In the quiet courtyard of the Mo Clan, a middle-aged man stood tall with his hands behind his back. His posture was firm, and a fierce aura surrounded him like an invisible storm. In front of him, more than a dozen young men stood in neat rows, their backs straight, faces serious.
The man's sharp voice broke the silence.
"Tomorrow is your martial arts exam. If you don't perform well… be ready to get thrown out. Forget about the job."
With a wave of his hand, he signaled for them to leave.
The young men bowed respectfully before turning around and walking out. Their faces were calm, but a heavy seriousness flickered in their eyes.
Among them was a young man named Li Ming. He walked silently toward his home with the others. When he reached his small house, he quietly opened the door, stepped inside, and closed it behind him. Entering the inner courtyard, he let out a long sigh.
Li Ming was not someone originally from this world. In truth, he came from Earth the "Blue Planet." In his previous life, he had been just another corporate worker. One night, after working overtime, he dozed off at his desk... and when he woke up, everything had changed.
He found himself in a completely different world, a place ruled by powerful dynasties and filled with danger. To make things worse, he had become an orphan.
At first, Li Ming thought he could use his knowledge from the modern world to make a name for himself. He imagined passing the imperial exams or becoming a great merchant using what he knew about economics. But reality hit him harder than he expected.
After going through the memories of his body's previous owner, he learned that the current dynasty was in chaos. Rebel forces were rising everywhere, and in this world, martial artists held true power some could fight hundreds at once. Legends even said that the strongest could move mountains and rivers, living for thousands of years.
Of course, those were just legends to Li Ming. He was too weak to ever meet such people.
However, not all hope was lost. As a transmigrator, he had something unique ,a strange panel.
But this panel confused him. So far, it only showed basic information:
[Name: Li Ming]
Martial Arts Level: Mortal
Martial Arts: Tiger Fists (Trash level – Beginning – 97/100)
Potential: Trash
When he first saw that his potential was listed as trash, he almost cursed the creator of the panel. But he managed to hold back.
Instead, he focused on his current martial arts technique ,Tiger Fists, a basic and weak technique taught to those who joined the Mo Clan as guards. The Mo Clan was a powerful family in the city and had strict standards for its guards.
Tomorrow was the final test, and unless he broke through tonight, he would fail and lose everything.
In the dim light of his courtyard, he began to train.
Two hours passed. Sweat dripped from his body as he punched the air again and again. Then, suddenly, a strange energy flowed through his limbs. It was cool and refreshing.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he quickly opened the panel.
[Name: Li Ming]
Martial Arts Level: Early Stage of Skin Refining
Martial Arts: Tiger Fists (Trash level – Entered the Gate – 1/100)
Potential: Trash [+]
His realm had increased! Joy filled his heart.
Then, he noticed something new a glowing plus sign [+] next to the word Trash. Curious, he tapped on it.
At once, a strange current surged through his brain, making him feel a cool, clear sensation. After a moment, he opened his eyes. His thoughts were sharper, faster.
He checked the panel again.
[Name: Li Ming]
Martial Arts Level: Early Stage of Skin Refining
Martial Arts: Tiger Fists (Trash level – Entered the Gate – 1/100)
Potential: Average
Seeing the change, he couldn't help but speak out in excitement.
"So it works… I finally figured out how my golden finger works!"
He clenched his fists, his eyes burning with determination.
"Now, I just have to keep practicing as many martial arts as I can. One day, I'll become the greatest genius of this world with this panel, it's possible!"
For the first time since arriving in this world, his heart was filled with true hope.
Even the joy of breaking through to a new realm was nothing compared to the thrill of unlocking his true potential.