At the same time, a white business sedan abruptly pulled up at the hotel's main entrance. Stepping out of the car was a middle-aged, obese man, puffing on a cigar with a sinister smile. It was none other than Henry.Witnessing Lionel covered in blood and in such a sorry state, Henry was visibly shocked. "Lionel, wh-what happened? How did it come to this? What's going on?"His face displayed a mixture of horror as Lionel's arm was soaked in blood, and his eight bodyguards were nursing their own broken bones, their expressions filled with agony.Instantly, an intense feeling of unease surged within him. 'The audacity of Ariana… How dare she hurt Lionel?'"What is the meaning of this dinner arrangement you set up for me? You've caused me a lot of trouble!" Lionel, enraged, roared at Henry."What?! You were attacked?" Henry gasped, his face turning grave. He understood the implication behind Lionel's words. Henry immediately shouted, "Who the hell has the audacity to do this?
Certain death loomed ahead.Just as over a hundred men assembled outside the hotel upon receiving orders from Lionel, two figures slowly emerged from the hotel's entrance.Ariana had just stepped out when she saw a dense crowd before her. At first glance, it seemed endless, flooding the entire hotel entrance.Walking behind her, Xayne stopped and asked, "What's wrong, Ms. Ariana?"However, as soon as Xayne spoke, he sensed the murderous intent in the air. He raised his eyebrows and saw over a hundred people at the entrance, each brandishing steel pipes and knives.Lionel stood at the entrance, appearing disheveled but temporarily bandaged. Despite that, his eyes were filled with sinister and malicious fury.It wasn't just him. All of his henchmen behind him stared coldly at Xayne and Ariana. Meanwhile, Henry stood at the back of the crowd. He was the first to spot Ariana and Xayne leaving the hotel. His lips curled, revealing a cold smile. He quickly approached Lionel and mut
Xayne gave Ariana a reassuring look. He said, "Ms. Ariana, don't worry. These scoundrels won't be able to harm me. You can wait inside. I'll be back in a moment."Xayne then took out his phone and sent an address to Ace.Ariana was nervous, and tears welled up in her eyes. In this moment of uncertainty, she didn't know what to do. However, she knew she had to trust Xayne, just like she did in the private room.Summoning her courage, she tightly grasped Xayne's hand and said, "Be careful. I'll wait for you. If anything happens to you, I won't let them off even if I have to use all of Ghazali Corporation's resources!"Xayne was taken aback. He seemed to be in a bit of a predicament.This wouldn't end well if Serena found out about this. However, Xayne could sense that Ariana was genuinely frightened at the moment, as her hand was ice-cold and damp with sweat."Don't worry, Ms. Ariana. I'll be fine," Xayne said with a faint smile.Henry, observing this scene, felt an overwhelming
Henry hurriedly chuckled and said, "Lionel, when I planned tonight's dinner, I didn't expect such a twist. Xayne sealed his death by attacking you."How about this? I'll offer 300 thousand to buy Xayne's worthless life. You can hand him over to me for disposal. I guarantee your satisfaction, and I can also help you deal with any troubles that may arise later."300 thousand sounded like a profitable deal to Lionel. Lionel was not only an underground kingpin but also a businessman. Naturally, he understood that the life of a measly bodyguard couldn't possibly be worth 300 thousand dollars.Still, dealing with the aftermath of this situation could be troublesome. It was better to leave it to Henry. Lionel chuckled, patted Henry on the shoulder, and said, "How could I refuse? It's a deal. 300 thousand, and that scoundrel is yours."Henry nodded appreciatively and expressed his thanks, leaning in closer to Lionel. He whispered, "I actually brought along a skilled individual tonight, j
At the same time, Xayne assessed the situation. If they managed to land a hit, even a single slash from each person would cripple him.Even the security guards from the hotel, attempting to intercept the thugs, were swiftly overwhelmed and left on the ground, covered in blood, their fates uncertain.Once the Dark Knight Society thugs caught a glimpse of blood, they transformed into murderous beasts, charging toward Xayne with wild, ecstatic cries. They could dismember a man in less than two seconds.Helpless, Ariana could only turn and run into the hotel, frantically calling for help.Outside, Xayne took a calm step forward. In that moment, an overwhelmingly powerful and menacing aura erupted from him. His previously casual and unassuming demeanor instantly turned fierce and sharp.He stood there, exuding a monstrous intent to kill that terrified anyone near him. Even Taka, sitting in the car, muttered in his rudimentary Drakonian, "That man has such a formidable aura. I did not e
She would never forget this scene, no matter how long she lived.'Xayne, hang in there! Please don't die! If we can survive this crisis, I must tell you that I like you!'Ariana cried out helplessly, desperately trying to find someone to help.Suddenly, Xayne's figure disappeared from where he stood, rushing out. With a blade in hand, he single-handedly toppled dozens of people in front of him, cutting a path through the crowd.He left behind nothing but falling shadows of people and the sounds of anguished wails.Xayne, using himself as bait, drew the bloodthirsty thugs of the Dark Knight Society away from the hotel entrance to an open area.Ariana, sharp-witted as ever, knew what he was doing.However, when her beautiful eyes fell on Xayne, covered in blood, her heart pounded.'Why does this reckless man have to sacrifice himself…'"The bounty is 150 thousand! Attack!" Someone shouted.In an instant, the remaining thugs all had bloodshot eyes, roaring as they charged toward
At that moment, the Dark Knight Society thugs standing in front of Xayne could only step back from the pressure of his overwhelmingly murderous aura.Although they had huge numbers and strong auras a while ago, they were now in complete chaos.Out of the initial hundred people, only around thirty to forty remained.The combined aura on them could not match the intense killing intent in Xayne's eyes alone.That horrifying and oppressive atmosphere was enough to intimidate the entire place. "Get lost or die," Xayne spoke another sentence, simple yet menacing.Those four simple words echoed in everyone's ears.However, the group of thugs dared not retreat because not far behind them was Lionel. Retreating would also mean death.Seeing no one stepping back, Xayne narrowed his eyes, a cold smile appearing."Since you won't retreat, I'll kill until there's no one left!"Just one sentence and the killing intent in the air soared.The next moment, the blade in Xayne's hand shot out
There was no time to continue engaging with them.Xayne made his move. He stepped forward, swiftly snatching a machete from the hands of two approaching burly men. He then ruthlessly slapped their faces with the blade, the sound of the strikes echoing loudly.Under Xayne's assault, the two tattooed burly men continuously retreated, and in a moment, half of their faces were covered in bloody imprints from the blade.The two men, dazed and battered, screamed. Then, they sprinted away in a frenzy.Simultaneously, Xayne struck again, piercing into the chest of one of Lionel's subordinates. The man had a black dragon tattoo on his left arm, signifying a high status in the Dark Knight Society. However, at this moment, he stared wide-eyed as blood spurted from his chest. Then, he fell to the ground. In a single breath, he died right in front of Lionel.Lionel's eyes squinted with intense anger, roaring furiously, "Get him! Kill him!""Why don't you all come at once? I'm running out
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