Clang! Sean locked eyes with Xayne, and he jolted as if struck by lightning. He sensed a flood of murderous intent in Xayne’s eyes, momentarily leaving him dazed.Xayne wasted no words. He rose and kicked Sean in the chest, pinning him to the ground. The force shattered the floor tiles beneath them."Ahh!" Sean let out a piercing scream as if a truck had crashed into his chest.“L-Let me go! You’re making an enemy of the Kleenings! They won't let you get away with this!" Sean's face turned purple from the excruciating pain. He clutched the foot pressing down on him, struggling to breathe."I don’t care if the Kleenings become my enemy. I'll destroy whoever dares to attack my woman," Xayne said in a low and ominous tone, "I don't mind killing you even."Sean trembled as he saw the imminent threat of death in Xayne's icy gaze. It was so vivid that it seemed a mere snap of the fingers would end him. He regretted not heeding Joshua's advice not to lay hands on Xayne. He wished he co
The floor and walls of the suite were soaked in blood, making for a gruesome scene. Xayne walked to the bedside and picked Serena up, carrying her out of the suite. Completely drained of strength, she simply nestled quietly against Xayne's broad chest."Honey, I promise this won't ever happen again. Don't worry," Xayne declared with determination as he brought her out of the hotel.Xayne then flagged down a cab and went to another hotel, where he got a room. Serena then soaked in a hot bath, vigorously trying to scrub away at her body. When she emerged from the bathroom, Xayne brought over a cup of steaming calming tea."Here, drink," he said."Thank you," Serena replied, sitting down, her hair still dripping.She took a few sips, then slumped onto the couch. She silently stared out of the window. Xayne understood she had a lot on her mind, considering what she had just been through. It wasn't easy to overcome such an ordeal in a short time."Thank you." Serena’s soft and quiet
The tone from the other end of the phone was calm."Sir, Mr. Sean…might be beyond saving," Joshua answered truthfully, sweat dripping down his forehead under the tremendous pressure.Silence came from the other end of the line. Losing the family heir was no trivial matter. It concerned the very legacy of the Kleening family."Find out who did it and kill them!" declared the voice on the other end with furious anger. The voice then added, "Bring Sean back now. I'll go find Dr. Lance.""Yes, sir," Joshua responded.He hung up the phone and wiped away his cold sweat. His employee, William Kleening, had given the order, and all he had to do was execute it.…Meanwhile, in the bustling international metropolis of the capital, a Lincoln Navigator sped down the highway back to the capital. In the rear seat of the car, a man dressed in a branded suit gazed expressionlessly at the scene outside the window. No one could discern the thoughts behind this man’s dark eyes.At this moment, hi
The Kleening family was in turmoil, but no one knew about the storm that was brewing beneath the torrential rain that engulfed the city.The Kleenings mobilized several groups of people that very night. Some went to Shalholm, while others retrieved the critically injured and unconscious Sean from the airport and transported him to the military hospital.William braced the cold rain and went to Howsworth Mountain. He sought out the famous Lance, pleading with him to fix Sean.…Serena could barely sleep that night. In her dreams, she saw Sean's sinister face—his lecherous grin—as he lunged toward her. She woke up with a jolt several times.When she arose in the morning, she found Xayne exercising on the balcony. He was wearing only a pair of shorts, showing off his well-proportioned upper body and robust muscles. However, there were numerous gunshot and knife wounds on his body.Gazing at Xayne's sweaty, Serena got lost in thought, her mind wandering to places unknown. She then sh
The woman set up the sniper rifle and aimed down sight. Through the scope, she spotted Xayne laughing heartily on the balcony a kilometer away. As her hair blew in the wind, she closed one eye and steadied herself.No one anticipated an assassin to be lurking out on the calm lake.Xayne was trying his best to cheer up Serena, but she was unresponsive to his efforts. In frustration, he turned his head, laying back and gazing at the blue lake. Suddenly, he noticed a beam of light on his face. Although it was faint, he sensed something unusual about it.He cast a sidelong glance at the white yacht on the lake. Without a second thought, he turned and grabbed Serena. He leaped past the glass door and shoved Serena against the wall, using his body to shield her.Simultaneously, a high-speed bullet pierced through the recliner Xayne had been lying on. It hit the glass behind him and shattered the entire glass door.Serena looked at the shattered glass with a terrified expression and real
Having fired a few shots but failing to hit the man, Rose realized she was up against a formidable opponent. No wonder Joshua had warned her, "If you can't beat him, retreat." before she left. However, the word "retreat" didn’t exist in Rose’s dictionary. She discarded her rifle and bent down to pull out two sharp daggers strapped around her ankles. When she looked up, Xayne was fast approaching, just a hundred meters away from the yacht. In the blink of an eye, the motorboat might collide head-on with the yacht. For an assassin, this distance was deadly.Xayne leaped into the air, landing on the deck. He observed the fully armed woman, boldly appreciating her impressive physique. She had a fantastic figure and was absolutely stunning. No one would have expected her to be an assassin.Rose casually glanced at the man before her. She couldn't sense any aura from him except for those scrutinizing bright eyes. She labeled Xayne as a pervert. She gripped her daggers adorned with intr
Rose did not panic when Xayne grabbed at her. Her face turned red as she stabbed toward Xayne's neck. Xayne knew she meant business and quickly stepped back. However, Rose pressed on. She aimed for Xayne's neck, chest, and other vital spots.Backed into a corner, Xayne finally found an opening. He sidestepped behind Rose, one hand gripping her wrist as she aimed for his hip and the other hand holding the hand that was aiming for his neck.He pressed against Rose's back, and due to her intense struggle, he felt a soft impact in his lower abdomen.Rose's face flushed. Gritting her teeth, she said, "I'll kill you, you motherfucker!""You're no match for me." Xayne shamelessly grinned. "Don't move, you might cut your own face."Enraged, Rose stamped the deck and leaped backward with a backflip. Xayne pushed her away and hurriedly checked his neck. That was a close call. He almost got slashed. "Was that really necessary?" Xayne shrugged.Rose squatted on the deck, her eyes gleamin
"I'll kill you!" Rose declared. She swiftly pulled out two daggers from her waist, and two cold gleams flashed from her hands. The twin blades were aimed straight at Xayne's head. If they hit, blood would spill, and Xayne’s death couldn't be more certain. Just as Rose made her move, Xayne sensed the murderous intent in her eyes. He leaned backward, and the two daggers shot past his head. The chilling aura gave him goosebumps.Before Xayne could adjust his posture, the daggers were abruptly yanked back by two extremely thin threads, stabbing straight toward Xayne's lower back."You're crazy!" Without hesitation, Xayne planted his feet on the ground and leaped up, narrowly evading the daggers.Swish! The twin blades returned to Rose's hands. She swiftly got up, intending to pounce on Xayne again. The entire sequence flowed seamlessly, leaving one to wonder how many times Rose had practiced these moves. Just as Rose gathered herself for another attack, she felt someone charging
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