After Xander left, Xayne sat at the bedside, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Babe, what do you think?"Serena's expression reflected the complexity of the situation. She gently touched her stomach and said, "Honey, are we really going to let Grandpa take the baby away? He won't be able to come back and see us until he's grown... I don't think I can handle that…"Xayne's heart felt heavy, too. He softly held Serena's hand and said, "It's okay. We'll think it over. There's no rush to make a decision."Upon hearing that, Serena nodded slightly.Meanwhile, in a luxury suite at a five-star hotel downtown, Maple paced back and forth with anxiety.Soon, a bodyguard entered and called out, "Sir, Mr. Lany is here!""Really?! Bring him in, hurry!"Maple's face lit up with excitement as he rushed out to greet the visitor.In no time, an older man strode in, hands clasped behind his back, walking with a calm and steady gait. He was the personal bodyguard sent by the patriarch of t
Xayne overheard Maple's words, nodded silently, and whispered, "Agree. Let's see what game he's trying to play."Serena grunted in acknowledgment and responded in a cold tone. "Alright.""Very good, Ms. Serena. You truly are a reasonable woman. Tonight, 8 P.M., at Golden Phoenix Hotel, in the Sky Suite," Maple said before hanging up.Afterward, he looked over at Lany, who was sitting on the couch and sipping tea. His face lit up with excitement. "Lany, they agreed! Tonight, I'll be counting on you. Cripple Xayne and I'll humiliate his wife right in front of him! Make him wish he was dead!"Lany frowned slightly, glancing at Maple before shaking his head in mild exasperation. "Maple, you're old enough now. You should learn to control yourself. The future of the Eastin family's most elite branch rests on your shoulders."Maple quickly adjusted his tone, speaking respectfully. "Lany, you know I can't rest until I get my revenge for this humiliation."Lany nodded. "Alright then. Toni
Maple panicked immediately."Lany, why are you still thinking about taking him as a disciple? Didn't we agree..."Lany shot him a sharp glare. "I have my reasons. Keeping someone like him close to you, making him serve you, is much better than killing him."Maple frowned, then thought it over. It made sense.Xayne was so arrogant and wild. Maple would have Xayne working for him like a dog if he could control him. He could even humiliate Xayne's wife in front of him, and Xayne would not dare say a word, turning him into the ultimate cuckold.Meanwhile, Lany looked at Xayne, then spoke in a lofty and cold voice. "So, boy, what will it be? Swear loyalty to me, and I'll spare your life."Xayne chuckled as he shook his head. "Swear loyalty to you? I'm afraid, old man, you're not worthy of that honor."The entire suite went deathly silent. Even the temperature seemed to plunge, the air around them becoming frigid and oppressive.Serena was feeling the tension, nervously tugged at Xay
Xayne gently patted Serena’s hand, shielding her behind him, finally giving her a chance to catch her breath.This man was a Tri-Divine Commander. It was no wonder Maple was so fearless.The Eastin family had deep roots. Even a branch of the family had a Tri-Divine Commander in their ranks. However, the heads of the big fours were only at the level of a rising Divine Commander."Boy, this your last chance to kneel before me and apologize," Lany bellowed, his voice booming with the force of his Tri-Divine Commander aura.Xayne let out a cold laugh. "A Tri-Divine Commander? No wonder you're so arrogant. But, so what?"With that, an equally terrifying energy exploded from Xayne’s body.The aura of a Bi-Divine Commander surged forth, confronting Lany's pressure.Upon seeing this, Lany’s eyes narrowed in surprise.He hadn’t expected Xayne, at such a young age, to have already reached the level of a Bi-Divine Commander.This was unbelievable.At that moment, Lany started to doubt X
Lany's face darkened, his expression growing increasingly grim.He stared at Xayne and said coldly, "I didn't expect you to be hiding your strength, kid. But you still haven't broken through to Tri-Divine Commander. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an ant.""Is that so? Why don't we find out?" Xayne smiled casually, his expression innocent yet taunting.That smile infuriated Lany. Xayne was looking down on him. "Young fool, enough of your arrogance. Take this!" Lany, now enraged, raised his hand, sending a powerful strike toward Xayne.To an outsider, the palm strike looked ordinary, but it carried a terrifying force, so intense it warped the very air around them.Not backing down, Xayne countered with a punch of his own.In that instant, the room exploded into chaos, tables and chairs shattering into pieces. Even worse, the walls of the private room cracked and crumbled under the immense pressure.The guests in the neighboring rooms screamed in panic as they rushed to fle
Without another word, Xayne sent his Ravenclaw Dagger flying through the air.The dagger collided mid-air with the sword, creating a sharp, metallic sound as sparks flew between the two weapons.In an instant, Lany spun around, swiftly changing his angle, and lunged toward Serena, aiming his sword at her back.It was clear now that Lany's real target had always been Serena.He was betting that once he had Serena in his grip, Xayne would have no choice but to surrender.Seeing the sword flash toward her, Serena froze, trembling in fear.In the past, when she still had the strength of a commander, she would never have been so terrified by a sword strike. But things were different now. Serena was pregnant. Her powers had diminished to that of a normal person, leaving her vulnerable to the murderous intent and overwhelming force of Lany's attack."Don't you dare!" Xayne roared.At that moment, his fury erupted like a raging storm, his voice reverberating like the roar of a dragon,
Lany, brimming with terrifying killing intent, leapt from the human-shaped crater he had crashed into. His sword shimmered like a streak of light as it viciously thrust toward Xayne.Just as Xayne landed, he immediately kicked forward with a forceful strike.His kick connected squarely with Lany's chest, sending him flying backward. Lany smashed through a stone wall and kept going, crashing into several luxury cars. The vehicles crumpled and shattered, their remains skidding across the ground for several meters before Lany finally tumbled to a stop.Xayne's kick was devastatingly powerful.The bystanders who had gathered at a safe distance stared in stunned silence, their faces pale with shock, not daring to make a sound.Meanwhile, Xayne, consumed by seething fury, began walking steadily toward Lany. Lany lay crumpled on the ground, coughing up several mouthfuls of blood. He struggled to his feet, his body trembling with pain. He smiled mockingly as he growled, "You brat. I nev
"This kid is terrifying."Even though he hadn't reached the level of a Tri-Divine Commander, he had still managed to fight toe-to-toe with Lany for so long that he was even starting to gain the upper hand.This was something Lany had never encountered before.If Xayne wasn't dealt with, he would become a serious threat.Determined, Lany gritted his teeth, spat out a mouthful of blood, and smeared it across his soft sword.In an instant, the silver sword transformed into a blood-red blade, its power surging to a new level."Kid, you killed the young master of the Eastin Ace branch. It's time to pay the price!" Lany let out a crazed roar. With the blood-red sword in hand, he slashed toward Xayne.The swing of the blade unleashed a terrifying blood-red aura that filled the air.To Xayne, it looked as though the sword had magnified dozens of times, descending from above with a force capable of destroying everything in its path.Without a second thought, Xayne jumped back several y
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