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.
At this moment, the Emperor's Pavillion square was filled with high-ranking officials, their eyes all fixed on the grand entrance.A towering figure, radiating immense pressure, stepped inside, gripping the golden Drakon Sword. With every step he took, the tension in the air grew thicker.Seeing that figure, the crowd collectively gasped, struggling to catch their breath."It's the King of the North?""He's here.""Look, he's holding the Drakon Sword."Whispers of disbelief rippled through the crowd.Holding the Drakon Sword, Xayne looked cold and resolute, striding past the kneeling officials at the entrance and walking straight toward the Crown Prince.The golden Drakon Sword rose, and Xayne swung it toward the Crown Prince.Every nerve in the crowd was stretched taut.No one dared to breathe.As the Drakon Sword neared the Crown Prince, the hearts of everyone present jumped into their throats.But at the last moment, the sword stopped just an inch from the Crown Prince's
Xayne immediately dropped to one knee, shouting, "I will obey the Emperor's command!"The Emperor smiled warmly, lifting Xayne as he spoke in a heartfelt tone, "Xayne, from now on, Drakonia will be in the hands of you young ones. Support the Crown Prince well, and build an eternal legacy for the nation."Xayne frowned, but he respectfully replied, "Yes."The Emperor then turned to the Crown Prince, gesturing for him to come closer. "Your Highness, you are the foundation of this kingdom. This farce must end. From today onward, Drakonia is yours. I hope you'll serve the people and the nation wholeheartedly."The Crown Prince quickly bowed, replying, "Your Majesty is right. I swear to devote all my efforts to the kingdom's prosperity and grand future. The heavens and the earth bear witness to my vow."The Emperor nodded in approval.He then looked at Xayne and said, "Xayne, remember this, with the Drakon Sword in your hand, if the heavens are unjust, you may wield it against them. I
Everyone at the scene was filled with shock and disbelief. The old emperor had just been laid to rest in the ancestral temple, and now, the new emperor was already eager to arrest a loyal minister.Immediately, Hammond stepped forward, his face dark with anger. He glared at the officer and roared, "What did you just say? Say it again. Who is a traitor? Ask the soldiers of Drakonia, ask the citizens, ask us, who is the real traitor?"The officer, startled by Hammond's imposing aura, froze on the spot, unable to respond for a long moment. When he had received the order earlier, he had been just as confused and anxious. However, a command from the new emperor could not be disobeyed.He stammered, "Master Hammond, I'm just following orders. I hope you won't make things difficult for me.""Difficult? I think you are the real traitor!" Hammond shouted furiously, his face filled with rage.Beside him, the General of the Combat Division, wearing a stern expression, stepped forward with hi
Hilton stood silently at the side, watching the intense chess match between Xayne and the new Emperor. Xayne placed his pieces casually, yet each move seemed to form a meticulous strategy. The new Emperor, on the other hand, played aggressively, relentlessly pressing Xayne. The chessboard had turned into a fierce battleground, with both sides constantly adjusting their strategies, resulting in a brutal and unyielding conflict.Hilton, observing from the side, broke into a cold sweat. The depth of this chess game was unfathomable. The battle unfolding on the chessboard mirrored a vicious, bloody fight.Meanwhile, outside the Emperor's Pavillion, a formidable force of ten thousand heavily armed soldiers had quietly surrounded the building. They were equipped with the most advanced weapons, and the area within a five-mile radius had been sealed off completely.At the same time, battalions of black-armored soldiers, armed with guns and blades, infiltrated the pavilion, locking down
The new Emperor stood with his hands clasped behind his back, staring at Xayne. "I need you to step down as the Grand Marshal. I need you to relinquish your title as the King of the North."One sentence made his intentions clear. This was about stripping Xayne of his power.Xayne frowned slightly, his gaze cooling as he looked at the Emperor. At the same time, he remained acutely aware of the tension outside.Just beyond the closed windows of the Emperor's Pavillion, armed soldiers in black tactical gear had already cocked their weapons. The general in charge, leading them, was starting to clench his fist, waiting for the order to rush in. Even inside, you could see shadows moving across the windows.Suddenly, Xayne chuckled, glancing at the now cold cup of tea on the table. Without hesitation, he lifted it and drank it in one gulp.Then, standing up, Xayne said, "If the new Emperor wants my position, I won’t stand in the way. The tea’s gone cold anyway."With that, he turned to
Hammond immediately erupted in anger, his face flushed with rage. "This is unacceptable. What is the new Emperor thinking? Doesn't he realize that the Northern Plains is a crucial region for Drakonia? No one else can command the same respect and deterrence at the border as you do. If he removes you, the neighboring countries will covet the Northern Plains. I'm going in to demand an explanation from the new Emperor right now."Hammond had a notoriously fiery temper.Xayne quickly intervened. "Hammond, there's no need for that. The matter is settled. No need to say more.""But..." Hammond's face was still filled with anger.Warren sighed, glancing towards the Emperor's Pavillion. "Let it go, Hammond. When a new leader comes into power, it's inevitable that they'll make changes, especially to consolidate their control. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next."Meanwhile, the general of the combat division also frowned slightly and nodded. "Warren is right. At this juncture,
Serena blushed and nodded. "Yes."Xayne was overjoyed. He scooped Serena up into his arms and, with immense excitement, twirled around the living room, shouting, "I'm going to be a dad again!"Serena held aloft, laughed happily, and caressed Xayne's face.After a while, Serena playfully said, "Alright, I'm getting dizzy."Only then did Xayne set her down, still brimming with excitement, as he gently touched her belly. "I'm going to be a dad."Serena rolled her eyes at him and said, "Oh, stop it. It's still too early to feel anything."Xayne scratched his head in embarrassment and, with a tone of regret, said, "When you were pregnant with Coco, I wasn't there with you. Now, I want to be by your side every day, never leaving."Serena chuckled. "You're being so mushy. It's been a long time."Xayne laughed heartily, "I'm the master of my fate.I will take up the role of my wife's bodyguard."Serena, feeling utterly cherished, leaned against Xayne and gazed dreamily at the future. "
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