Killadrag was frightened as he repeatedly affirmed, “Yes, yes! I’ll go through hell to do whatever you want, sir!”‘This kid is frightening. He’s even scarier than my big brother.’Killadrag’s brother had already achieved the strength of a Celestial Warrior. Killadrag thought the men before him seemed to surpass his big brother. The duo’s killing intent and intense aura made Killadrag tremble.Xayne said coldly, “I have a simple task for you. Help me take over the Loyas’ businesses.”Killadrag understood Xayne’s actions and intentions. The latter wanted Killadrag to sever ties with the Loyas entirely. Killadrag knew he could only agree, “I understand.”“Where are the other three of the Four Extremes?”Killadrag shuddered as he replied, “They’re not in Hacincth because they’re responsible for other territories, sir.”“Okay, tell them that I want to meet them. Of course, I’ll wait for them to find me if they’re unwilling.” Xayne turned and left the castle.Soon after, Killadrag’s
Lark was furious as he commanded, “Tell everyone not to engage with Killadrag and his crew!”He then took out his phone and called Killdrag, sternly questioning, “What are you doing?!”“Hello, Mr. Lark. Is something wrong?”“Don’t play games with me! Why are you seizing my family’s businesses?” Lark questioned as he grew increasingly angry.Killadrag chuckled. “Oh, that? It’s just that my men have been a little short on cash. We thought we should use a few of your businesses to make some extra money. Is that a reasonable enough explanation, Mr. Lark?”“How dare you!” Lark grew red with rage. “Remember, my family made the Four Extremes! You idiots wouldn’t exist without us. Order your men to withdraw now!”Killadrag scoffed. “Indeed, you’re right. Although your family created us, we’ve killed and smuggled various things for your family. We’ve repaid your favors tenfold. Your family only gives us a meager share of profits, even with such rapid development. How will we feed our men?
“Understood. I’ll get on it now.” Humphrey left with the jade pendant.Meanwhile, Xayne and Draven sat calmly in a cafe outside the Loyas’ residence, watching the steward rush off. Draven chuckled, saying, “Drakon King, you were right. The Loyas are in a panic.” Xayne simply nodded and sipped his coffee. Soon after, they saw Humphrey running out and into a luxury car. Draven frowned and asked, “Sir, should I follow him?”“Sure, we’ll go together. Let’s see what the Loyas have up their sleeves.”The duo then followed Humphrey’s car and soon reached Western Petrea, a development zone with numerous factories, metalworks, and auto repair shops. Amid them stood a seven-story ancient building. Over time, the building had become weathered.Humphrey’s car stopped at the ancient building, and he stepped out of the car. He saw a golden signboard with two words on it—Lyphan Tower.When he entered, he saw a lean, shirtless man skillfully deboning meat with a cleaver in the backyard. Each cu
“Killadrag?! One of the Four Extremes?” Mick turned solemn as he stopped walking to scrutinize Humphrey. The former smiled coldly and said, “Your family’s relationship with them is well-known throughout Hacincth. Why should my brothers and I get involved in killing Killadrag?”Humphrey chuckled awkwardly and explained, “He seized dozens of my family’s businesses this morning, Mr. Mick. In a fit of anger, my brother sent me here to request your help.”Mick nodded in understanding and said, “I see. Let’s go then.”Humphrey nodded back and said hesitantly, “Is that it? Shouldn’t we bring more people or weapons?”Mick shook his head. “Nope.”He then stepped out of the tower. However, he froze as his foot touched the ground outside. He tensed all over as he stared ahead intensely. Humphrey noticed Mick’s behavior and asked in confusion, “What’s wrong, Mr. Mick?”“They’re here.” Mick’s sudden aura release sent shivers down Humphrey’s spine.“Who is?” Humphrey instinctively asked.“Fo
Xayne remained indifferent as he turned away. “Remember my words well. You and your brothers are not allowed to meddle in Hacincth’s affairs.”Mick clutched his abdomen and spat a mouthful of blood as he glared at Xayne and Draven leave.‘That guy is so strong, yet he hasn’t shown me his full strength. When did such a formidable foe appear in Hacincth?’Mick observed Humphrey, who lay on the ground. The former walked over to check on him, realizing Humphrey was not dead, only temporarily paralyzed.Mick then instructed his men to bring Humphrey back to the Loyas.Afterward, Mick left a message for Humphrey that read, “The Lymphan Tower will suspend its business and will no longer interfere with matters concerning Hacincth. As for the debt my brothers and I owe your family, we will settle it later.”Mick quickly went to the backyard and opened a secret passage. Soon after, he reached an underground chamber, where he saw his two elder brothers meditating.Mick knelt and reported,
Lark took a seat and said, “Mr. Alexander, the Four Extremes have turned against us and seized dozens of my family’s establishments.”Alexander smiled faintly and responded, “That’s not surprising. Someone single-handedly defeated Killadrag at Phonetail Mountain last night.”“What?” Lark finally realized what had happened. “Someone must be scheming against my family from behind the scenes.”Alexander nodded. “Precisely.”Lark’s expression darkened as he slammed his armrest and exclaimed, “Damn it! Who the hell would target my family? Could it be the other five families or Schuman?”Alexander chuckled and said, “None of them.”“Wait, what? Who else could it be?” Lark grew increasingly anxious.Alexander shook his head and said, “I don’t know, but they’re cautious. Still, it seems they’re targeting the Bullards based on the pattern of their actions.”“Who would target the Bullards?” Lark became frantic, knowing no sane person would dare target the Bullards.Alexander said smilin
Alexander concluded his brief speech and descended the stage. He then approached a private meeting room in the back with Lark and the other Loyas. Invited attendees included the heads of the five prominent families and Schuman.A roundtable conference took place inside the private meeting room. The atmosphere was somewhat solemn as the group sat at the table. Everyone there was a significant Hacincth figure capable of influencing the entire region.Lark smiled lightly and began, “Tonight’s discussion involves Hacincth’s future development, so it’s a highly confidential meeting. I request that everyone surrender their phones. Please tell your bodyguards to step outside.”The others frowned in confusion.Caden Obrien, the head of the Obrien family, sneered. “You’re not pulling a fast one on us, are you? What if you trap us all here? If so, your family can take over Hacincth.”“He’s right, Mr. Lark. We won’t surrender our phones. Speak your mind. There’s no need to be so mysterious.”
The three family heads glanced at each other before sitting back down.“All right, we’re willing to talk just based on your claims, Mr. Alexander.”Meanwhile, the Blanton, Sarratt, and Fitzgerald families nodded silently. Soon, a specialist entered and collected everyone’s phones. Then, the bodyguards left the meeting room. Only nine people remained.Alexander said smilingly, “Let’s begin, shall we? We shall discuss Mr. White, the overseas investor. As prominent Hacincth figures, you all should have gathered some information on him. My elders want to be a part of his seventy billion dollar investment. Does anyone object?”Everyone fell silent for a moment.Finally, Lark said, “Six of us have no objections. We can cooperate better with that foreigner if we collaborate with your family, Mr. Alexander.”Since the other family heads and Schuman did not voice opposition, Alexander continued, “Very well, we’ve reached a preliminary consensus. My family wishes for the Loya family to act
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