I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 171 Black Phoenix's Defeat and the Absorbed Phoenix Power

"This is impossible!!"

Black Phoenix's face contorted in agony as she let out a defiant roar, her body pinned to the barrier of the mirror space by an invisible, immense force, unable to move.

Dark red energy flickered around her, like a candle burning in the wind.

"As hosts of the Phoenix Force, how could our strengths be so vastly different?!"

Although she had a premonition that her opponent would be stronger, such a clean and decisive defeat completely shattered her arrogance and confidence since her awakening.

It was a complete and utter crushing defeat, from the source of power to combat skills.

"There are vast differences between the hosts of the Phoenix Force."

"Clearly, your understanding and application of the Phoenix Force is still at the most superficial level."

As she spoke, a powerful aura rose like a tsunami, the surrounding space twisted violently, forming a tangible sense of oppression that completely locked away the Black Phoenix's last bit of room to struggle.

At this moment, Black Phoenix is ​​like a dark work of art nailed to a frame, leaving only its hideous appearance.

"I don't believe it! I won't lose! Poseidon!!"

Extreme fear and rage caused Black Phoenix to completely lose her mind. She forcibly activated the azure sea god mark within her body, attempting to call upon her nominal ally.

"Even now, do you still expect an Olympian god like Poseidon to kindly help you?"

"Don't you understand that the Phoenix Force itself is a supreme power that even the gods covet?"

"He hasn't attacked you directly because the time isn't right; you lack the ability to protect the Phoenix Force!"

Wu Fengji's eyes held a hint of pity.

"Chirp!"

The phoenix phantom behind her once again let out a high-pitched cry that reached the clouds, a cry filled with longing for the power of the same origin.

His sharp gaze was fixed on the restless, dark red phantom behind the Black Phoenix.

The next moment, the enormous golden-red phoenix flapped its wings and swooped down, like a meteor that pierced through dimensions, crashing straight into the imprisoned black phoenix!

"No!!"

The Black Phoenix let out a desperate roar, and she could clearly feel that the Phoenix Power within her was being devoured!

The two phoenix powers clashed fiercely inside and outside her body. In just a moment, the phoenix power within her was completely overwhelmed, only able to emit weak moans as it retreated step by step.

Beyond the mirror space, Poseidon had already descended with overwhelming fury.

"The Ancient One!!"

The Sea King's roar swept across the sky like a tsunami.

Azure divine power ripples emanated from its center, as if to transform the entire sky into an ocean.

He wielded the Trident of Poseidon, drawing upon vast divine power to transform it into a gigantic water spear capable of tearing the earth apart, which slammed fiercely into the Zodiac Barrier that enveloped the battlefield!

"boom!!"

A deafening collision resounded, and the golden barrier constructed by the twelve zodiac signs fluctuated violently, radiating unprecedented brilliance. Countless mysterious constellation runes flowed on the light screen, forcefully blocking Poseidon's furious attack.

"What a hard turtle shell!"

"Is the Holy Land trying to openly tear up our holy war agreement?!"

Poseidon's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected the so-called Zodiac Formation to be so sturdy; his furious attack couldn't even break through it.

He roared at the void.

Just then, orange sparks rippled in the space in front of him, and the ancient one, an old figure draped in a yellow robe, stepped out silently and stood calmly before him.

"Tear up the agreement?"

"What makes you so certain that the Sanctuary is breaking the agreement?"

Ancient One raised her eyelids and looked calmly at Poseidon.

Sensing the unfathomable pressure of the Ancient One's magic, Poseidon instinctively withdrew some of his outward divine power, but his tone remained firm: "That host of the Phoenix Force is the one I, Poseidon, have chosen to participate in the Holy War!"

"Your Holy Land is now openly hunting down my people; isn't that an attempt to break the rules? If the Pope is afraid of defeat in the Holy War, he can simply concede!"

Upon hearing this, the Ancient One seemed to curl a barely perceptible smile at the corner of her mouth, and slowly replied: "First, what is below is an internal struggle between two Phoenix Force hosts, stemming from the mutual attraction and devouring of the source of power. This is the natural law of the Phoenix Force and has nothing to do with the Holy War."

"Secondly, the participant you have chosen is, in essence, the adopted daughter of Charles Xavier, the Gold Saint of Aries in the Sanctuary. From any perspective, this is an internal matter of the Sanctuary."

"So whether she is your divine messenger or not has nothing to do with the Holy Land."

"As for your inability to protect the divine messenger you unilaterally designated when carrying out internal affairs within the Sanctuary—"

Gu Yi paused for a moment: "Then I suggest that you be more discerning when choosing an agent next time, and act within your capabilities."

These words were clear and logical, and they did not yield an inch, directly refuting all of Poseidon's accusations.

Go to war?

Poseidon knew perfectly well that he was no match for the Sorcerer Supreme before him; the oppressive aura emanating from the other man, which subtly surpassed that of Zeus, was undeniable.

But if he were to retreat like this, he, the Sea Emperor, would lose all face today.

Do you want to save face or save substance?

This was not a difficult choice for a cunning god.

"very good!"

"Since that's the case, then I'll wait and see if your Holy Domain can still be so powerful in the upcoming Holy War! We'll see!"

Poseidon's face flushed red and then turned pale, and in the end he could only grit his teeth and utter harsh words.

Without waiting for the Ancient One's response, he flashed with azure divine light and disappeared from the spot, seemingly fleeing in a disheveled manner.

Staying here will only bring shame upon myself.

Within the mirror space, Wu Fengji clearly sensed Poseidon's departure.

"It seems the reinforcements you placed your hopes on have abandoned you."

She spoke to the increasingly weak Black Phoenix.

As she spoke, the remaining dark red phoenix phantom behind the black phoenix let out a faint wail, and was completely devoured by the golden-red phoenix phantom, transforming into the purest primal power and merging into Wu Fengji's body.

"Ugh—"

The immense emptiness and the excruciating pain of her power being stripped away caused Black Phoenix to let out a painful groan. The chilling dark red energy around her completely dissipated, and her dark eyes lost all their luster, becoming empty and helpless.

Without the power of the phoenix, she was like a beast whose claws and teeth had been pulled out; all her ambition and tyranny lost their foundation, leaving only endless weakness.

Wu Fengji slowly closed her eyes, carefully experiencing the newly integrated power.

This force was both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

"As expected, it's a remnant fragment of the Phoenix Force that I defeated back then—"

"It seems that most of the remaining fragments have been scattered into the depths of space."

She understood.

She realized that the Phoenix Force that she had scattered back then had, after so many years of wandering and natural growth, reached a considerable total amount.

This means that if she can find and fuse all the scattered fragments, the power she will eventually gain will far exceed that of the complete phoenix she defeated, and may even be dozens of times stronger!

"Those scattered fragments, I wonder if they're still within this universe—"

Wu Fengji muttered to herself, already having a new goal in mind.

"Why—why didn't you just kill me?"

Despite losing her power, Black Phoenix's personality and consciousness still existed. She raised her head and looked at Wu Fengji with her dull, dark eyes, her voice hoarse and desperate.

"Your life or death is not up to me."

"His Holiness the Pope personally promised Charles that he would spare your life."

"My mission is simply to take you back to the Sanctuary, nothing more."

After speaking, Wu Fengji's eyes flickered slightly, and a gentle yet irresistible mental shock swept over her. Black Phoenix's eyelids drooped, and she completely lost consciousness.

"The barriers to her personality at the core of her being remain strong; Jean Grey's true self is sealed too deeply —"

"If it cannot be awakened, it can only be erased little by little by time."

"It seems that in the end, it will be up to Charles himself to break free from these mental shackles."

Wu Fengji frowned slightly.

Without further delay, she raised her hand and gestured for the unconscious Black Phoenix to float behind her. Then, she took a step forward, and the folded spatial scene receded like a tide, returning to the real world.

Outside, Gu Yi watched as Wu Fengji emerged unscathed, her aura even more profound and powerful, without any surprise on her face.

After all, she was a powerful figure who shattered the Phoenix Force with her bare hands hundreds of years ago. Now that she herself has become the host of the Phoenix Force, dealing with another newly awakened host of the Phoenix Force is a piece of cake.

"Could you please leave all this troublesome alone for an elderly person who just wants to retire in peace?"

Gu Yi sighed helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Fengji smiled slightly: "It seems you've taken care of things on your end as well."

"A good harvest?"

The Ancient One's gaze swept over her, and he could clearly feel the restrained yet even more terrifying fluctuations of power within her.

"Well enough."

"Once I fully digest and integrate the power I absorbed this time, my strength should be able to truly catch up with yours."

Wu Fengji nodded.

"The path of power has no end."

"The path of the microcosm may be the true and perfect way to reach the highest realm."

Gu Yi, however, said something meaningful.

Wu Fengji's expression turned serious; she naturally understood what Gu Yi meant.

She also noticed Ye Feng's change. The Pope's current strength was truly unfathomable, making him the strongest in the world.

For a mortal to be able to condense a true divine essence is an unprecedented miracle in the vast history of Earth.

Even though Ye Feng concealed all his aura in front of her, the invisible pressure emanating from the very essence of life still made her heart tighten.

"I see.

,

Wu Fengji responded solemnly.

Gu Yi said no more, her figure gradually fading away, disappearing into the horizon as if merging into the sunlight.

Wu Fengji immediately set off, transforming into a golden-red streak of light, carrying the unconscious Black Phoenix, and sped straight towards the Holy Domain.