Chapter 254: One Slap in the Face

As the saying goes, an inch longer means an inch stronger. The optimal attack range for Tianba Lingkong Spear is about one meter from the opponent. Lin Yuxiang had been trying to control their engagement distance to this point, but Hei Wukai never gave him the slightest chance.

His steps always followed closely behind Lin Yuxiang, advancing whenever his opponent retreated. This relentless pursuit wasn't due to Hei Wukai being faster; their speeds were almost equal. It was simply that Hei Wukai always anticipated his moves.

He always lifted his foot a split second before Lin Yuxiang did.

What should have been a retreat turned into an aggressive advance under his control.

Old Wang remarked, seemingly offhandedly, "True close-combat masters are also strategic geniuses. They use their minds, advancing through retreat, seeming to approach without actually doing so."

Fantasy nodded in agreement repeatedly. His training over this period had not been neglected, and he was no longer the novice he once was. Though still far from matching experts like Lin Yuxiang, he could now understand much more.

The two combatants in the arena exchanged blows, each move fraught with danger.

Lin Yuxiang's Lin Family Spear embodied the essence of spear techniques—lifting, circling, pointing, deflecting, thrusting, entwining, lunging, piercing, and withdrawing. The fierce aura was only on the surface; the true power lay in the seamless integration of each fundamental skill. However, the longer they fought, the more constrained Lin Yuxiang felt.

He couldn't shake off Hei Wukai or create the optimal attack distance for the Tianba Lingkong Spear. In such close quarters, the unarmed Hei Wukai had the upper hand.

Determined to close in!

A flash of determination appeared in Lin Yuxiang's eyes. As he lifted his spear, he merged with it, his left leg seemingly 'jacked up' by the upward thrust of the spear. Soul power erupted, and he kicked forward.

This offensive and defensive pattern had been repeated countless times. The opponent intended to use this kick to create distance.

However, Hei Wukai did not retreat. He planted his feet firmly and struck at the kicking leg with his left hand.

But this time, the kick was a feint. In the state of man and spear as one, the left leg lifted in unison with the retracting spear, forming a perfect straight line. Then, his body suddenly arched backward, executing a backflip. The dark Tianba Lingkong Spear whirled around like a venomous snake's fang, striking fiercely from the center.

It was a completely unexpected blow.

— Sky Tyrant Overhead Reversal Spear!

This move was terrifying in its unpredictability, while maintaining enough distance to maximize the spear's power.

Most of the spectators had not even had time to react when the spear already reached its target.

However, Hei Wukai’s eyes suddenly flashed with intense light.

Slap!

The two large hands that were already pulled back to maintain balance suddenly clasped together, gripping the tip of the Sky Tyrant Overhead Spear like a vise, stopping it just before his nose.

Lin Yuxiang’s eyes widened in disbelief; this spear strike was not only at an awkward angle but also condensed with soul power, aimed at the opponent’s most vulnerable and relaxed moment. Yet, he did not expect the other party to not only react but to actually stop the spear with bare hands???

Old Wang shook his head helplessly. If Hei Wu Kai were just an ordinary Yaksha, this attack would have either killed or injured him. Unfortunately, he was no ordinary Yaksha.

A slight smile curved the corners of Hei Wukai’s mouth, followed by a swift side step and a powerful pull with both hands. Lin Yuxiang, slightly dazed, stumbled forward as the grip on the spear loosened, only to see a shadow of an elbow blocking his left eye.

Boom!

Struck forcefully on the left cheek, Lin Yuxiang fell like a straight stick, landing face-down with a loud thud, then lay motionless on the ground.

One move? Just one move?

Silence enveloped the surroundings. Could it be that he was so easily defeated? But seeing that Lin Yuxiang’s soul defense had completely vanished, it was clear he had fainted.

Fantasy, Wu Di, and others, who had been watching excitedly, could not help but swallow hard. Wang Feng knew that Old Black was somewhat angry; that spear strike had aimed for Hei Wukai’s throat. If it had hit, it would have caused severe injury or death. This person truly had no sense of measure; otherwise, Hei Wukai would have given him some face.

Several of Lin Yuxiang’s companions from his family quickly rushed forward to check his injuries, but their eyes now held a mix of awe and respect for Hei Wukai, having never seen anyone so formidable.

Hei Wukai clapped his hands and smiled at Wang Feng, "My mission is complete."

Old Wang laughed heartily, "Ha ha, Old Black, you're still too soft. This guy is so despicable; if it were me, I would have made him lie in bed for months with just a bit more force."

"Showing off again!" Winnie pouted, looking at Old Wang with disdain, "You don't know squat!"

Although everyone knew Wang Feng had thick skin, they still rolled their eyes. After all, with the speed at which Hei Wukai and Lin Yuxiang fought, everyone could only see the general outline of the fight. To clearly describe how Hei Wukai's elbow struck, or even the exact spot on Lin Yuxiang's face where it landed, there were very few people who could see that clearly, and even if there were, this 'king of talk' certainly wouldn't be one of them.

Hei Wukai smiled, "What a pity."

He didn't bother with the unconscious Lin Yuxiang but turned to look at Yue Ningxin, Rachel, and the many members of the Self-Governance Association's patrol team, who were still staring in shock.

"Hey, hey! Don't space out, let's get down to business!" Old Wang waved his hand in front of them, gathering their scattered attention, and said cheerfully, "Now, I, Wang Feng, am back. I'm still the president. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

...

Outside the Self-Governance Association, things were quickly cleaned up. Lin Yuxiang was carried to the medical room by someone from his family. The patrol team members and officials of the Self-Governance Association, who had previously been submissive to him, now surrounded Old Wang, calling him 'President' with great enthusiasm.

To be honest, this wasn't just about lacking backbone. Compared to Lin Yuxiang, who always wore a sour expression, having a president like Wang Feng was much easier to deal with...

The Lin family's Phoenix Gun was defeated, and after a period of silence, Hei Wukai resumed his invincible legend.

The king has returned, and the Self-Governance Association has changed hands. Discussing the importance of Wang Feng to the Rose.

To be honest, Lin Yuxiang's rule over the Rose disciples during this time was absolute. Swift and decisive actions, making examples of others, and the three fires of a new official—these were all necessary means to quickly establish authority, and he did them well. If Wang Feng had returned half a year later, perhaps the fear and obedience of the Rose disciples towards him would have been deeply ingrained. But he had only been there for two months...

His overly harsh methods made many people below him very unhappy. Even if you were a fierce dragon crossing the river, you were still an outsider, and you needed to give some sweeteners. Unfortunately, Lin Yuxiang never treated the Rose disciples as anything significant, and his words were always filled with contempt.

Compared to Lin Yuxiang's arrogance, a down-to-earth and approachable president like Wang Feng was much easier to get along with. Although Old Wang had caused quite a stir and been flamboyant in the past, he was still reasonable internally and occasionally shared some benefits with these people.

What's so great about that kind of handsome and rich president? How can they compare to our President Wang Feng, who is much more pleasing to the eye! At least, the girlfriend I worked so hard to get won't start swooning with stars in her eyes at the sight of Wang Feng!

Is such a president not fragrant?

Everyone was discussing with great excitement, regretting deeply that they hadn't witnessed the battle themselves or seen Lin Yuxiang being carried away in disgrace.

The Rose, which had been like stagnant water, seemed to come back to life overnight, as if an artificial sun had been thrown into the lake bottom, instantly making the entire lake surface boil up, no, not just the surface, but even the deep waters at the bottom were heated up!

In the meeting room of the Rose Holy Sanctuary.

"The Autonomous Council is the place for setting rules for the disciples of the Holy Sanctuary; as president, one should lead by example!" Damosi slammed the table and shouted sternly: "But look, look at what Wang Feng has done! Without waiting for orders from the Holy Sanctuary, he dragged people from the Eight Departments to the Autonomous Council and brutally beat up the acting president, forcing him to leave. Is there still law and order, still rules? What does he want to do? Rebel? Then I want to ask, who gave him the nerve!"

"This Wang Feng, causing trouble right after returning, beating up fellow disciples, it's utterly absurd!"

"He has no record of leave at the school, going to Ice Spirit for no reason, staying for more than two months. What do we take the Rose Holy Sanctuary for, coming and going as he pleases? This is a serious violation of discipline! For this alone, he must be expelled!"

"Wang Feng went to Ice Spirit upon the invitation of Princess Xue Zhiyu, to engage in rune exchange and learning activities," Karida smiled slightly, interrupting the clamor and fervor around the conference table: "Senior Brother Li Sitan and I both know about this. The leave slip was approved by me. Is there a problem?"

Karida looked around, her voice not loud but firm, "Moreover, saving Princess Zhiyu during the Ice Bee incident is a meritorious deed. How do you plan to handle it?"

On this trip to Ice Spirit, she had seen Old Wang's capabilities and knew he definitely had a way to deal with Lin Yuxiang. She thought it would take some time to sort things out, but who knew he would resolve it so quickly.

Finding the Eight Departments to act as his enforcers? It's amazing that those people actually listened to him. More importantly, Brother Da was worried about any backlash, given Old Wang's poor combat skills, surely someone would be dissatisfied. But unexpectedly... the report from Blue Sky came first, saying all the Holy Sanctuary disciples celebrated with applause.

Perhaps, from the beginning, everyone was thinking about the problem in the wrong way.

"Moreover, Wang Feng is the president of the Autonomous Council. Taking over the council upon his return is only natural. It's the acting president who doesn't allow the legitimate one to enter the council, which seems more like a rebellion." Karida said with a smile: "As for the sparring matter, are all the Holy Sanctuary disciples softies now? Is this something worth wasting my time on!"

"Your Highness, don't forget that Lin Yuxiang was personally assigned by Mr. Fu to straighten out the twisted atmosphere here in Rose. Now he has suffered such humiliation..."

"Mr. Fu has indeed put a lot of effort into it, but this is the Rose Holy Sanctuary, not the Holy Sanctuary Council. Mr. Fu may have a broad vision, but he might not fully understand the situation here in Rose." Karida said calmly: "I've heard that many Rose disciples cheered when they learned about this, supporting Wang Feng. It shows that Lin Yuxiang's presidency has been quite unpopular. Of course, this is mainly because he is not familiar with Rose. Dean Damosi, who is close to Mr. Fu, should explain things well for Lin Yuxiang, so that Mr. Fu doesn't misunderstand. Given his fairness and strictness, if he were to severely punish his favorite disciple, it would be somewhat unjust, after all, Lin Yuxiang did try his best."

Damosi smiled meaningfully, without showing displeasure on his face, but those who knew him well understood that the old man was truly angry this time.