“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
Cersei frowned upon hearing Xayne’s words. He thought Xayne was too arrogant to clarify that he would go against the Green Venoms.“Friend, do you really want to do this? It seems you don’t intend to show the Green Venoms any respect. A foreigner like you has no power here. Do you honestly think that highly of yourself?” Cersei countered with a glint of coldness in his eyes.He continued, “I advise you to consider the consequences of going against us carefully.”Xayne stood up and approached Cersei. Suddenly, he kicked Cersei into a wine rack, shattering it and causing red wine to splatter everywhere.Cersei spat a mouthful of blood as he stared at Xayne. Meanwhile, the latter said, “You’ll find out how powerful this foreigner is soon enough. Unfortunately, you probably won’t survive long enough for that.”Cersei shuddered and questioned, “What do you want? If you dare to kill me, you won’t escape this nightclub alive.”He was terrified after sensing Xayne’s killing intent.“Oh
Xayne chuckled and said, “I’m just a discarded son-in-law from the Swift family.”Cersei felt like he had gotten slapped upon hearing that. After all, someone like that could not possess such power and display such methods. He scowled and pleaded, “Friend, I was wrong to cross you. What can I do for you to spare me and my men?”At that point, he could only admit his mistakes and seek survival.Xayne narrowed his gaze and said, “There’s one thing you can do. Tell me who the mastermind behind my daughter’s kidnapping is.”Cersei stared at Xayne intensely, saying, “You should know the fate of those who betray their employer in this line of work.”“Is that so? Then, you’re as good as dead if you don’t tell me now. I’ll find out on my own, even if you don’t tell me. By then, you and the Green Venoms will become a thing of the past,” Xayne spoke coldly, sending a chill down Cersei’s spine.Cersei frowned in thought before finally saying, “Actually, I don’t even know who our employer is
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en