Suddenly, the Emperor spoke as his voice boomed. His energy flowed like a dragon."First, Drakonia must never bow to the powers of other nations! And those nations must never bully Drakonia! Drakonia is no longer the weak country as it was a hundred years ago! You must not feel inferior! You must not be afraid! If any nation dares to rise against us after my death, our soldiers must fight to the end!"Never sign any treaty that would betray our nation! Never cede our land! Never pay reparations! If they want war, then war they shall have!"The words echoed like thunder and left everyone stunned. The ministers and military officers present felt their blood boiling with patriotic commitment. This was Drakonia's unbreakable red line.Not only did the people within the Emperor's Pavilion feel the surge of passion, but every soldier in the capital and across all the military zones of Drakonia felt it, too. A faint golden aura of national spirit appeared around each of them, and it was a
The Crown Prince frowned slightly and said, "Even if it’s difficult, we must press forward. For the sake of our grand ambitions, Hilton, I’ll need you to give it your all."Naturally, I will do everything in my power to assist you in ascending the throne and governing Drakonia effectively," Hilton replied as he nodded.Back in the Emperor's Pavilion, the old Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his body enveloped in the golden aura of the nation's fortune, appearing like a true dragon on earth. The ministers and generals dared not meet his gaze, trembling as they knelt before him and chanted, "Long live the Emperor! May Drakonia prosper!"The Emperor’s deep eyes swept over the crowd, and with a faint gesture of his hand, he signaled for silence. Drawing strength from the overwhelming aura of the nation's fortune surrounding him, he continued, "The second matter is this: after my death, I require all of you to faithfully obey the new Emperor’s commands and govern Drakonia well. Any betr
Warren was moved to tears by the Emperor's words. He then stepped forward and bowed deeply at a full ninety degrees. "The Drakonian Council accepts the decree!" he declared with the utmost respect.Hammond and others beside him followed suit, bending at the waist in unison. They all understood the significance of the Emperor's decision. The Xavier family massacre had been rectified. Xander would be rightfully restored to his honor and position in Drakonia’s halls of power. The nation itself was on the cusp of monumental change. This also meant that the Emperor’s move had decisively checkmated the hidden forces lurking in the shadows.At the same time, everyone knew that the Emperor was prepared to bear the consequences of overturning such a historically entrenched case.The Emperor closed his eyes as he felt the faint warmth of the setting sun. His energy was nearly exhausted. Maybe this was how all the sages before him had felt in their final moments—unwilling to let go, with so
Xayne had never seen such an intimidating sight—a thousand heavily armored soldiers.He squinted, and a cold, fierce aura surged around him as he strode forward without hesitation.Dragos and the others wanted to follow, but Xayne shook his head and said, "This is the Ascension Path. It leads directly to the Emperor's Pavillion. None of you hold any position in the Drakonia, so you cannot step onto this path. Wait for me here."Upon hearing this, Dragos glanced nervously at the thousand armored soldiers, shouting, "Drakon King, but…"Xayne turned around as he faced the thousand soldiers in black iron armor already lined up on the Ascension Path.They were less than fifty meters away.The atmosphere around them was thick with tension and gravity.In that instant, the temperature dropped to freezing.Even their breaths felt frozen in the air.Dragos and all the elite fighters of Dracarium stared intensely at Xayne’s back."Dracoguard, are we just going to stand here? What if so
Xayne let out a cold laugh. "The Crown Prince has not yet ascended to the throne. He is still a mere servant! If he dares to brazenly block my path to the Emperor's Hall, should I assume he’s plotting to usurp the throne?!"Those words stroke deep.The black-armored general’s eyes twitched at the accusation.However, his gaze turned icy, and he shouted, "I only follow the Crown Prince’s orders! The Crown Prince commands us to guard this place, and we will allow no one through! Not even you, Commander of the Northern Frontier!""In that case, prepare to die!" Xayne’s voice was cold as steel. He drew his Ravenclaw Dagger, which gleamed with a deadly light.Upon seeing this, the general’s expression hardened. He raised his sword high, its silver blade reflecting the sunlight, and roared, "Raise your spears! Prepare to fight! Kill!"In an instant, the thousand black-armored soldiers raised their spears in unison, forming a battle formation."Charge!"With the general’s furious comm
The black-armored soldiers roared in unison and charged at Xayne.In his eyes, there was nothing but overwhelming coldness and bloodlust."Stubborn fools! Since that’s the case, I’ll sever the Crown Prince’s right arm today!"Xayne’s voice was icy as his foot slammed down on the ground. With a thunderous crack, the earth beneath him shattered, and the immense pressure of a Bi-Divine Commander burst out as it swept across the battlefield.The ten soldiers at the front could not withstand the sheer force of his aura. They were blasted backward, vomiting blood, dead before they even hit the ground.Xayne then surged forward. In an instant, dozens of armored soldiers were flung into the air. Their bodies crashed back down like rag dolls, leaving a trail of destruction."Kill! Kill! Kill him!" The general shouted furiously, his voice filled with desperation.Watching Xayne tear through the formation like a human war machine, the general broke out in a cold sweat.He was terrifying.
The Crown Prince flicked his hand and strode toward the plaza before the Emperor's Pavillion.At this moment, the officials—both civil and military—were all kneeling on the ground in front of the towering, inscription-less monument.The old Emperor, supported by Warren, had already sat on a wooden chair.Now, as the Crown Prince entered from one side, he marched past the officials with large strides. His eyes swept over them coldly before returning to the seated Emperor.The officials, barely daring to breathe, raised their heads slightly, watching as the Crown Prince approached the Emperor."The Crown Prince?""What's he doing here? This is way too soon.""Shh. Keep it down. The old Emperor might not make it through sunset, and after that, this country will be his. Someone might hear you. Are you trying to bring disaster to your whole family?"The murmurs quickly died out. No one dared to speak further, only lifting their heads slightly to watch the exchange between the Crown
As Xayne spoke, an oppressive silence settled around them.The seven figures before him, five men and two women, varied in height and build.In the middle stood an elder, about fifty or sixty years old, with silver hair flowing down his shoulders. He wore a white robe and had a cold sword hanging at his waist.Even the faint aura of his sword was enough to cause injury.It was icy, bone-chilling.The killing intent was overwhelming.Xayne frowned, quickly realizing that these seven were all of the Divine Commander level.The strongest among them was the elder in the middle, whose power surpassed that of a Bi-Divine Commander.From his aura alone, he might have already reached the level of a Tri-Divine Commander.Xayne frowned even deeper, his sharp gaze flashing briefly.These seven were far more difficult to deal with than the Divine Commanders he had faced on the major battlefield.Moreover, there was a Tri-Divine Commander among them.Any ordinary Divine Commander would’
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