Li Cheng's body trembled, suspended in the vast, golden expanse of the System Realm.
Time itself felt frozen. The shimmering system interface before him pulsed with divine light — and from that radiance, a figure slowly descended.
She was barefoot, her steps silent upon the golden clouds.
A woman cloaked in flowing threads of silver and gold, her hair cascading like moonlight, her eyes fathomless — holding galaxies within them. Her aura pressed down like the weight of eternity itself.
"You've come far, Li Cheng."
"But you've also tampered with something... you shouldn't have."
Her voice echoed softly, yet every word struck like thunder in his mind.
Li Cheng blinked, stunned. "W-who are you? Another system spirit? Or—"The woman smiled faintly. "Not another. I am The Administrator — the one who governs all systems. Including yours."
Li Cheng's heart pounded.
The Administrator?
He remembered the golden glitch that appeared when he nearly died last night. Could it have been… her doing?
"You've done well to survive, mortal. Face-slapping your rivals, earning power, gathering fortune… amusing progress."
"But power borrowed must be repaid."
Her last words sent a chill through him.
The realm began to warp, turning from gold to a bleeding red. The skies cracked, lightning formed into sigils, and within the crimson sea, a massive silhouette of a god chained in darkness appeared — its hollow eyes staring directly at Li Cheng.
"What… what is that thing!?" he yelled.
The Administrator's gaze darkened.
"That… is what remains of the Fallen God of Pride — the original owner of your system."
"You inherited fragments of his soul when your heart stopped beating. That's why you awakened the Sign-In System."
Li Cheng froze.
Every memory of his humiliation, his heartbreak, the moment he died and awakened the system… suddenly made sense.
It wasn't just random. It was fate — a god's dying will entwined with his broken heart.
"Wait," he muttered, clenching his fists. "You mean... this power isn't truly mine?"
The Administrator looked at him for a long, silent moment.
Then, she smiled — mysterious, playful.
"It is yours, Li Cheng. You claimed it when you refused to stay down. But the echoes of the Fallen God remain within you. If you're not careful…""You'll become him."
Li Cheng's blood ran cold.
For a moment, the image of the chained god flickered — and he saw himself there, laughing manically, surrounded by flames and broken stars.
He shook his head violently. "No… I won't let that happen."
The Administrator chuckled softly. "Good answer. But let's see if you can keep that resolve."
She raised her hand — and a blast of pure divine pressure crashed down.
[System Alert!]
Judgment Trial Initiated!
— Survive the Administrator's Divine Test! —
Reward: Hidden Title "Chosen of the Fallen"
Failure: Soul Erasure.
"W-wait, WHAT!?"
Before Li Cheng could even react, light spears rained down from the heavens, exploding on contact. He barely rolled aside as the golden floor shattered beneath his feet.
"ARE YOU CRAZY!? THIS IS CHILD ABUSE!" he shouted, leaping as another blast vaporized the ground where he stood.
The Administrator's eyes glimmered with amusement. "Face-slapping mortals is easy, isn't it? Let's see you slap back at divinity."
Li Cheng gritted his teeth. "Fine! You want a fight, goddess? Let's see how you like this!"
He punched forward, activating his system.
[Ding!] Daily Sign-In Bonus Activated!
Temporary Buff: Absolute Counterstrike (3 minutes).
Effect: Reflects 50% of received damage.
He caught one of her divine light spears barehanded — it burned his flesh instantly — and hurled it back, grinning through the pain. The blast rebounded, crashing into a golden tower in the distance.
The Administrator blinked, seemingly impressed.
"You dare reflect my light?"
Li Cheng smirked, blood dripping down his chin. "You're not the first beautiful woman to try to ruin my life."
She tilted her head. "Is that… humor? Even at death's door?"
"It's called confidence, my lady. Something even gods can't suppress."
He darted forward, his speed multiplied by the system. The two collided — mortal fist against divine palm — creating a shockwave that tore through the golden sky. For a fleeting moment, Li Cheng's red eyes flared brighter than her divinity.
The Administrator finally lowered her hand. The storm ceased.
The sky mended itself. Silence filled the world again.
Li Cheng collapsed to his knees, panting heavily, smoke rising from his skin.
He had lost… but he was still alive.
"Enough," she said softly. "You've proven your will surpasses your limits.""Your bond with the Fallen God… has stabilized."
Then she raised her hand — and golden particles swirled into his chest, entering his heart like gentle starlight.
[System Update Completed!]
New Feature Unlocked: "Divine Mirror Sign-In."
— Daily rewards now scale with your personal growth.
— Hidden interactions with divine beings enabled.
— Special Affection Meter unlocked.
Li Cheng's jaw dropped. "Wait, did I just unlock a divine dating feature or something!?"
The Administrator's eyes gleamed mischievously.
"Perhaps. You'll see soon enough."
Her voice turned faint as her image began to fade.
"Grow stronger, Li Cheng. Because next time… you won't be tested by me."
"You'll be tested by the gods who envy you."
Her last words echoed across the void as the golden light swallowed everything.
Li Cheng's consciousness snapped back to the real world.
He gasped for air, sitting upright in his dorm bed. Sweat drenched his shirt, his body trembling with aftershock.
The System's interface flickered before him.
[Congratulations, Host!]
You have survived "The Administrator's Judgment."
Reward: 10,000,000 Yuan + Title [The Chosen Mortal].
Bonus Reward: Charm +50.
Hidden Effect: Mysterious Affection Triggered (???).
Li Cheng looked down at himself — his body glowing faintly gold, his reflection in the window showing new determination in his red eyes.
He smirked.
"Good. Let the gods come. I'll slap them too."
But just as he laughed, the system screen flickered again — and a faint, sweet voice whispered through the interface:
"We'll meet again… Li Cheng."
He froze. That wasn't the Administrator's voice.
It was… softer. Younger. Curious.
[Quest Updated!]
"Unseen Affection" – Unknown Entity Has Taken Interest in You.
Progress: 1%
Li Cheng rubbed the back of his neck. "Great. Now even divine stalkers are joining the party."
He leaned back on his bed, exhaling deeply.
Tomorrow was Monday. Normal school life was about to resume — except now he had divine favor, massive cash, and a mysterious admirer from the heavens.
His lips curved into a grin.
"Looks like the real face-slapping has just begun."