Xayne knelt and took the ring from the dead woman’s right finger. He examined the ring in the light and saw a line of engraved words on the inside—Blood Moon. It was the woman’s code name among the Green Venoms.Xayne pocketed the ring and left the bar, closing the door behind him. He then called his subordinates and told them, “Clean up the bar.”He noticed the remaining half of the broken sign and added, “Find a reason to acquire this bar.”Soon after, he drove to 48 Leclou Street. On the way, he took a deep breath and whispered to himself, “Don’t worry, Coco. I’m on the way.”The morning rush hour was still ongoing. People and cars crowded the roads, causing Xayne to get stuck between Leclou Street’s intersection and the main road, delaying his arrival. Since that was the case, he exited his car and ran into Leclou Street.There, he realized the street resembled more of an alley instead of a street. Old-looking houses were along the surroundings. Xayne glanced at a nearby house
Xayne looked carefree yet unruly, even picking up an apple from the table. Instead of eating it, he simply scrutinized it and said, “You’ll all die now.”Suddenly, he hurled the apple at a table with candles on it. The still-burning candles toppled and ignited a piece of fabric.“Who are you?” The five men gathered as one of them grabbed the back of Coco’s neck, occasionally glancing at the burning table.The room slowly became uninhabitable as the flames spread. If the fire continued to spread, everything would burn to ashes. Meanwhile, one of the thugs held the usually obedient Coco by her collar. Still, she was no longer afraid as she focused on her father.Earlier, Xayne had signaled her not to make any sudden movements. She understood that she should not shout in this situation.“Who am I?” Xayne approached with a smile. “I’m the one who’s here to send you all to hell.”“Is it just you?” The thugs were surprised.Xayne found them amusing. “Yeah, it’s just me against five of
“You must be eager to die, you motherfucker! Let go of my brother!” A burly man with a fierce aura roared and grabbed his two axes on his back. He then stomped and charged at Xayne, slashing at his neck.Xayne frowned and exuded a cold aura.Bam!He kicked Metal Maw’s buttocks, causing the latter to crash into a wall. Immediately after, Xayne avoided the two axes. The burly man was furious as he chased after Xayne, shouting, “You can run, but you can’t hide! It’s time to die, kid!”Boom!The man’s ax struck the wall, causing stones to fly in all directions. Each swing narrowly missed Xayne’s neck, limbs, and torso. After several failed attacks, the burly man grew frantic.Suddenly, Xayne’s body surged with killing intent, and his speed skyrocketed. He vanished and then reappeared behind the burly man. Xayne then punched the burly man’s back. Despite the seemingly simple punch, it contained immense force that could shatter a tank.Bang!The burly man flew and crashed into a pill
Xayne plunged his dagger into the man’s skull.“No!” The remaining four glared at Xayne angrily. Even so, he calmly approached Metal Maw and asked, “What’s your choice?”Metal Maw trembled after making eye contact with Xayne, thinking he resembled the devil. The former’s fear intensified as he looked at his dead brother. Metal Maw could no longer bear his sorrow and knelt on the ground to beg, “Please spare me, sir! I’ll talk, okay?”“How could you betray our employer, Metal Maw?!”“You lack a backbone as one of the Five Elements! You deserve to die!”“If you speak, we’ll haunt you if we die!”Suddenly, Xayne flung his dagger at one of their necks and sliced it open.Plop!The man stared at Xayne wide-eyed as he clutched his gushing neck. He then collapsed in a pool of blood, convulsing continuously. Metal Maw’s fear intensified as he hastily bowed and pleaded, “Spare me, sir! I’ll tell you everything. We only received this mission from our organization. We don’t know who our e
Castle's Peak was a remote small town located about two hundred kilometers away from Venzor. It was surrounded by mountains, peaks, and beautiful scenery, making it a rare tourist destination.As a result, Castle’s Peak had a thriving tourism industry that promoted the development of local accommodations, cuisine, specialty products, and cultural industries.Moreover, there were several jade mines near Castle's Peak, leading to a unique and profitable industry in the area—stone gambling. The stone gambling industry was incredibly lucrative, attracting various forces to participate and prosper.Among these forces was the Green Venoms, the most significant underground force in Castle’s Peak. They controlled two of the four veins around the place, boasting fifty thousand members scattered throughout the country.At that moment, the Green Venoms’ core members sat in a villa’s hall on the mountainside of the most prominent jade peak.Sitting at the top was a sturdy and imposing middle-
Cersei was furious when he saw the six corpses inside the box. He questioned his subordinates, “Where are the delivery guys?!”“Master Cersei, they’ve already left,” one subordinate replied.“Get them back here!” Cersei roared.“No need,” Tyrion said as he signaled his men to take the wooden box away. “Find a secluded spot in the mountains and bury it.”He then gave Cersei a piercing look and asked, “Were those the guys you sent to Venzor?”Cersei quickly replied, “Lord Tyrion, those were… Blood Moon and the Five Elements are among the most formidable members of our gang. No one could’ve expected this outcome.”Tyrion’s expression darkened as he said, “Since the enemy dared to send these corpses to us, I’ll take it as a blatant provocation. Prepare to respond.”Cersei bowed. “Rest assured that I’ll take care of it immediately, Lord Tyrion.”“Handle it cleanly. Our employer is waiting for our reply,” Tyrion said before leaving.When everyone departed, Cersei’s expression turned
The private room fell silent as all eyes turned to the main entrance. A man entered with his hands behind his back. The onlookers gasped and looked on in confusion.Cersei pointed at Xayne and shouted, “Who the hell are you?! Who let you in? You must have a death wish.”Finally, the others understood the situation and scolded Xayne.“Who do you think you are? Do you know where this is?”“Where are the guards? Break his limbs and throw him out!”Xayne remained indifferent as he faced them. He then approached the sofa and sat down before crossing his legs. He took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and began smoking.Cersei was furious as he stood up and declared, “You’re asking for death, kid! I’ll give you a chance to beg for mercy. Kneel for your recklessness and disrespect, or I’ll kill your whole family!”Xayne gazed at Cersei and said, “You’re Cersei Lighthart of the Green Venoms, right?”“It’s good that you know me. Since that’s the case, you should know that crossing me
Xayne calmly stated, “I came to take your life.”The atmosphere became tense instantly. Even the slow-witted ones sensed Xayne’s intense aura, knowing he was out for revenge.However, Cersei burst into laughter when he heard that. “I admire you, kid. Still, I’ll punish you if you don’t show some respect around here. Security!”He roared as he casually sat on the sofa and waited for his subordinates to seize the ignorant Xayne. Unexpectedly, no one rushed in. Cersei’s expression darkened as he roared again, “Where the hell are you idiots?! Get in here!”Still, not a single person appeared. Cersei grew increasingly annoyed while Xayne smiled faintly. “It seems your orders aren’t quite effective, Master Cersie. Would you like me to try?”As Cersei grimaced, Xayne exclaimed, “Everyone, get in here!”The sound of boots marching echoed in the corridor. A moment later, dozens of fully armed soldiers with rifles stormed in. They wore camouflage uniforms with helmets and face paint, enter
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