In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 196 Arrival at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School

"Yes."

Salas's confidant bowed slightly and quickly took his leave.

Wang Zhao walked out of the main hall again, but instead of returning to his room, he went to a small hilltop to gaze at the distant scenery.

The golden glow of the setting sun shone on his face, and his brilliant silver hair moved without wind, making the scene quite beautiful.

Die silently followed behind Wang Zhao. Wang Zhao didn't turn around, but suddenly asked, "Sister Die, how much longer until the end of this year?"

"Less than two months."

"Oh……"

Wang Zhao's gaze was leisurely, as if he were pondering something, and he murmured softly.

"There's been so much going on lately, but we should be able to wrap things up by the end of the year. The following year will be a period of rapid change in the situation on the mainland, but also a relatively stable one. If we calculate the time, the expansion of the Dragon King Palace should be able to take shape quickly within that year, and then..."

"The real show is about to begin."

Butterfly listened silently, and before she knew it, she had pulled Wang Zhao into her arms. There was not much romance in her eyes, only tenderness. She let Wang Zhao lean against her shoulder, and then she put her fingers on Wang Zhao's temples and gently massaged them.

Wang Zhao squinted comfortably.

……

The next day.

Outside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's territory, a colossal platinum dragon descended with overwhelming power. Before the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples on guard could even see it clearly or become alert, someone quietly patted him on the shoulder, indicating that such a symbolic scene must be the arrival of Wang Zhao, the recently renowned young master of the Dragon King Palace.

Immediately afterwards, the platinum dragon disappeared, and a dashing silver-haired youth and a tall middle-aged man with green hair and golden eyes emerged calmly from the dust.

It was none other than Wang Zhao and Dugu Bo.

It's worth mentioning that Dugu Bo's hair color changed from black to a deep, almost purplish green once again. This wasn't because his old illness had relapsed, but because he had become accustomed to his green hair over the years and was not used to having black hair. Also, he noticed that his beloved granddaughter Dugu Yan's hair color hadn't changed along with the eradication of the poison.

Because he wanted to restore his hair color to match that of his beloved granddaughter, he recently contacted Wang Zhao and asked her to give him a natural and harmless hair dyeing treatment using herbal ingredients.

Afterwards, Wang Zhao sighed with some regret, wondering if he could expand the hairdressing industry in this monotonous world in the future, or even start an entertainment craze.

Anyway, in fantasy worlds, people are generally good-looking, and there's no heavy makeup and beauty filters like in my previous life. People in Douluo Continent might actually be able to pull off a head of unusual hair that would look like it was in the 90s in my previous life...

Setting aside idle chatter, Wang Zhao and Dugu Bo walked side by side. Soon, an invitation appeared in Dugu Bo's hand. With a flick of his wrist, it flew powerfully toward the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School not far away. Then, the two of them calmly walked into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

As expected, upon entering the camp, they were soon greeted by a scene of brightly lit lanterns and dazzling lights.

Immediately afterwards, Ning Fengzhi, beaming with excitement, approached the two. Behind him followed the Sword Douluo Chen Xin, exuding an air of otherworldly grace, and a tall, black-haired man who was presumably the Bone Douluo. His physique was extremely prominent, almost like skin and bones, yet he did not give off a weak or frail impression. While possessing considerable intimidation, he also carried a strange aura that made people want to avoid him, somewhat similar to the Ghost Douluo that Wang Zhao had once encountered.

"Palace Master, and Your Highness Bilin, I, Ning, have been eagerly awaiting your presence at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Ning Fengzhi and his two companions, along with several elite disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, arrived before and after Wang Zhao and his companion, and warmly greeted them first.

The other elite disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were secretly observing Wang Zhao, seemingly trying to see what was so special about this guy who was about the same age as them or even younger than them, that he was able to defeat a high-ranking elder in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who was equivalent to a Soul Douluo, and whose status on the continent was even on par with their wise, powerful, and elegant sect leader.

To say they're dissatisfied? Or even jealous? That's overthinking it. Anyone with a brain wouldn't have such feelings, especially since they're all elite disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three great sects. After all, Wang Zhao's strength level has far surpassed that of the younger generation, making it impossible for any of his peers to even think of comparing themselves to him.

So much so that some people wondered what it would be like if Wang Zhao participated in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Of course, many people still know that with Wang Zhao's current status, if he hadn't participated in the final Soul Battle for sentimental reasons, it would have been somewhat beneath him to perform in a competition like the Great Soul Arena, let alone the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

As the Dragon King Palace Master, whose power was equivalent to that of the three upper sects, his strength and status in the hearts of the people of the continent were almost on par with, or even comparable to, top-tier powerhouses like true Title Douluos, to participate...

Isn't that hitting the baby?!

At this moment, while Wang Zhao and Ning Fengzhi were exchanging polite pleasantries, the three Title Douluos gathered on the other side.

"Old Poisoner, I saw you from afar last time but never had a chance to talk to you. You've changed a lot lately."

Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, looked at Dugu Bo with a strange expression in his eyes.

"By the way, what exactly is going on with your martial soul? And how did you join the Dragon King's Palace? Is it really as rumored that the Dragon King's Palace has the means to help a Title Douluo like you transform your martial soul into a dragon?"

Dugu Bo merely glanced at him dismissively and said, "The facts are as you've heard, that's true."

"Hiss~"

Gu Rong then looked surprised.

"By the way, what level are you now? I feel like you're almost at my level. Weren't you only level 92 before?"

Bone Douluo then asked.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately puffed out his chest and said with an arrogant expression, "I am already level 94. It is not difficult for me to quickly advance to the Super Douluo level."

"Um?!"

Although he had already sensed something, Gu Rong was still deeply shaken when he actually heard Dugu Bo say those words.

"Dragon King's Palace, did they give you some kind of miraculous elixir or potion?"

He couldn't help but ask.

"..."

Dugu Bo glanced at him, thinking to himself, "You really are just a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse, you guessed the truth by sheer luck."

Before he had even taken the immortal herb, Wang Zhao had spent a month at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well refining many pills for him that could effectively treat poisoning and revitalize his already fixed martial soul.

(End of this chapter)