The next two days were packed with meetings—five in total. Each one ended badly.The other eleven nations had privately reached a balanced agreement as the sessions progressed. They continually pressured Dragos and Xayne, even putting forth various hegemonic conditions and agreements.Xayne staunchly contested each one by fiercely rebutting the proposals from the eleven nations until the final meeting.At this moment, Orison wore a cold smile as he faced the already furious Xayne and said, "King of the North, these are the terms our eleven nations have discussed. If you sign here, we will gladly welcome Drakonia into our coalition, making it the twelfth nation."Together, we can form the twelve-nation summit and lead the world! So, King of the North, why don't you give it some serious thought?"Xayne picked up the agreement and glanced through it briefly. He then snorted, slammed it furiously on the table, and roared, "I will not sign this agreement! Dragos will not sign it, eithe
"Anyone who dares to cross the 50 nautical mile boundary, Drakonia will annihilate all invading enemies in the Canyon Sea at any cost!"At this moment, the seven carrier strike groups received Drakonia's radio warning. However, their commanders merely chuckled in disdain.One of the naval commanders from Rising Star Empire peered through his binoculars at Drakonia's carrier strike group beyond the 50 nautical mile mark. He was clad in a blue uniform adorned with three gold stars on his shoulder. He sneered, "A small country like Drakonia dares to issue us a warning? Ridiculous! Utterly laughable!""General, should we proceed?" his deputy asked while frowning.The naval commander from the Rising Star Empire smirked, "Of course! Drakonia always talks big but never dares to fire on us. After all, we have seven carrier strike groups!""Understood!" The deputy nodded, then gestured broadly, shouting, "Full speed ahead!"The naval commander from the Rising Star Empire nodded confiden
In the blink of an eye, the seven carrier strike groups swiftly turned around and fled the Canyon Sea.Deuce was standing on the deck of Drakonia's carrier with binoculars in hand. He kept a close watch on the movements at sea. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he immediately dialed Xayne’s number and excitedly reported, "Commander, they’ve retreated."In a hotel suite in Newcroa, Xayne sighed with relief upon hearing the news. "Good! Intensify the patrols," he ordered.He hung up the phone and looked at Ace and Dragos's tense faces. "They’ve retreated," he confirmed."Hahaha! I knew it! Those so-called great powers are nothing but scaredy cats!" Ace laughed heartily.Meanwhile, Orison and a few generals met secretly in a secluded mansion."Hahaha! This time, we'll show Drakonia the consequences of offending our coalition!" Orison boasted arrogantly.The Prince from the Empire of Fran chuckled coldly. "Indeed! Drakonia is still too weak! As soon as our seven carrier strike g
Xayne's face was solemn after the meeting ended, and a cold glint flickered in his eyes."Drakon King, what's going on?" asked Dragos nervously beside Xayne. Xayne rose with hands in his pockets and stood by the tall window. He gazed out at night. "There are five Eternals and three Divine Commanders at the Drakonia border," he said."What?!" Dragos and Ace gasped with faces filled with astonishment and tension."Eternals and Divine Commanders? What are they planning?" Ace quickly asked.Xayne frowned, and his expression became serious. "We don't know yet. They've been stationed at the border for a whole day. According to the latest intelligence from Drakonia’s military, they're waiting for an opportunity.""Opportunity? What kind of opportunity?" Dragos frowned."An opportunity to attack Drakonia," Xayne said coldly. This kind of firepower could overwhelm any of Drakonia's major battle zones, possibly even reaching the outskirts of Drakonix's outer city gates. The situation w
The plane landed shortly after, and the group walked towards the Devil's Canyon. They stopped about a hundred meters from the canyon. The area was filled with fighter jets, armored vehicles, tanks, and special forces dropped from the air, all in a state of high alert.The group set up tents nearby to welcome the battlefield elites the next day.Late at night, Xayne and his team sat inside their tent. Ace glanced at the guard forces outside and frowned. "Supreme Commander, tonight might bring some unusual events."Xayne sat calmly in his chair whilst playing with a dagger. He sneered, "It has already started."Just as he finished speaking, Xayne raised his hand. The dagger became a blinding flash of cold light piercing through the tent. It sliced through the night, striking a special forces soldier lurking in a tree less than fifty meters away. The dagger penetrated his chest, spilling blood.The soldier fell from the tree with a thud. He landed in a pool of blood. The soldiers in
As soon as the special forces captain saw the figures of Xayne and his men approach, his fear escalated. He raised his gun, trembling, and shouted, "Fuck! Stay back! If you come any closer, I'll shoot!"However, Xayne was unfazed. He stepped forward while slowly approaching the captain. The captain panicked and pulled the trigger, unleashing a barrage of bullets. However, Xayne merely raised his hand, and the bullets seemed to be halted by an invisible force suspended in mid-air. Then, with a simple gesture, Xayne crushed the bullets, causing them to explode into fragments.This display of power was the characteristic of a Divine Commander. It was beyond the comprehension and capability of ordinary people. Upon witnessing this, the special forces captain was utterly terrified. He dropped his gun and turned to flee, but Xayne raised his hand again. The daggers from the fallen soldiers' belts floated up. Xayne waved his hand, and the daggers were shot through the air. It riddled th
Shortly after, the depths of Devil's Canyon began to churn with an oppressive atmosphere, as if death itself were emerging from within.At the entrance, representatives from twelve nations and an entire squad of armed soldiers wore expressions of grave concern. Cold sweats bead on their foreheads.The suffocating atmosphere was terrifying.It felt like a demonic god was about to step out from the canyon's depths.A deep sense of dread gripped everyone's hearts.Most were already so frightened that their legs turned to jelly, and their eyes were vacant as they unconsciously stepped back.However, Xayne, Ace, and Dragos stood firm against this intense pressure.Originally, Ace could not withstand it, given that he was only a Legend Warrior.Yet, the aura seeping from the canyon had reached the peak level of a Supreme Commander.Immediately, Xayne released his own aura to counteract the terrifying aura emanating from the depths of the canyon."Supreme Commander, I have a feeling
They all stood behind the formidable Emperor Kain as they seemingly revered him.There were thirteen warriors in total.Three warriors returning from the outer battlefields were from Newcroa. One was Emperor Kain, with the strength of a Senior Divine Commander, and the other two were at the peak of eternal commanders.The absence of any Bi-Divine Commander among the returnees left Orison somewhat disappointed.However, Orison was most pleased this time. None of the thirteen returning warriors were from Drakonia."Hahaha!"Orison could not help but laugh. He arrogantly glared at Xayne and shouted, "King of North, this time, none of the thirteen returning outer battlefield warriors are from Drakonia! You Drakonian are indeed useless! They're all dead on the battlefields!""Hahaha! I guessed right! Drakonia truly gets worse with each generation.""Now, the gap between Drakonia and us has widened by another five years! Who knows what kind of people they'll send to the battlefields
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