Tang Wulin, Beloved by All

Tang Wulin replied, "Because the art style is really beautiful. I couldn't help taking a few extra looks."

Huo Yuhao smiled. "You were drawn incredibly handsome in the Ultimate Douluo comic. You've captivated countless young girls."

Tang Wulin raised an eyebrow. "If the comic art is that good, then Brother Yuhao, do you think more people like you, or more people like me?"

Huo Yuhao smiled. "We'll find out when we get the chance to visit a convention together."

Tang Wulin was already looking forward to the grand scene at the convention. He could not wait to see who the fans of Douluo Continent considered the best male protagonist.

After returning from grocery shopping, Ouyang Luyao brought the home-cooked dishes that Ah Yin, Tu Yunwei, and Huo Yun'er had helped her prepare to the table with practiced ease. Then, everyone enjoyed the delicious meal together.

During the meal, Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin told everyone that they wanted to attend a convention and explained why. Upon hearing this, Ouyang Luyao immediately looked up the dates and locations of upcoming conventions.

"There happens to be an official convention in Dongguan tomorrow afternoon. We can just take the intercity subway there tomorrow."

Ouyang Luyao's home was located in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, where transportation was exceptionally convenient. There was an intercity subway route directly to Dongguan.

Tang Xuanyu suddenly asked, "Sister Luyao, what do we need to prepare before going to the convention?"

Ouyang Luyao caught the implication in Tang Xuanyu's words and replied, "Other than you needing to dress as a girl, everyone else can just go in casual clothes. Just bring a signing pen each so it'll be convenient to autograph things for the fans."

Tang Xuanyu truly was the most emotionally intelligent member of the Tang Family. He clearly understood that since they were attending a convention, they naturally had to faithfully recreate the original characters' appearances.

He had read through the Ultimate Douluo comic with one eye open and one eye shut, because most of the time, all he saw was himself dressed as a girl. It was simply too unbearable to look at.

"Can I not go to the convention?" Tang Xuanyu asked reluctantly.

Bai Xiuxiu, standing beside Tang Xuanyu, egged him on. "You, the Golden Dragon Princess, are an indispensable soul of our group. How can you back out and skip it?"

Ouyang Luyao chimed in, "The convention will also sell all kinds of figurines. If you don't go, you might regret it terribly."

Tang Xuanyu wore a bitter smile. "Why do all of you want to see me dressed as a girl so badly?"

Gu Yuena covered her mouth and laughed. "Actually, I kind of want to see it too."

Tang Xuanyu's protest ultimately failed, and he gave up his futile struggle.

The next day.

Everyone set off for the convention on the intercity subway.

Ouyang Luyao habitually glanced at Tang Wulin, recalling how, in the original story, Tang Wulin encountered evil soul masters every time he took a soul guidance train. Because of this, everyone had given him the title "Soul Guidance Train Killer."

Two hours later, the group finally arrived at their destination.

Douluo Continent's fame and influence truly were impressive. The convention was packed with an endless stream of people, as bustling as a flowing river, with voices rising everywhere in an extraordinarily lively atmosphere.

"The Golden Dragon Princess really appeals to both men and women."

A group of fans surrounded a black-haired "young girl," prompting other fans nearby to sigh in amazement.

The Golden Dragon Princess truly drew countless eyes. Anyone who saw Tang Xuanyu, a cross-dressing beauty, stopped to admire him and praise him endlessly.

Of course, some people preferred Bai Xiuxiu, who stood beside Tang Xuanyu, and took the initiative to ask her for autographs.

The number of people surrounding Qian Renxue was no fewer than those surrounding Xiao Wu and Tang Wutong. Fans crowded tightly around the three great beauties.

Qiu'er's devoted fans were no less enthusiastic. At that moment, they had all gathered around Jin Qiurui to ask for her autograph.

Xiao Xiao, Xie Xie, and the others had also come today, intending to return to the God Realm after attending the convention. Though they were not as dazzling as the protagonists, quite a few fans who genuinely liked them were gathered around them as well.

The most popular, naturally, were Douluo Continent's three male protagonists—Tang San, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin. However, because all three had so many fans, Ouyang Luyao could not yet determine whose fanbase was larger.

"He feels so mature and steady. He gives off the vibe of a scheming Third Brother, and he looks exactly like Tang San himself," some fans surrounding Tang San exclaimed.

Ouyang Luyao immediately failed to hold back her smile upon hearing that. She promptly joked, "You dare gossip about Tang San right in front of him? You have chosen the path of death."

The fans beside her instantly got into character. "We were wrong, we were wrong! Please spare us, God King Tang!"

Tang San's mouth twitched slightly. He gave a light cough, his ears faintly reddening.

At first, Tang San and the others had been greatly shocked when they heard Ouyang Luyao describe Earth's knowledge of Douluo Continent. Learning that the Douluo Continent where they lived had actually been based on a novel written by people from Earth—who would not be shocked by that?

But upon further thought, it no longer seemed strange. After all, the multiverse contained countless parallel worlds. The events described in novels naturally could exist somewhere among these myriad universes, perhaps even perfectly mirroring the novels' contents.

Therefore, it was not strange for Earthlings to know Tang San's character, principles, and way of handling matters. That was what led to Tang San's public social death at this moment.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin were standing together, signing autographs for their respective fans and taking pictures with them.

Fans who liked both Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin were instantly ecstatic. They could actually take a photo with two male protagonists at once—who would not be overjoyed?

"Your makeup and costumes are way too realistic. It feels like you stepped right out of the drawings," many fans around them remarked.

Huo Yuhao smiled. "Then do you like Wulin more, or do you like me more? Neither of us intends to start an argument. We're just a little curious. Just answer based on your own feelings."

"Wulin, I think. His combat performance is stronger," a fan near Tang Wulin answered first.

Immediately afterward, a female fan beside Huo Yuhao said, "I'm a looks person. The art style from the early and middle parts of the comic was absolutely top-tier. I really love Yuhao's looks."

Another male fan continued, "Setting aside Third Young Master's personal grudge, I think Huo Yuhao had a more miserable life and deserves more sympathy, compassion, and care. So I want to give my share of affection to Huo Yuhao."

After that, the fans expressed their thoughts, opinions, and feelings one after another, allowing Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin to gain a deeper understanding of everyone's attitudes toward them.

Overall, more fans present liked Tang Wulin, because the character and qualities Tang Wulin possessed in the original story had won everyone's hearts.

Tang Wulin chuckled. "Looks like more people like me."

Huo Yuhao smiled. "As expected of Wulin. You're flawlessly perfect."

The fans did not suspect anything about how close Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin were. They simply assumed that the two were actually best friends who had come to the convention together to cosplay.

Just like Xiao Xiao and Jin Qiurui at that moment, the fans guessed that they must be very close friends, which was why they stood together inseparably.

After signing autographs and taking photos with the fans, Tang Xuanyu immediately went to the official flagship store and bought a Golden Dragon Moon Whisper figurine, accomplishing his purpose for attending the convention.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, bought an exquisite figurine from The Tang Sect Rises—an ancient-style Tang San—since she had never seen what Tang San had looked like in his previous life.

The next moment, the host's voice suddenly came from a portable speaker.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our game segment—the stage play—is about to begin. Please make your way to the front of the stage as soon as possible."