The Hall of National Guardians?Kael Draven had never heard of such a place before. But from the way Christian Vance spoke, one thing was clear—it wasn’t ordinary.“Uncle Vance,” he said, his voice edged with hesitation, “I don’t think I’ve earned such an honor. How could someone like me be allowed into the Hall of National Guardians?”Christian Vance smiled gently, his tone calm but resolute. “Kael Draven, have a little faith in yourself. The hall won’t shackle your freedom. You’ll still live as you wish—only, when the kingdom calls, you must answer.”“Brother Draven,” Sebastian Vance added, grinning, “please accept my father’s invitation. It would mean a lot.”Kael Draven paused. Truth be told, he had no desire to tie himself to royal politics. But as long as joining didn’t restrict him, refusing would only make things complicated.“In that case,” he said finally, bowing slightly, “thank you, Uncle Vance.”Sebastian Vance’s grin widened. The three spoke a little longer before Kael Dr

Malric Draven and Tobias Draven came from the same clan. If there’d been only one egg between them, heads would’ve rolled. Two eggs, though—two eggs changed the math entirely.Kael Draven wasn’t about to let a once-in-a-lifetime shot slip away. Everyone on the Eryndor Continent knew this: adult dragons are terrifying, yes, but dragon eggs don’t fight back. Convincing a grown dragon to accept you? Practically a miracle. Getting an egg to accept you? The simplest route to becoming a Dragon Warrior—provided you actually get the egg. If an egg recognizes you, your odds of bonding shoot up to something like eighty percent. That’s life-changing.Before anyone had even recovered from the shock, the three were at each other’s throats. Sparks, clashing aura—two against one. Not fair. Kael Draven had no real chance against both of them at once. Still, he fought like a man with nothing to lose. In the chaos, he grabbed an egg off the ground and fell back with it clutched in his hands, leaving th

Kael Draven wasn’t a fool. He didn’t expect luck to drop from the sky, and he had no taste for cheap miracles.“Elder Fire Dragon, what’s really going on?” His voice stayed steady, though his chest tightened.The dragon opened its mouth, then the answer slid into his mind—calm, unavoidable.Kael Draven, the thought, said, You’re not meant to know everything yet. When you grow stronger, you may enter Dragon Valley openly. That will be the day you begin to contend with it. For now, go back and train.It left him more confused than enlightened. One minute, the dragon spoke as if he already belonged to Dragon Valley; the next, it told him to wait his turn. There was no point arguing. If the elder meant harm, staying would be suicide.“May I leave, Elder Fire Dragon?” he asked. Escape mattered more than answers.“You may,” came the reply. “Train hard, Kael Draven. When you truly step into Dragon Valley, you will vie for dominance. And the little one you took—its origin is unusual.”He held

Dragon Valley.Deep in the mountains, in a secluded cave where shadows clung to every corner, the air smelled of damp stone and faint traces of spiritual energy.“Eldric, the Profound Heaven Finger… the one from the Profound Heaven Nine Transformations… I don’t think it suits me anymore,” Kael Draven said quietly. His eyes were calm, but there was a tension there—a weight of frustration that didn’t need words.The Profound Heaven Finger was undeniably strong. No one could argue with that. But even after mastering all nine levels, Kael Draven could feel the limit had been reached. According to the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Art, only when the Profound Heaven Nine Transformations reached the ninth and final stage could he even begin to touch the first revolution of the Reincarnation Art.“Master,” Eldric’s deep, steady voice echoed inside his mind. “I’ve examined all the martial techniques. Many are strong, yes… but very few truly suit you. There is one technique, though… extremely p

Kael Draven didn’t storm straight into the Hall of National Guardians. He hung back a moment, letting Sebastian Vance explain the layout and hierarchy.Twenty-three members in total: the hall master, two deputies—all Fusion realm cultivators—and the remaining twenty, all Evolution realm warriors.In other words, the second he stepped inside, he was already the weakest link. No one would respect him. Most wouldn’t even give him a second thought. In their eyes, he barely existed.Still, he gave the hall a long, measured look. Then, chin lifted, he strode forward.This was the heart of the Starcloud royal family’s power. Even the emperor relied on it.As soon as he crossed the threshold, a guard barked:“Who are you? This is the Hall of National Guardians. Unauthorized entry is forbidden!”Kael Draven ignored him. He held up his badge. Guardian of the Nation gleamed boldly. The guards stiffened instantly, fully aware of the title’s weight.“Well, well… isn’t this our youngest Guardian of