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
“Understood. You can come back,” a hoarse voice said through the phone. After hanging up, Rose glanced at the towering hotel and left the area.…Having dealt with the situation, Xayne returned to the hotel. He made a call to Deuce and said in a frosty tone, "Investigate the recent activities of those from Sakuranty in Shalholm immediately. Also, gather intelligence on the Samurais, the organization from Sakuranty.""The Samurais? Commander, didn't we kill four Legend Warriors from that organization two years ago? Why are they active again?" Deuce frowned."One of their assassins just attacked me," Xayne replied coldly."What?! They're asking for trouble!" Deuce was furious. "I'll lead the men to Sakuranty and wipe out the Samurais!""There's no need for that yet. I just want to look into it. I want to know who's pulling the strings. Whoever can command the Samurais is no ordinary figure," Xayne said in a chilling tone."Yes, Commander," Deuce acknowledged. Then he added, "By
This statement startled Serena, but she still stood by Xayne's side. With clenched fists, she said firmly, "No! No one is taking my husband anywhere!"Tim became furious, pointing at her and angrily saying, "Have you gone mad, Serena?! Are you trying to get kicked out of this family? Why are you defending such useless trash? Think about the consequences of your actions!"Serena stared coldly at Tim, saying, "Even if I'm driven out of the family, none of you can control our lives. I've had enough of this family a long time ago. If it weren't for you being my uncle and because of Grandpa, I would’ve left a long time ago."All you care about is yourself. Where’s the slightest hint of family affection? In your eyes, Xayne and I are just troublemakers and scapegoats. That’s it. From today onward, Xayne and I will be leaving the family. None of you can dictate our lives!" This stunned the Swifts.Tim went wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief and shock. He stammered, "Wh-What did y
The remaining servants dared not take another step forward. Tim's anger surged when he saw this, and he roared furiously, "Are you all a bunch of useless idiots?! He's just one person! Get him!"However, before he could finish his words, Xayne strode forward. He walked directly to Tim, grabbed his collar, and lifted him about a foot off the ground. Then, he coldly warned, "Listen carefully, Tim. Serena has decided to leave the Swift family, so that means I can deal with you without considering your status as her uncle. Don't challenge me."With that, Xayne tossed Tim aside.Thud!Tim landed on the ground, his buttocks throbbing with pain. He wanted to jump up and scold Xayne, but the cold look in Xayne's eyes made him tremble with fear."You're too arrogant for your own good, Xayne! Offending the Kleening won't end well for you!" Tim angrily declared, then waved and said, "Let's go!"After watching Tim and the others leave in embarrassment, Xayne turned back to the new home. In
Xayne sat down and casually asked, "Aren't you supposed to be back in the capital?"With a mischievous smile, Ariel said, "I came back because of you."Xayne was stunned, not expecting Ariel to be so straightforward. He shrugged casually. "Sorry, I have a wife and child. Your seduction won't work on me."She gave him a disdainful look and complained, "Fine, fine. I’ll drop it. You're really boring!"She was considered a prominent figure in the capital. However, Xayne felt nothing for her even when she was dressed so provocatively, which frustrated her.Xayne smiled faintly and asked, "So, what brings you to me?"Ariel crossed her arms, pouted, and said, "I’m angry at you, so I’m not telling. You can’t make me."Seeing this, Xayne rolled his eyes, got up helplessly, and said, "Okay then, I have other matters to attend to. I'm going to go now.""What? Are you just going to leave like that?" Ariel was infuriated. Was Xayne a blockhead? How could he not understand a woman's feeli
Even the entire capital wouldn't be able to handle a Legend Warrior. Everyone thought of Xayne as a small fry compared to such a person.However, Xayne just smiled calmly, placed his hands behind his head, and said, "A Legend Warrior is indeed powerful, but I'm not one to be trifled with either. If he dares to come, I dare to make him kneel and leave. Do you believe me?"Hearing these words, Ariel was shocked. However, she still rolled her eyes at him and muttered, "You're just bragging. Who do you think you are? A Supreme Commander? Making the Kleenings’ Legend Warrior kneel and leave..."It wasn't surprising for Ariel to say this. A Legend Warrior was an unimaginable existence for ordinary people. Only a Supreme Commander could make a Legend Warrior kneel and leave. Yet, Xayne proclaimed that he could do that.Ariel shifted the topic, "Forget it. Let's not discuss this anymore. If you can't handle it, you can come to me. I'll have my grandfather intervene and plead on your behalf
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