Chapter 2 - The Rise Begins with a Slap Echo

The courtyard was silent.

Liu Wushen stood frozen, clutching his cheek. The red handprint on his face burned brighter than the shame in his eyes.

Ye Feng lowered his hand slowly, as if savoring the moment.

"You lowborn bastard!" Wushen roared. "You dare hit me?"

Ye Feng tilted his head lazily. "Strange. I thought you asked for it."

Gasps echoed through the corridor.

Students leaned out of dorm rooms, spiritual mirrors flickering as dozens began recording.

System Notification

[Chain Reaction Triggered: Face-Slap × Authority Violation × Public Retaliation][New Mission Unlocked: "Slap Till They Learn"]

Each crowd reaction increases EXP and damage by 10%.Current Crowd Reaction Level:  Viral Potential Detected (35 viewers)

[Skill Update]

Liu Wushen lunged forward with spiritual energy crackling on his palm.

Ye Feng's expression remained still. His stance shifted.

SMACK.

The second slap landed on Wushen's opposite cheek. Perfectly mirrored. Echoed like thunder.

The courtyard held its breath.

[System Update]

[Critical Face-Slap ×2 Achieved!]+100 EXP+2 Infamy Level+1 Skill Evolution TokenCrowd Status: Viral Upload in Progress…"Slap King of Azure Dorms" title under review

• Crowd laughter heals minor HP• Female admiration grants temporary +1 Charm• Bonus EXP from public humiliation increased to 20%

Ye Feng crouched beside Liu Wushen, whose pride was shattered.

"This is what happens," Ye Feng said softly, "when you mistake someone's silence for surrender."

He stood, dusted his sleeve, and walked away—calm, composed, unhurried.

Behind him, the murmurs rose.

"Did you see that?""He slapped him… twice!""That was… incredible.""Ye Feng's not dead. He's ascending!"

Even Lin Ruyan's eyes flickered with hesitation as she watched him disappear into the misting rain.