The captain tensed as he and his dozen remaining soldiers pointed their guns at the surrounding jungle, bushes, and ancient trees. A bone-chilling coldness filled the forest.An eerie silence hung in the air, pressing down on Ardynasty special forces. Beads of sweat formed on their foreheads, driven by the immense pressure and the looming threat of death.Suddenly, a shadow darted out from a thicket, raising its arm and launching a barrage of needles. The projectiles found their marks in the arms and chests of five special forces soldiers. Instantly, their limbs went numb, making it impossible to lift their weapons.In their terrified eyes, they saw a ghostly figure streak past them, a dagger clenched in its mouth.In the next second, they felt a warm sensation on their necks as blood sprayed out. They fell to the ground, convulsing and choking on their blood, their eyes wide open in shock.The thuds were getting louder as footsteps approached. Xayne stood there, holding a blood
Everyone’s gaze in the grand hall was fixed on one of the military representatives. This man was the supreme commander of the entire Ardynasty military. Essentially, he held the whole of the military district's power. Rumors even circulated that the King of Ardynasty was merely his puppet. General Kamiru, Ardynasty's Celestial Commander, was the highest-ranking military officer.Kamiru was leisurely smoking a cigar, sitting on a pristine golden chair, distinct from everyone else's wooden chairs. No one dared to voice any objections. Even the intellectuals of the Ardynasty court, discontent with Kamiru's actions, did not dare to express their anger openly. After all, anyone who defied Kamiru or spoke ill of him behind his back was assassinated.At this moment, Kamiru, with gold and jade rings on his fingers, golden Ardynasty military district epaulets on his shoulders, and various Ardynasty medals hanging on his chest, calmly looked at the King of Ardynasty on the high platform
Amidst the shocked stares of everyone present, a figure exuding a deadly aura of destruction made his way up the stone steps with crisp footsteps, appearing at the entrance.That person could only be Xayne.Cold and fierce, his sharp eyes scanned the hall, targeting all the key figures of the Ardynasty. Kamiru abruptly stood up, glaring at the figure at the entrance. "Who the hell are you?! Who let you in here?! Guards, seize him!" he roared.Suddenly, dozens of armed Ardynasty special forces soldiers surged from all sides of the grand hall. A few special bodyguards in black suits appeared before the King of Ardynasty, their faces stern and their guns drawn, aiming at Xayne.Xayne glanced coolly at the armed soldiers around him, a cold smile. Then, he locked eyes with Kamiru and said sharply, "I am Drakonia's King of the North!"His words boomed like a thunderclap in the grand hall of the Ardynasty palace.Everyone's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief as they stared at t
In an instant, dozens of armed guards charged at Xayne, aiming to take him down. Xayne's eyes swept coldly over the approaching Ardynasty soldiers. "You're seeking death," he declared.His Ravenclaw dagger shot out as soon as he finished speaking, gleaming menacingly in the opulent palace hall. In a series of swift, slicing motions, the dagger pierced through the chests and throats of the soldiers. With a chorus of wet thuds, they all collapsed into pools of blood, dead before they hit the ground. Then, the dagger returned to Xayne's hand, dripping with blood.The hall was filled with the stench of blood. Everyone was stunned, their faces reflecting sheer terror. Kamiru took several steps back, staring at the corpses in horror, then in anger. "Damn you! How dare you kill my soldiers in the Ardynasty palace, right in front of me and the king?!" he shouted."Whether you are the King of the Northern Plains or not, this is an act of war against Drakonia!" Kamiru roared, "Thirt
' There are thirteen elite warriors in total. It's more than enough to take him down!'As soon as this thought flashed through the Eternal's mind, Xayne started walking toward them, each step radiating more power. His aura continued to climb. One of the Grandmaster Warriors hesitated briefly before drawing a dagger from his waist and lunging at Xayne's heart.However, Xayne caught the warrior's wrist with a swift movement. With a mere squeeze, Xayne crushed the warrior's wrist. The dagger clattered to the ground. The Grandmaster Warrior grimaced and tried to pull back but found his hand gripped by Xayne."I'll help you," Xayne said coldly.With that, he delivered a punch that tore through the warrior's chest, creating a gaping, bloody hole. Blood and flesh sprayed backward. He then tossed the lifeless body aside, the warrior's eyes wide open in death.In a single move, Xayne had annihilated a Grandmaster Warrior.The remaining eleven guardians, along with the Eternal, were filled
Xayne let out a cold laugh and threw a punch that met the Celestial Warrior's fist head-on.The resounding impact shattered the warrior's fist into pieces, accompanied by a loud crack, turning his entire arm into a mist of blood. With one punch, Xayne obliterated the man's arm.The Celestial Warrior stumbled back, clutching his bleeding shoulder, his face horrified. His entire right arm had been reduced to nothing but a cloud of blood.This man was a demon.Xayne's icy gaze swept over the remaining commanders before locking onto the Eternal Commander. "Do you still want to fight?" he asked.In the grand hall of the palace, Kamiru, the King of Ardynasty, and all the high-ranking officials looked on in terror. In the blink of an eye, so many elite warriors had been killed. These were the pillars of Ardynasty.The King of Ardynasty felt his heart break. Kamiru's face was also etched with fear. He had not anticipated that the enemy would be this powerful."Longka! Kill him! You mu
Multiple thuds sounded.The weapons pierced through Longka and his men, tearing through their bodies and splattering blood everywhere.Longka and his men collapsed with loud thuds, falling into pools of their own blood. Many of the fighters had their hearts punctured by their own weapons, dying instantly.At that moment, Longka clutched his chest, blood gushing from his mouth. His eyes were filled with terror as he looked at Xayne, who was striding toward him.'I lost! I completely lost!'He gave a bitter smile, looking at Xayne. "Is this the power and skill of a Divine Commander?!"Xayne looked down at the kneeling Longka and said, "Yes."Longka laughed and said, "Kill me."Xayne looked at him and said, "You died for your country. I respect that."With that, Xayne raised his hand, and a gleaming dagger sliced through Longka's neck.Longka fell into the pool of blood, lifeless. The powerful warrior of Ardynasty became history at Xayne's feet.A cold wind blew across the squa
The King of Ardynasty, in his panic, nodded frantically. "Yes, I know what to do..."Xayne's cold eyes glanced at Kamiru's body on the ground before he turned and left the palace hall of Ardynasty.It was not until Xayne left that King Ardynasty and his high-ranking officials finally breathed a sigh of relief. They were drenched in a cold sweat and felt utterly exhausted, as if they had just faced death itself.However, moments later, the King of Ardynasty's eyes filled with a sinister look as he stared at Kamiru’s corpse. A cold, sinister smile crept across his face."Haha! He's dead! He's finally dead! Ardynasty is mine at last!"The King of Ardynasty laughed heartily, unable to contain his joy. He immediately called out, "Someone! Issue the order to withdraw the troops! Also, announce to the entire nation that General Kamiru, driven by selfish motives, conspired with Westfordia to provoke a war with Drakonia! General Kamiru has been executed! Confiscate his properties and eradi
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