Superpower Cavity, Fuxi Cell!

QL-IE99M trinocular metallographic microscope.

This was a gift from Xie Zhe to Yan Anqing on his twelfth birthday…

It was second-hand.

Its functions were quite complete, and it was sufficient for the upcoming experiment.

This was a folk science experiment, so it didn't require adherence to too many laboratory regulations, as long as his own safety could be ensured.

After tidying up his room, Yan Anqing went out to purchase some materials necessary for the experiment.

Mice, slides and coverslips, pipettes, and staining solutions.

These items were not contraband. He could get them by visiting a few places, and they didn't cost much.

Even if it involved some advanced experimental equipment that would make ordinary people balk, Yan Anqing had countless ways to make money.

For example: buying a piece of low-quality jade, modifying it with image editing software to look like top-tier Imperial Ice or Vermilion Blood, and then selling it for a profit of over a thousand times.

However, Yan Anqing had a solid plan for his future and didn't think he would need to resort to such measures.

After completing all the preparations, Yan Anqing began his first true live-body modification experiment.

The Red Moon incident had only affected the lucky ones externally.

Golden pupils, physical changes, improved appearance…

These three specific changes were the most attention-grabbing.

But they hadn't touched the essence of humanity.

The golden-eyed individuals around the world hadn't gained any supernatural abilities from it.

For instance, strength exceeding human limits, breaking the sound barrier while running, controlling water, fire, lightning, and thunder…

Yan Anqing believed that gradually modifying the world into his preferred state was a very interesting endeavor.

You have to eat rice one mouthful at a time, and walk one step at a time.

It was impossible to create creatures that could move mountains and fill seas or destroy stars with their bare hands from the start.

The goal of this experiment was to create the crucial foundational elements found in many Xianxia, Xuanhuan novels, and hot-blooded manga!

Internal Force, True Qi, Spiritual Power, Magic Power, Chakra…

No matter the name, they all shared a common essence – the cornerstone of the extraordinary!

Yan Anqing had designed a total of five possible methods to forge this cornerstone.

Now, due to the rudimentary experimental environment, he had chosen the simplest and most feasible one.

The experimental procedure wasn't complicated; any student with basic high school biochemistry knowledge could perform it.

Take a clean slide, use a pipette to drop gentian violet stain, then use a needle to scrape liver cells from a mouse onto the slide, and cover it with a coverslip.

A simple temporary liver cell smear was made.

He switched from low to high magnification to observe.

After a long while, Yan Anqing finally found what he was looking for.

Mitochondria!

These were present in most eukaryotic cells and were responsible for oxidative metabolism and energy release.

Yan Anqing transferred the images to his image editing game…

Edit the photos!

Then, he re-introduced the modified cells back into the mouse.

Time flew by like a white steed galloping past a crack in the wall.

In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.

During these past few days, Yan Anqing had killed dozens of experimental mice.

And now, he had finally obtained a successful modification product!

Form determines function.

In the intermembrane space of the mitochondria of the mouse liver cells, which Yan Anqing had specially modified, a new structure he named "Superpower Cavity" had appeared.

Borrowing the framework of adipocytes, its form and function were more complex, allowing it to compress and store the organism's energy.

Theoretically, the bioenergy conversion efficiency of a "Superpower Cavity" was about fifty times that of adipocytes of the same mass.

When needed, it could rapidly release energy, providing the organism with powerful kinetic energy!

The Superpower Cavity was the real-world equivalent of True Qi, Internal Force, Chakra, and Spiritual Power!

It sounded simple, but the actual execution was so complicated it could make one lose their hair.

Even with the "reasonable modification" function of his cheat for reality alteration, this experiment had consumed a great deal of Yan Anqing's effort.

Yan Anqing named the cells with mitochondria possessing the "Superpower Cavity" structure as [Fuxi Cell].

It's not like cancer cells, which replicate endlessly.

Nor is it like an invader from the immune system, which isn't rejected by the body.

The Fuxi Cells only replicate, assimilate other cells, or gradually diminish over time after being influenced by external factors.

It's like muscles: use it or lose it.

The initially frail white mice, bred solely for experimentation, haven't changed much in appearance. However, according to Yan Anqing's data records, their overall strength has increased by about 55%!

If they were given sufficient nutritional supplements and kept in a state of high-intensity exercise, their physical data would continue to soar in all aspects!

This is...

A good start for a superpower system!

Just then, his phone suddenly pushed two notifications.

The panda, like a black and white ball of fluff, slowly crawled into the main screen, spitting out a string of text bubbles.

"Congratulations, Player, on achieving: [The Beginning of Transcendence]."

"Based on your experience and knowledge framework, you have pioneered an uncertain path of individual transcendence and taken a firm first step, successfully creating an entry-level life form."

"The first stage of the main quest has been completed."

"Rewards are as follows: ① Trial period ended. This APP will be soul-bound to the host. No other life form besides the host can observe this software. ② New game option unlocked: [Cross-Sectional Mapping]."

After Yan Anqing finished reading this message, his phone gradually transformed and dissolved, becoming a small ball emitting a faint white light that quickly merged into his forehead.

"This is what they call soul-binding?"

Yan Anqing raised an eyebrow, finding it quite peculiar.

He had a phone in his mind now, but there was no physical discomfort.

He felt like he could use his consciousness instead of his fingers to swipe on the touchscreen, and his eyes replaced the phone's camera.

He no longer had to worry about his phone being stolen.

From now on, this golden finger, which was said to be unique among infinite planes, would be bound to him forever.

His thoughts were clear!

In addition, a button labeled [Cross-Sectional Mapping] appeared on the game's main interface.

He casually opened a save file image from the game's library.

It was of a young man, one meter ninety-five tall.

This individual had a robust physique, brilliant golden eyes, and an imposing aura, with a spirited look in his eyes.

The identification code for the image file was "Yu Hongyi."

Using his conscious tendrils to click the Cross-Sectional Mapping button, Yan Anqing found he could see the flesh, bones, and nerves beneath the person's skin.

It was like having X-ray vision.

"Excellent!"

Yan Anqing's lips curved slightly upwards. This new function would be of immense help to his future plan of modifying the entire world.

The only pity was that he hadn't yet found a way to widely distribute the newly created "Fuxi Cells" to the golden-eyed individuals.

Suddenly, the panda, which had been acting as customer service, popped up in Yan Anqing's field of vision again.

It blew out a string of text bubbles: "Main quest stage two released: Obtain 10 achievements."

"Current progress: 3/10."

"Rewards: ① Unlock new game options. ② An overview of basic common knowledge regarding power systems across infinite planes."

Looking at the rewards section, Yan Anqing's brow furrowed slightly as he recalled the content description and evaluation of [The Beginning of Transcendence].

Entry-level life form.

His gaze fell upon the modified white mouse...

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