Chapter 2: Civilization Evolution System Activated
A pulse spread through Hong's body like the awakening of a second sun within him. The moment the Civilization Evolution System (CES) fully activated, reality itself seemed to... adjust.
It wasn't visible to others. But for Hong—now host to a transcendent soul—it was like standing at the center of a chessboard where he could see every piece and every move, years in advance.
"No more waiting for aliens. No more reacting to disasters."
"We'll build a civilization the stars will fear."
🧬 [Welcome Box: Initializing…]
A soft hum echoed in his mind. Like something ancient and futuristic whispering secrets.
Unlocked Trait 1:
🧬 Clone Talent Lv.1 — You can generate 1 clone with 60% of the host's power. Clone is permanent. Shared consciousness.
Unlocked Trait 2:
🔥 Elemental Body Seed: Lightning Affinity Detected. Initiating fusion.
Unlocked Trait 3:
🧠 Tech Tree Interface Online.
Unlockable Techs:
Basic Gene Potion (Lv.1)
Cosmic Reactor Core (Lv.1)
Virtual Combat Chamber (Prototype)
Hong staggered slightly as arcs of blue lightning danced beneath his skin. The Elemental Body Seed had fused with his muscles, tendons, and cells, causing his body to vibrate at a new frequency. His cells now absorbed ambient cosmic energy, no longer bound by oxygen and nutrients alone.
He sat cross-legged and activated the Clone Talent.
"Split."
A low hum. And in a flash of light, a second Hong emerged—a perfect, identical copy. But where the real body shimmered with restrained energy, the clone glowed faintly, slightly dimmer.
They locked eyes.
And nodded.
"You'll train in the wilderness. Hunt monsters. Gather evolution samples."
"I'll remain in the city. Build the new civilization."
Two versions of Hong.
One destined to conquer the wild.
The other—destined to conquer the world.
Meanwhile, in the quiet slums of Hope Base City, a little boy with bright eyes sat crouched under an old tree, stabbing the ground with a stick.
Luo Feng.
His world was still small. But he always felt like something was changing in the air—like a storm was coming.
And far away, high in the abandoned skyscrapers, Hong watched him.
"It starts with you, Luo Feng. But this time… Earth won't be weak."
"This time, we'll be ready before the storm."
[End of Chapter 2]