Clone Ascension

General Elias Storm’s expression sharpened the moment Evan tried to dodge her question.

“So you’re saying you’re not interested in Serena?”

Evan nearly jumped out of his chair.

“Of course not— I mean, of course I am— I mean—”

He straightened, forcing a respectful tone.

“I’m still underage, Grandma. I’ve got a few months before I’m even legally an adult.My family doesn’t support early relationships.”

General Storm raised a brow.

“Your family? You mean the people you adopted into your life?”

Evan coughed.

“Grandma… Serena and I are both young. These things take time. You can’t rush compatibility.”

That finally softened her expression.

“Fine. Take your time. But listen—your evolution speed is too fast.If you wait until you’re Saint‑tier, having children becomes… complicated.”

Evan blinked.

How did we get from dating to childbirth in under a minute?

But she wasn’t wrong.High‑tier evolvers had notoriously low fertility.Some Saint‑tiers were biologically incompatible with ordinary humans altogether.

Thankfully, she shifted topics.

⭐ Coral Worm Samples“Your sister contacted me,” General Storm said.“She wants coral worm samples for research. I’ve prepared everything.”

She opened a storage case filled with preserved specimens—Tier‑1, Tier‑2, Tier‑3 coral worms, plus chunks of coral stone.

Then she produced a small metal box.

“This one is from the Azure Envoy himself.Tier‑4 coral worm remains. Extremely rare. Handle it carefully.”

Inside lay a pale tendril and a fingernail‑sized shard of coral stone—small, but radiating a strange, unsettling energy.

The moment Evan saw it, something deep inside him stirred.A primal instinct.A pull.

He almost reached out to touch it.

He forced his hand back.Even dead, a Tier‑4 beast was dangerous—especially a creature covered in microscopic stinging cells.

He sealed the box and stored everything in his pendant.

⭐ The Coral Island’s Fate“Did the Envoy destroy the Coral Island?” Evan asked.

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General Storm shook her head.

“No. He killed most of the lower‑tier worms, and only one Tier‑4.The others escaped.As long as even one Tier‑4 survives, the colony can rebuild.Next time it appears, it may be even larger.”

Evan frowned.

A colony that could split, recombine, and scale its power by sheer numbers…That was a terrifying threat.

General Storm continued:

“The Envoy chased them into the deep sea.He found signs of… changes.Something in the ocean is triggering abnormal evolution.Creatures that should never evolve are mutating.

He couldn’t find the cause, but this must be investigated.Tell Dr. Wendy Lewis.”

Evan nodded.Wendy had already suspected an external catalyst.Now the Envoy’s findings confirmed it.

⭐ Back at the BaseEvan left the office.Serena and Marcus were nowhere to be seen—likely in a training room, with Marcus suffering in silence.

Evan wisely chose not to rescue him.

He messaged Serena that he needed to return to Dongli University immediately and would wait for her there.

Then he caught the next flight home.

⭐ Return to Dongli UniversityHis first stop was Wendy’s lab—but she was away at a high‑level meeting.

So he returned to the villa and practiced Swan Dance with Aunt Yvonne until FangBro arrived.

FangBro looked unusually serious.

“I’m heading out for a while,” he said.

“To where?”

“Bloodsoil Forest.”

Evan frowned.“That’s dangerous.”

“Not if I stay near the outskirts. I need to collect… food.”

“For the Dung‑Eater?”

FangBro nodded.

The creature was stuck at the threshold of its fourth evolution.Wendy’s research concluded it lacked enough genetic diversity—specifically, it hadn’t eaten enough types of… waste.

In short:

It needed more poop.Better poop.Higher‑tier poop.

Evan stared.

“So you’re going out… to collect dung?”

“Exactly!” FangBro grinned proudly.“I even hired a partner. A student nicknamed ‘Dung Beetle.’He absorbed a Giant Scarab Extract—he can sense dung from miles away.A real professional.”

Evan was speechless.

“There’s… a skill for that?”

“Oh yeah. He can even roll a dung ball to crush enemies.And he has a storage method so he never runs out.”

Evan covered his face.

The world is truly vast and full of horrors.

He dragged FangBro out for a farewell meal.

“This might be our last clean dinner together,” Evan said solemnly.

“Relax, boss. I’m not touching anything myself.That’s what I’m paying Dung Beetle for.”

⭐ RecognitionAfter FangBro left, Evan practiced Swan Dance and finally slept.

The next morning, he woke to a flood of notifications.

Dongli’s government had released an official commendation:

Praising the navy’s heroic defense

Highlighting individuals with outstanding contributions

First was General Elias Storm.Second—

Evan Cole.

“Comrade Evan Cole demonstrated exceptional performance and played a critical role in the defense.Awarded one B‑Rank Merit.”

The internet exploded.

Dongli’s forums, news sites, and social media were filled with his name.

Some comments:

【LegHairOfEvan】Insane! A B‑Rank Merit while still in school? Evan is unreal.

【Dorm506Traitor】Stop simping. As an upperclassman, have some dignity.

【Dorm506RichKid】The traitor above has been expelled from our dorm.

【EvanKittyGirl】I literally switched majors to Evolution Class 2 just to see him, and he NEVER shows up to class!

【Dorm506Traitor】It’s just a B‑Rank Merit. Calm down, people.

【DragonflyCaptain (Admin)】A B‑Rank Merit is already huge. Even A‑Rank Merit holders are rare in all of Dongli.