Douluo Continent: Now that everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be a simp?

Xie Yue grinned and encouraged him:

"Chuantao, don't envy us. You're not far from level 40. Seize the time to cultivate and strive to break through as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, boss, I definitely won't slack off."

"Alright, stop calling me 'boss' and start calling me that."

As Xie Yue spoke, her gaze inadvertently fell on Yan.

Everyone understood what Xie Yue meant; he looked serious and unquestionable.

In the Spirit Hall team, strength is the only factor that determines status.

After today's battle, Xie Yue deeply felt that the gap between himself and Yan was not just about half a level of soul power.

That's why he made that suggestion.

Hu Liena was very indignant when she learned what her brother was thinking.

"Brother, what are you saying?! You are the leader of our Spirit Hall team, and no one can replace you. Even if Yan defeats you this time, you can't do this!"

As Hu Liena spoke, she turned her gaze to Yan, looking quite angry.

Her words were filled with protectiveness towards her brother and hostility towards Yan, as if Yan's victory was a provocation to her.

But Xie Yue gently patted her sister's shoulder, signaling her to calm down.

"Nana, stop fooling around. You should change how you address him. Stop calling Yan by his name so disrespectfully. We were able to get out of Death Valley this time thanks to him."

The other team members looked at each other, standing aside helplessly watching the siblings' argument, unsure of how to interject or express their opinions.

Yan noticed everyone's embarrassment and confusion, so he joked:

"Nana is right! No one can replace your position in everyone's hearts. You will always be the leader of the Spirit Hall team. Losing this time doesn't mean you'll lose next time. If you feel bad about it, you can keep calling me 'Brother Yan' until you defeat me, okay?"

Yan eased the awkward atmosphere with a joke, making everyone laugh, which seemed to be exactly what they wanted to hear, and the tense atmosphere immediately relaxed.

Yan was already a year older than Xie Yue, and now his strength was above Xie Yue's, so it was only right that he should call him "Brother Yan".

In everyone's impression, Xie Yue and Yan are equally strong, but compared to Yan, who is flamboyant and sharp-tongued, Xie Yue is more calm and composed, and therefore more suitable to be a leader.

Although Yan seemed to have changed somewhat, they were still unsure whether it was just a passing whim and whether he would revert to his old ways later.

Moreover, as the team captain, Xie Yue has always been very serious and responsible, and is deeply loved by everyone.

Xie Yue scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh.

"Brother Yan, it's settled then."

"Okay. If you defeat me later, you can change your mind."

"Ah."

Xie Yue glanced at her younger sister beside her.

“Nana, from now on you can call him ‘Yan’ brother too.”

"Hmph~ I don't want to."

Hu Liena pouted, looking unwilling.

Yan didn't care.

Now, whatever Hu Liena does won't affect his mood.

Yan's humble actions won over his teammates, who now held him in even higher esteem.

They felt that Yan had become much more approachable and no longer intimidated them as before.

Xu Yu suddenly stepped forward, his face showing concern.

"Boss, Brother Yan, you've worked hard just now. Let me treat you both."

"okay."

Xie Yue and Yan exchanged a glance.

Although they only suffered minor injuries in the previous exchange, their physical exhaustion and mental tension were undeniable.

Xie Yue's injuries were more severe due to the fierce battle with the Fiery Sand Cage, with obvious burns on his arms and cheeks.

Then, Xu Yu slowly released his martial spirit, and a golden scepter appeared in his hand, shimmering with dazzling light.

Immediately afterwards, three spirit rings, two yellow and one purple, slowly rotated around the scepter, emitting a dazzling light.

Golden light flowed slowly from the scepter, gradually spreading and completely enveloping Xie Yue and Yan.

In this golden halo, they felt a gentle yet powerful energy permeating their bodies, flowing through every corner like a clear spring.

Yan closed his eyes, feeling this magical power.

He felt as if a clear stream was flowing through his body, carrying away his fatigue and pain, and replacing it with comfort and tranquility of body and mind.

When he opened his eyes again, he found that the superficial wounds on his body had disappeared without a trace, as if they had never existed.

Under Xu Yu's treatment, Xie Yue and Yan quickly recovered their strength.

"Xu Yu, thanks."

"Brother Yan, you're too kind. It's what I should do."

Just as the group was enjoying the laughter and relaxed atmosphere, two figures slowly approached from a distance. The figures grew closer and clearer.

Zhang Ping, with her sharp eyes, immediately recognized the newcomer. She quietly reminded her companions beside her:

"Teacher Lin and Teacher Liu have arrived."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked in the direction Zhang Ping was pointing.

Both of them were instructors for the Spirit Hall team, with rich experience and effective teaching methods.

Yan has detailed information about those two teachers in his memory.

Among them, the older teacher Lin Zhendong, with his gray beard, is the team's head coach, an 85th-level powerful attack-type Soul Douluo, and possesses the powerful Black Tiger Martial Soul.

The tall, slender, and distinguished middle-aged man was Teacher Liu Can, a level 66 agility-type Battle Soul Emperor. His Martial Soul was a cheetah, which gave him incredible speed.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 15 A Visit to Chrysanthemum Pass

In the Spirit Hall team, Liu Can is responsible for most of the specific training and guidance. He is rigorous and meticulous, and knows each team member very well.

Teacher Lin Zhendong, on the other hand, appears more often at crucial moments, using his experience and wisdom to guide and encourage the team members.

Just now, the fight between Yan and Xie Yue made quite a commotion, which attracted the attention of the two teachers, so they came over.

"Hello, Teacher Lin! Hello, Teacher Liu!"

The group bowed to the two teachers in unison.

Lin Zhendong's eyes were sharp as he scanned everyone, finally settling on Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

"It seems that all three of you have completed the tasks assigned by His Holiness the Pope, successfully broken through to level 40, and obtained your respective fourth spirit rings. That's really good."

As the team leader, Xie Yue answered on behalf of the three:

"Teacher, just as you said, we really did it."

Yan and Hu Liena simply nodded slightly.

Lin Zhendong continued:

"I heard from the other students that you two just had a sparring session, and it was quite a big one. I'm curious, how did it go?"

Xie Yue readily admitted his defeat.

"Teacher, I lost."

"Oh? You lost to Yan?"

Teacher Liu Can seemed somewhat surprised. He and Teacher Lin Zhendong looked at each other, seemingly taken aback by the result.

"Yes, teacher. I lost to Yan's self-created soul skill, Blazing Sand Cage."

There was no hint of frustration or resentment in Xie Yue's tone, only calmness and acceptance.

"Flaming Sand Cage?"

Liu Can asked with some confusion:

"Yan, is that a self-created soul skill that you developed in just two months?"

"Teacher, actually I've been researching this for a while now. I originally just wanted to try to combine the elements of fire and earth to create a new move to trap the enemy, but I never expected it to actually work."

Yan's tone was calm and composed, revealing a sense of ease and confidence, which impressed both teachers.

The two teachers also sensed that Yan seemed to have changed after his training trip to Death Valley. He was no longer as arrogant and sharp as before, but had become more composed and humble.

In Yan's memory, his relationship with teacher Lin Zhendong did not seem to be very harmonious.

Lin Zhendong is inherently arrogant, but he also appreciates talented people. Yan's sharp and outspoken personality is not his type.

Even in front of her teachers, Yan sometimes displays an arrogant side.

Among the Spirit Hall team, Lin Zhendong's favorites are the calm and collected Xie Yue and the mature and steady Sun Chuantao.