The classroom went quiet the moment Xiao Li entered.
Whispers spread instantly.
"Isn't that the guy who got beaten last week?"
"I heard he survived a gate."
"No way. He looks the same."
Xiao Li took his seat without saying a word.
The bully—Chen Feng—laughed loudly.
"Hey, Xiao Li," he said. "Did the monsters return you because you were too useless to eat?"
Laughter filled the room.
Old Xiao Li would've lowered his head.
This one didn't.
Chen Feng stood up and shoved his desk.
"Don't ignore me."
Xiao Li looked at him calmly.
Just one step closer—
And Chen Feng froze.
His face turned pale. His knees trembled. A heavy pressure crushed his chest.
He collapsed.
"I—I can't breathe!"
The pressure vanished instantly.
Xiao Li stood up.
"Teacher," he said calmly. "He fainted."
The class stared at him in fear.
And Xiao Li realized something.
I don't need strength to dominate.