Ding ding ding...
The numbers on the punching strength machine's display flipped rapidly.
The sound it made was crisp and pleasant, like gold coins clinking as they dropped.
Li Chuxi nervously looked up and saw the numbers finally freeze—
1987 kg!
It was significantly higher than her younger brother, Li Shiji's, score.
The staff member rubbed his eyes, stunned.
In his eyes, this was just a layperson, yet she had somehow punched past the threshold of a Probationary Martial Artist.
The test-takers waiting in line behind her either gasped, exclaimed in awe, or looked on with deep envy.
"1987 kilograms? Damn, she's hit the Probationary Martial Artist standard in one go!"
"Congratulations to that beauty—she's officially a Probationary Martial Artist from today!"
"I'm so jealous. She looks so young, and she's already a Martial Artist. The future is limitless."
Li Chuxi turned to the staff member and asked, "I get two more attempts, right?"
The staff member quickly recorded her first score and nodded, "Yes, you still have two more tries."
"Good."
Li Chuxi rolled her neck, rotated her wrists, and did some light stretching.
With each movement, crisp popping sounds came from her joints.
Her muscles, visible under her clothing, were taut and defined, swelling slightly as she warmed up.
"Generally, the first attempt on the punching machine yields the highest score," someone commented.
"Yeah, you go all in the first time—strong as a tiger. The second and third tend to taper off."
"But there are exceptions—some people build up and perform better later."
"Either way, her current score is enough to lock in her Probationary Martial Artist status."
Many candidates turned their attention to Li Chuxi.
It wasn't unusual for the Martial Artists' Association to register new Probationary Martial Artists each day.
But within the same batch of examinees, those who passed were rare.
Some people pinned their hopes on others to motivate themselves.
Li Chuxi took a deep breath and clenched her fist again.
This time, she planned to use a tenfold strength amplification.
A hundredfold amplification would unleash a terrifying 100,000 kg punch.
She wasn't sure if the punching machine could withstand that, and more importantly, she was certain her own arm wouldn't survive it.
So instead, she would test tenfold strength amplification.
The staff member stared at Li Chuxi intently.
Her stance was wrong!
Her force delivery was off!
She wasn't even engaging her core!
As someone who had observed countless Martial Artist assessments, he'd picked up some basics about proper technique.
To his trained eye—though still technically an amateur—Li Chuxi's punching form was riddled with errors. She clearly hadn't studied martial arts.
But how had someone like her delivered a punch that exceeded the standard for a Probationary Martial Artist?
"Must be natural-born strength..." he muttered to himself.
Then, in the very next second, the staffer's pupils contracted.
It was just her second punch, and yet Li Chuxi was visibly adjusting her technique.
Her feet, waist, and spine aligned, slowly syncing up, channeling the power of her entire body in a cohesive motion.
"What the hell?"
The staffer was stunned speechless.
What he didn't know was that Li Chuxi had indeed never trained in martial arts.
But after her cellular evolution, her control over her body had reached microscopic levels.
Like a cat that could always adjust its body mid-fall to land on all fours, Li Chuxi's evolved body instinctively optimized every movement.
This was the instinct of a Stage 4 lifeform—absolute bodily optimization.
Her second punch roared out like a waking lion lunging forward.
Boom—!
A thunderous impact rang out, followed by a burst of white shockwave air.
Her tenfold amplified punch slammed hard into the punching machine.
The numbers on the display jumped wildly—thousands at a time.
Ding ding ding ding ding...
When the numbers finally stopped, the screen showed—
23108 kg!
Hiss—!
Everyone present, staff included, sucked in a sharp breath.
Jaws hit the floor.
"Over twenty thousand kilos? That's the strength of a Martial Master, right?!"
"She's insanely strong! This is the Probationary Martial Artist exam, and we've got a freak punching like a Martial Master."
"Wow, I seriously think she was pretending to be weak on purpose!"
"Is she actually a Martial Master just slumming it in the newbie village for fun?"
The room exploded with chatter and speculation.
The staffer shook his head. "No way. The system verified her info—she's a newcomer with no prior Martial Artist registration."
"She's amazing. I'm sold."
"If she ever livestreams, I'm sending her a rocket gift!"
"She's inspirational. I bet she was just waiting to stun the world today."
Everyone around expressed their admiration.
Li Chuxi pulled her fist back and flexed her hand.
That twenty-thousand-kilo punch didn't just rattle the punching machine—it had left her own arm tingling, nearly dislocated.
"If I had really gone for the hundredfold amplification, I might've lost the whole arm..." she thought silently.
Despite the stunned reactions around her, Li Chuxi remained calm and composed.
That twenty-thousand-kilo punch had been exactly what she expected.
The staffer swallowed nervously and asked hoarsely, "You still have one more attempt..."
Li Chuxi nodded and threw her third punch.
2183 kg!
Compared to her second strike, it was unremarkable.
But the sheer impact of her previous punch was more than enough to shock the crowd.
After finishing her three attempts, Li Chuxi asked, "So, am I a Probationary Martial Artist now?"
The staffer nodded with deep respect in his eyes.
"This way, miss. Please follow me."
"Once we finish your Martial Artist registration, you'll officially be a Probationary Martial Artist."
A Probationary Martial Artist with over 20,000 kg of punching force!
The young man at the registration desk looked up and blinked in disbelief at Li Chuxi.
"There's a formal Martial Artist exam coming up—would you like to register for it?"
"Sign me up," Li Chuxi said without hesitation.
"Alright. Registration is free for the formal exam. I'll get you signed up now."
"This is the exam guide—you can take it home and review it."
Zhao Lu from the registration office handed her a small et through the window. On top of it was his business card.
"What's this?" Li Chuxi looked at him questioningly.
Zhao Lu scratched his head shyly. "That's my card—it has my contact info. It was an honor to witness your incredible strength today. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out."
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