Madara did not even spare him a proper glance. His gaze swept over him, unnaturally calm.
Come to think of it, he had nearly forgotten this guy. Now he was strutting around in front of him again, and he was so weak too. Maybe he should just find an opportunity to crush him to death.
The little princess noticed Madara as well and quickly flashed a sweet smile. "Hello, big brother Madara!"
Uchiha Madara's expression softened slightly, and he nodded gently.
It was difficult for anyone to keep a cold face before a sweetly smiling little girl, especially Madara.
Just then, Xiao Yan suddenly raised his head.
Fa Ma and a group of high-ranking guild officials were slowly making their way out from the second floor.
Seeing Xiao Yan look over, Fa Ma smiled kindly at him. Then, with the others behind him, he walked down and exchanged greetings with everyone.
"Senior Madara!" Naturally, Uchiha Madara was the first person he greeted. It was respect for the strong.
Madara nodded in response.
Many people who saw this unconsciously opened their mouths wide. President Fa Ma had actually saluted someone—and a contestant at that?
Some who had already heard certain rumors fell into thoughtful silence.
Xiao Yan looked over and saw that most of those behind Fa Ma were unfamiliar faces. Elder Jia, however, was slowly trailing behind them, chatting and smiling faintly with several guild elders beside him.
Afterward, Fa Ma and Elder Jia chatted amiably with Xiao Yan for a few moments.
Xiao Yan smiled as he responded, but then suddenly sensed something and turned his head.
At the entrance through which they had come earlier, a gray-robed youth was slowly walking in.
As the gray-robed youth entered, the previously bustling hall immediately grew quieter. Countless gazes carrying all