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Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2046
Xayne's expression grew serious as he stared at the old man. With a steady voice, he said, "If you want a fight, then let's fight."Without another word, Xayne drew his Ravenclaw dagger.Esmond's disciples, including Flamey, stepped out of the wooden cabin. They were cheering their master on from the sidelines."Master, kill him! This kid is beyond arrogant! How dare he talk to you like that! If we don't turn him into minced meat, we won't be able to relieve the hatred in our hearts!"Flamey clenched his fist as he glared at Xayne with seething rage. He could hardly wait to cut Xayne into pieces himself.Esmond squinted as he locked onto Xayne. "So, you've made your choice, kid. Then I'll take your life!"With a roar, Esmond unleashed his attack. Thousands of blade-like currents filled the air in an instant, raining down on Xayne like a deadly storm.Xayne's heart skipped a beat. Those blades were not real. They were a manipulation of the surrounding air currents.Up until now,
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2047
Esmond was so enraged by Xayne's words that he coughed up a mouthful of blood.This was his signature move, yet Xayne had downgraded it to a mere circus trick."You brat! No matter how sharp your tongue is, you won't escape death!"With that, Esmond swung his sword with a single hand.In an instant, thousands of air swords came from all directions, converging on Xayne simultaneously.However, instead of retreating, Xayne roared back, "Bring it on!"Just a moment earlier, amid that inescapable web of blades, Xayne had spotted a sliver of hope.Most people would be paralyzed with fear before even making a move when faced with such a lethal formation. But Xayne was not like most people.Fortunately, he remembered a solution buried deep in the Heavenly Tome, describing how to counter this kind of sword formation. Until now, Xayne had not fully understood the meaning of those ancient texts.Yet, at that crucial moment, as the air swords surrounded him, the words from the codex flas
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2048
Flamey's furious shout snapped Esmond back to reality. He quickly suppressed the shock and looked at Xayne with a calm expression."Xayne, you're impressive. There are only a handful of people in Drakonia who could dodge my sword. But, your luck runs out here," Esmond said as he lifted his sword once more.Suddenly, the air around them for miles seemed to be sucked out, and even the space in front of Xayne rippled as if reality itself was warping.At the same time, the air currents rapidly gathered behind Esmond, forming a massive, towering air sword.The sword's blade reached tens of meters into the sky as if it connected the heavens and the earth, radiating an overwhelming pressure. Above, thunderclouds gathered, and bolts of lightning danced through the sky.Xayne tilted his head upward, his gaze locking onto the air swords. Forcing a smile, he muttered, "Condensing a sword from the void… You truly possess the power of a Quad-Divine Commander. Not bad."This air sword was enti
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2049
If Xayne failed to block this strike, he would be cleaved in half at the waist.He quickly focused his mind, directing the Ravenclaw dagger to intercept the incoming giant sword.Esmond shook his head repeatedly. While Xayne had extraordinary comprehension, he was still far too young. He had no idea what this sword truly represented.Even Klink, one of the strongest warriors in the land, would not even dare face this sword head-on."Xayne is dead for sure this time!" One of Esmond's disciples sneered. "This sword forced Klink to retreat! Even the leader of the KB Kings Circle avoided this killing blow. And Xayne dares to take it head-on?"Another disciple, who was smirking, added, "He thinks he can challenge our kickboxing association single-handedly? He must have a death wish! Doesn't he know that the kickboxing association is full of masters like us?"The outcome was already decided. Xayne was as good as dead to them."Even if Xayne survives by some miracle, what difference wi
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2050
Esmond coughed violently again as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes widened in shock at Xayne. In just an instant, Xayne had made a monumental breakthrough, jumping from halfway Tri-Divine Commander to Quad-Divine Commander.At this moment, the two were only one level apart, but Esmond had already revealed all his trump cards. Xayne, however, had one final secret weapon he had not yet unleashed, which was his Scarlet Dragon Lance. It was capable of delivering a fatal blow in a single strike.Xayne now understood something profound about the Divine Commander realm. Every layer of it was like an entire new sky. During the battle, as he comprehended Esmond's life's work, he also gained insight into another force of the world: the interplay of life and death. Life and death, intertwined in the cycle of nature, represented one of the universe's invisible yet all-encompassing forces.Xayne had survived that deadly sword strike because he abandoned the concept o
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2051
Xayne had indeed blocked Esmond's last strike, but the blood he spat was not due to the attack. It was from the effect of pushing his body beyond its limits to break his current level."Young man, you've done well. For someone your age to take two of my strikes in a row, you can truly stand proud among your peers," Esmond said after resting for ten minutes to calm his mind.Xayne wiped the blood from his mouth and forced a grin. "You've done well too. For someone your age to still fight me like this, you've aged like fine wine. But I'm eager to see what surprises you'll come up with next."Esmond nodded slightly and took a deep breath. "You're the first young man who's ever dared to speak to me this way."It's a pity that you're still too young. Some things need time to settle. Advancing your level too quickly isn't always a good thing." Esmond's aura shifted as he spoke.Even though he stood in place, he suddenly seemed to merge with everything around him.Then, the unexpected h
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2052
At first, Esmond thought it was just his exhaustion. He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, making him imagine the crimson lance.However, as the force behind it grew stronger, he sensed something was not right.No matter how tired he was, his eyes would not deceive him like this.In the blink of an eye, an overwhelming sense of danger struck him.Esmond's legs trembled involuntarily. He instinctively shifted his stance, trying to use his sword to block the attack, but the crushing weight of the danger left him with a deep sense of despair."What is that!?" His disciples gasped in terror.Out of nowhere, a crimson lance seemed to materialize in Xayne's hand, hurtling toward Esmond's chest with terrifying speed."Your three sword strikes were nothing but a disappointment. My lance, though, won't let you down!" Xayne roared as he thrusted the spear forward."No! Don't kill me!" Esmond's eyes widened with fear. He thought he was really going to die at the hands of a junio
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2053
An overwhelming force was crushing the massive boulders beneath Esmond, and his body was nearly buried halfway into the ground. He was almost entirely sunk from his lower abdomen down. "Is this how the people of the Heaven Sword Circle are different?" Xayne glanced at Esmond's few disciples. Any disciple who caught Xayne's cold gaze immediately dropped to their knees. They were nothing but insignificant compared to Esmond. If they couldn't even stand against Esmond, they wouldn't dared to act recklessly before Xayne. "I am willing to serve you. Please, King of the North, spare my life!" Esmond uttered. Xayne frowned, his eyes icy as he replied, "Oh? Serve me? You're not planning to gather more help to cause me trouble when you get back, are you?" He didn't want to listen to such empty vows. "No! Absolutely not! We are all Divine Commanders, there's a fundamental difference with the Supreme Commanders! The power of heaven and earth watches the oaths we take! We would su
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Chapter 2690
"There are more than thirty of them?" Xayne's heart pounded. That meant there were people even stronger than Horin."They're all waiting... waiting for the Ruins of the Dragon Clan to surface. In the end, anyone who craves that treasure will lose their life to greed. That is the cycle of the world." Horin gazed into the distance with a calm expression.He had not been avoiding conflict—he had been biding his time, accumulating power. Xayne could sense it in his eyes. There was ambition there. Every move Horin made served his ultimate goal. Even forging a connection with Xayne had been a calculated step to expand his influence.Xayne was a lone warrior, with no faction backing him. From Horin's perspective, all he had to do was lend Xayne a hand, earn his gratitude, and that was enough. That was why Horin had treated him so favorably. He had even shared some of his own insights, sharpening Xayne’s mindset, strengthening his abilities. Someday, Xayne might become one of his strongest ass
Chapter 2689
Xander sized up Fent and spoke coldly. "Fent, will you not turn back from your misguided path?"Fent struggled to his feet, his glare filled with hostility. He spat on the ground and growled, "I will never stand on the same side as Xayne! And you, mark my words—when I return from this mountain, it will be the day of your demise. Just you wait!" With that, he dragged his battered body away, limping down the mountain path without looking back. Stringer and Yeti flanked him, offering their support as he leaned on them for balance.At the Heavenly Water Sanctuary, to the east, a towering waterfall crashed down in torrents. To the west, a quiet river snaked through the valley, its current slow and steady. At the river’s heart lay a tranquil pool, its surface untouched by the world beyond.A hundred feet above the gorge, nestled into the cliffside, a cave overlooked the breathtaking scenery. The air was crisp and pure, carrying the scent of fresh earth and mountain blossoms."Senior, this p
Chapter 2688
Fent did not dare utter a single word of protest. Clutching his chest, he trembled as he knelt before Horin."How is your teacher?" Horin turned slightly, directing his question to Yeti."It has been a hundred years since I last saw him. I do not know," Yeti replied with the utmost reverence.Horin suddenly shifted his gaze to Xayne. "The secret of the Nine Luminaries of the Heavenly Stars… lies like the self—no thoughts, no desires, no life, no death! It does not rely on the power of the stars! The world follows the Path of Veyara, but what is the Path of Veyara? The radiance of the stars is not true light." His words were spoken softly as if he were merely muttering to himself—or perhaps offering Xayne a lesson.Xayne's heart stirred. Horin’s insight was astounding. The eight words—"No thoughts, no desires, no life, no death."—lingered in his mind. They placed Horin far beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators."Magnetic fields… are simply the pull of the stars. They have al
Chapter 2687
"Do you yield?" Horin gazed at Xayne with a calm, indifferent expression.Fent and the others broke out in a cold sweat. Just a single finger—that was all it took. It proved that Horin’s power was unfathomable. Standing before him, they felt no different from mere ants. But what was even stranger was the complete absence of dominance around Horin. No oppressive force. No overwhelming presence. It was as if he, the heavens, the earth—everything—were one. His arrival, and that single finger strike, felt less like an act of man and more like the will of the universe itself.Xayne was beyond shocked. But he was not the only one. Andrea, watching the live broadcast, sat in stunned silence. He could hardly believe what he had just witnessed. Because the one who had been defeated—was Xayne.'Then what realm had this man reached? Quad-Radiant Commander? Rising Numen Commander? Or had he already ascended to Numen Commander?' The mere thought sent shivers down Andrea’s spine.The Light Order’s
Chapter 2686
Xayne’s comprehension must have been immense—not only to counter Fent’s attack but to transform it into his own. Fent would have easily blocked this spear had he not taken that devastating palm strike.But now, his entire right side was caved in. One arm hung limply, the other completely empty. No sword, no weapon, not even a sliver of metal remained to block Xayne’s spear. It was no different from trying to catch a nuclear warhead.Yet, Fent had no choice. His retreat had already been cut off. If he turned his back, he would only meet a deadly stab from behind—a certain death sentence."If I die—then I'll drag you down with me!" Fent’s face twisted in fury. With only one thought in his mind, he lunged toward Xayne. He would deliver a lethal palm strike, even if it meant taking Xayne’s spear head-on."Master, he's going for mutual destruction!" From a distance, Esmond saw Fent shooting forward and cried out in alarm.But Xayne had already seen through him. And now, there was no turning
Chapter 2685
Xayne appeared to be at his limit, yet in truth, he was far from it. From the Heavenly Tome, he had already mastered the Seven-Star Footwork to perfection. With the slightest lift of his feet, his positioning shifted unpredictably.Three consecutive strikes from Fent were missed completely. The sheer force of the sword energy alone shattered the nearby trees into splinters.Xayne lunged forward, spear in hand, as a formation flared to life around him. In an instant, multiple spear projections erupted outward, each infused with lethal intent, hurtling toward Fent from every angle."Not good! Fall back quickly!" Elder Stringer suddenly shouted toward Fent.But at that very moment, just as the spears were about to pierce into Fent's body, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Fent's lips. It went exactly as he had planned. From the very start, his attacks had merely been probing. Through those exchanges, Fent had already figured out that Xayne's strength was high, but his battle exp
Chapter 2684
Just as Fent unleashed his full-force attack, far away in the Skyveria Cave Heaven within Nindragon Mountain, a young man with long hair slowly rose from a white lotus platform. He turned to the elderly figure beside him and murmured, "Fent of White Blossom Mountain?" The elderly figure was none other than Xander. Xander frowned slightly and said, "Your Excellency, in truth, the moment Killian's descendant was attacked days ago, forces from outer battlegrounds had already begun their plans. This time, they've dispatched eleven Radiant Commanders just to erase the last glimmer of hope for Drakonia. If Xayne dies, the three Dragon Hearts will be masterless, and the Ruins of Dragon Clan will never be opened again!" Xander spoke with no emotion as if merely stating an unrelated fact. Upon hearing this, Horin Tamie, the Creator of Light Order, turned his gaze toward Xayne's distant battlefield before suddenly tilting his head back and laughing. "Xander, are you truly not worried about
Chapter 2683
Xayne let out a sudden roar, and his Scarlet Dragon Lance erupted with a dazzling radiance. The void within hundreds of meters shuddered violently, while the earth beneath them cracked open with deep fissures. At this moment, the sky seemed on the verge of being torn apart by the overwhelming force. Xayne's aura surged to its absolute peak. "Elder Stringer! Hurry! You and I must join forces to kill him! He's burning his life force, he can't last much longer! Just hold out a little longer, and he will surely perish!" Fent roared at Elder Stringer. But there was no need for Fent to say anything; Elder Stringer and Yeti could already feel it. Xayne was igniting his very soul. Elder Stringer unleashed his full strength at that instant, his sword slashing toward Xayne with killing intent. They needed just five more minutes. Xayne's aura would surely weaken, and when that moment came, it would be the end of him. "Hold out? Do you think you have a chance to kill me?" Xayne let out a c
Chapter 2682
After the relentless battles, Xayne was clearly at his limit. Fent refused to believe that Xayne could still put up a fight. He could distinctly sense Xayne's aura weakening. As the saying goes, "Strike while the iron is hot." With a sudden tremor of his body, Fent flicked his wrist, and the sword he had tossed aside earlier shot back into his grasp. With a single thrust, his blade erupted with a dazzling silver radiance, peerless sword energy piercing straight into the sky. Fent wasn't regarded as the peak combatant among the eleven just because of his raw power. It was because he wielded a lost secret formation from White Blossom Mountain, the "Nine Luminaries of the Heavenly Stars."Strictly speaking, this formation surpassed conventional formations. It was a forbidden secret formation. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a peerless heavenly skill. The origins of the Nine Luminaries of the Heavenly Stars could be traced back to the first ancestor of White Blossom Mounta
