My Gene Evolves Infinitely

Lu Yuan’s heart raced—this azure cube was incredibly powerful.

The power of infinite evolution!

Given time, he could reach a level of power that would astonish everyone.

The strongest in the Human Clan? The strongest in the universe?

It seemed to be within his grasp. But what exactly was this cube, and why did it appear during his awakening?

As Lu Yuan pondered, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his left wrist.

He opened his eyes and saw the awakening crystal emitting a white glow, while at his wrist, golden threads moved about, eventually forming a golden ring.

Genetic war pattern.

The mark of proof for all Awakened. It also served as the key to entering the Land of Origin. Its appearance confirmed that Lu Yuan had indeed become a Gene Warrior.

“A Genetic war pattern! Lu Yuan, you’ve awakened!” the teacher exclaimed in surprise.

The classmates behind him were in an uproar, filled with shock.

“Lu Yuan actually awakened!”

“He’s always so quiet, who would have thought he could awaken?”

“Snort… So what if he awakened? Being a Gene Warrior is dangerous; he could meet with an accident at any time.”

Many classmates looked at Lu Yuan with envy and jealousy, and some young girls watched him with curious glints in their eyes.

Truth be told, Lu Yuan was handsome, but usually so aloof and gloomy, and having survived a mutation event, no one dared to approach him. Now, after his awakening, Lu Yuan’s allure had increased significantly, stirring interest among some of the girls.

As a Gene Warrior, a member of the Human Clan’s elite fighting force, his status was now quite high.

Lu Yuan overheard the students’ discussions but didn’t take them seriously. In fact, few people genuinely wished others well.

He was past the age of petty disputes; focusing on his own path was enough.

After Lu Yuan’s awakening, the teacher’s usually stern face broke into a smile for the first time.

He looked at Lu Yuan and said gently, “Congratulations, Student Lu Yuan. You are now a Gene Warrior. With the college entrance exams only two months away, work hard and aim for a top-ranked Gene Warrior Academy. This will be beneficial for your future.

Also, now that you’ve awakened, you can register with the Gene Warrior Association. After registration, you’ll receive a monthly subsidy of 5000 Yuan.”

Lu Yuan was thrilled inside.

5000 Yuan!

Even with the empire’s support, his monthly allowance was only 800 Yuan; barely enough to cover basic living expenses. However, tuition and other fees were waived.

Typically, a fresh graduate from a regular university earns about 3000 Yuan a month. But him? He would get 5000 Yuan for just existing!

After all, who doesn’t like free money?

However, Lu Yuan quickly composed himself.

He was destined to be a pillar of the Human Clan! How could he be satisfied with such trivialities?

Only if it were 10000 a month!

Lu Yuan nodded and smiled, “I understand, thank you for the reminder, Teacher.”

He wasn’t surprised by the teacher’s change in attitude, nor was he offended. Awakeners were included in the teachers’ performance metrics, and there were substantial rewards involved.

The teacher looked at the other students and smiled, “Let’s congratulate Student Lu Yuan on his successful awakening.”

Whether the classmates liked it or not, they all joined the teacher in applauding.
The teacher turned to Lu Yuan with a smile, “Alright, you can sit down now.”

Under everyone’s gaze, Lu Yuan returned to his seat.

“The awakening ceremony continues. Next, Wang Ming.”

The ceremony went on, but Lu Yuan paid no further attention.

At this moment, Lu Yuan was examining his genetic war pattern, which he felt was like a switch. A switch that he could control this switch with his consciousness.

He had a premonition that activating this switch would allow him to enter the legendary Land of Origin. However, Lu Yuan’s current understanding of the Land of Origin was limited.

Before proceeding, he knew he needed to prepare thoroughly. He had only two months left before the college entrance examination. The exam for Gene Warriors was undoubtedly different from ordinary tests.

Compared to his peers who had awakened at sixteen, he was two years behind in development. Catching up to them in two months and getting into a good school was not going to be easy.

Fortunately, with the Evolution Cube that could continuously evolve his genes, he felt hopeful.

From his previous life’s college experience, Lu Yuan knew that a good university could provide a better stepping stone in life, smoothing the path ahead. He was determined to make his utmost effort to get into the best Gene Warrior Academy.

When he returned home, he planned to gather information about the Land of Origin and then focus on his studies.

By the way, ‘Evolution Cube’ was a name Lu Yuan had just coined.

He thought it sounded cool and heroic.

…

After Lu Yuan’s awakening, the subsequent students were even more hopeful about their own chances.

However, the reality was harsh.

By the end of the testing, out of forty-one students in the class, only Lu Yuan had awakened and become a Gene Warrior.

After the awakening ceremony concluded, the teacher collected the crystal ball, looked at the disappointed crowd, and said:

“Failure to awaken is normal. Since you can’t become Gene Warriors, set your minds on studying well and getting into a good university. That’s how you take responsibility for your own lives and futures.”

Whether others listened to the teacher or not, Lu Yuan didn’t know, but he felt a sense of déjà vu from his previous life’s college entrance exam motivational rallies.

Unfortunately, in his past life, not many students truly understood these words until it was too late.

In their youthful naivety, all teenagers are filled with blind confidence, believing they are the protagonists of their era, destined to become CEOs, marry rich, and reach the pinnacle of success.

And then, they end up as sincere hardworking employees, reaping their karmic rewards. Back then, Lu Yuan used to be one of them.

For a moment, Lu Yuan found himself nostalgically remembering the blind confidence he once used to have.

Where had that ungrounded confidence come from? Perhaps it was the so-called vigour of youth. This was much different from his current self, whose confidence was much more grounded.

After the teacher finished speaking, he left, and the classroom’s students gathered in small groups, pounding the desks and lamenting their lack of awakening.

“I can’t believe I didn’t awaken! I was sure I would this time!”

“Oh… So now I just study hard and live as an ordinary person?”

“Looks like I’ll have to go back and take over the family business. At least I won’t have to worry about food and clothing since we own a small company.”

“I don’t want to become another beast of burden!”

…

While many students were talking, they occasionally glanced in Lu Yuan’s direction. After all, he was the only one in the class who had awakened.

An attractive female classmate stood up, walked over to Lu Yuan’s desk, and said with a smile, “Lu Yuan, we seem to be heading in the same direction. Do you want to walk home together later?”

Lu Yuan glanced at her, shook his head, and said softly, “No, thanks. I prefer to be alone.”

The girl’s smile froze, and she chuckled awkwardly, nodding, “Oh.”

She then turned and walked away. Seeing this, other girls who had been eager to approach also abandoned their intentions.

Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. Although his personality differed from his predecessor’s and he wasn’t particularly solitary, he still felt there was nothing to discuss with classmates he was unlikely to connect with.

Since they had never interacted during the three years of high school, there was no reason to start now.

The stir caused by Lu Yuan’s awakening in the class soon subsided.

After awakening, Lu Yuan still had to continue studying. Even as a Gene Warrior, academic classes are still necessary; Gene Warriors aren’t illiterate, and more importantly, school teaches critical thinking and logical skills.

After school in the afternoon, Lu Yuan left the campus and walked to the Gene Warrior Association.

He had checked the map earlier, and the Association was quite far from the school, about an hour’s walk away.

Why didn’t he take a bus? Other than being broke, what other reason could there be?

Although Lu Yuan had seen the cityscape in his memories before, walking through the streets now, observing his surroundings, everything felt somewhat surreal.

Skyscrapers towered overhead, neon lights flickered, hoverbikes darted through the air, and gigantic screens displayed advertisements featuring beautiful female stars singing and dancing with radiant smiles. Maybe the last bit wasn’t that new.

The streets were bustling with many pedestrians, some fitted with mechanical limbs, and there were even robots among them.

At this moment, Lu Yuan felt a profound shock; it was as if he had stepped into the future.