However, Ye Chen simply stood there quietly, facing the furiously approaching Yang Fan, without even blinking an eye.

His power had indeed diminished, but he had a protector, none other than the ice goddess Lin Ying!

Like a ghostly apparition, Lin Ying flashed in front of Ye Chen, her jade hand waved lightly, and a tremendous force burst forth, sending Yang Fan staggering back three steps, his tiger's claws reduced to that of a chicken's.

Shocked at being repelled three steps by a mere gesture from Lin Ying, a look of incredulity spread across Yang Fan's face.

"What!" Li Yingjie's gaze sharpened, and he felt a palpitation when Lin Ying made her move. "Who is this woman? So young, yet her martial arts cultivation is even higher than mine. What is her relationship with Ye Chen?"

The long silence was broken as everyone's gaze fixated on Lin Ying, turning to deep reverence.

Who is Yang Fan? He's one of the Four Young Masters of the capital, bursting with the might of a martial frenzy!

Yet the man who came on so strongly just moments before, was brushed aside like chasing away a pig, a maneuver that almost made onlookers' souls jump in fright.

"I'm flabbergasted!" exclaimed Yang Ling in shock upon seeing her own brother defeated with a single move, yet she seemed rather delighted.

"Ye Chen, could you be any more shameless?" Yang Fan roared furiously. "To think a grown man like yourself needs to be protected by a woman, are you even a real man?"

"Have the guts to exchange blows with me; I want to see what you're truly capable of!" Yang Fan declared, brimming with fighting spirit, unscathed by Lin Ying's attack. "Hiding behind a woman, such conduct is simply pathetic to the extreme!"

Being defeated with a single move only fueled Yang Fan's combativeness instead of diminishing it!

"How many slaps should I give him this time?" Lin Ying suddenly asked Ye Chen.

Clad in a black leather outfit, Lin Ying exuded a chill elegance. Silent and cold as an iceberg, her words almost choked all those who focused on her.

That was Yang Fan, one of the Four Young Masters, yet Lin Ying made slapping him sound like a trivial matter.

"There's no need for you to make a move this time; he and I have some history, let me handle it," Ye Chen said, shaking his head. Then, stepping forward towards Yang Fan under the watchful eyes of everyone, he approached him.

"Since you are her little brother, then I'll be the one to give you some guidance," Ye Chen said calmly.

Despite having an inkling of Yang Fan's extraordinary background, when had Ye Chen ever been afraid of anyone?

"Such arrogance!" Yang Fan's combative spirit surged, unaffected by the shock that Lin Ying had given him.

"You possess a rare martial spirit, you're quite the promising seed!" Ye Chen said, nodding in approval at the sight of Yang Fan's sky-high combative spirit.

Yang Fan was even younger than him, yet his martial arts accomplishments were already notable, on the verge of reaching the realm of a Martial Arts Master—a true prodigy of the martial path!

After all, aberrations in martial arts like Ye Chen and Lin Ying were exceedingly rare in this mortal world.

"This is the first time I've met someone who can boast more than me; you're not just full of hot air, you've blown up a sandstorm!" Yang Fan laughed heartily, revealing the demeanor of a martial fanatic. "Come on, show me what made you captivate my cousin's heart!"

The crane spreads its wings, the tiger roars to the heavens!

Yang Fan's momentum surged. He knew Ye Chen was inscrutable, but he never thought of outdoing anyone; he merely sought to surpass himself.

Yang Fan was just one step away from becoming a Martial Arts Master; he needed pressure to make a breakthrough!

Lin Ying's previous move had sent him reeling, showing that he was no match for her, but she lacked the oppressive force Yang Fan sought. Thus, he directed his challenge toward Ye Chen.

He hoped this man, who had won over his cousin Su Binglan's heart, would not disappoint him!

"You radiate a sharp edge, with a spirit soaring to the heavens, longing for immortality in battle, striving for the ultimate ascension, a breakthrough to the realm of Martial Arts Master," Ye Chen said, stepping closer to Yang Fan. "But I must ask you, what is martial arts?"

Ye Chen, who usually seemed free of worldly dust, now revealed an overpowering presence with each step, his aura swelling immensely.

Those able to discern the subtleties in his demeanor were astounded, sensing an atmosphere of mountainous corpses and seas of blood, intense with slaughter around Ye Chen.

"What is martial arts?" Yang Fan, under the tremendous pressure from Ye Chen, turned somewhat pale.

Yang Fan was renowned as the number one martial fanatic in the capital, not for how advanced his cultivation was, but for his unrestrained fanaticism!

Devoted to martial arts as he was, Ye Chen's question, 'What is martial arts?' truly stumped him, for it seemed he had never contemplated this simple yet complex issue.

"You don't even know what martial arts are, yet you aspire to advance to a Martial Arts Master?" Ye Chen continued to close in on Yang Fan, his imposing aura burgeoning.

Even with diminished power, Ye Chen's aura as a Grandmaster remained, as did his martial intent. To deal with someone like Yang Fan, there was no need to display Divine Skills; he could suppress him with sheer presence alone.

Yang Fan, faced with Ye Chen's question, fell into a state of confusion. Nevertheless, his combative spirit did not wane. His face a pale shade, he strained to withstand the overwhelming martial might emanating from Ye Chen.

Only now did Yang Fan truly comprehend the terrifying extent of Ye Chen's prowess, realizing just how formidable this man who had conquered his cousin Su Binglan really was!

Martial Arts Grandmaster, Martial Will Overwhelms!

"Without knowing martial arts, how can one talk about breakthroughs?" Ye Chen's martial momentum became increasingly ferocious, but he only targeted Yang Fan.

Yang Fan sweated profusely under Ye Chen's oppression. That crushing martial momentum felt unstoppable, making him want to retreat.

But how could Yang Fan, full of sharpness, take a step back?

"I know what martial arts are. I only know that I am the strongest under heaven and earth, and I only believe in myself. Even if you are terrifyingly boundless, you won't make me retreat half a step!" Yang Fan roared fiercely at Ye Chen. "Even if I die, I will never take a step back!"

"Very well!" Ye Chen smiled, and the Grandmaster's presence exploded. "Then die you shall!"

Ye Chen finally showed his fangs, as his martial momentum burst out in full. That terrifying energy spread, making everyone feel as though a heavy mountain was pressing on their chests.

Among those present, except for Lin Ying, whose martial arts cultivation was the highest, it was Li Yingjie. However, this master had a stern look on his face. He had anticipated how terrifying Ye Chen would be, but when that momentum hit his mind, he was still shocked!

Li Yingjie finally understood Ye Chen's terror. That was a Grandmaster!

But though Ye Chen's terror spread out, Li Yingjie didn't stop him because there was no killing intent on Ye Chen.

"Brother-in-law, don't kill my brother!" Yang Ling shouted in horror after feeling that terrifying energy.

Ye Chen chuckled lightly, his steps leisurely and his presence growing even stronger.

In that instant, in everyone's hearts, Ye Chen seemed like a god descending to earth, a celestial being from the Nine Heavens looking down on all creatures, grand and invincible.

The aura that Ye Chen emitted made bystanders feel mentally oppressed; needless to say about Yang Fan, who bore the brunt of it.

Yet Yang Fan's sharpness did not diminish but grew stronger as he faced defeat, as though the sky were falling upon him, he remained tough and unyielding.

"I will never surrender, I must break through the vault of heaven!" At that moment, Yang Fan let out a skyward howl, stepped forward, and an immensely powerful aura erupted from him!

Yang Fan's sharp aura intensified, as if a terrifying beast was awakening within him. A dominant presence swept out from him, surprising those around him!

"Roar! Roar!"

From within Yang Fan, the sounds of tiger's roar and thunder suddenly boomed, resonating deep within one's heart.

"What, a breakthrough!" Li Yingjie was shocked. In just that instant, Yang Fan's momentum climbed steeply, breaking through to the realm of a martial arts master!

"This!" Even Liu Yingxiong, though not a martial artist, was knowledgeable enough to recognize the breakthrough!

Liu Yingxiong gave Ye Chen a profound look, feeling as if something in him had been touched.

The oppressive heaviness that had befallen everyone was gone, but now Yang Fan's limit-breaking surge, emitting the majesty of a martial arts master, shocked everyone.

The once wild Yang Fan had transformed into a true martial arts fanatic. When he returned to the city, he would surely visit the masters of various sects in the capital, and who knew what massive waves he would stir!

Seeing Yang Fan display a magnificent sharpness, a profound smile appeared on Ye Chen's face.

Yang Fan was a top-notch young master, and even within the entire Huaxia circle, there weren't many of his caliber. Ye Chen was granting him a favor.

Moreover, Su Binglan seemed to be Yang Fan's cousin. Thus, Ye Chen would have to deal with her, both mercifully and logically. Yang Fan was young with an abundance of fighting spirit, extremely powerful, and his spirit was at its peak, just a step away from breaking through to a martial arts master, lacking only an opportunity.

Clearly aware of his own situation, Yang Fan wanted to challenge Ye Chen and use his pressure to achieve a breakthrough!

Ye Chen naturally saw through Yang Fan's intent and didn't strike. Instead, he used his martial will to crush and aid him in advancing!

"Great benefactor, please accept my bow!" After breaking through, Yang Fan did not attack Ye Chen but saluted him with endless gratitude. "You put continuous pressure on me and honed my spirit with the might of a martial arts master, helping me understand the essence of martial arts and assisting my breakthrough. I will remember this kindness and will surely repay this favor one day!"

Yang Fan, the martial fanatic from the capital, had a naturally arrogant and unruly character. He had been pushed to his limits by Ye Chen, and now with improved strength, one might think he would seek retribution, yet his current behavior surprised everyone.

Who on earth was this man who could command respect from even a martial fanatic?

No one could believe that Ye Chen was a nobody without a background because that simply wasn't logical!

"I owe you nothing, so don't talk as if you're indebted to me," Ye Chen shook his head, his arrogance reaching its limits. "I saw you had potential, and just lent you a hand. Your breakthrough is because of yourself. If you were a good-for-nothing, my assistance would have mattered nothing!"

Zhang Xinlan looked helplessly at Ye Chen. This guy was blending into the circle, and he was becoming quite the braggart!

However, the man before them seemed to be Su Binglan's cousin, so could it be that Ye Chen still hadn't given up on that woman?

As she thought this, Zhang Xinlan's gaze turned fierce. Ye Chen seemed to sense her thoughts, turned back to share a smile with her, as if conveying his innocence.

"Wow!" Yang Ling looked at Ye Chen with adoring eyes. "Brother-in-law, you're amazing. My brother has never treated anyone like this before, even when he talks to my father, he acts all high and mighty!"

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