Chapter 1918
Author: Blanco Burn
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
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