The martial arts titan had set the date for their challenge three years from now, and in these three years, that very titan would likely be making meticulous preparations.

Ye Chen had once encountered this martial arts behemoth, indeed one of the few people he had met in his lifetime with the highest level of cultivation.

Back then, Ye Chen was merely at the martial arts master realm, while his opponent had already reached the Grandmaster Realm, and was not just a novice; he was at least in the late stages of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, if not at the Grandmaster Peak!

However, this martial arts leviathan was advanced in years, his vital qi and blood gradually waning. Even having reached the Grandmaster Peak, he could not fully display the terrifying combat power of that level, only with prolonged nurturing and blood consolidation could he maximize his potential. This was probably also why the battle was scheduled for three years later.

Three years was enough time for the titan to recuperate his qi and blood to release his ultimate fighting strength. It would also allow Ye Chen to grow as much as possible, to stand at the zenith and face the ultimate battle.

Upon retiring, Ye Chen had a flash of insight in his spiritual platform, achieving Unity of Heaven and Man and reaching the Grandmaster Realm.

Now, he was nearly at the Mid Grandmaster Stage, in three years' time, he might even reach the Grandmaster Peak, ready to fight the titan at his peak!

Ye Chen sat cross-legged, calming his energy and focusing his spirit, his mind wandering the vast emptiness.

Ordinary martial artists when practicing martial arts would focus on tempering their bones and muscles, practicing punching techniques to build qi, and integrating intent with their fists to comprehend the Dao.

Ye Chen also started his training this way, but his physique had reached the pinnacle of humanity, and no amount of bone and muscle tempering could improve it further; now he focused mainly on nurturing his mind and spirit.

The scripture Ye Chen practiced was called the Inner Fist Scripture which emphasized the connection between the heart and the fist, a unique training method exclusive to him, a martial discipline passed down from Ancestor Ye.

As dusk approached, Ye Chen concluded his training and stood up.

The Inner Fist Scripture, this martial arts text profound and enigmatic, was a martial arts secret coveted in the martial arts community.

After practicing, Ye Chen felt refreshing clarity and his peak state was unfading, with a faint sense of advancing in his skills.

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Dressed in a finely tailored suit, Ye Chen's entire demeanor was spirited and dragon-like – it had to be said that the image of Ye Chen was truly dazzling.

"My wife sure has great taste, this suit perfectly matches my heroic stature!"

Ye Chen surveyed himself in the mirror, looking heroic and vigorous, and mentally gave himself a hundred enthusiastic thumbs-up.

This designer suit was several notches above what he had worn before, personally paid for by Zhang Xinlan as his outfit.

In the living room, two beautiful women were already primped and groomed, snacking and whispering secrets to each other while waiting for Ye Chen to arrive and accompany them to the banquet.

Seeing Ye Chen in the suit she picked, Zhang Xinlan's eyes lit up, her heart skipping a beat.

Zhang Xinlan strove to maintain her icy beauty, unwilling to immediately cling to Ye Chen's arm in a girlish manner—it would be laughable for Liu Shihua to see that.

Things too easily obtained aren't treasured as much.

In the end, Zhang Xinlan decided it was best not to let Ye Chen win her heart too easily; he needed a bit more goading.

"Wow! This is just the image of a wealthy scion, super tall, rich and handsome!" Liu Shihua exclaimed, covering her mouth in astonishment upon seeing Ye Chen.

The first time Liu Shihua saw Ye Chen, she instantly pegged him as a complete bumpkin, as desolate as a rural laborer that couldn't be put to good use.

Now, transformed overnight, Ye Chen burst forth in radiance, impressively appearing before her—a reversal that was hard to believe.

The scene was too beautiful to behold!

"Zhang Xinlan, you're in luck, an old cow munching on tender grass, and such delectable tender grass at that!" Liu Shihua whispered naughtily in Zhang Xinlan's ear.

Ye Chen's transformation from a country bumpkin to a wealthy handsome man, decked out in a designer suit like Anima, was surely arranged by Zhang Xinlan in Liu Shihua's view.

Unexpectedly, the relationship between these two had progressed so rapidly behind the scenes, their secret romance developing at lightning speed!

Zhang Xinlan, are you setting the pace to be a sugar momma?

"Liu Shihua, you're itching for a tickling!" Zhang Xinlan said, blushing as her hand quickly reached for Liu Shihua's armpit.

"Ah! Hit the ticklish spot, can't take it, resorting to body attacks now!" Liu Shihua cried out in pain and scurried off teasingly.

Zhang Xinlan: "..."

Ye Chen's IQ had not reached 250, so he couldn't figure out how Liu Shihua's billion box office had come about.

This guy could become a big star, are you blind, Heaven!

Ultimately, Ye Chen attributed Liu Shihua's success to Zhang Xinlan.

Ye Chen wanted to say something to Zhang Xinlan, because ever since he had flirted with Liu Shihua, the goddess no longer gave him tender looks.

Confronted with Ye Chen's longing gaze, Zhang Xinlan gave him a noble cold glance and walked away without paying him any mind.

Ye Chen: "..."

Ye Chen trailed behind the two beauties with a downcast air as the Tianda Group was hosting a lavish banquet tonight, and as the big star Liu Shihua was on the guest list, he as her bodyguard still had to stay close to protect her.

The grand opening ceremony of Tianda Plaza under the bright lights of the stars came to a perfect close this day.

The effect of a star's presence was boundless, especially when so many top stars gathered together, as the opening of Tianda Plaza was, disseminated through multiple media channels, causing a huge sensation in society.

Without a doubt, Tianda Group was the biggest winner of this grand feast, and so this behemoth corporation celebrated lavishly, hosting a function this evening at the Emperor Hotel, inviting guests from all directions.

In the evening, socialites, entertainment superstars, and government bureaucrats all gathered at the Emperor Hotel.

Chen Tian was the security manager of the Emperor Hotel, responsible for the entire security system of the hotel.

However, there were so many big shots coming today, and the Emperor Hotel's original security facilities also needed upgrading, so the owner of the Emperor hired quite a few additional security personnel, directly adding over a hundred people to Chen Tian's security department for the day.

Chen, striding around majestically, had dozens of subordinates trailing behind him, looking very impressive.

Originally, Chen Tian had only one hundred and seventy or eighty people under him, but now he was in control of more than three hundred!

Having all these personnel under his command, the feeling of control and power thrilled Chen Tian inwardly.

That evening, he, Chen Tian, reached the pinnacle of his life!

The security staff behind Chen Tian all watched their manager with awe; his bald head was so shiny in their eyes.

Most of these security personnel were newly hired, and they had heard a bit about Manager Chen Tian of the Emperor Hotel—a figure who was fierce and formidable.

Chen Tian was well-known in Longcheng for being able to handle both the underworld and the legitimate world. As a regular security manager, Chen Tian would occasionally invite the leaders from the police department over for a meal to build relationships.

In his early years, Chen Tian was also a respected leader in Longcheng's underground organization. However, having settled down and started a family in recent years, he had faded out of these underworld connections, but this didn't affect Bald Chen's reputation in the underworld at all.

Having a good wife at home managing the household and raising children, and making progress at work, climbing higher and higher—this was a true reflection of Chen Tian's life.

But what was most impressive was the rumor that Manager Chen had once slept with the female lead of that one movie, which was the fundamental reason why all the newbies looked up to and admired him.

Those female stars on TV, acting like untouchable fairy goddesses, but in reality, they were no different, having been with our manager. Thinking of Manager Chen Tian's glorious history, his bald head seemed to burst into dazzling light, inspiring all the newcomers.

However, what shocked these new security personnel was that the dignified Manager Chen, whom they had seen as high and mighty, ran over like an eager little dog, hurrying to open car doors and eagerly welcoming the occupants of the luxury cars with a flattering smile.

He Xiangdong, Lu Liusha, and Lu Xiaoran—the three young masters—stepped out of their cars and gave Chen Tian an approving look; the guy sure knew how to play his cards right.

Chen Tian oversaw the security system of the Emperor Hotel and had a profound background in both the legitimate and illegitimate spheres of Longcheng, making him a prominent figure in the grand scope of the city.

Yet, in front of everyone, Chen Tian unreservedly fawned over them, which was witnessed by many nearby celebrities, instantly giving the three young masters a sense of superiority.

"Chen Tian, since you're so observant, I can't let you down. The new company we three have teamed up to establish is about to launch, and we're in need of a security consultant. Are you interested?" He Xiangdong said to Chen Tian.

Despite Chen Tian's sycophancy in front of them, he was an absolute dragon-head figure in Longcheng's underworld.

And Bald Chen was very good at networking and finding favor on both sides.

Chen Tian had not hesitated to do favors for He Xiangdong and the others. As renowned young tycoons, they had then offered Chen Tian a lucrative appointment.

Yet, it was only someone like Chen Tian, with connections that spanned both the dark and light sides of society, who could fill this role. Even if it were given to someone else, it was doubtful they would be able to hold it.

"That would be great! I, Chen Tian, thank the young masters here!" Chen Tian was overjoyed.

This position as a security consultant, with a generous salary and without the need to worry, was indeed a cushy job for Chen Tian.

Given Chen Tian's reputation and status in the world, who in both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds wouldn't show him some respect? They wouldn't dare upset him, which made this generous offer feel like a reward being given to him.

Just then, a domineering SUV with a military license plate arrived—it was personnel from Huaxia's relevant departments.

"That car belongs to the deputy head of Longcheng's Transportation Bureau, Mr Wu's dedicated vehicle. Presumably, the young masters have also heard of Mr Wu, right?"

Chen Tian's expression turned serious. Well-connected as he was, he knew who the visitor was just from seeing the license plate.

"Him? This man has a deep background. We should meet him, as we'll all be operating in Longcheng after all. It's impossible not to deal with him," Lu Xiaoran pondered, the strategic thinker among the trio.

The Lu family also belonged to the ranks of the affluent. Even for someone with Lu Xiaoran's status, a city-level high official would not necessarily be treated with such consideration. However, Wu Tianhai came from a significant background, and even for their parents' generation, this person warranted cautious treatment!

"Alright then," said He Xiangdong and Lu Liusha, nodding in agreement and understanding the stakes involved.

Not far behind Chen Tian, a group of security staff was still naively exchanging thoughts.

Seeing Manager Chen bow and scrape before several young men, wearing a full face of obsequiousness, they roughly guessed the identities of these three young men—they must be the legendary rich second generations!

Such figures were superior from birth, playing with female stars was a daily routine for them, and they could even kill without facing consequences, all because they were under the halo of their fathers.

No wonder Manager Chen willingly demeaned himself to flatter them; such people belonged to an elevated class and were meant to be ingratiated.

However, what shocked them even more was the arrival of an SUV with an army license plate, to which Manager Chen also went over to kowtow. And not only their manager, but also the three super-rich second generations followed suit, greeting the occupants of the military vehicle with beaming smiles.

Wu Tianhai got out of the car with his daughter, recognizing Chen Tian. Bald Chen had considerable prestige in the Longcheng area.

However, He Xiangdong, Lu Liusha, and Lu Xiaoran, the three young masters, looked very unfamiliar to him. Still, anyone who could mingle with Chen Tian was likely no ordinary person.

After Chen Tian introduced the identities of the three young masters one by one, Mr Wu was somewhat astonished, for these three turned out to be super-rich second generations well-known in Longcheng!

And just at this moment, a business van arrived, causing everyone who was in the midst of exchanging pleasantries to react.

"The big shot is here!" the group murmured silently upon seeing the business van.

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