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’
All around, sword energy swept through the air, tearing everything in its path.Xayne, fighting against seven Divine Commanders, found himself at a disadvantage.His hand wielded the Ravenclaw Dagger, flashing silver arcs in mid-air as it clashed with their swords.The relentless sound of metal on metal echoed.Suddenly, one of the Seven Swords, a hulking man with bronzed skin leaped into the air, his serrated greatsword raised high. With a thunderous roar, he swung the sword down toward Xayne with the force to split mountains.Xayne's eyes sharpened as he raised his fist to meet the descending sword head-on."Fool!" The swordsman roared, his rage fueling the force behind his strike. No one had ever dared challenge his mighty sword with their bare hands.It was as absurd as meat on the chopping block trying to resist the butcher's knife, certain death.The sword hummed with deadly intent, and with a thunderous crash, the ground beneath their feet shook as the terrifying force o
Xayne watched as the old man swung his sword toward him. Instead of retreating, he charged straight at the attack.Seeing this, the old man widened his eyes, his aura exploding with the terrifying force of a Bi-Divine Commander."You arrogant fool. How dare you face me head-on. Prepare to die!" The old man roared, slashing his narrow, icy sword, sending out multiple waves of chilling sword energy that could freeze to the bone.In an instant, the temperature across the courtyard plummeted.Xayne felt the full brunt of it. The icy blast cut through the air, chilling him to the core as the sharp coldness bit into his skin, sending shivers down his spine.But Xayne didn’t flinch. He thrust out his Ravenclaw Dagger, and with a clang, it collided midair with the old man’s sword. A shower of silvery-white sparks erupted between them.The force of their clash was enormous, radiating outward like a nuclear blast, pushing everything around them back.The courtyard was instantly filled wit
However, Xayne showed no fear. He charged forward without hesitation.It was simple.Xayne wanted to use this battle as his baptism.The more brutal the fight, the more beneficial it was for him to challenge himself beyond his limits.As the other six Sword Circle masters looked on with cold, mocking gazes, Xayne plunged forward resolutely."Hmph. To challenge the First Sword of the Sword of Thirteen Provinces is nothing but self-delusion." The heavy-sword man who had been knocked back by Xayne earlier sneered with ruthless scorn."With the power of the First Sword’s strike, we could only flee. How dare he withstand it?""This battle is already won by the First Sword. Drakonia will no longer have the King of the North."The six of them mocked in unison.Meanwhile, from a high vantage point, Drake watched the scene unfold with a faint smile. "It seems, Circle Master, that you are about to lose."To Drake’s eyes, the power of that strike was overwhelming. Even he might not esca
The old man’s body smashed through several massive stone pillars before crashing onto the ground, creating a deep crater in the shape of a human form.In an instant, the courtyard was filled with dust and debris.Everyone was stunned by the sight.This was the First Sword of the Seven Swords, a powerhouse on the brink of reaching Tri-Divine Commander.Now, he had been defeated.The other six Sword Circle masters were also in shock, their faces frozen with disbelief. They could barely catch their breath.At this moment, in everyone’s eyes, Xayne stood still, holding the Drakon Spear which was ablaze with red flames. The spear swept through the air in his hands, its power overwhelming.From a distance, the six Sword Circle masters rushed forward, blocking Xayne’s path. Each of them burned with fierce, searing anger in their eyes."How dare you, young one?""First Sword. Are you alright?""You’ve injured the First Sword of the Circle, Commander Xayne. Do you want to fight us to
In a split second, the sky and earth were filled with six terrifying blasts of sword energy.The merging of six swords was one of the most powerful techniques of the Sword Circle, the pinnacle of their seven-sword discipline.Originally, it was meant to combine all seven swords.But now, with the First Sword gravely injured and the sword shattered, there was no way they could achieve the full combination of seven swords anymore.Still, even with just six, their power was monstrous, enough to kill a Bi-Divine Commander without breaking a sweat.At this moment, Xayne frowned as he watched six blades hurtle toward him from different directions, each brimming with deadly energy and danger.The combined force of these six swords could split the heavens and shatter the earth, wiping out armies."Xayne! Die!"In a terrifying convergence, the six swords came together like the petals of a lotus, aiming for Xayne.Xayne gripped his crimson Drakon Spear and swept it in one swift motion.
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