"Then, why did Mapen say his pass could get me in?" Xayne frowned."Mr. Xayne, Mapen's pass would only grant you access to the first level. Even my pass can only get someone to the second level. The pyramid has seven levels in total. Our passes only allow access to the outer sections," Castro explained, his voice steady.Xayne's expression shifted slightly as he processed the explanation. After a moment of contemplation, Xayne asked, "What if I force my way in?""That's not possible. I've heard of your reputation, Mr. Xayne, but aren't you worried about the Master of Human Realm? It's said that among the High Priests, there's someone in that realm. For centuries, no one has dared to breach the inner sanctum of the pyramid, and for good reason," Castro said, shaking his head earnestly.The phrase piqued Xayne's curiosity. Castro thought it referred to a person, but Xayne understood it as a legendary level of power, a realm of mastery he knew only from stories.Xayne couldn't believ

Yzil and the others watched Xayne's group leave the hotel, their hearts sinking regretfully. This had been their golden opportunity to prove themselves and build a legacy. Yet, their initial arrogance and underestimation of Xayne had cost them everything.Outside the Hotel Delta, Xayne, Aava, and Gordon made their way to Gordon’s modest rental apartment in Carollan.As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. Living a life of bleeding on the edge of a knife every day, Gordon had to be more careful."Supreme Commander, this place is my safe house. No one else knows about it. Please, you and Miss Aava can stay here while I contact my subordinate. I am no longer in the previous company. I don't know if he can still..." Gordon explained nervously. He knew how fragile loyalty could be when power dynamics shifted.Now that he was in trouble again, it was hard to say whether his subordinates would respect him. Not to mention calling, it might not work even if they were to meet

Aava frowned as she asked, "Excuse me, sir, but isn't Hades, the god of death...?""It's the underworld god," Xayne interjected sharply before she could finish.In Egenda, referring to Hades as the "god of death" was considered deeply disrespectful.According to legend, Hades was the ruler of the underworld, and the ancient Egendaians believed themselves to be descendants of Hades and the goddess of spring, reverently addressing him as the underworld god.The elderly man nodded approvingly at Xayne's correction. "Precisely. In fact, there is a pyramid situated at the center, and that pyramid is the Temple of Hades.""However," he continued with a meaningful pause, "if the person you're searching for is in that pyramid, I'm afraid you're out of luck."In today's world, no one can take anything or anyone—out of that pyramid. And I mean anything." Xayne's breath hitched.The elder's gaze seemed to stretch into infinity, his eyes carrying a trace of reverence that sent chills down

"Break!" Xayne said in a calm and steady voice.Before the two fireballs could even approach him, they disintegrated into embers, scattering harmlessly into the air.At that moment, Xayne's aura surged to an overwhelming intensity. He no longer resembled a mere mortal. Within mere breaths, his immense pressure caused beads of sweat to form on Janko's forehead.'He's a Quad-Divine Commander. This can't be real. Xayne is supposed to be an ordinary man. How can this be possible?'But now, nothing mattered. It was far too late.Janko’s heart sank. Xayne's level far outstripped his own, and his methods were leagues more refined.Quad-Divine Commanders from Drakonia were no ordinary warriors. Each one was a living legend. Forget the mythical figures like Klink, even someone like Haqin was a towering existence.Drakonia itself was shrouded in mystery, its greatness beyond comprehension. Legends claimed that all kickboxing originated there, and what the rest of the world practiced was j

At the apex of the Great Pyramid, a figure cloaked in black gazed down at Xayne and Thando. As their eyes met, Xayne felt an oppressive force, unlike anything he had encountered before, bearing down on him.In an instant, the black-clad figure descended and appeared before them.Thando immediately dropped to his knees."Lord Kade!" he exclaimed in a trembling voice with reverence.The cloaked figure barely acknowledged Thando. His cloudy gray eyes settled on Xayne with a piercing intensity that felt as though they could see straight through him.Xayne could clearly sense the immense power radiating from this man. Despite his own strength, he felt utterly insignificant in his presence."You have... two hearts?" Kade finally spoke, his voice deep and deliberate.'Two hearts?' Xayne frowned momentarily before understanding dawned. He meant the Crimson Dragon's Heart and the Golden Dragon's Heart."You could say that. Though in a way, I'm also a man without a heart," Xayne replied