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Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2175
The Emperor's Pavilion descended into utter chaos. Hammond and Warren seized the opportunity, shielding the Emperor as they slowly retreated toward the rear chamber.Xayne, however, found himself ensnared in a fierce struggle against three adversaries. He might have stood a chance had he not been severely injured earlier. Now, after barely two minutes of combat, his vision blurred as waves of nausea and surging blood clouded his senses. He gritted his teeth, knowing that today would be his final stand if his old wounds flared up. Yet he resolved to fight on, bloodshed be damned, to ensure the Emperor's escape.A muffled crash sounded from outside the hall as Ilshat's body was flung back like a cannonball, crashing to the ground. Klink cast a disdainful glance at the corpse, scoffing before stepping into the hall. His eyes gleamed with bloodlust. He would take down Quidie, laying the groundwork for his ascent to power.Akhil rushed forward to block him, but he was leagues beneath K
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2176
"Fate truly is mysterious!" Quidie scoffed, a hint of smugness creeping into his voice. "Who would have thought? The same fortune that once protected the royal family has now shielded me in my moment of need!"With a disdainful glance, he sneered at Klink, "Do you see, Klink? This is the difference between royal blood and a mere commoner like you! Though I may not be the Emperor, I carry the bloodline of the old royal family with fortune on my side. You can't harm me so easily!"Klink gritted his teeth, stunned. Thank heavens he had not openly defied the Emperor that day; otherwise, the outcome would have been uncertain indeed.Meanwhile, Xayne was cornered and pushed to the brink by Zenith and Topias. Exhausted and nearly broken, he was barely holding on. Even Klink was considering retreat. If Quidie had been truly protected by such fortune, he would not have been an easy target. Hammond and Warren sighed, defeated. Even with Klink and Haqin here, the tide was unlikely to turn.
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2177
"Little punk! You think you can swing a blade around with this old man?!"The elder barely lifted his sleeve with no show of force and no sound cutting through the air. Yet, a pure blast of energy hit Zenith square in the chest.With a muffled sound, a tiny hole appeared on Zenith's body. Zenith froze, eyes wide with horror as he stared at the elder. He felt his life force draining away in a torrent. In an instant, his entire strength vanished.Zenith collapsed backward. He was dead. His eyes were still wide open, and his body was convulsing.The entire hall was dead quiet, so silent one could hear a pin drop. Klink felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead.The elder looked so ordinary, his every movement so unassuming, as if he did not seem powerful at all. Yet, in that instant when he struck, Klink caught a glimpse of a terrifying flash of light in his palm.'Who was this elder, really?' Klink could not help but wonder."You! Get down here! Do you even know where you are? T
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2178
Quidie clutched his numb, throbbing cheek, lowering his head in resignation. At this moment, strength prevailed over all else. The elder's presence alone crushed everyone in the hall, leaving them unable to lift their heads. Even the proud Klink did not dare to breathe too loudly in front of him.It was not long before Xayne returned, the Drakon Sword in hand."Kid, this old fool deserves to die, but not just yet. As for the others, kill them if you must. Don't hold back." With one hand behind his back, the elder pointed at Quidie.Xayne cast a glance at Quidie and immediately understood. Quidie still had a role to play.The neighboring nations had all mobilized their armies at Quidie's command. A single word from him could call them off, sparing Drakonia from a blood-soaked battlefield where hundreds of thousands of soldiers would perish. The strategic value of keeping him alive far outweighed the satisfaction of immediate justice.With this in mind, Xayne shifted his gaze to H
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2179
With the sharp crack of boots on marble, Sefton marched into the Emperor's Pavilion, his presence commanding attention."Report to the King of the North! My unit has fully taken over the Drakonix Imperial Guards. Former Commander Eutropios has been detained and awaits your judgment outside."The news hit Hilton like a thunderclap.'Damn it!' He had accounted for everything except for Sefton, who had a backup plan."You... you're lying!" Hilton's face twisted with rage. "I never gave you any real authority! How can you possibly take over the Drakonix Imperial Guards?"Sefton glanced at him with mock pity and chuckled. "Old man, you really are clever. When I faked my defection, you saw right through it. But your greed got the better of you. "You feared the Dragonbreakers Legion would ruin your schemes, so you couldn't wait to disband it. That's when I followed the King of the North's strategy and offered you the perfect solution. Reorganize the Dragonbreakers Legion. How's that fo
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2180
Hilton's wrist and his dagger hit the floor in one clean slice. Blood spattered across the marble, and his face twisted in silent agony."Guards!""Yes, sir!" Two soldiers, clad in Drakonix Imperial Guards uniforms but unmistakably Dragonbreakers Legion, strode into the hall."Drag this old scoundrel outside and whip him to death!""Understood!"Hilton clenched his teeth, refusing to cry out despite the searing pain. Cold sweat drenched his face as he stared at his severed hand. Passing by Xayne, he turned his head and hissed through gritted teeth, "Boy, I'll be waiting for you in the underworld!""Shut up!" A soldier struck him hard across the face, leaving it swollen and red.As Hilton was hauled away, Xayne adjusted his robe, approached the Emperor, and bowed deeply. "Your Majesty, the throne is secure once more."The Emperor gazed at him with a mix of relief and contemplation. Despite all his calculations, he had nearly lost everything. If not for the mysterious elder and X
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2181
At the same time, embassies around the world received an official letter of apology from Quidie. The message was about the previous incident, which was merely a "little joke," and he had no intention of seizing the throne.The reaction abroad was explosive. Even General Mitchell Grand of the Newcroa Navy nearly choked in anger. His fleet of dozens of warships had sailed all the way to Drakonia's waters, ready for conflict but only for the matter to end in such anticlimax."Damn it! That old fox!" Mitchell cursed, snapping the pencil in his hand in frustration. Yet, aside from venting his anger, he had no choice but to initiate a retreat. Drakonia's navy was already rushing toward the area, and any delay would only lead to encirclement and annihilation.Within moments, the storm cloud of war dispersed, and peace resumed. Smaller nations in the south quickly followed suit, seeing both Bearonia and Newcroa back down. Each hastily sent apologies to Drakonia, pledging eternal submission
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector Chapter 2182
"You…" Klink was stunned. He hadn't expected the old man to threaten him so openly. Upon recalling Zenith's grim fate, he forcefully suppressed his anger. Once he merged with the Black Dragon Heart, he would have no reason to fear this old man. A wise man knew when to retreat. After comforting himself, He forced a smile and said, "Until we meet again, elder." With a dramatic wave of his sleeve, he turned and strode out of the hall.As he passed by Haqin, he shot him a meaningful look. However, Haqin's attention was on the old man, causing Klink to leave without a second thought."Are you Zeanid Yard? Master Zeanid?" Haqin asked, stepping forward as soon as Klink left.The old man cast a sidelong glance at Haqin and nodded. "Yes, I believe that was my name. It's been so long that I almost forgot. You look very much like your father."This sentence revealed the old man's identity, causing a flash of amazement in Haqin's eyes. Zeanid was alive and standing before him. Haqin felt equ
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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
