I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 168 The Awakening of the Black Phoenix

"Buzz!"

A muffled roar shattered the silence.

Above the isolated island in the middle of the ocean, space cracks as if melted by high temperature, forming a black hole that keeps twisting and expanding.

The intense heat spread outwards, scorching and slightly distorting the surrounding air, even causing the waves below to retreat as if in fear.

A figure slowly emerged from the void rift, her slender body encased in a black combat suit—it was Jean Grey.

Now, this body is occupied by a tyrannical consciousness called the Black Phoenix.

Her eyes were like bottomless wells, completely shrouded in darkness, and there was no trace of her former gentle personality.

After struggling and consolidating herself amidst the temporal turbulence, she has firmly suppressed Jean Grey's kind personality deep within her heart.

She was absolutely confident that even if Charles came in person, he would not be able to shake the mental prison she had set up.

"Finally—I'm back."

She murmured to herself, her voice carrying a hint of relief at being freed, but more so an uncontrollable restlessness.

However, this sense of relief was quickly overshadowed by even stronger negative emotions.

"And that damned son of Charles!"

Thinking of the large group, the savage look in Black Phoenix's eyes intensified.

She originally thought that after awakening, she would be invincible in the world, but who would have thought that Xavier Manor was hiding another Omega-level mutant.

That battle, which nearly resulted in mutual destruction, and the experience of being banished to the spatial turbulence afterward, took a lot of her energy to escape, all of which fueled her rage.

"I wonder what the world is like now."

She forced herself to calm down and think about her next move.

The series of formidable enemies she encountered made her realize that even someone as strong as her was not omnipotent.

Putting aside the large group, the very existence of the Pope, who was far away in the Holy Land, was enough to make her feel troubled.

Just then, a deep and authoritative voice rang out beside her without warning, breaking her reverie.

"Oh? I never imagined that such a barren planet could give rise to a life like yours."

"You possess the aura of the Creator."

Black Phoenix's alarm bells rang, and she turned around abruptly.

A tall man, wielding a golden trident and surrounded by faint, shimmering water vapor, was quietly watching her.

He simply stood there, and he brought with him an immense pressure, like a vast ocean.

"Who are you?!"

The black phoenix questioned sharply, its dark pupils suddenly contracting.

She sensed a clear threat from the other party; this was someone who was by no means weaker than her!

Almost as soon as she was asked the question, her instincts drove her to react.

Dark red energy patterns emerged from beneath her skin, unleashing a destructive force.

"Chirp!"

A clear and majestic phoenix cry resounded through the sky, as if from ancient times.

The surging power of the phoenix, the dark red tide of annihilation matter, swept mercilessly toward the suddenly appearing man.

Faced with this sudden attack, Poseidon showed no sign of panic.

He simply and calmly swung the trident of Poseidon in his hand.

"Buzz!"

The azure divine power surged like a living thing, rapidly unfolding a flowing curtain of light and water before him.

Runes appeared and disappeared on the light screen, containing the depth and power of the sea.

"boom!!"

The dark red annihilation power clashed violently with the vast azure divine power.

Two forces of energy, which can be described as being at the level of rules, are squeezing each other.

A blinding burst of intense light erupted instantly, followed by a devastating shockwave.

The massive, isolated island beneath their feet couldn't even hold on for a second, silently crumbling into the finest dust, swallowed by the encroaching waves.

"This guy—he's incredibly strong!"

After just one encounter, Black Phoenix's heart sank, and her expression became extremely solemn.

Without hesitation, she activated her telepathic abilities, and invisible mental tendrils, like sharp arrows, pierced the other person's mind, attempting to invade their consciousness.

However, the moment her spiritual power came into contact with the other's soul, it was as if it had struck an unfathomable ocean.

That divine soul was vast and ancient, carrying divine majesty and barriers. Her intrusion only stirred a tiny ripple before being gently but firmly repelled.

"Buzz!"

The space let out another mournful cry of unbearable strain.

The two combatants were simultaneously pushed back a distance by the force of the recoil.

This brief test made both sides realize that the other was not an opponent that could be easily defeated.

"Who exactly are you?!"

The black phoenix hovered in mid-air, its dark red energy swaying like flames, and its vigilance reached its peak.

The tall man held the trident of Poseidon firmly in mid-air, as if standing on solid ground.

His gaze toward the Black Phoenix was filled with undisguised admiration and—fiery passion.

The exchange just now made him even more certain of his opponent's true strength.

The host of the Phoenix Force, and in a state where the power has been greatly stimulated.

This is a cosmic power that even the gods would covet.

"No need to be nervous, you're just a powerful stranger."

"I am Poseidon, one of the twelve Olympian gods, the sovereign of the sea."

He spoke, his voice echoing like the ocean.

"Poseidon? The chief god of Olympus?"

"That sea god from mythology?"

Black Phoenix was stunned, a hint of disbelief flashing in her eyes.

Although she was suppressed by Jean Grey's consciousness for a long time, their memories were shared to some extent.

She also understands the common sense and knowledge that Qin knows.

That's why she was even more shocked. A figure from mythology, actually standing alive before her?

"It seems you've been away from Earth for a while and are unaware of the changes that have occurred."

"I extend to you an invitation: are you interested in becoming my divine messenger and representing me in a holy war that will determine the fate of the world?"

"With my blessing, your strength will be even greater than it is now!"

Poseidon seemed to see through her confusion and continued.

"Holy War? On your behalf? Explain yourself!"

Black Phoenix remained vigilant and pressed for an answer.

"I have made a pact with Hades, the god of the underworld, and with the current Pope of the Sanctuary who rules the earth."

"A sacred war. The gods themselves do not participate directly, but instead seek strong individuals who act as their representatives in the human world to compete."

"The ultimate victor will gain absolute dominion over this land."

Poseidon explained.

Black Phoenix listened in silence, but her heart was in turmoil.

How long have I been drifting in the spatial turbulence?

The world has changed so drastically?

Are gods not only real, but also so active?

What concerned her even more was the Pope of the Sanctuary—

His power had actually reached a point where even the gods were afraid of him, and that it was necessary to fight for territory in the form of a holy war.

"I need time to think about this."

Black Phoenix neither immediately agreed nor decisively refused.

She needs to verify the authenticity of this information, and more importantly, assess the risks and opportunities involved.

"Of course. Caution is a quality that a strong person should possess."

"This is the mark of my divine power. If you have made your decision, you can contact me through it."

Poseidon seemed to have anticipated this and did not insist.

He raised his hand, and a small, azure, teardrop-shaped mark of divine power slowly flew toward the black phoenix.

After he finished speaking, Poseidon's figure gradually became transparent, eventually transforming into countless sparkling water droplets that merged into the surrounding sea breeze and waves, disappearing from sight.

"God—does actually exist—"

Black Phoenix looked down at the blue water droplet mark floating in her palm and murmured to herself.

That battle with the large group made her realize the truth that one person cannot fight alone.

Moreover, just now, the phoenix's keen senses had detected another, more powerful, call from afar, originating from the same source.

She raised her head, her gaze seemingly piercing through the distance of space, looking towards that ancient and mysterious land in the East.

That's the direction of Kunlun.

There, there exists another host of the Phoenix Force.

She could clearly feel the instinctive longing emanating from the Phoenix Power within her.

To devour, or to be devoured.

The power in the distance felt to her to be more ancient, more profound, and more powerful!

A strong sense of crisis gripped her.

She had just fully awakened and regained control of this body, unwilling to become mere resources for someone else's growth.

"Holy War—"

"Perhaps—this is an opportunity."

She repeated the word softly, her eyes flickering uncertainly.

She needs information, she needs to understand this unfamiliar world, and she needs the strength to deal with potential threats.

Having made up its mind, the Black Phoenix did not linger. Dark red energy surged around it, and its figure transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the nearest continent.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, atop the Kunlun Mountains, on a mountain ridge where the wind and snow never melt.

A woman dressed in simple martial arts clothes with cascading black hair slowly opened her eyes.

A faint golden-red aura, resembling a phoenix, flowed around her, making her appear noble and powerful.

Wu Fengji frowned slightly and looked towards the distant Atlantic Ocean.

"Another fluctuation of Phoenix power has appeared."

"It seems we've returned to Earth."

She murmured to herself, sensing the resonance and pull from the unseen world.

"Moreover, that sudden clash of divine power—"

"Did the Olympian gods seek her out?"

"Are they trying to recruit her as a pawn in the holy war?"

"It seems necessary to inform Ye Feng."

Her eyes sharpened, a hint of contemplation in them.

The host of the Phoenix Force was an Omega-level mutant.

It is very likely that the Phoenix Force greatly stimulated the opponent's potential.

However, this does not negate the opponent's strength.

If the other side becomes the seed of a holy war, it will undoubtedly be a threat to the Holy Land.

"Should we just get rid of her ourselves?"

Pu Fengji frowned.

If she absorbs the opponent's Phoenix Power, her strength will increase even further.

It has reached a level close to that of the Ancient One.

When the time comes, even facing Zeus, it's not impossible to put up a fight!

However, Xu Zai discussed this matter with Ye Feng.