As he spoke, the Yin-Yang Lord led Xayne to a massive stone gate.The two stone gates were over ten meters tall. Beside the hall in front of the gates, several stone tablets had not been removed, with the ancient, long-lost characters carved onto them.Xayne took a torch from the side and carefully examined the inscriptions using its light.It turned out that this place was where the Shahaw Clan worshipped their ancestors, and inside the stone gates was a sacrificial altar."Sacrifice one's body and soul to the gods to receive divine protection?!" Xayne read the words, feeling a wave of confusion in his heart.Then, he came across a passage about how to open the stone gates."We believe that whatever lies inside these stone gates is far more valuable than what's outside, but no matter how much explosives we use, the gates won't budge at all!"Therefore, I believe there must be a way to open them; we just haven't found it yet!"The Yin-Yang Lord, noticing Xayne's deep concentrat
After arranging the candelabras according to the Yin-Yang Lord's suggested positions, Xayne suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of unease in his heart.It was as if some kind of force was calling out to him.This power seemed both ancient and deeply familiar!'The Dragon Hearts?!'Xayne instinctively considered this possibility.There was always a connection between the five Dragon Hearts.The Black Dragon governs war. The White Dragon, life and death. The Golden Dragon, formations. The Silver Dragon, weapons.As for the Red Dragon's Heart, which Xayne had already fused with, it governed healing.It resonated with the other four Dragon Hearts from a distance.As the seven candelabras were lit, the heavy stone gate, weighing thousands of pounds, emitted a loud rumble.Countless fragments of rock, mixed with dust, began to fall.The stone gate soon rose to its peak, revealing a massive altar that stood nearly a hundred feet tall and spanned an area as large as several football
The Yin-Yang Lord frowned slightly.This story sounded somewhat similar to the tales he had heard in Fusian and the Drakonia about Yuko's voyage to the East. He wondered if Yuko's journey back then was also to search for the Dragon Clan's relics."And he brought three thousand elite warriors of the Shahaw Clan," Xayne said in a grave tone."Three thousand elite warriors?!" The Yin-Yang Lord instinctively realized something.Xayne continued reading, and the further he read, the more shocked he became.It turned out that there was indeed a hidden purpose behind the Shahaw people bringing five hundred boys and five hundred girls on the voyage.Starting from the fifth day at sea, Yuko began to sacrifice a pair of boys and girls each day.He poured their blood into the sea until it ran dry, and then he threw their bodies into the ocean.The vice-chieftain who accompanied Yuko couldn't bear it anymore and confronted him on the eighth day, only to be thrown into the sea by Yuko as well
The inscription on the stone wall behind them quickly confirmed Xayne's suspicions.The man who had died in a seated position was born two hundred years after Yuko's return.What shocked Xayne the most was that this man claimed to have seen the First Dragon.The so-called "First Dragon" was the title Yuko gave to the leader of the Dragon Clan.In other words, he had personally witnessed the existence of the Dragon Clan, and the idea of fusing the Dragon Heart was proven true."Yuko lived for two hundred years?!" The Yin-Yang Lord's pupils contracted sharply. Two hundred years was an impossible lifespan for a human.In the ancient texts he had studied, it was said that a person could live up to two cycles of sixty years, or a total of 120 years—considered a full lifespan.But even in history, those who reached this age were exceedingly rare.The final part of the inscription left both Xayne and the Yin-Yang Lord completely stunned.It stated that the First Dragon would fake dea
Even if the other party came from the Light Order, the same organization his grandfather was part of, Xayne would never share the information about the Golden Dragon’s Heart.This was a matter concerning the fate of the Drakonia.Handing over the Golden Dragon’s Heart would be an act of treason."Hmph, it seems you won’t shed tears until you see the coffin!"The Yin-Yang Lord finally revealed his true nature, his gaze sinister as he looked at Xayne.Then, with a light wave of his hand, a cloud of smoke rose from thin air.The next second, Xayne felt overwhelmingly drowsy.When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a detention room, facing a young security officer.In his memory, it seemed he had been caught by the security bureau for stealing something.He no longer remembered anything about his past experiences.It felt as if his entire life had been that of an ordinary person who resorted to theft just to make a living."Tell me, where did you hide the Dragon Hear
Two intense heartbeats sounded again, and Xayne suddenly felt something strange, as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest.He didn't know what was going on. Even in a tense situation, his heart shouldn't be beating like this.Although this was an illusion, if Xayne died here, his real body would perish as well.Perhaps due to sensing extreme danger, the Red Dragon's Heart within him began to stir.Before the security officer could pull the trigger, a red light burst from Xayne's chest, and without warning, a crimson spear materialized and shot forward.The Scarlet Dragon Lance pierced directly through the security officer's chest. The officer, still holding the gun, stared at Xayne in disbelief.'How… how can he regain consciousness?!'The officer's body fell to the ground, blood splattering all over Xayne's face.At this moment, a sense of clarity suddenly washed over Xayne, and countless fragments of his memory shattered and then reformed.A moment ago, Xayne's e
Xayne immediately felt an overwhelming force coming from the Yin-Yang Lord's fingertip, aimed straight at him."Break!" Xayne swung his hand, hurling the Ravenclaw Dagger.At the same time, it seemed as if thousands of identical blades flew forth, converging with the original Ravenclaw Dagger, increasing the intensity of its sharpness.When the five-edged blade collided with the radiant force, an earth-shattering explosion occurred.The entire cave seemed to tremble slightly.In front of the altar, a fissure appeared on the ground, several meters long, about a meter wide, and of unknown depth."Oh? Have you already grasped this level? It seems I've underestimated you!" The Yin-Yang Lord glanced at the crack in the ground and then at the Ravenclaw Dagger that had returned to Xayne's hand.Although the Yin-Yang Lord was only at the Tri-Divine Commander realm, that single strike left Xayne's blood churning.His strength was clearly above that of Esmond.In fact, if it had been Es
Several Yin-Yang practitioners near the Yin-Yang Lord leapt forward simultaneously, reaching out to snatch the Golden Dragon's Heart atop the dragon pillar.But what none of them expected was a sudden, dazzling burst of golden light from the Golden Dragon's Heart."Ah!"All who gazed upon the Golden Dragon's Heart had their eyes instantly blinded by the piercing light.Even the Yin-Yang Lord quickly covered his eyes with his hands, but blood flowed from between his fingers."My eyes! My eyes!" The Yin-Yang Lord flailed his arms, letting out a heart-wrenching scream.Xayne's vision blurred as his eyes began to fill with blood, but soon, a red glow flashed across his chest, restoring his sight to normal.Moreover, the quickening of Xayne's heartbeat indicated that if not for the healing powers of the Red Dragon's Heart, he too would have been blinded by the golden light like the Yin-Yang Lord and the others.This meant that when the Shahaw people discovered the Golden Dragon's He
"Who's that guy? Rolling up with that much security?" Ammar glanced at the convoy at the foot of the peak. Even a helicopter hovered above, following the guards. There were at least a hundred bodyguards and they were all moving with precision, scanning the area."That's Roman Roland. Second heir of the Roland family. This guy's no small fry. He's the head of the most notorious crime syndicate in Eukrania. Controls multiple multinational corporations as fronts for his operations. He is a very dangerous person." Yves's eyes narrowed as he explained to Ammar.No sooner had he finished speaking, another convoy rolled up. The car doors opened and out stepped a tall, broad-shouldered man. His presence hit like a shockwave."Why is he here?" Yves asked, his voice dropping to a cautious murmur."He is…" Ammar asked as he glanced at the man that just arrived."Victor Valentine. The founder of Dark Arrow, the world's largest assassin syndicate. The guy's a legend. Escaped from maximum-secur
If it weren't for Yves's status, Zoro would have already made his move against him."Very well. Just don't regret it later, Mr. Zoro! I'm done here," Yves snapped, his voice sharp as broken glass.He spun on his heel and strode out of the Eastin estate, his steps echoing with each firm impact. From the balcony, Lyuben's eyes followed him with a sneer."Scared now, are we? Pathetic," Lyuben muttered, shaking his head.Zoro's cold gaze lingered on Yves's retreating figure, his expression unreadable but his presence oppressive. The air around him seemed to freeze, each breath turning crisp as frost.That night, crowds began gathering at Hundred Days Peak. They came early to claim the best vantage points for the coming showdown. No one in Drakonia wanted to miss this monumental clash.Even Jean couldn't stay away. He flew in from Folksworth, bringing with him a private entourage of twenty supporters from the Leng family. Their sole purpose was to rally behind Xayne and cheer him on.
"Zoro, I'm sure you've heard the rumors by now. The emperor is making moves, troop deployments, shifts in strategy, it's all happening right here in Drakonix. You know what that means just as well as I do. If there's any way to stop the duel tomorrow, I'm here to offer you some advice: Don't hurt the harmony between the Eastin family and the emperor," Yves said, his tone sharp with urgency.Zoro let out a dry, mocking laugh. "If I'm hearing you right, Yves, you're here to plead for Xayne, huh? Funny. Where were you when Xayne killed a member of my family? Flamey's body wasn't even cold before he'd moved on to his next target. And now, you expect me to show mercy? "It's too late, Yves. Some arrows, once drawn, can't be put back in the quiver. So, save your breath. This conversation is over! Please leave!" Zoro's face was like stone, cold and unmoving. Any trace of patience or courtesy had vanished. It was clear he had no intention of giving Yves an inch.Everyone knew the emperor ha
Chad's sharp, hawk-like eyes suddenly flared with intensity, his cloudy gaze cutting through the air like twin beams of light."Elder Chad, earlier, you mentioned something about 'no borders in kickboxing arts.' I'm afraid I'm not following. Could you explain what you meant?" Lyuben stepped forward, a mix of curiosity and concern etched on his face.Lyuben's words hung in the air. His confusion wasn't surprising. Over the years, White Blossom Mountain's dealings had grown more secretive, and any talks with external forces, like the Light Order, were always behind closed doors. Lyuben's mind, however, was focused elsewhere, on the future of the Eastin family and his ambitions.To him, his family's legacy and his rise in power mattered far more than any grand philosophy. As someone raised within the closed walls of White Blossom Mountain's teachings, even his feelings toward his parents were tepid at best.Chad's voice came slow but firm, like the steady toll of a great bell. "There
Meanwhile, at the Eastin family's estate, Zoro and his grandson, Lyuben, stood on either side of an elderly man.Seated across from the elderly man were none other than Emin and a middle-aged man dressed in a sleek black suit. The man was none other than the Death God of Fusion, a figure as infamous as he was mysterious, second only to Kenichi from Fusion.It was said that decades ago, he had already become Radiant Commander and reached a height that the world had looked up to."Emin, the agreement between us, or rather, the agreement between White Blossom Mountain and Light Order, it's time we discussed its fulfillment, don't you think?" the elderly man began, his voice low and deliberate.This elderly man was Chad Moet, the liaison elder for White Blossom Mountain's dealings with the secular world. It was he who orchestrated the clandestine pact between White Blossom Mountain and the Light Order."Elder Chad, the Light Order has always kept its promises. The benefits promised to
The two guards rushed out of the Emperor's Pavillion with urgent speed."Your Majesty, isn't all this a bit excessive?" Elder Waze stepped forward, his voice low but steady with concern."Excessive?" The emperor's eyes darkened, his voice icy. "Do you think Drakonia is afraid of two Radiant Commanders? Whether it's the Eastin family or Lyuben, none of them have the right to collude with foreign enemies and threaten me!"His voice boomed, filling the room with a commanding presence. "Drakonia is a powerful country. We are not cowed by outside forces, nor do we bend to internal betrayal. If they dare to scheme like this, they'd better be ready to face complete annihilation. When it comes to matters of national integrity, I will not compromise. Leave now!"Yves and the elders exchanged glances, caught off guard by the emperor's unyielding stance. With nothing more to say, they quietly exited the room.Meanwhile, in the estate on the outskirts of Drakonix's west district, Lyuben recli
The tension in the hall was palpable. Suddenly, the door swung open, and a young agent from the Black Ice Platform rushed in. "Chief! We have a situation!"He handed a report to Yves. His eyes scanned the document, and in an instant, his face hardened."What happened?" Elder Waze asked, stepping forward, his gaze locked on Yves's expression."Emin has boarded a flight to Drakonix. And Death God of Fusion was seen boarding a flight to Drakonix an hour ago. Emin is one of the Six Elysium Lords from the Light Order. As for Death God of Fusion, his background is more complicated. Two of them are flying in at the same time? You think they're just here to watch the fight?" Yves explained.Yves's gaze was fixed on the ground as he paced back and forth, the weight of the situation pressing on his shoulders. His fingers tapped the edge of the report, his mind running a mile a minute. Finally, he stopped and looked up, his eyes filled with determination. "This is too big to keep in-house. I'
Even after uttering those threatening words, there wasn't the slightest trace of fear on his face."Mr. Shinoto, are you threatening us?" Yves's eyes narrowed with cold intent."Threatening?" Shinoto gave Yves a once-over and said, "Boy, if I wanted to take your life, it would be as easy as slaughtering a chicken or a dog. Do you think I need to threaten you? You people have no idea how powerful he is. But I'll say this, none of you, not even Xayne, stand a chance against him. That's why I'm advising you, Wyncock, and Drakonia's Court, to choose your side carefully. "If you pick the wrong one, you'll regret it when it's too late! As for those small figures in Eukrania, I won't comment on them, but I'm sure you're well aware of their schemes. When the time comes to deal with them, it'll be thanks to Lyuben. And as for your so-called hero, Xayne, he's simply not on the same level!" Shinoto's words caused a shift in the atmosphere, and everyone present wore grim expressions."Mr. Shi
It didn't take long before an old man was brought into the main hall. This was none other than the old man who'd been seen at Lyuben's side.The moment he appeared, everyone frowned.Elder Waze was the first to rise, ready to speak, but Yves stood before him. "Sir, please, have a seat," Yves said politely.Unlike the humble demeanor he had shown at Lyuben's side, the old man's presence here was commanding. He carried himself with an air of authority, unbothered by the watchful eyes of Elder Waze and the others."Mr. Shinoto," Elder Waze said, bowing slightly in respect.The other elders followed suit, each offering their polite greetings. Yves's gaze lingered on the old man, studying him carefully. His weathered face and calm bearing hinted at someone with significant experience and status.'If Elder Waze is giving him this level of respect, then this man's identity must be anything but ordinary,' Yves thought to himself."It's heartwarming to see that my old friends haven't for