X-Dragon Era-Chapter 561 - Speedy Slash Ke Zhan_4

After some thought, Xin Yun used the Taiji Diagram to get in touch with Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash. It had been so long since they had last met, and he had no idea how the two were doing. Soon... Xin Yun set a meeting place and then went there with the two girls.

The reason Xin Yun was so eager to meet these two was that he wanted to get some updates from them. Having been away for so long, he wondered if there had been any changes at the academy.

Although it hadn't been long, when he saw Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan again, they looked completely different. Having grown from adolescence to young adulthood, they had both matured rapidly, and the changes were quite significant.

First was Speedy Slash, who was no longer the scrawny kid from a few years ago. He had now turned into a refined young man. He wore a neat, light yellow outfit, his hair combed neatly to the back, clean and sharp, giving off an impression of elegance, immense strength, and wisdom.

As for Ke Zhan, he also looked quite different. He had grown fatter, but his build was very solid, blurring the line between overweight and muscular. It was difficult to pinpoint exactly, but he exuded a robust yet never reckless vibe.

Perhaps it would be hard for the average person to understand, but in fact... Ke Zhan did look very fat, unusually so. However, if one were to get close, it would become clear that his body was not covered in fat, but in firm muscles that a fat person could never possess, bursting with explosive power, the kind whose arms could host a horse race.

Speedy Slash was in a light yellow outfit, while Ke Zhan wore a mix of black and red that at first glance appeared red. Upon closer inspection, however, it shimmered with a sanguine glow. Paired with Ke Zhan's physique, it gave an impression of terror, as well as a sense of being unbeatable.

As for Xin Yun and the two girls, they too had changed a lot. Yi Luo Xiang had become so beautiful that it was almost impossible to stare directly at her, while Yan Qingying's beauty made it hard to look away. However, if one lingered too long, they would be frozen by the chill she radiated.

As for Xin Yun, while still not very muscular, he was certainly not frail. His stature was tall and handsome, his face always lit with a gentle smile that gave off a very amiable feeling. No matter whom he faced, he always gave the impression of a warm spring breeze.

Having been apart for so long, Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan had improved rapidly and had reached the rank of a six-star Gold. In their grade segment, they were considered average, but if one were to talk about combat power, they were definitely top-tier!

A person's strength is not in the magnitude of power alone. With the same energy, some can be invincible, while others can be remarkably weak. Ming Xuan was a prime example from the past.

The five of them gathered around the dining table, and Xin Yun said with a chuckle as he looked at the two guys, "How have you been? Everything good recently?"

Having been separated for so long, Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan felt a bit awkward. Everyone had changed significantly, all in their early twenties now, no longer the children they once were. Therefore... many things had slightly shifted. Even if not spoken aloud, the changes in their hearts were real and present.

Seeing the discomfort on their faces, Xin Yun subtly frowned, and at that moment, Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan exchanged a glance. Then Speedy Slash spoke up, "It's been alright. Now... Ke Zhan and I have entered the elite class, with Ke Zhan as the head of the grade segment, and I'm the top of the elite class!"

Sitting back casually in his chair, Xin Yun smiled and said, "Oh! Is that so? That's really great. I didn't expect you to have progressed to this extent in such a short time. Congratulations!"

Upon hearing Xin Yun's words, Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan exchanged a cautious look, choosing not to speak. This year was the assessment year, and their positions as the top and second in the elite class meant they could be directly promoted to the Fourth Grade Segment. This was extremely important for them.

They actually still held a lot of respect for Xin Yun. After all... the Xin Yun of the past was so extraordinary, but now, having claimed the top positions of the elite class, looking down on their entire grade segment, and having maintained that status for a long time, it was inevitable that things would change.

The saying goes, "Status nurtures pride, and comfort fosters complacency." Having been seated in high positions for so long, they had developed attitudes that were previously absent. Moreover, since Xin Yun and the others had indeed been gone for a while... although the awe for Xin Yun remained, it was no longer the worshipful reverence of the past, not even close.

Now, the things that Xin Yun had once achieved, they too could accomplish, and many things Xin Yun had been unable to do, they could now easily manage. Looking back, they felt that the Xin Yun of the past wasn't anything special; they were just too naive and immature back then, like frogs in a well who could only see a small patch of sky.

However, what they failed to consider was that they were no longer who they used to be, and the present Xin Yun was definitely not the Xin Yun of the past. They remembered their own growth but forgot that Xin Yun, too, would not have been idle.

Seeing themselves as six-star Golds and judging the bronze tier, it was natural not to be impressed, just as high school students wouldn't find elementary schoolers remarkable.

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In truth, with Xin Yun, Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, and Ming Xuan's departure, and the original top student being defeated by Xin Yun, the academy no longer had anyone who could rival them. Even those who had reached the Crystal tier could not last more than a few moves against Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan. After all... having followed Xin Yun for so long, they had harvested much, but now... in their eyes, what they had gained from the past didn't seem so profound or impressive.