When he looked at Jiang Che, his sharp, hawk-like gaze held an undisguised, defiant desire for a challenge.
Jiang Che's arrival immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
A wave of whispers instantly spread through the crowd.
"Look, that's the Cangyun Sect's new Chief, Jiang Che!"
"Ninth on the Hidden Dragon List. I heard he took Gu Qingxuan's 'Celestial Fall' head-on at the Cangyun Sect's Cloud Tier Inquiry Conference!"
"He doesn't look all that special. Is he really as incredible as the rumors say?"
Jiang Che could clearly sense the gazes upon him—some curious, some friendly, and some scrutinizing.
Of course, there were also gazes mixed with defiance and disdain.
Seeing Jiang Che's arrival, Xiao Qingge whipped her head around.
The moment she saw Jiang Che, her eyes lit up. She pushed her way out of the crowd and strode over, a gust of wind in her wake.
"Hey, Junior Brother Jiang, you came too!" Her hearty voice preceded her.
