On this planet, there exists a peculiar kind of life.
They are minuscule in size, inconspicuous to the eye.
Yet they are abundant in number, found across the globe.
They have evolved "special abilities" beyond the reach of ordinary creatures.
Fleas can leap to a height 150 times their own body length.
Dung beetles can push balls of dung over a thousand times their own body weight.
Cockroaches have survived since ancient times and are miraculously resistant to nuclear explosions.
And there are many more such creatures.
Like the mantis shrimp, capable of delivering punches at the speed of sound.
The poison dart frog, the Inland Taipan, the box jellyfish—creatures with deadly toxins.
The axolotl, which can regenerate complex organs, even its brain.
And the nearly indestructible tardigrade, or the so-called immortal jellyfish that can reverse its aging.
Of course, these "strange and curious" creatures were out of Li Chuxi's reach.
In this base city lined with towering skyscrapers, the most accessible creatures were still insects, cats, and dogs.
So, Li Chuxi simply headed straight to the pet market.
Touching a snake, her cells evolved enhanced perception.
Touching a chameleon, her cells evolved mimicry capabilities.
Touching a dog, her cells evolved a super sense of smell.
Touching a cat, she gained night vision and improved neural reaction speed.
After making a full round, Li Chuxi's cells had improved significantly once again.
Ding! Congratulations, Host. Cellular evolution has reached the fourth stage of life. You are now a Tier-4 lifeform.
Specific information can be viewed via the attribute panel.
At her mental command, Li Chuxi brought up her attribute panel.
A faint golden, semi-transparent display was projected onto her retinas.
[Li Chuxi]
[Race: Human]
[Gender: Female]
[Talent: Cellular Evolution]
[Lifeform Level: Tier-4]
[Abilities: Fire Resistance Lv2, Fire Manipulation Lv2, Qi Manipulation Lv2, Wind Control Lv2, Night Vision, Thermal Sensing, Strength Amplification x100, Enhanced Smell...]
Li Chuxi asked internally, "System, what exactly does it mean to be a Tier-4 lifeform?"
System voice prompt:
A Tier-4 lifeform, to put it simply, is comparable to an intermediate-level ferocious beast.
Tier-1 lifeforms are primitive, single-celled organisms, muddling through life with only survival instincts.
Tier-2 lifeforms become multicellular—ranging from basic plants to ants, possessing rudimentary cognition.
Tier-3 lifeforms can think independently, perceive three-dimensional space, and demonstrate creativity.
Tier-4 lifeforms possess strength that exceeds that of ordinary lifeforms.
The system gave a general explanation.
The concept was rather abstract and complex, but in simpler terms—it meant she now had the power to take on intermediate-level ferocious beasts.
"I see. That means I now have a greater shot at passing the official Martial Artist exam."
Li Chuxi stroked her chin thoughtfully.
"At this point, I might as well go to the Martial Artist Association and get my level tested."
Becoming a Trainee Martial Artist was quite simple.
All it required was registering at the Martial Artist Association, paying the application fee, and punching a strength-testing machine with a force of at least 1000 kg.
In contrast, becoming an official Martial Artist was far more demanding and formal.
After all, who didn't dream of becoming a Martial Artist?
The Martial Artist Association made a fortune each year just from the application fees of hopeful trainees.
Li Chuxi hailed a cab and headed to the Martial Artist Association.
A massive, dome-shaped building resembling a super-sized stadium stood in the heart of Jiang City.
The area bustled with heavy traffic and a constant flow of people.
Surrounding the gleaming white dome was a wide plaza, lively with pedestrians.
After paying the fare, Li Chuxi casually entered the Martial Artist Association.
Just a couple of days ago, she had accompanied her younger brother Li Shiji here for his trainee exam.
She never expected that just one day later, she herself would be qualified to take the same test.
In other words, in just a single day, Li Chuxi had gone from an ordinary person to a Martial Artist candidate!
"Application fee: 1000 yuan."
A pleasant female voice came from the self-service registration machine.
Li Chuxi took out her ID card and scanned it, paying the fee.
"So expensive," she murmured under her breath.
The whole process was automated, saving countless labor costs—yet the price remained sky-high.
The machine prompted again with a crisp voice:
"Please confirm the candidate's fingerprint and iris."
Li Chuxi pressed her finger on the scanner.
Then leaned forward to let the machine scan her irises.
Once verified, the machine printed out a white slip of paper.
It showed where and on which punch machine Li Chuxi should take her test.
"Zone D, Machine No. 24. Queue length: 15 people."
"So many people come to take this test every day..."
Shaking her head, Li Chuxi followed the hall signs toward Zone D.
In the open area of Zone D stood rows of punching machines.
In front of each one, examinees were lined up.
Nearby stood staff members, monitoring for any signs of cheating.
The air was filled with the constant thump thump thump of fists pounding the machines.
Li Chuxi arrived at Machine No. 24.
About a dozen people were still ahead of her.
A staff member patiently explained, "Use either your left or right fist. You get three chances, and your highest result will be taken as your score."
Li Chuxi waited calmly, observing that none of the people before her had passed.
Most of their punches registered in the few-hundred-kilogram range—not even close to the 1000 kg threshold.
Seeing all the failures ahead of her, Li Chuxi, who had been confident, started to feel a little nervous.
"You're up."
The staff member signaled to her.
Li Chuxi stepped forward to stand before the punch machine. Her identity was reverified to prevent test fraud.
Once confirmed, the test began.
First attempt!
Li Chuxi took a deep breath, eyes focused on the machine before her, and clenched her fist.
The staffer watching her shook his head.
From her stance, it was obvious—she didn't have any formal martial arts training. A complete amateur.
But people like her showed up every day, thinking they were strong enough to give it a try. The staff had long since grown used to it.
His job was simply to ensure everything went by the
Li Chuxi's gaze sharpened. She cast off all hesitation and tension—and struck with a full-force punch!
"THUMP—"
With a dull, resounding noise, her fist landed squarely on the machine!
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