However, something surprising happened a moment later. Raymond slapped and scolded his sister, “Do you even know who you’re dealing with?! How dare you make such demands toward the King of the North? Have you lost your mind?”Rose was dumbfounded as she held her swollen cheek. She stared at her brother in disbelief, asking, “Why’d you hit me? I’m your sister, but you hit me over that worthless scumbag?”Her frustration grew because she had gotten slapped three times already.Vincent approached them and said, “Raymond, what are you doing? You should be reprimanding Xayne for what he did.”Smack! Raymond slapped Vincent, too, but harder this time. The slap left Vincent seeing stars as he struggled to regain his composure.Raymond’s demeanor was frigid as he yelled at Rose and Vincent, “You two are out of line! That ‘scumbag’ you’re referring to is the Hero of the Nation and the King of the North!”His words shocked the couple, and their visions blurred.“H-He’s the King of the N
However, Xayne directed his following words at Rose, “What about your demands just now? Do you still want to slap me around?”Rose was shocked before finally realizing his implication. She slapped herself and cried, “I’ll do it myself!”She slapped herself ten times, leaving it red and swollen.Then, Xayne said, "Come with me. Let's see your son."Vincent and Rose panicked, fearing Xayne had some sinister intentions. They begged desperately, "Sir, our son acted foolishly. Our family will do whatever you want. Please don't harm our son."Xayne remained silent and entered the hospital.Vincent and Rose could only get up and follow closely behind, their hearts pounding.Soon, they arrived at the ward, and Vincent opened the door. The group saw Zachary sitting on the bed, seemingly unharmed, and flirting with a nurse.Upon seeing Vincent and the others, Zachary pushed the nurse aside and pretended to be in pain, lying down and wailing, "Mom, Dad, you're finally back. If you don't b
Xayne nodded, making Zachary kneel as sweat dripped from his forehead.Thud! He trembled as he bowed and begged, “S-Sir, please spare me! I was wrong. I won’t dare do it again.”“Sir, please spare my son and our family. We’ll serve you faithfully and do anything you need,” Vincent pleaded, also bowing.Meanwhile, Rose looked at her brother and said, “Raymond, say something.”Raymond ignored her unwillingly and asked Xayne, “Sir, could you let them go for my sake? They’ve learned their lesson and won’t do anything to undermine you in the future. If they misbehave again, I’ll execute them.”Xayne looked at him and then gazed at the trio. He said, “Do you know what you should do, Zachary?”Zachary hastily nodded, saying, "I understand, sir. I won't bother Serena again."Xayne scoffed and said to Raymond, "Handle this and remember what you said earlier."Soon after, the former left the hospital, not resorting to bloodshed. After all, Xayne was not a bloodthirsty person.‘Some pe
The receptionist at the Swift Group ran to inform Eric and the others that Xayne had returned unharmed. They even sent a message in the company’s group chat.Eric was shocked as he sat in the chairman’s office. He repeated, “Xayne returned unharmed?”Meanwhile, Serena had spent all day at the office. However, her mind was elsewhere as she worried about Xayne. When she heard about his return, she abandoned her work and rushed to the lobby.She sprinted toward him as tears streamed down her face. She wrapped her arms around him, exclaiming, “You’re back! I was so worried about you!”Xayne stood there, not expecting Serena to be so concerned about him after such a short absence. He felt her warmth and embraced her. “It’s okay. I’m back now.”Serena finally let go, and he wiped her tears, smiling. “Look at you, crying like a baby.”Blushing, Serena lowered her head, saying, "No, I wasn’t."Then, she nervously asked, "How’d you get back? Didn't the Hygers’ patriarch take you away? Di
The Swifts were still processing what happened when Zachary kneeled before Xayne and Serana. He pleaded, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Xavier. I was reckless and made a mistake by ordering someone to kidnap you. Please forgive me.”Vincent smiled at Xayne, praising him, “Mr. Xayne, these are my apology gifts to you. I hope you’ll accept them and not hold any grudges against my son for his mistakes.”His bodyguards opened the boxes to reveal cash and precious jewelry. Everyone in the lobby was shocked by what they saw. Most gasped as they struggled to understand the situation.‘Why would Mr. Vincent bring his son to apologize to someone like Xayne? I wonder what happened between them.’The people knew Vincent as being protective of his son, and Zachary had always been arrogant and unapologetic for his actions. No one expected them to behave so humbly.Soon, everyone turned their attention to Xayne. Serena glanced at him with puzzlement and hesitation, wanting to say something but hold
Xayne turned and gazed at Serena affectionately. "Serena, please trust that I will tell you in time. You only need to know that you’re Coco’s mother and my woman. I’ll shoulder all our difficulties and dangers. I told you I’ll ensure you and Coco have a beautiful future. You can trust me.”Serena became emotional and teary-eyed. She looked at the sincere-looking Xayne and nodded. “Okay, I trust you,” then she wiped her tears and added, “You should spend some time with Coco. I still have work to do at the office.Xayne nodded and watched as she returned to work. Afterward, he called for a cab and returned home.Coco was in the backyard, well-behaved and focused on her drawing, when she saw her father returning unharmed. She smiled and approached him to show him her artwork. “Daddy, look at what I drew! It’s you, Mommy, and me.”Xayne knelt and wrapped one arm around her before taking her drawing with his other hand. The picture had three stick figures holding hands. One figure was r
Xayne glanced at the video and showed no hesitation. He chuckled and said, “No, that’s not me. It’s probably just a coincidence that we look alike. After all, those who have served in the military undergo rigorous training.“Sometimes they have similar physiques. Why do you ask? Also, where was this video taken?”Upon hearing his response, Serena looked at him earnestly. She looked for signs of suspicion but found none. She sighed in relief and smiled. “It’s just a video that’s been circulating online. Let’s eat.”Her heart was finally at ease. Still, she would not know how to react if Xayne told her it was him in the video. Although Xayne had hurt her five years ago, he had also helped her a lot. Still, Serena could not accept any more deception.After all, she was emotionally fragile and cautious.Xayne also sighed in relief before serving some food to Serena. The trio sat together at the table and enjoyed a harmonious family dinner.During the meal, Serena worriedly asked, “Xa
Xayne nodded. "Yes, I want to reserve the entire restaurant."The receptionist was not rude nor looked down on Xayne as she responded, "Sir, we require a thirty thousand dollar deposit to reserve the entire restaurant. Are you sure you want to do that?""Absolutely sure." Xayne nodded again.The receptionist's eyes sparkled as she spoke into her walkie-talkie, "Sir, we have a customer who wants to reserve all of Heavenly Delights. Could you come and assist him? Please wait a moment, sir. Our manager will be out shortly.”Xayne nodded and put Coco down to let her play in the lobby’s children's entertainment facilities.Soon, a young man in a gray checkered suit and gold-rimmed glasses appeared. He smiled at the receptionist and asked, “Where is the guest who wants to reserve the whole restaurant?”The receptionist pointed toward Xayne, and the manager adjusted before extending his hand to greet Xayne. “Hello, sir! I’m Heavenly Delight’s manager. Did you want to reserve the whole r
"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
Meanwhile, Fusion's long-hidden Radiant Commander Kenichi Miyamoto announced he would arrive in Drakonix by noon tomorrow to witness the battle in person.From Eukrania, a reclusive expert from the Roland family also declared they would travel to Drakonia to see the epic clash.The world was in an uproar. It had been a century since a Radiant Commander had appeared. This truly was a golden era. At the same time, Yves's face grew darker upon hearing the news. It seemed the situation wasn't as simple as it appeared. He was thinking of what exactly were the Big Four plotting."How many more tricks does the Eastin family have up their sleeve?" Yves slammed the table with force."Report. The Elder Waze seeks an audience." A young officer from Black Ice Platform approached Yves and quietly reported.Yves couldn't help but think about the reason Elder Waze sought him out at this time.His eyes flickered with thought before he quickly responded, "Let him in!"It wasn't long before Elder
Xayne's eyes lingered on Lyuben's departing figure, his gaze steady and thoughtful. This man was different. From Lyuben's posture, his calm demeanor, and his absolute confidence, it was clear that this wasn't the arrogance of fools who relied on borrowed power. It was a quiet, unshakable self-assurance born from true strength. This was not a man who needed to flaunt his power to prove himself. It was a stark contrast to the enemies Xayne had faced before, those men who boasted endlessly but crumbled the moment the tides turned.This was the difference between a disciple of the Five Great Mountains and an ordinary kickboxing artist. Xayne had heard of the terrifying reputation of the Five Great Mountains many times before. Even figures as formidable as Esmond spoke of them with reverence and caution."To be honest, White Blossom Mountain ranks only in the middle among the Five Great Mountains. But Lyuben feels different. He's dangerous. It's not just his cultivation, even the way he