The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 680

Chapter 680 

The Yin–Yang Duo sat across from Haylan, their eyes fixed on him, scrutinizing his every detail. The more they looked, the harder it was for them to believe it. 

They could never have imagined that the young man before them, who hadn’t even reached 30 years old, would be their superior, the renowned Sovereign of Shadowsl 

Moreover, he was so handsomel 

No one would believe such a thing! 

“Of course he is,” Xander replied, casting a disdainful glance at the Yin–Yang Duo. “Otherwise, how do you think I would have made the journey all the way here?” 

“But your mask…” Donovan interjected with confusion. 

In his understanding, the Sovereign of Shadows always appeared in public with a distinctive mask, never revealing his true 

face. 

Within the entire Shadow Knights organization, only the Mercenary King and the Sovereign of Shadows‘ two disciples knew the true identity of the Sovereign. 

Now, Haylan claimed to be the Sovereign of Shadows in front of them. Haylan knew that the Yin–Yang Duo, who specialized in infiltration and assassination, would naturally be skeptical.. 

Haylan already knew that they would be suspicious. Without hesitation, he released his energy on the spot. 

In an instant, a surge of murderous aura engulfed the area. An overwhelming force that seemed as unstoppable as a tidal wave submerged the Yin–Yang Duo. 

The Yin–Yang Duo froze, feeling as if they were adrift in a raging sea, on the verge of being swallowed by the waves. 

In the presence of Haylan’s overwhelming aura, they sensed their souls and hearts being crushed, experiencing excruciating pain throughout their bodies. 

Haylan remained calm and promptly retracted his aura. Taking a sip of his coffee, he calmly stated, “Now, do you believe me?” 

Though his aura lasted only a second, it was enough to leave the Yin–Yang Duo in awe, petrified in place, their foreheads. drenched in a cold sweat. 

Thump, thump, thump. 

Their hearts pounded like thunder, almost bursting out of their chests. 

Cold sweat permeated their spines. 

It took them a while to regain their composure. They immediately knelt before Haylan, full of reverence, and said, “We, the Yin–Yang Duo pays homage to the Sovereign!” 

They were intimately familiar with this kind of aura, the same aura that had led them through countless battles under the command of the Sovereign of Shadows. 

Appearance, physique, and information could all be manipulated, but this terrifying and familiar aura was impossible to 

fake. 

“Enough of this. There’s no need for such formalities in public. Please, rise,” Haylan said, lifting his hand gently. 

An immense invisible force lifted the Yin–Yang Duo, allowing them to sit back in their seats, 

Feeling the power of this force, the Yin–Yang Duo was once again overwhelmed, their eyes filled with respect and fervent admiration as they looked at Haylan. 

At this moment, they were absolutely certain that he was their Sovereign! 

“Mr. Jaber, you…” Donovan asked respectfully. 

“Stop!” 

Haylan quickly interrupted him, speaking in a solemn tone, “This is Lightdom City. From now on, don’t address me as the Sovereign. Just call me Haylan.” 

“How can that be? You are the most respected person in our hearts. We cannot be so impolite,” Sally said sincerely and fearfully. 

As the Yin–Yang Quo, they held immense respect, admiration, reverence, and fear for the Sovereign of Shadows. They couldn’t bring themselves to address Haylan by his name.