Chapter 1

"Special Report: Up to Chapter 3256, The End of the Blood River" "Synopsis: Five years ago, he was the top heir of a wealthy family. Framed and drugged, he ended up in a relationship with a woman and was exiled to the frontier. Five years later, he is a king among warriors, only to learn his parents were murdered and his sister was abducted. Consumed by rage, he returns, bathed in blood. Upon his return, he discovers that the girl from that night bore him a pair of adorable twins..."

Chapter 1: Loved Ones Murdered, The King Returns!

"Commander Xiao Ning has led ten thousand Red Dragon troops to a crushing victory over the million-strong coalition of twelve nations!" "Single-handedly, with one sword, he struck down the Heaven Realm masters of those twelve nations!" "The Red Dragon army drove straight in, shattered the twelve nations' defenses, and left not a single enemy soldier alive, hoisting the Red Dragon banner over the northern territories of those nations!" "The ceremony for his royal investiture will be held in Dragon Capital in three days!"

At this moment, every television channel in Shenzhou was frantically broadcasting this news. The entire nation was stunned. The whole country celebrated!

Before the television screens, a billion citizens of Shenzhou stared intensely at the words, their chests burning with fervor. Their eyes were filled with fanatical worship and awe. Commander Xiao Ning was a legend of the modern age. At eighteen, he was named a General. He had led a thousand personal guards to annihilate an army of eighty thousand, shaking the world. At twenty, he was named a Marquis. With his bare fists, he had crushed countless powerful enemies from abroad, earning the title from foreign masters: The True Dragon of Shenzhou!

Ten days ago, a coalition of twelve nations sent a million troops to invade the northern borders. However... Their million-strong army was wiped out to the last man by ten thousand Red Dragon troops. The twelve leaders of the coalition, all Heaven Realm masters, were slaughtered by the Commander himself with a single sword. The world fell silent! In three days, this young legend—the youngest in the history of Shenzhou—would become the only King in all the land!!

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An hour ago. Dragon Capital issued an SSS-level ban, sealing off this five-thousand-mile highway! Yet! On this empty road, a jeep raced at maximum speed, tearing toward Fengcheng... Inside, Xiao Zining kept his eyes tightly shut, his face twisted in agony. The endless rage burning in his chest made him look like an enraged lion—a sight that brought tremors and awe to anyone who looked upon him.

An hour ago, a voice message from his sister, Xiao Yi, had caused this battle-hardened man to break down on the spot. "Brother, the company has gone bankrupt. Mom and Dad were forced to jump to their deaths. It’s been five days, and we haven't even found their bodies..." "The Four Major Clans have carved up the Xiao family. Lin Hui has seized our company and announced her engagement to Wang Hao. The banquet is about to start." "We still owe those four clans three hundred million. They told me to pay it back immediately, or they’ll sell me as a servant—" "Brother! Are you still alive? Where are you? I miss you so much... I miss you so, so much..." "They’ve come to my door. It looks like I can't escape this fate—" "I'll have to be your sister in the next life. Brother, I'm sorry—" "Ah! You animals, let go of me! Let go—"

Immediately after! "Still daring to make phone calls? Who can save you? Who would dare to save you! You could scream until the heavens break, but no one will care. Accept your fate—" A grating, malicious cackle followed, along with the sound of a mobile phone being crushed under a boot...

Having picked up his phone for the first time in five years, Xiao Zining felt as though he had been struck by lightning. The crushing weight of the news left him unable to regain his footing. His parents, forced to suicide! His fiancée, conspiring with old enemies to destroy the Xiao family and marrying the very person who framed him! His sister, auctioned off like cargo, her whereabouts unknown, her fate hanging in the balance! Every piece of news made Xiao Ning boil with an irrational, all-consuming fury.

What did it matter if he was currently the focus of the world, a man of immense power? His home was gone! Everything was gone! What was the use of any of it? And so, he abandoned everything and raced back as fast as he could...

"Faster! Go faster! Maximum speed! Full throttle!!" Xiao Zining's eyes were bloodshot, his voice hoarse and stifled. Phoenix, who was driving, felt a heart-wrenching pain seeing him in such a state. In five years, she had never seen this iron-willed man lose control of his emotions like this. This was the peerless hero in the hearts of a billion citizens of Shenzhou! She understood his pain, and his rage. But she could offer no consolation.

Xiao Zining’s fists were clenched tight, his eyes burning red, his vision blurring with tears. His parents were dead; his sister was the only family he had left in the world! If anything happened to Xiao Yi, he would never forgive himself for the rest of his life!!

Five years ago, he was framed. After being drugged at a dinner, he had defiled a girl and was thrown into prison. But that kind-hearted girl had eventually forgiven him through her tears! That act had spared him from prison and led to his exile to the frontier. He could never forget those despairing, lifeless eyes... He could never forget that sorrowful, beautiful face as she wept and said she forgave him...

For five years, he had cut all ties, adopted the name Xiao Ning, and fought with valor on the battlefield, earning countless legendary achievements. Eighteen, named General. Twenty, named Marquis. At twenty-three, named King.

Only today, after the war ended, did he retrieve his old phone. He had intended to return home in glory after the investiture, reunite with his family, and make amends to the girl he had hurt. Instead, this news had plunged him into hell in an instant...

He gradually calmed down. The roiling fury in his deep eyes transformed into a frigid, intense murderous intent. "The Four Major Clans of Fengcheng..." "Xiao Zining is back. Prepare yourselves to endure the wrath of a King!"

Five years ago. The Four Major Clans worked together to frame him, causing him to commit a grave mistake, ruining his reputation, and nearly trapping him in a prison cell for life... Five years later. The Four Major Clans worked together to carve up the Xiao family's assets, forced his parents to suicide, and now were pushing for his total destruction, selling Xiao Yi off like a piece of merchandise... A blood feud, an irreconcilable enmity!!!

Phoenix took a deep breath and began her report: "Commander, Intelligence has just sent word. They have located Miss Xiao Yi." "All the local garrison troops in Fengcheng have been assembled. With a single word from you, they can trample the Four Major Clans into dust!"

Xiao Zining’s eyes flashed with lethal intent. "The Four Major Clans? Death is too simple for them! I will make them die, little by little, in the depths of despair and terror..." "The priority now is to secure Xiao Yi's location! Immediately! Order them to send the coordinates right now!!" "If even a hair on her head is harmed, I will never spare them!" "Yes." Phoenix remained silent for a few seconds before adding, "Miss Xiao Yi is at the underground auction house in Fengcheng."

"Full speed ahead!" Under his cold exterior, Xiao Zining’s rage was suppressed to the limit, his fists clenching tight... If his sister lost even half a strand of hair, he would make everyone involved regret ever having been born!! No one could withstand the wrath of a King!!

Chapter 2: Whoever Touches My Sister, Dies!

Fengcheng. The underground auction house. The most chaotic, lawless place in all of Fengcheng, where the sunlight never reaches! Today, the auction house was packed, not a single seat empty. Among the crowd were many local elites, merchants, and members of powerful families. The scene was unprecedentedly lively. The atmosphere was intense. Everyone sat there, eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation. After all, the person they were about to bring onto the stage was the former first daughter of Fengcheng, Xiao Yi!

The host walked onto the stage, microphone in hand, and smiled. "Ladies and gentlemen, the bidding will begin soon. Please settle down and be quiet for a moment." He paused slightly. "Before the auction starts, let me tell you a touching story." "There is a girl whose family owes three hundred million... Unable to repay it, to lighten her family's burden, she has decided to repay the debt through her own labor. What we are auctioning today is the lifetime labor value of this filial girl." "This young lady is auctioning off her career." "As long as you guests can afford the price, she will become your private subordinate, serving you for life." "Washing clothes, cooking, anything at all."

"Good!" "Wonderful!" "We’re moved to tears just listening to this—" Those who already knew the truth acted as if they were deeply touched, playing along with the host’s performance. A sneer rang out. Wang Heng said contemptuously, "Stop teasing us. Isn't this just that bitch from the Xiao family?" "This slut still owes our four clans three hundred million. Now, this is just settling the debt." Wang Heng, a member of the Wang Family of the Four Major Clans, had once pursued Xiao Yi.

The elderly host just smiled faintly and continued, "Now, the star of today's show is about to appear." Soon, a metal cage appeared in the audience's view. Inside was a young girl, in handcuffs and shackles, her clothes disheveled, revealing large patches of fair skin... Her body was covered in hideous wounds! Yet, even so, she could not hide her beautiful face and refined aura! Xiao Yi looked at the greedy, wolf-like gazes directed at her, her heart gripped by terror... If she fell into the hands of these people, her life would be worse than death!!

The host chuckled. "The bidding begins." "Starting price: one yuan. The highest bidder wins. Please, place your bids." The hall erupted in laughter. Looking at the disheveled Xiao Yi in the cage, their eyes were full of mockery. The once high-and-mighty Xiao family daughter was now worth one yuan! One yuan! The Four Major Clans were truly delivering a naked humiliation!!

"Two yuan!" "Three yuan!" "I bid ten yuan—" The bids continued, ringing in Xiao Yi’s ears, making her body tremble with indignation and despair...

Just then, Wang Heng stood up and shouted, "I bid fifty million!" Silence fell over the hall. Wang Heng bowed to those around him. "I didn't have eyes before and chased this bitch, only to be rejected by her fake sense of superiority..." "And now—" "I'm going to strip her naked in public. After I'm done with her, everyone else can enjoy her too!" The old man smiled indifferently. "Young Master Wang, your private servant is yours to dispose of as you see fit." This grand spectacle was prepared by the Four Major Clans specifically to humiliate Xiao Yi; he certainly wouldn't refuse Wang Heng's proposal. Wang Heng’s approach was a hundred times crueler than simply killing her!

"Hahahaha—" Liu Cheng laughed wildly and walked toward Xiao Yi. "Then I won't be polite and will put on a little show for everyone." "Strip her!" "Strip her!" "..." The crowd cheered wildly, their eyes filled with a perverted excitement. Wang Heng walked into the metal cage. *Rrrrip—* He sneered, tearing the clothing from her arm. Her porcelain-white arm was exposed... The crowd grew even more excited, their eyes glowing with green light. Xiao Yi closed her eyes in despair, tears streaming down her face. She felt helpless, hopeless, and dead inside... How she wished at this moment that her brother could descend from the sky like a peerless hero and save her from this abyss!!! Alas, this was just a fantasy...

Xiao Yi glared at Wang Heng. "Get lost! Wang Heng, you bastard... get lost! I won't let you succeed even if I die. If you dare touch me, my brother will kill you when he returns!" Wang Heng grabbed her hair and growled, "Your loser of a brother died on the battlefield long ago. Even if he hadn't, would my Four Major Clans fear him?!" "Xiao Yi, even if you die today, I will have you!" Xiao Yi’s face was filled with despair. She closed her eyes again. Tears fell like rain. Dad, Mom, your daughter is coming to see you! Brother! I'm sorry, see you in the next life... She intended to bite her tongue; she would rather die than suffer this indignity... But! At this very moment!

*BOOM—* A heaven-shaking crash rang out, and the main gate of the auction house was kicked off its hinges! Blinding light poured in from outside, casting a tall, imposing silhouette... A roar like thunder pierced their eardrums. "Whoever touches my sister, dies!" Xiao Zining strode in, his gaze cold and sharp, walking against the light into the auction house.

Chapter 3: Crushed With One Punch!

The massive auction house fell into dead silence at that moment... Every step that figure took sounded like a hammer against their hearts, leaving them feeling suffocated and distressed. Every gaze. Was fixed on him.

"Who is this? So arrogant. He must have a death wish. Doesn't everyone know this Xiao Yi is the remnant of the Xiao family? Whoever tries to protect her dies—" "A cocky fool, he's a dead man! The Four Major Clans aren't to be trifled with—" "Wait, he said this Xiao Yi is his sister? Could it be... Xiao Zining?!" "Oh, it's that loser." "He got set up back then, nearly sent to prison, and now he dares to come back? The Four Major Clans play with him like a dog!"

The crowd whispered among themselves, their tone filled with disdain and contempt. Wang Heng stopped what he was doing, his eyes suddenly locking onto Xiao Zining. "You rapist, you still dare to come back?" Xiao Zining said nothing, but the killing intent radiating from his body climbed steadily. The air in the room seemed to become heavy with the scent of blood. "Young Master Wang, watch out!" The old man from the auction stage gave a warning. Wang Heng remained dismissive, laughing wildly. "This guy is a loser. Does he dare touch me?" "Even if I were to trample his face into the ground today, he’d still have to call me 'Daddy'!"

Upon seeing Xiao Zining, Xiao Yi’s body trembled, tears streaming down her face! "Brother—!!" Xiao Zining felt a sting in his eyes. Thinking of his murdered parents and seeing his sister's current predicament, he was drowned in endless self-reproach. "It's my fault for being late. I'm sorry." Wang Heng continued to sneer. "Xiao Zining, since you're back, you must know that those two old fossils of yours were taken care of by our Four Major Clans, right?" "If even your parents couldn't beat us, a loser like you, how can you fight us?" "Tell you what, kneel down and lick my shoes, and maybe I’ll beg for mercy on your behalf." "And this sister of yours, I'll take her. After I'm tired of playing with her—"

Xiao Zining looked up and glanced at Wang Heng as if looking at a dead man. Cold and indifferent. "Daring to have designs on my sister, I’ll send you on your way." A roar erupted as Xiao Zining threw a punch like a dragon, slamming into Wang Heng’s chest. "Ah—" A shrill, blood-curdling scream echoed through the massive auction house. Wang Heng’s body was sent flying. A massive, bloody hole had been punched right through his chest... He was dead before he hit the ground!

*Gasp—* Silence. Everyone in the auction house gasped, paralyzed in sudden stillness. Xiao Zining had actually been so reckless as to kill Wang Heng with a single punch? He was a member of the Four Major Clans; the man had to be insane! "Phoenix, clear the floor." Xiao Zining’s voice was icy. "You have thirty seconds. If anyone else remains, you will all be buried with him!!"

These words made everyone shiver to the core. Phoenix walked in from outside, sweeping her cold gaze over the crowd. "You have one last chance to live. Get out." Get out, or die. Terrified, many people scrambled toward the exit... Soon. Only the auction house staff remained, all of them staring coldly at Xiao Zining and his companion. "Fine, very well!" The old man gritted his teeth. "Xiao Zining, you have real nerve. Do you know who owns this place? You’re a dead man for causing trouble here." Xiao Zining completely ignored him. He walked forward, pried the metal cage open, and pulled Xiao Yi into his arms! "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... It's my fault. I was late..." His eyes brimmed with tears, his composure shattering. "Brother, it's not your fault. It's their fault. They deserve to die." Xiao Yi looked at the valiant man before her and felt a pang of heartache; she feared the pain in Xiao Zining’s heart now was ten times greater than her own...

"I will definitely avenge our parents. The Four Major Clans, and everyone else involved, will pay a painful price!!" Xiao Zining’s voice was filled with intense, murderous intent. "Bastard." Seeing himself being ignored, the old man’s anger surged. "Immediately! Call everyone here and wipe him out." He roared at the top of his lungs. "Yes, Manager." Soon, from every corner of the hall, a crowd surged in. Ten, twenty, thirty... over a hundred people! The crowd grew larger and denser, all holding knives and sticks, filled with murderous intent, closing in on Xiao Zining and the others...

"Brother—" Xiao Yi’s voice trembled, her lips turning pale. "Don't be afraid." Xiao Zining patted her back. "With me here, I won't let you... be harmed by even a single bit!!" "Kid!" "You killed Young Master Wang today, and in Lord Long’s establishment, you're dead!" The manager hissed through gritted teeth. "I don't care about any Lord Long or Lord Tiger. Today, since you dared to auction my sister as a slave..." "Then you have only one road left, and that is death!!" The manager sneered. "I’m scared of you? No matter how well you can fight, can you take on a hundred people? A single blow from each of them would beat you to death!" "However..."