My Genes Can Evolve Limitlessly Chapter 2

Lu Yuan's heart raced fiercely. That blue cube was just too overpowering.

Limitless evolution!

Given sufficient time, he could absolutely evolve to a realm that would stun and horrify the masses.

The pinnacle of humanity?

The supreme being of the cosmos?

Every dream held real potential!

Yet, precisely what was this cube? Why had it emerged right at his awakening moment?

While Lu Yuan mulled over this, a sharp sting abruptly hit his left wrist.

He then snapped open his eyes, seeing the awakening crystal radiating a pure white light. Golden patterns swirled across his left wrist, ultimately shaping into a gleaming golden band.

Gene battle tattoo.

This marked the emblem of all awakeners.

It served as the 'key' for accessing the Land of Origins.

The emergence of the gene battle tattoo confirmed Lu Yuan's successful awakening as a gene fighter.

......

“Gene battle tattoo?! Lu Yuan, you’ve awakened!”

His teacher’s astonished voice echoed.

Students underneath erupted in commotion, brimming with disbelief.

“Lu Yuan actually awakened!”

“He's always been so reserved and withdrawn—never imagined he'd awaken!”

“Hmph… awakened or not, gene fighters face constant peril. He might meet some mishap.”

Envy and jealousy filled the stares directed at Lu Yuan from his classmates. Certain girls gazed at him with sparkling, intrigued eyes.

To be frank, Lu Yuan possessed considerable good looks. His issue lay in a brooding, reclusive nature. Plus, after the mutation event, others shunned him.

Now with his awakening, Lu Yuan's appeal skyrocketed several notches, igniting yearnings in some girls.

Gene fighters, as humanity's elite warriors, enjoyed exceptionally lofty standing.

Lu Yuan brushed off the chatter from below without a care.

Truthfully, few folks genuinely wished for others to surpass their own lives.

Lu Yuan had outgrown petty squabbles long ago. Focusing on his path was enough.

Post-awakening, the teacher's formerly stern expression softened into a grin.

He regarded Lu Yuan and spoke mildly.

“Student Lu Yuan, congratulations. From now on, you'll be a gene fighter. College entrance exams are two months away—strive hard to gain entry into top-tier gene fighter academies. It'll pave a brighter path ahead… Oh, and since you've just awakened, go register at the Gene Fighter Association. Once registered, you'll receive $5,000 monthly subsidies.”

These words brought joyful shock to Lu Yuan.

$5000?!

Though he got empire child support of $800 monthly, it barely covered essentials.

School fees and supplies came gratis, of course.

Ordinary university grads pulled about $3,000 monthly.

Yet Lu Yuan could pocket $5,000 monthly for nothing? He felt like he'd hit life's zenith instantly.

Who could resist effortless cash?

Lu Yuan quickly composed himself, though.

Destined for universal supremacy, how could trifles content him?

Not unless it hit $10,000 monthly!

Lu Yuan nodded with a smile. “Understood. Thanks for the teacher's reminder.”

The shift in his teacher's demeanor didn't faze Lu Yuan.

Awakeners boosted a teacher's performance metrics, complete with hefty bonuses.

The teacher then swept a look over the class below and beamed.

“Everyone, let's applaud Student Lu Yuan's successful awakening.”

Willing or reluctant, the students clapped in unison with the teacher.

The teacher nodded approvingly before turning back to Lu Yuan.

“Okay, return to your seat.”

Amid all the stares, Lu Yuan went back to his place.

“The awakening ceremony proceeds. Next up, Wang Ming.”

The ritual went on, yet Lu Yuan ignored it entirely.

Currently, he examined his gene battle tattoo, sensing it functioned like a toggle.

He could even will it open or shut.

A feeling told him activating it would grant entry to the fabled Land of Origins.

Still, his knowledge of the Land of Origins remained shallow. Preparations were essential before venturing in.

Two months remained until the college entrance exams.

Surely, the gene fighter exam would differ greatly from the standard test.

He trailed two years behind classmates awakening at 16. Catching up for a top school in only two months wouldn't prove easy.

Luckily, the cube capable of endlessly evolving genes belonged to him. He believed hope remained within reach.

Having tasted university life in his past incarnation, Lu Yuan grasped perfectly how vital a prestigious university proved for one's destiny. It served as a superior stage, paving a far smoother road ahead.

Whatever it took, he must push to his limits and aim for the elite gene fighter academy.

Back home, he'd first dig into details on the Land of Origins, then dive into intense training.

The phrase 'evolution cube' originated entirely from Lu Yuan himself.

To him, it rang melodiously and matched ideally.

…

With Lu Yuan's awakening done, the other students brimmed with heightened excitement. Could they too pull off a successful awakening?

Yet, harsh reality dashed those dreams.

Even after the final student wrapped up the ritual, just Lu Yuan out of the class's 41 had triumphed as a gene fighter.

Once the awakening rite ended, the teacher stored the crystal ball. Facing the crestfallen class, he addressed them.

“Failing to awaken is perfectly common. Unable to turn into gene fighters, settle your minds and focus on studies to secure a solid university spot. That's your duty to your own tomorrow.”

Lu Yuan pondered whether these kids would heed the teacher's advice. For himself, it evoked memories from his prior life's pre-college exam days.

Regrettably, few students back then truly got it. By the time realization hit, regret had set in too deep.

Youthful lads brimmed with misplaced bravado about their prospects. They fancied themselves era's protagonists, certain that stepping into the world meant rocketing to CEO status, wedding a stunning heiress, and summiting life's heights.

Truth be told, most wound up as mere wage earners.

Indeed, Lu Yuan had been among that crowd.

Momentarily, he even yearned for that cocky past version of himself.

Just what fueled that blind optimism then?

Unlike now, where pragmatism ruled him completely.

(Mn, as expected of me!)

The teacher departed post-speech, prompting students to cluster in pairs or trios, pounding desks in frustration.

“I didn't awaken at all! I was so sure it'd happen this time!”

“Ai... from now on, we'll grind studies and live as normals.”

“Guess I'll head home and take over the family biz. Good thing we've got a little firm—at least no starving worries.”

“...livestock!”

“…”

As classmates chatted, their eyes flicked toward Lu Yuan now and then.

He alone had awakened in the entire class, after all.

Suddenly, a fairly attractive girl rose and approached Lu Yuan's desk. Flashing a smile, she said,

“Student Lu Yuan, our places are pretty near, right? Wanna head back together after?”

Lu Yuan eyed her, shook his head, and replied coolly, “Nah. I prefer going solo.”

Her smile froze. With an awkward chuckle and nod, she murmured, “Oh.”

Then she spun and walked off.

Seeing this, other eager girls saw their hopes snuffed out. Plans shelved, they gave up.

Lu Yuan inwardly sighed with relief.

Though his temperament had shifted a bit, he wasn't outright antisocial.

Still, chit-chat held no appeal with those whose paths would never cross his again.

His original self had shared zero words with them over three high school years. No reason to start now.

The stir from Lu Yuan's awakening died down swiftly.

Gene fighter or not, culture classes remained mandatory. Fighters needed knowledge too, plus school sharpened minds and logic.

Afternoon classes over, Lu Yuan exited school and chose to stroll toward the Gene Fighter Association.

He'd already examined the map earlier. The Gene Fighter Association sat far away from the school, forcing him to trek for more than an hour just to arrive there.

Why avoid hopping into a car?

Besides being broke, what else could explain it?

Lu Yuan had glimpsed the city's layout through this body's memories before, yet as he strolled the streets and surveyed the surroundings now, a surreal sensation washed over him.

Skyscrapers loomed everywhere. Flashing neon lights dazzled the eyes while floating cars soared through the skies. Giant screens blared advertisements, featuring gorgeous female stars who danced and sang with captivating smiles.

Crowds thronged the streets. Some folks boasted mechanical limbs, and Lu Yuan spotted robots mingling about.

Right then, Lu Yuan's heart surged with astonishment. It was like he'd stepped straight into the future.