I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 73 The Fluctuation of Phoenix Power

Having failed to find the answers he sought in Kamar-Taj, Ye Feng could only return to the Sanctuary with a sense of helplessness.

"Buzz—"

An unusually subtle yet uniquely rhythmic dimensional fluctuation spread out quietly, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

Ye Feng keenly sensed the fluctuation and looked up at the eastern horizon.

"This is-?

After a moment of careful observation, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a playful smile.

"interesting."

"Kunlun? It seems to have declined."

This fluctuation was not noticed by Ye Feng alone.

The Hand, hidden in the shadows of the city, has its core location where its five leaders almost simultaneously sensed something.

"Has the Gate of Kunlun reopened?"

Madam Gao, leaning on her cane, slowly walked to the window, her cloudy yet sharp eyes also gazing eastward. There lay the source of their extraordinary power, the legendary holy land of martial arts, Kunlun.

Even though Kunlun has declined somewhat due to the disappearance of some ancient structures, its profound heritage still weighs heavily on the hearts of those who know it, like an invisible mountain.

"Hmph! Those troublesome fellows are about to set foot in the mortal world again." Murakami's voice was cold, filled with undisguised disgust.

The opening of the Gates of Kunlun signifies the birth of a new Iron Fist. Every Iron Fist throughout history has taken it upon themselves to eliminate traitors like them.

"It's just another iron fist."

"Over the years, how many iron fists have fallen into our hands? If Kunlun really cared about that dragon bone, we would have been dead long ago."

Alexandra spoke up, her tone laced with disdain.

"The cycle of life lasts ten years, so for Kunlun, losing a dragon bone is hardly a serious blow. They remain detached from worldly affairs, aloof and untouched by human affairs."

"As long as that one doesn't leave Kunlun, we don't need to worry too much."

Madam Gao snorted coldly, but a deep sense of apprehension flashed quickly in the depths of her eyes.

When that person was mentioned, the expressions of the five Hand leaders present, including Madam Gao, changed subtly. They didn't even dare to mention her name directly, for fear of attracting the attention of some unseen force.

That was the most outstanding and strongest iron fist in Kunlun history, known as the "Victorious God"! His extraordinary talent made all the gods of Kunlun at that time admire him.

If she hadn't needed to be stationed in Kunlun to suppress a crucial dimensional passage, the five of them wouldn't have been able to successfully steal the dragon bone and escape that sacred land back then.

Recalling their arrogance when they first entered the mortal world, believing that they could be invincible with the power of the dragon bones, they encountered setbacks one after another in the process of establishing the Hand, and witnessed many extraordinary forces hidden beneath the surface. Only then did they truly understand their own insignificance.

Even with the dragon bone capable of creating "Black Void," it is still utterly vulnerable in the face of a true powerhouse.

Forced to change their strategy, the Hand, like rats in a sewer, cautiously survived on the edge of the supernatural world.

Meanwhile, far away on the roof of the world, at the summit of Kunlun.

A figure sat quietly on the edge of a snow-covered cliff, her aura blending seamlessly with the entire Kunlun Mountains, as if she had been sitting there for countless years.

Suddenly, her tightly closed eyes snapped open, a faint golden-red light flashing within them, like a sleeping phoenix awakening.

"Um?"

She slightly furrowed her brows, sensing the subtle pull that crossed space.

"Unexpectedly, after hundreds of years, a new host has appeared on Earth—and they even resonate with each other."

Wu Fengji, the strongest iron fist in Kunlun history, felt a hint of surprise.

She not only perfectly utilizes Kunlun's Qi, but also subdued Shou Lao and inherited the immense power of the dragon.

Hundreds of years ago, she used the combination of these two to shatter the descending Phoenix Power and eventually became the host of the Phoenix Power, reaching an unbelievable level of strength.

It was at that time that she realized the dangerous passage hidden beneath Kunlun that led to a dark dimension.

Therefore, she chose to stay here, using her supreme power to guard the gateway to this realm. The gods of Kunlun in the past had long since perished in the ancient wars, and although Kunlun is still a sacred place of martial arts, it now appears somewhat deserted.

Sensing another fluctuation of phoenix power, Wu Fengji didn't pay much attention. That power was still weak, far inferior to hers.

She simply shook her head slightly and murmured to herself, "I hope you won't be led into the abyss of destruction by this power."

Then, she closed her eyes again, immersing herself in deep meditation.

She knew very well that once this Kunlun Gate closed, this temporary pulling force would naturally dissipate and would not have any substantial impact on her or the new host.

However, this sudden surge of phoenix power caused quite a stir in another place.

Xavier Academy for Gifted Youngsters.

"Buzz!"

A violent, destructive energy erupted without warning, and crimson-gold energy ripples swept across the entire academy in an instant. The walls trembled slightly, and the glassware emitted a creaking sound as it was unable to bear the weight.

Charles, who was in his office, suddenly changed his expression, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

"Damn it! How could this happen?!"

He immediately focused his attention on the source of the energy burst: the room where Jean Grey was.

The mental cage he had set deep within Qin's mind to imprison that terrifying power was now shaking violently, with even tiny cracks appearing on it, as if it might collapse completely at any moment!

"Why? Why did this force suddenly go berserk without any warning?"

Charles was filled with anxiety and confusion. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the power hidden within Jean was—an Omega-level mutant with the terrifying ability to annihilate all matter.

That was the only ultimate power he had ever seen in his life, enough to make any so-called strongman seem insignificant.

In his mind, even Pope Ye Feng, who is now hailed as the strongest person on Earth, could not directly confront this pure destructive power.

He exerted all his mental abilities, and a vast amount of spiritual power surged forth like a tide, desperately reinforcing the crumbling mental barrier.

Time passed second by second, and Charles's face gradually turned pale, his mental energy being consumed like a flood that had been released.

Several hours later, the raging Phoenix Force within Jean Grey finally subsided and was suppressed back into the depths of her mind.

"What exactly happened?"

Charles slumped in his wheelchair, panting heavily, his body soaked in sweat.

He had exhausted almost all his mental energy to maintain the barrier, and now he felt a splitting headache and was extremely weak.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not occur.

However, the unusual outburst of power within Qin's body, and the enormous energy level it generated, had already been captured by the eyes of those constantly monitoring Xavier Academy.

"What an astonishing energy reading—it surpasses Magneto Erik's previous record!"

Inside a secret military base, General William Stryker stared grimly at the data displayed on the screen. Almost simultaneously, Bolivar Trask received similar intelligence.

As the largest and most openly known mutant community in the New York area, Xavier College has always been the subject of close scrutiny from various factions.

Jean Grey's loss of control over her powers was like a torch lit in the darkness, impossible to ignore.

The destructive power contained within that energy could send shivers down one's spine even through cold, hard instrument data.

At that moment, both Stryker and Trask felt a slight wavering in their hearts and began to doubt some of their extreme plans.

But in the end, a fierce look returned to William Stryker's eyes, and he slammed his fist on the control panel.

"Since it can go berserk, it means this power is unstable and she can't fully control it! This is my chance!"

He turned around abruptly, his gaze falling on the man behind him sitting in a wheelchair with vacant eyes—the illusionist Jason Stryker.

This was his last and most important trump card, the ultimate guarantee for carrying out his insane plan. He didn't have much time to hesitate.

This powerful energy fluctuation not only attracted the attention of these mortals, but also alarmed several beings at the pinnacle of power in the world.

The Ancient One, far away in Kamar-Taj, and Ye Feng, who had just returned to Sanctuary, both turned their gazes toward Westchester County at almost the same time.

"This is—the fluctuation of the Phoenix Force?"

"It was triggered at this time?"

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow in slight surprise. He could clearly sense the terrifying properties contained within that power, enough to incinerate everything.

He was naturally aware of the Phoenix Force's existence and knew whose power was fluctuating within it. This ancient power was renowned throughout the Marvel Universe.

It is known as one of the three great powers, along with chaos magic and fairy power.

"Was it influenced by some kind of force?"

"Could it be related to the opening of the Kunlun Gate?"

Ye Feng seemed to be deep in thought, combining this with the dimensional fluctuations he had previously sensed from the East.

He recalled the information in his mind. In Kunlun's history, there was indeed a Iron Fist who had crossed paths with the Phoenix Force, but that person should have already disappeared.

But now it seems that the strongest iron fist named Wu Fengji is likely still alive and is still in Kunlun.

"Kunlun, Tarot—"

"These ancient and mysterious places seem to be hiding many secrets."

Ye Feng tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat.

He recalled the Soul Eater sealed in the Tarot Secret Realm, a dimensional demon god capable of destroying the entire Tarot civilization. Its dark dimension, like the Tarot Secret Realm, was a pocket dimension attached to Earth itself. Because of this special nature, even the protective array set up by Vishanti could hardly completely prevent the intrusion of such beings.

Ultimately, they were all sealed or suppressed within these secret realms.

Now that Wu Fengji is stationed in Kunlun, and with the disappearance of the divine aura of Kunlun itself, Ye Feng has reason to speculate that it may also be connected to a powerful and dangerous dimension.