Clone Ascension

Evan now had two major enemies.

One was the Zhao family—

including Yeh Muni, who had only become hostile because of Elias Zhao.

The other was the Filthsoil Organization.

“Right now, I don’t need to worry about the Zhao family.

I’m under Dongli’s protection, and their influence doesn’t reach this far.

Besides, after my public appearance, Elias Zhao is probably panicking about how to explain things to the Shepherd King.”

The Zhao family had backing,

and Elias Zhao had powerful allies like Yeh Muni,

but at the end of the day,

they were just a political clan.

They were no longer a real threat to Evan.

The real danger was the Filthsoil Organization—

a force even stronger than Dongli.

But Dongli had the Dominion Nation behind it,

and Evan had just learned that the Dominion Nation had stationed Envoys in all six nations.

The Filthsoil Organization feared the Dominion Nation—

and feared the Envoys.

They wouldn’t dare act recklessly within the six nations.

“Back then, Quentin Vilewind wanted Princess Zhu Zhi’s extract,

but he didn’t dare take action himself.

He had to hire Liam Zhao instead.

Clearly, he was afraid of attracting the Envoy stationed in Qinggu City.

“As long as I stay in Dongping,

I should be safe.”

The Filthsoil Organization wanted Evan’s Evolution’s Grace—

but they only knew it was a powerful, special bloodline‑crystal skill.

They didn’t know its exact effect.

Evan suspected that once they learned the truth,

they would value him even more—

and might stop at nothing to kill him.

Evolution’s Grace was far beyond their expectations.

And the stronger Evan became,

the more interested they would be.

“For now, I need to keep a low profile and focus on getting stronger.

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Unless Yvonne breaks into Saint‑tier,

I’m not going anywhere…

Though with FangBro around, maybe it’s not that bad.”

🐺 Shepherd Nation — Qinggu City

Elias Zhao ended his call with Yeh Muni

and fell into deep thought.

He had learned that Evan had joined Dongli

and had dominated the Judgment Battle—

crushing two of Rovan’s top talents.

Elias Zhao understood what this meant.

Evan would soon enter the Shepherd King’s line of sight.

And when the Shepherd King saw someone

who looked exactly like Liam Zhao…

What would he think?

After a moment of silence,

Elias Zhao called his secretary—

his most trusted confidant.

“Find a way to contact Evan,” Elias Zhao said.

“Tell him that if he’s willing to forget the past,

I can treat him like my own son

and support him until he reaches Saint‑tier.”

The secretary’s eyes widened.

“And if he agrees?

You won’t know whether he’s sincere.”

“Just do it.”

Elias Zhao put on his coat.

“I’m going to see my teacher.”

His teacher was Qu Jianbai,

the Grand Judge of the Shepherd Nation’s Tribunal—

and Elias Zhao’s greatest backing.

If the Shepherd King wanted him dead,

the only person who could save him

was Qu Jianbai.

🐍 Blackrock Mountains — Moonlit Night

An old man in a white suit stepped out of the shadows.

Filthsoil Organization’s Deacon Diao bowed.

“Elder Silas.”

Silas Whitlock said,

“I watched that boy Evan’s match.

He’s the one who escaped from the Shepherd Nation?

The one with the bloodline‑crystal skill?”

Deacon Diao nodded.

“I saw him with my own eyes. No mistake.”

Silas Whitlock said,

“He’s hiding in Dongli now.

Hard to make a move.

But the bloodline crystal he absorbed is… special.

The organization won’t give up easily.

“Keep people watching him.

If there’s a chance—strike immediately.”

“Yes. I’ll arrange it tomorrow.”

Deacon Diao hesitated, then added:

“Elder Feng… Quentin Vilewind appeared in the Desert Nation yesterday.

He caused a huge commotion—injured two Saint‑tiers.

Headquarters wants you to—”

“I can’t handle him.”

Silas Whitlock cut him off.

“That thing… whatever he’s become…

He’s a monster.

You can’t kill him, and you can’t catch him.

“Tell headquarters:

Unless they send a Supreme Elder,

they can forget about capturing him.”

🌅 Dongping City — Morning

Evan woke up and checked his phone.

Dongli’s headlines were everywhere:

“Judgment Battle Victory! Dr. Wendy Lewis Returns Home!”

“Evan Cole Crushes Rovan’s Geniuses—A Display of National Might!”

The cover photo was Wendy smiling with her milk tea.

The article included videos of Evan’s two attacks—

one killing, one crippling—

and the third opponent surrendering in fear.

Even Evan had to admit:

Damn, that’s impressive.

After washing up,

he received a message from Wendy:

“The housing at Dongli University is ready.

You can move in anytime.”

“Let’s go now.”

Evan had packed last night.

One suitcase was enough.

He checked the courtyard—

Graham Sterling had already left.

Evan asked the housekeeper to pass along a message,

then took a taxi straight to Dongli University.

The moment he got in the car,

the driver glanced at him through the mirror—

and froze.

“You’re Evan!

My whole family watched your match yesterday!

My daughter loves you!

You’re going to Dongli University—are you studying there?

My daughter is a student there too!

Add her on social media—talk to her when you’re free!

“Here, scan her QR code!

Don’t refuse!

She’s pretty, I swear—she doesn’t take after me!”

Evan sighed.

“Driver, shouldn’t you be watching the road?”

The driver puffed out his chest.

“See these eyes?

I absorbed a Flatfish Beast’s Wide‑Angle Vision.

Two hundred seventy degrees.

Even when I’m looking at you,

I see the road perfectly.”

“…Impressive.”

Evan didn’t know what else to say.

When they arrived,

he practically fled the taxi.

But as soon as he reached the university gate—

“Ahhh! It’s Evan!”

“Is he enrolling at Dongli University?!”

“Evan, autograph! Photo!”

He took pictures with the girls,

but more and more people gathered…

He was drowning in a sea of female students.

He regretted not learning FangBro’s earth‑escape technique.

Right—FangBro!

Save me!

Evan texted him immediately.

Moments later,

FangBro burst out of the ground

and dragged Evan away from the “gentle trap.”

“Big Bro, why do you have so many girl fans?”

FangBro grumbled.

“My livestream is full of dudes pretending to be girls with voice changers.”

Evan ignored him.

He stared at the three‑story villa in front of them.

“This is the place the university arranged for us?”

FangBro grinned.

“To be precise—this is for Dr. Lewis.

“Oh, and I forgot to tell you, Boss—

I’m planning to get a diploma from Dongli University.

They’re giving me a student dorm.”