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
Ariana was trembling, tears filling her eyes. However, when she caught sight of Xayne's reassuring gaze, she felt her heart skip a beat.Clenching her fists, she slowly walked out of the hotel under everyone's watchful eyes.She was as beautiful as an angel, with eyes like stars. Seeing such a beautiful woman with such immaculate features, the eyes of the Dark Knight Society's thugs showed both a fierce glint and an extreme lust.This was the woman Lionel wanted.However, Xayne now stood by her side. No one dared to step forward.Though they were all thugs in society, they cherished their lives.They understood that if they made even the slightest movement toward the beautiful woman, the Ravenclaw dagger in the man's hand would end their lives in the next second.Ariana gracefully walked to Xayne's side, her body trembling against her will.At that moment, she looked so vulnerable and lovely.With teary eyes, she gazed at Xayne, who had bloodstains all over his body. Ari
Lionel surged with boundless anger. The machete in his hand swung up abruptly as he charged forward, roaring, "Everyone, attack."However, Xayne's Ravenclaw dagger shot out, directly hitting Lionel's machete in mid-air.The clear sound of the machete, broken in mid-air, traced a beautiful arc before falling to the ground, emitting a crisp clanging sound.Immediately afterward, Xayne picked up a machete from the ground and pressed it against Lionel's neck.The blood-stained machete drew a line of blood across his neck, and the tip of the knife was dripping bright red blood.At that moment, Lionel was dumbfounded, trembling. His left hand still maintained the posture of charging forward with the machete, but the machete in his hand had long since shattered.He stared intently at the machete on his neck.In a trance, he felt the threat of death, and cold sweat poured down like rain on his forehead.He was trembling and ultimately lost his will to continue fighting.This devil-lik
Lionel was currently overwhelmed by fear, especially now that someone held a blade to his neck.This was undoubtedly the most embarrassing and failed siege Lionel had ever experienced since his debut in the scene.He was, after all, the fourth Brother of Shalholm's underworld.In the past, he could decide the outcome of a person's life with a single glance. Now, it was his life that lay at the hands of a young man.The irony was not lost on him. Xayne looked coldly at Lionel and the dozens of subordinates who had just arrived behind him. He said coldly, "Have your people step aside."Lionel was trembling and shouted, "All of you, get back. Back off."Henry noticed the commotion and that Xayne was forcing Lionel to walk toward him. The expression on his face instantly darkened.He couldn't help but shudder when he met Xayne's icy gaze and took a few steps back.Xayne stood in front of Henry, with Lionel held at knifepoint, surrounded by Black Dragon Hall’s thugs."Are you Hen
Xayne hugged Ariana's waist gently. Despite her current unease, she gradually began to relax. With this man by her side, it seemed like everything could be resolved.Henry coldly watched as Xayne got up from the ground. Pointing at him with malice, he shouted, "Taka. Kill him. Kill him! No, cut his hands off first. I want him to know the consequences of offending me."Taka stood two meters away from Xayne, speaking broken Drakonian. "You're strong, but you're not worth my time. Now, either cut off your arms, or I'll do it for you."Taka's confidence bordered on arrogance.He was a wanted man in five countries, with a mythical record of hundreds of undefeated matches in underground boxing matches.In his eyes, everyone was just ants to be crushed underfoot. Moreover, Taka was a Grand Master Warrior, a super-strong expert whose reputation echoed throughout Drakonia. Countless people worshiped this level of strength.Hearing Taka's words, Henry clenched his fists in excitement. Th
As everyone recovered from the shock, they realized that the person lying crumpled by the vehicle was none other than the revered Taka. Xayne, untouched, stood in place, looking at Taka. "Kickboxing? Even Draco, who has been undefeated in 500 underground boxing matches, must kneel before me."It was a shocking scene. Everything had happened so quickly.Everyone gasped, unwilling to believe what was unfolding before them.The boxing champion, Taka, endorsed by Henry, was now more miserable than they could imagine.Faced up against Xayne, he could not even withstand a single blow before being blasted away.Henry, by now, was already stunned, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. The scene just now played out so vividly before him, causing him to tremble from fear. With a simple kick, Xayne struck the internationally wanted criminal, Taka, who had hundreds of undefeated underground boxing matches, to death.Lionel, equally shocked, breathed heavily, hiding behind his henchmen
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to s
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