Two of the assassins were instantly pierced through the chest and abdomen by flying daggers, collapsing into pools of blood. The man in the trench coat quickly pinpointed where the daggers had come from and roared, "Chase him!"Immediately, the group charged into the dense forest.Meanwhile, Xayne had hidden the bloodied pilot in a nearby thicket. "Hang in there, I'll get help," he assured before disappearing into the forest.The assassins were hot on his trail, their footsteps echoing through the woods.Gunshots rang out, sending birds flying in all directions.The group soon slowed, huddling with tense expressions, scanning the surroundings.Xayne had vanished from right under their noses.The man in the trench coat cursed, quickly pulling out a satellite phone. "Boss, the mission failed," he reported coldly.On the other end, a calm voice responded, "I understand. Ask your men to retreat."The call ended abruptly. The trench coat man pocketed the phone, signaling his team t
Soon, Xayne saw the four elders of the Drakonia council, who had been guarding the Emperor's Pavillion.Hammond's face was tense and anxious. When he saw Xayne walk in, he quickly stood up and asked, "Did something happen?"Xayne replied calmly, "We encountered a group of foreign mercenaries."Upon hearing this, Hammond frowned and asked, "Are they all dead? Did you find out who's behind it?"Xayne responded, "We're looking into it. Where's the Emperor?"Hammond hurriedly said, "Inside. Haqin is treating his injuries."‘Haqin?’After hearing this name, Xayne frowned and silently sat beside Hammond while waiting.During this time, Drake also rushed back in, looking anxious. He cast a cold glance at Xayne, then walked straight into the inner sanctum of the Emperor's Pavillion.Xayne slightly frowned and whispered, "Was Drake not there when the Emperor was attacked?"Hammond's expression darkened. He shook his head and said, "We don't know the specifics. We just received the not
Xayne bowed, acknowledged with a "Yes," and stepped up to the curtain.The old man with graying hair carefully examined Xayne and then said to the Emperor behind the curtain, "Emperor, I'll leave now."The Emperor nodded.Haqin turned and silently left the inner sanctum without saying a word to Xayne.After Haqin left, the Emperor motioned for Xayne to sit down. Then, he spoke, "That was Haqin."Xayne responded with a frown, "Master Hammond mentioned him."The Emperor continued, "I've already spoken to Haqin about your issues with Healers Valley. They will not hold you accountable or trouble you anymore."Hearing this, Xayne said, "Thank you, Emperor."The Emperor smiled faintly, then stood up and walked out from behind the curtain.Xayne quickly stepped forward to help the Emperor to the sofa."Do you know who hurt me?" the Emperor asked.Xayne frowned and shook his head, "No, Emperor. This place is heavily guarded, and you have many powerful protectors, including Drake. I
"Tri-Divine Commander?!"Xayne trembled slightly, his expression becoming more serious and grave. Hanwan's strength was indeed formidable."Your Majesty, what do you plan to do?" Xayne asked.The Emperor remained silent, coughing a few times before saying, "Hanwan's strength is unfathomable. Tri-Divine Commander is just my initial assessment. I am not certain of his exact power. Additionally, Hanwan has numerous and scattered forces worldwide. If he were to unite them one day, it would be a devastating blow to Drakonia!"So, I intend to use Dracarium to investigate Hanwan's forces and bases around the world. If possible, we will dismantle them one by one."Hearing this, Xayne remained silent. Using Dracarium to counter Hanwan's global forces was not impossible. However, provoking a supreme power like a Tri-Divine Commander could bring unpredictable and catastrophic consequences to Dracarium.Seeing Xayne's silence, the Emperor took a deep breath and said, "I understand this tas
Xayne shook his head and said, "Let's discuss it when we get back."Then he bid farewell to Supreme Black Dragon and Rhaega, and headed towards the Drakonian council.The four elders of the Drakonia council looked at Xayne seriously and asked, "What's going on? Who hurt the Emperor?""Hanwan," Xayne replied.Upon hearing this name, the four elders of the Drakonia council were all shocked. Their eyes widened in disbelief."How can it be him?!"Warren was surprised, eyes full of sharpness.Hammond also gasped, saying, "I can't believe Hanwan is still alive!"Seeing the four elders of the Drakonia council's shocked expressions, Xayne realized that Hanwan's reputation must have been formidable.However, he had never heard anyone mention Hanwan over the years."Elders, what exactly did Hanwan do back then?" Xayne asked.Warren remained silent, his hands behind his back. He looked at the map of Drakonia. "Hanwan was an invincible general during the reign of the fourth Emperor, o
"Plum Blossom Pavilion?" Xayne frowned while looking at the letter. The handwriting was strong, indicating a man wrote it.Without overthinking it, Xayne left the hotel and took a taxi to Plum Blossom Pavilion.Upon arrival, he saw a figure dressed in a black robe sitting inside the pavilion while sipping a cup of tea. As soon as he did, Xayne frowned as he walked over. He sat down instantly and asked, "Why are you here?"The man in the black robe replied calmly, "The Emperor is gravely injured, and Hanwan has reappeared. How could I not come?""Grandpa, what exactly happened between you, the Emperor, and Hanwan? Is it really like what the Emperor and the four elders of the Drakonia council said, that Hanwan betrayed Drakonia?" Xayne asked seriously.He believed the Emperor and the four elders of the Drakonia council, but he felt there were other hidden truths that the Emperor had not shared with him.Xander raised his head, revealing the stern face beneath the wide hood of his b
Upon hearing this, Xayne frowned as he looked at the tattered scroll in his hand. "I stumbled into this mess by accident?"Xander looked worried as he gazed at the starry sky. "It seems accidental, but someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. The Xavier family's massacre years ago appeared to be the work of the big four. But as our investigation deepened, the shadow of the KB Kings Circle began to emerge. "We thought we had uncovered the truth. But recently, I revisited the records and re-examined the case. It turns out that while KB Kings Circle orchestrated the event, another force behind them effortlessly caused the Xavier family's downfall!"Xayne was shocked to his core.According to his grandfather, while KB Kings Circle masterminded the massacre, there was an even more formidable force behind them orchestrating everything."Grandpa, what do you mean? Are you saying this force can even control the KB Kings Circle, the oldest kickboxing group in the country?" Xayne
Soon, they arrived at KB Kings Circle.Xayne and Hammond got out of the car at the foot of the mountain.They looked up at the towering and majestic Mount KB.The peak was covered in a blanket of white, snow-capped all year round.Hammond was standing beside Xayne. He said seriously, "Kid, once we're up there, no matter what happens, don't clash with anyone from KB Kings Circle. This is the top kickboxing group in the entire country! Each one of them is a supreme master! Understood?"Xayne stood with his hands behind his back, nodding calmly. "I know my limits."Right after that, they began their ascent up the stairs.After more than two hours, they reached the summit. They were standing at the grand entrance of KB Kings Circle's main gate.At the gate, KB Kings Circle disciples were on guard. Seeing Hammond's invitation, they pushed open the heavy, ancient stone doors and led the two inside.As the stone doors opened, they were greeted by a vast courtyard.On either side of