure from the era of the Fourth Emperor, correct?""Yes, Hyenka was even praised by the fourth Emperor back then," Warren confirmed.The Emperor nodded, pondering momentarily before saying, "Very well, I will issue a proclamation, commanding the Bullard family to refrain from attacking Xayne for three months. However, I can only restrict the Bullard family for three months. After that, Xayne and the Bullard family's grievances will have to be settled between themselves.""Three months? Isn't that too short a time?" Warren frowned.The Emperor shook his head. "This is the best I can do. The Bullard family and the other three families are far more complex than we imagine. A cornered beast cannot be fought. Besi
Upon hearing this, Hyenka pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement. "Good. That's a very good suggestion. What is your name?""Master Hyenka, my name is Lowes," the burly middle-aged man replied respectfully, bowing deeply."Excellent. Very impressive. Having someone like you in the Bullard family is truly our fortune," Hyenka praised, nodding in approval with a look of admiration on his face.Then, he announced, "In that case, I now declare that you, Lowes Bullard, will take charge of the Bullard family and become the new family head."The room fell silent.Lowes stood frozen, unable to process what had just happened.Not only he but the other core members of the Bullard family were also taken aback, their faces filled with astonishment.They were in disbelief that the role of the family head was decided so casually."What's wrong? Do you not want to?" Hyenka asked sternly when he saw Lowes's stunned expression."No, it's not that. I want to," Lowes quickly responded
Hyenka's face darkened, but he still bowed respectfully. "I accept the decree."The man in the suit nodded and left the Bullard residence. After he left, the Bullard family members stood up angrily."Master Hyenka, the Emperor is bullying us. Why should the Bullard family wait three months to act against Xayne?""Exactly. The Emperor is unjust. The Bullard family should not be bound by such unfairness.""Three months will give that brat Xayne time to recover."As the crowd vented their frustrations, Hyenka's face grew even darker. He raised his hand and said sternly, "Silence. Criticizing the Emperor is a capital offense. Do you all want to die?"His furious shout silenced everyone immediately.Then, turning to Lowes, Hyenka said, "Since the Emperor has spoken, we will give Xayne three months. During this time, I will continue my mediation. You are to maintain the family's affairs. In three months, I will emerge and personally deal with the King of the North."With that, Hyenka
Meanwhile, the entire city of Folksworth was under lockdown and strict curfew.The common folks had no idea what was happening, only seeing armed soldiers patrolling the streets day and night alongside police officers.Ritchie announced publicly that the city was conducting a month-long training exercise.However, many sensed from various signs that the city was at the center of a brewing storm. Surely, something significant was about to unfold.Xayne had been unconscious for three days.During these three days, three renowned doctors had exhausted all efforts to treat Xayne's injuries.External wounds were now tended to, but internal injuries required Xayne's recovery."Doctors, is my husband going to be alright?" Serena anxiously inquired, facing the three doctors before her.Stephan thought for a moment, then replied, "Madam, Commander Xayne is stable for now. However, there's an inexplicable force within him that's continuously affecting his organs. It's quite peculiar. If
"Who are you? Let me warn you, there are strong individuals throughout this mansion. If you dare to cause trouble, you will be taken down." Serena's voice was cold, a hint of fierceness flashing in her eyes.The person chuckled, raising their hand. Serena felt the dagger hidden behind her back tremble and slip out of her grip, flying into the person's hand with a swish.Witnessing this scene, Serena was shocked.This kind of sorcery was unheard of.The person held the dagger, examining it closely, and said, "The Moye Dagger, indeed a fine mid-tier celestial-grade weapon. It's a pity that the Gaya Dagger has never been found to this day. Some say the Gaya Dagger has been broken. But who knows, these two daggers were originally a pair. If one breaks, the other will inevitably shatter."Listening to the figure's words, Serena frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? What do you want?"As soon as she finished speaking, the figure lifted the wide brim of their hat, revealing a
Upon hearing Xander's words, Serena remained composed. She turned to look at Xayne lying unconscious on the bed, tears streaming down her cheeks, her lips trembling slightly.She was willing to give up everything for Xayne, even her own life.She couldn't bear to lose Xayne or Coco.Watching Xayne lying unconscious, Serena was frantic with worry.She had tried everything she could but felt utterly helpless.Now, Xander had a solution. Whatever it may be, Serena was determined to try. Even if it meant she might never wake up again, she had to try.With that, Serena wiped away the tears from her eyes and turned to face Xander solemnly. She bowed three times and said, "Grandpa, no matter what, please save Xayne. If I can't wake up, please tell him not to be sad for me, to forget about me. He should find another woman and take care of Coco."Serena could hardly speak through her tears, but inside, her resolve was firm.Xander looked at Serena and nodded approvingly, a smile of reli
Xander smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, Serena. With me here, I won't let anything happen to him.""Grandpa, I trust you," Serena nodded in response."So, when do we start? What do you need me to do?" Serena asked again.Xander replied, "We start tonight. What you need to do is simple. You will serve as the conduit between me and Xayne.""Me?" Serena was puzzled.Xander nodded, explaining, "Right now, Xayne is unconscious, and I can't transfer my power to him. Moreover, my power is too immense and domineering. Therefore, I need someone with a very special physique and foundation to act as a conduit between me and Xayne."And you are that once-in-a-lifetime special physique. Through your body, I can suppress my power to a relatively stable and safe state. However, this also requires you to endure the dominating nature of my power."Upon hearing this, Serena understood. In other words, she had to digest the domineering aspect of Xander's power.Xander looked at Serena earne