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"An organization?" Professor X frowned.

What kind of organization would invite him together from three powerful figures?

There's a trap, a huge trap! To be honest, he didn't really want to get involved in something that was clearly a trap. He just wanted to use his own abilities to protect Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

"Professor X, take a look at this, you might change your mind."

As he spoke, the man with the bald head handed over the tablet.

Professor X took the tablet and watched the video that appeared on it. At first, he remained calm, but gradually his expression became serious. When he saw the final scene, in which the Illusion Master controlled thousands of people in a second, his expression suddenly changed.

"Such powerful mind manipulation abilities!"

"Professor X, if it were you, could you do it?"

Before Professor X could respond, Jean Grey, standing behind him, said calmly, "Of course!"

"Professor, you are hailed as the born king of the mind!"

Eddie Redmayne ignored Jean Grey's answer and stared directly at Professor X, waiting for his reply.

Professor X finished watching the video and took a deep breath: "I should be able to do it too."

"So, between you and him, who is stronger?"

Professor X shook his head: "I haven't competed with them, so it's hard to judge."

Despite this, judging from Professor X's relaxed attitude, it's clear that he is confident he surpasses his opponent.

Everyone present, even those without special abilities, were all astute and naturally discerned Professor X's mental state. Of course, this was also due to the fact that Professor X did not deliberately hide his expression; otherwise, as the strongest psychokinetic mutant, he could have kept his thoughts hidden from anyone.

"So, what you need me to find is the organization owned by this mysterious mental powerhouse?"

It's understandable that a powerful mind-based individual with a high level of skill would attract the attention of three parties simultaneously, given that such beings could cause terrifying destruction if they committed crimes.

"The organization we're looking for doesn't belong to this person. To be more precise, this mysterious person is just one of the members of that organization. We suspect that there might be more than one person at this level within that organization."

"Impossible!" Professor X's voice was louder than usual.

"Throughout history, only a minority of people have been able to reach the level of a Level 4 mutant."

"The mysterious person in the video has obviously reached the level of a Level 4 mutant. I have never seen more than five mutants of this level. Some of them have died, and others have disappeared."

All that was left, besides his old friend, was himself and Jean behind him. Of course, Professor X would never say that.

"Unfortunately, we have already confirmed this. According to the information we have, this organization should use playing cards as its symbol, and Professor X, you have probably seen the symbol on this mysterious person. It is the Ace of Clubs, which does not seem to be the only symbol."

Upon hearing this, even Professor X fell silent.

Even those who don't play cards know that there are four Aces in a deck of cards. This means that the mysterious organization might actually have more than one Level 4 mutant, or even four!

At this moment, even the well-informed Professor X was deeply shocked, even if this might just be a guess.

Back then, a Black King Shaw almost triggered a world war. No one knows better than Professor X the destructive power of Level 4 mutants.

It was precisely because of this understanding that Professor X felt a strange sense of apprehension, even fear, at this moment.

If there really is such a mysterious organization with four Level 4 mutants, then if this organization decides to do something, then probably nothing can stop it.

After a long silence, Professor X finally said, "I understand what you want me to do."

"I will investigate that organization, if this mysterious organization really exists."

Behind her, Jean Grey couldn't help but whisper, "Professor, should we use that?"

Upon hearing this, Professor X fell into deep thought. Professor X wearing the helmet was indeed the strongest Professor X, but it was precisely because that power was so strong that Professor X himself was wary and did not want to use the helmet easily.

However, the thought of a force that supposedly has four Level 4 mutants sent chills down Professor X's spine. Without his helmet, he felt he might not be able to withstand it.

He looked up at the crowd and said, "Gentlemen, please rest at the school for a while. I will begin investigating that mysterious organization immediately."

Chapter 51 The Shocking Professor X

Professor X went to the basement of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, where there was a special secret room.

Beside him, Jean Grey and Beast, two of Professor X's most trusted people, stood guard on either side. Professor X himself spun his wheelchair forward a few steps and came to a small platform in front of it, where a helmet was placed.

Professor X took a deep breath, picked up the helmet, and instead of putting it on immediately, gave an order.

"Hank, if anything goes wrong, destroy everything here immediately, using your methods!"

"And the zither, if..."

Professor X hesitated for a moment after saying half of what he wanted to say, and then swallowed back what he wanted to say.

Jean's potential is enormous, even beyond his imagination, but he is also clear that Jean cannot control her power, and he cannot force Jean to use that uncontrollable power, even though Professor X is genuinely panicked right now.

Four Level 4 mutants—that's a number that puts immense pressure on you.

With mixed feelings, Professor X put on the helmet, and in an instant, his mental power expanded several times, even dozens of times!

Consciousness is elevated, a mental network is constructed, and then it quickly spreads throughout the world.

.........

The new Hellfire base, formerly known as the Hydra base.

Almost instantly, the Master of Illusions' expression changed, Wanda raised her head, and the White Queen stopped what she was doing. All three of them looked quite grim at that moment.

"Such amazing mental power, but who gave you permission to be so presumptuous!"

Having made Locke his spiritual anchor, the base his mutant paradise, and his own home, the Illusion Master was the first to erupt in fury.

In an instant, a surge of spiritual power soared into the sky!

In the mind network world, Professor X's figure appeared, followed closely by the Master of Illusions. The two figures floated in this special mind network world, facing each other.

The Master of Illusions looked at the other party coldly: "Bipolar Mutant, Professor X! The Master mentioned you."

"Sir? May I ask who this gentleman is?"

"You have no right to know what kind of person this gentleman is."

"The reason the gentleman mentioned you is to tell me that he said I am his natural enemy, the mutant Bipolar!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Master of Illusion transformed into countless afterimages, rushing towards Professor X's figure in an overwhelming manner. At the same time, his vast mental power transformed into invisible ripples, completely enveloping Professor X.

The battle of wits is no less intense than a physical fight.

A series of afterimages, as if teleporting, launched a frenzied attack on Professor X from every corner, with a vast mental force constantly assaulting Professor X's mental barrier.

Professor X's expression hardened, and his eyes flashed with brilliant light. At this moment, his mental power materialized, instantly blasting away all the afterimages. The Illusion Master's true form only coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Meanwhile, on a real level, the Illusion Master also turned pale. In a battle of minds, if he fails, his true self will also suffer severe damage.

Professor X did not rush in to kill them all; he was never a murderer.

He remained still, but the Master of Illusions struggled to get up and launch another attack on Professor X.

However, at that very moment, a magnificent and immense mental force suddenly descended from the sky, instantly tearing apart the mental network world constructed by Professor X and appearing before the Master of Illusions.

Dressed in a magnificent white robe, exuding the nobility of an empress, who else could she be but the White Queen?

Upon seeing the newcomer, Professor X's expression changed, and he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "White Queen, I never imagined that your mental power has surpassed mine."

The White Queen stared coldly at Professor X: "Professor X, there are many things you haven't considered."

"You've attacked us so rashly, Professor X. Do you perhaps want to start a war with us?!"

"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because of that lousy helmet of yours. Your mental power has indeed become incredibly vast, but that was created by external means. Your quality is far inferior to mine now. Between you and me, guess who would die if we fought to the death!"

Professor X fell silent. One was large in quantity, the other in quality; a lake and a sharp sword were locked in battle, and no one knew what would happen if they really fought.

Seeing Professor X remain silent, the White Queen glanced at the Illusionist behind her and said with some displeasure, "Illusionist, are you an idiot?!"

"When he said you are Professor X's natural enemy, he meant in reality, not in the mental network that Professor X has built. This is his territory, he has an absolute home-field advantage, and his mental power is dozens of times greater than yours. How could you possibly win!"

The reason why the Master of Illusions is a natural counter to Professor X is that Professor X's physical body is just an ordinary one. Once his five senses are confused, he becomes a useless person. Even if he senses something is wrong with his powerful mental abilities, Professor X cannot deal with it.

Because the Master of Illusions can dissolve his own psychic powers, making them undetectable to Professor X, even if Professor X knows his five senses are malfunctioning, what can he do? He can't call for help because he doesn't know who is friend and who is foe, and he can't find a target to attack. Of course, he could use a large-scale psychic obliteration to forcibly cover the other party, but Professor X, being a nice guy, can't do that when he's unsure whether those around him are friend or foe. He can only let the Master of Illusions manipulate him, which is why the Master of Illusions is Professor X's natural counter.

The Illusion Master fell silent, knowing he had made a mistake this time.

Suddenly, another powerful mental force descended from the sky, tearing apart the mental network constructed by Professor X, just like the White Queen, and descending upon this mental network world.

Wanda, her body surging with crimson chaotic power, asked anxiously, "How are you?"

Professor X's scalp began to tingle. The Illusionist was alright, he had expected it all along, and the White Queen was also alright, an old friend. But what was going on with this one?

When did Level 4 mutants become so common? More importantly, these three are all Level 4 psychomorphs!

An even bigger question arises: if the Mind-based system has three Level 4s, what about the non-Mind-based systems?

Four? For hell with four! This freak organization definitely has more than just four Level 4 mutants!

This is going to be a disaster!

Even if Professor X were extremely confident, he wouldn't believe he was qualified to risk his life against these three Level 4 psychic beings, even with the help of his helmet.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Trembling, Unbearable Eyes

Seeing the unharmed White Queen and the Illusionist Master who was only heartbroken, Wanda breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there were no major problems, that was fine.

In reality, Wanda is not a spiritual master. Although she has spiritual power, it is not very strong. Therefore, she needs to use the power of chaos to strengthen her spiritual power, which is why it took her some time to arrive.

Wanda suddenly turned around and looked at Professor X, a crimson light flashing in her beautiful eyes: "Is this the enemy?"

The White Queen stopped her, saying, "Wanda, don't rush."

Looking at Professor X again: "Professor X, I need an explanation!"

"If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, we won't mind keeping you here!"

Professor X felt a chill run down his spine. He sensed a clear killing intent and knew that if he didn't explain things clearly, things would really get out of hand.

"White Queen, I'm sorry."

"This time it's all my fault."

"I don't want to hear nonsense! Give me the reason! Why did you attack us for no reason!"

"Don't tell me you just glanced at it by accident. I can't be wrong about that clear probing fluctuation!"

Professor X fell silent again.

The White Queen looked at him coldly: "You still won't tell, huh? Very well!"

"Wanda, I'll hold this guy here. You and the Illusionist go and wipe out the entire Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters!"

"White Queen, how dare you!" Even the usually good-tempered Professor X was enraged this time.

"You can try and see if I dare!" the White Queen replied without flinching.

One second, two seconds...

"Alright, you win." Professor X felt a wave of weakness wash over him.

He didn't want to be a traitor, but he had no choice; this wasn't his time.

A psychic force, carrying a memory of Professor X, was transmitted to the White Queen.

There are scenes seen in the video, as well as memories of the group with the bald head finding his head.

The White Queen received the message, and her expression changed instantly.

With Locke's power, he could control everything at will. If Locke didn't allow it, there would be absolutely no film or video footage leaked out.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Locke did it on purpose.

The White Queen was also unsure of Locke's purpose, but she could guess that he must have some kind of plan.

This is troublesome. If we kill Professor X now, we don't know if it will affect Locke.

After pondering for a long time, the White Queen still couldn't make up her mind. With no other choice, she reached out and grabbed the badge on her chest, closed her eyes, and silently began to convey something.

Deep within the Hellfire base, Locke, who was undergoing an extremely complex soul surgery, suddenly received a message, and his expression changed involuntarily.

"This is interesting. I had the Illusionist leave those traces to lure out a fish and lay the groundwork for the next step of the plan, but it ended up luring out Professor X."

Locke paused what he was doing and stroked his chin.

Professor X, the bipolar mutant, is someone Locke is naturally familiar with.

The question now is, how do we deal with this guy?