X-Dragon Era

In the following time, the three each returned to their respective classes, continuing their studies and training. Although the free challenge had already started, it could not delay class time. The challenges were scheduled for noon and evening.

A day passed uneventfully, and by evening... School was finally over. As soon as classes ended, all the students, not even waiting for dinner, swarmed towards the Great Arena of the First Year Section. A confrontation between the top students was undoubtedly a peak-level event, at least within the First Year Section.

Although the other students were anxious, Xin Yun, as one of the participants, was in no hurry. What was the use of going so early? The match hadn't even started, and it was better to eat first.

Comfortably seated, Xin Yun ate his steamed bun and drank his vegetable soup leisurely. While he was at ease, it drove Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash nuts; even the food-loving fatty couldn't eat, shivering with anxiety.

Even though the free challenge match had started, no one challenged Xin Yun, not just him—Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash were also without challengers. Their strengths were too formidable, out of reach for the rest, so the other students challenged each other instead, but no one dared to challenge the trio.

Speaking of which, it was somewhat unfair for Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash. They were eliminated in the first round of the selection contest. Fortunately, neither left immediately and later joined the revival match, eventually breaking through and earning their admission.
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The first round on that day featured Extreme Ice and Fire. Those of other attributes might have held on, but Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash were out of luck and got completely suppressed.

Fatty Ke Zhan wielded the Fire Attribute, specifically the dark red flames of hell, which were thoroughly suppressed by the test instructor's Ice Phoenix. He was frozen to the point of fainting. Despite his talent, qualifications, and potential all around 85, suitable for the top class, he was still eliminated in the first round.

As for Speedy Slash, his Wind Dragon was known for its speed—once it moved, it was like teleportation. Not only was its movement speed fast, but its attack speed and frequency were also rapid; anything related to speed was fast.

Moreover, Speedy Slash's talent, qualifications, and potential were also high, all above 80, with one even at 92. However, as the Fire Attribute counters the Wind Attribute, under the torture of the testing instructor's Fire Tiger, he was eliminated in the first half of the first round.

In theory, given their talents, if they had passed the first round, without a doubt, both individuals would definitely be top class students, even strong contenders for chief. However, these two had rather poor luck; first, they were eliminated in the first round, then they ran into the monstrous Xin Yun, facing extreme misfortune.

Relative to each other, Speedy Slash was even more unlucky than Ke Zhan. Although Ke Zhan's misfortune came from being restrained by Xin Yun, as a Fire Attribute Giant Dragon, he just happened to counter Speedy Slash's Wind Dragon.

And Speedy Slash was truly unfortunate: not only was he eliminated early in the first round of the selection, but his most significant issue was running into the formidable Xin Yun and also encountering Ke Zhan, who wielded his Violent Fireball like a gatling gun. If not for Ke Zhan's particularly unique feature, Speedy Slash might not have lost.

If it had been outside the arena, in a rule-free fight in the wild, Ke Zhan might not be able to beat Speedy Slash. Unfortunately, this ranking match had spatial constraints, like a ring where one could not step out of bounds, so Speedy Slash couldn't fully utilize his speed advantage. In the limited space, how could he possibly avoid Ke Zhan's furious bombardment?

However, although both guys were formidable, when it came down to it, their flaws were too obvious, with strengths and weaknesses equally prominent. Continuing like this, they would never become masters.

After leisurely finishing dinner, accompanied by Ke Zhan and Speedy Slash, the three strolled along the path and made their way to the Great Arena of the First Year Section.

The First Year Section had a total of ten arenas, each used by one of the ten classes. As for the 11th extracurricular class's arena, it hadn't been built yet, and it probably wouldn't be for another two or three years.

Beyond these Top Ten arenas, the First Year Section also had a larger Great Arena that could accommodate all the students for spectating. This was a special competition venue only the chief students were qualified to use. Ordinary students could only come in to watch; they stood no chance of taking the field to play, not just ordinary students but even second and third placers weren't entitled.

When Xin Yun and the other two leisurely arrived at the Great Arena, all the students from the First Year Section had already gathered, including the ten chiefs and both Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying, waiting only for Xin Yun to arrive.

Drawing in a deep breath, Xin Yun waved his hand vigorously, and a myriad of dreamy bubbles spiraled upward into the air. Simultaneously, with a fierce stomp on the ground, his body shot upward, rising to the height of more than ten meters.

As Xin Yun's body reached ten meters, the swirling bubbles exploded with a blue light, forming the true body of Yinglong. With a powerful leap, it caught Xin Yun perfectly and sped towards the middle of the field. Seeing this, the entire arena fell silent instantly, knowing that the match was about to begin.