Chapter 14: with translation of chapter title

Not only Du Gu Yan, but everyone else was filled with surprise and curiosity toward Gu Xuan.

By defeating Yu Tianheng, who was at level thirty-seven, while himself at level thirty-three, his strength became the highest among them all, since Yu Tianheng had previously been the strongest among them.

Qin Ming also said at this time: "Gu Xuan, your performance exceeded my expectations; entering the Royal Battle Team is more than enough for you."

Gu Xuan smiled at Qin Ming and said: "Thank you, Teacher Qin, for your recognition."

Afterwards, Gu Xuan turned to the others and said: "Please look after me from now on."

"Hahaha, certainly, having a talent like Gu Xuan join us is exactly what we want!" said the two sturdy brothers, the older Shi Mo and the younger Shi Mo.

"Alright, since Gu Xuan has joined the Royal Battle Team, please each introduce yourselves." Qin Ming said.

The others nodded.

Yu Tianheng said helplessly: "I guess I don't need to introduce myself."

Gu Xuan also laughed and replied: "Hahaha, senior, are you feeling emo?"

Yu Tianheng blinked: "Aunt?"

Gu Xuan then realized they didn't know the meaning of that term, and explained: "Nothing, it just means helpless."

Hearing that explanation, Yu Tianheng didn't mind, and the others merely nodded thoughtfully.

Afterwards, Du Gu Yan said: "Then I'll go first."

"I am Du Gu Yan, seventeen years old, martial soul: Emerald Scale Snake, level thirty-seven Control-type Soul Master."

Du Gu Yan wore a smile while introducing herself.

Upon hearing that, Gu Xuan also made a thoughtful expression, then exclaimed in surprise: "Could it be that senior sister is the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo?"

Hearing that, Du Gu Yan smiled with her eyes, replying: "Junior, you're quite sharp—indeed, my grandfather is Dugu Bo."

Gu Xuan chuckled and replied: "That's not hard to guess; Teacher Qin previously said your status is no lower than mine, and your martial soul is the Emerald Scale Snake, so your identity naturally follows."

"Like that." Du Gu Yan also smiled.

Afterwards she brought forward the black-gauze younger sister beside her, and softly said: "This is our team's support-type, and she's the same age as you."

Gu Xuan looked over; he naturally knew this icy beauty—the supporting ability mentioned in the original work even surpasses that of the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul owner atop the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda—Ye Lingling.

However, Ye Lingling seems to be like that toward outsiders due to family reasons, appearing almost perpetually cold; thus only her relationship with the fellow female Du Gu Yan in the team is somewhat close.

"Ye Lingling, fifteen years old, martial soul Nine Heart Begonia, level thirty-three." Ye Lingling's voice was somewhat icy, with no extra words.

She had just finished speaking when Du Gu Yan added: "Lingling's personality is just like that; junior, don't take it to heart."

Gu Xuan heard that, smiled, and replied: "No problem, Senior Lingling is great."

Gu Xuan tried to appear amiable, after all, although the Nine Heart Begonia family isn't heavily described in the original work, it can stand shoulder to shoulder with the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, and even surpass the support-type martial soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda; the family certainly isn't lacking.

Naturally, Gu Xuan wants to build a good relationship with her, and if the opportunity arises, he'd like to get close to this elder sister; if he could win her over, it would also be a good thing to bring the Nine Heart Begonia family into the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.

Of course, that's for later; Gu Xuan isn't a stud who can't walk when seeing women, but this idea has also taken root in his heart.

After Ye Lingling's introduction, the two brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo also introduced themselves: "Shi Mo, seventeen years old, martial soul: Black Tortoise, level thirty-six Defense-type Battle Soul Lord."

"Shi Mo, seventeen years old, martial soul: Black Tortoise, level thirty-five Defense-type Battle Soul Lord.

"Gu Xuan brother, from now on we two brothers will be your strongest support."

Gu Xuan also smiled and replied: "Then thank you both, seniors, for looking after me."

"Hahaha, sure thing, sure thing."

After the Shi Mo brothers, Yu Feng also introduced himself: "Yu Feng, sixteen years old, martial soul: Wind Bell Bird, level thirty-five Speed-attack-type Battle Soul Lord."

Yu Feng didn't say much more, because he didn't know what to say at the moment, merely giving Gu Xuan a smile.

Lastly was Oscar; this guy had just been chattering beside Yu Tianheng, but now that Yu Tianheng has lost, it made him a bit embarrassed.

After fidgeting a bit, Oscar introduced himself: "Oscar, sixteen years old, martial soul: Ghost Leopard, level thirty-five Speed-attack-type Battle Soul Lord."

After the introduction, Oscar continued: "Gu Xuan brother, I was just speaking offhand earlier; don't take it to heart."

Upon hearing that, Gu Xuan waved his hand indifferently on the surface, showing a gentle smile: "Senior, what are you talking about? From now on we're teammates; saying such things just makes you sound distant."

"Hehehe." Upon hearing that, Oscar also let out a sigh of relief and laughed.

But he didn't know that Gu Xuan had already noted him in his mind, planning to give him a good tempering later.

After the introductions were finished, everyone basically knew each other; then Qin Ming said: "Since Gu Xuan has already joined the team, future training will be with all eight of you together; let me first explain today's training content."

After Qin Ming finished explaining the training content, he also had Yu Tianheng and Gu Xuan first restore their soul power on the side, then join the training.

The Royal Battle Team's training schedule is as follows: Monday and Tuesday mornings from nine to twelve are theory lessons; of course, if your theoretical knowledge already meets the standard, you can skip them.

Afternoon three to six is practical class; after that, the time is to be freely allocated.

Although said to be freely allocated, Qin Ming actually arranged soul battles for them, which is training conducted at the Grand Soul Battle Arena in Tian Dou City.

Each person must complete at least one soul battle each day, whether multi-person or single, and team soul battles are also allowed.

Starting from Wednesday, the morning is practical class; the afternoon is team coordination training and practical class; and in the evening, as usual, there is one soul battle.

This continues until Friday; Saturday and Sunday are rest days, and when Qin Ming has no special arrangements, they can rest normally.

In his words, cultivation also requires work-rest balance; Monday through Friday are high-intensity courses and training, while Saturday and Sunday are for recovery.

Actually, for Gu Xuan, such a course schedule isn't much, because his usual daily cultivation and tasks exceed these; coming to the academy, he unexpectedly felt like he was on vacation.

Of course, Gu Xuan certainly won't waste his time, and furthermore, he will also lead the others in intensified training.

Because he knows what the future holds, even if he does nothing, the future Soul Hall's soul-hunting operation will nearly annihilate the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

And Gu Xuan is determined to change all of this with all his might, even to become a god!

ps: Typos will be corrected later.