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Killing him wouldn't be beneficial. Locke isn't some kind of murderous maniac. If he doesn't kill him, wouldn't Locke lose face if he didn't teach the offender a lesson?

Suddenly, Locke murmured, "This might also be an opportunity."

.........

The atmosphere in the online world of the mind is extremely heavy at this moment.

The White Queen awaited a response, while Master Illusion and Wanda stared intently at Professor X. Professor X, however, frowned and remained silent. To be honest, he regretted his decision; the current situation was very unfavorable to him.

The White Queen, this 'old friend' and old rival, knows Professor X very well. Now that there is a conflict between them, he is really worried that the White Queen might storm Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters in a fit of rage. With the White Queen's strength, it is not impossible for her to kill everyone except Jean.

Professor X never doubted whether the White Queen would do such a thing.

There's no way to escape now; all we can do is wait for the White Queen's reply. To be honest, this feeling is terrible, like a death row inmate waiting for their death.

Suddenly, the mental network rippled again, and a mental force slowly seeped in.

Professor X's expression instantly hardened. This was the mental network world he had constructed, and Professor X naturally possessed a strong degree of control over it. There were no weaklings who could forcibly break into the mental network world.

What truly alarmed Professor X was not how strong this newcomer was, but that he recognized him.

"Qin! What brings you here!"

That's right, the newcomer is Jean Grey from the Mutant Academy, currently the strongest mutant in hiding.

Jean Grey walked behind Professor X, looking warily at the person opposite him: "Professor, I was worried, so I came to check on things."

"Nonsense! Go back right now!"

Professor X couldn't help but be so emotional. Is Jean strong? Not really. In terms of mental strength alone, Jean doesn't even reach the level of a Level 4 mutant. However, once Jean activates that uncontrollable power within her, killing a Level 4 mutant instantly wouldn't be a problem. But the problem is that that power is uncontrollable and will completely devour Jean herself in the first instant!

Just as Professor X and Jean Grey were arguing, Professor X's expression suddenly changed drastically, and he stared in horror in a certain direction.

"What, what exactly is that?!"

The White Queen, Wanda, and the others were delighted, as they sensed a familiar mental fluctuation.

"Ta, ta, ta..."

Strange footsteps came from afar. The footsteps were neither fast nor slow, but they seemed to possess some kind of magic, as if each step was precisely stepping on everyone's heart.

"Snap! Snap..."

The surrounding mental network actually began to collapse.

It wasn't that they were facing some kind of attack, but simply that they couldn't bear it, couldn't bear the sound of those footsteps, and more importantly, couldn't bear the presence of the one who was about to descend.

The next moment, a figure gradually emerged.

The features were indistinct; only a blurry figure could be seen, along with a pair of scarlet eyes that were dangerous yet filled with an inexplicable majesty that made one afraid to look directly at them.

His scarlet eyes lifted, gazing indifferently at the sky.

"roll!"

In an instant, a terrifying and vast will, beyond Professor X's comprehension, swept away the power of the many other mentalists who had been drawn in by the confrontation between the several mentalists.

Meanwhile, in various corners of the city, many masters of the mind-based martial arts suffered severe injuries, their faces turned pale, and they fell into an unprecedented state of weakness.

The crimson eyes fell back and landed on Professor X. Instantly, the icy gaze, as if it were materialized, swept over Professor X from head to toe. Professor X's scalp felt like it was about to explode. At this moment, all his secrets seemed to be clearly seen through by those terrifying crimson eyes.

With a "thud," Professor X, unable to withstand the terrifying pressure any longer, collapsed to the ground.

Locke glanced at him indifferently: "Professor X, Bipolar Mutant, you've disappointed me greatly."

I originally thought that this guy could expand his mental power to the level of a sub-father by using the helmet, since he could connect the whole world. But now it seems that this is not the case. He only expanded the quantity of his mental power through the helmet, but the quality did not change.

His combat power has indeed increased dramatically, and he can easily crush and slaughter non-psychic mutants. However, when facing experienced psychic powerhouses or higher-level life forms, Professor X's methods become inadequate. After all, the ocean may be vast, but a sword can easily plunge into it.

It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away; it's a chicken rib. No wonder it was unilaterally crushed by a non-psychic Apocalypse. This ability is useless except for slaughtering ordinary people or finding people.

"Go back now, and remember what you should say and what you shouldn't say."

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying gaze fell upon him, and Professor X's mental manifestation shattered instantly.

Chapter Fifty-Three: The Power of the Phoenix

At Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, with a loud thud, Professor X collapsed to the ground.

"Professor, Professor, what's wrong!"

The beast beside him quickly stepped forward, examining Professor X with great concern.

At this moment, Professor X's face was very pale, a deathly pale color, his entire face was almost bloodless, and his whole body was extremely stiff.

If it weren't for the faint breathing, the beast would have almost thought Professor X had died.

The beast, who had always thought Professor X was almost omnipotent, had never seen Professor X like this before. He was in a state of panic and could only pat Professor X's chest to try to make him more comfortable.

"Huff, huff, huff..."

After a long, long time, Professor X finally resumed breathing that was still heavier than a bellows, and his complexion eased slightly.

"Professor, Professor, what exactly happened to you??"

Professor X shook his head with difficulty.

"Don't ask me, I almost didn't make it back."

The beast's eyes widened in shock: "It was that dangerous? Even you almost..."

"Dangerous?" Professor X chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"This isn't a question of whether it's dangerous or not."

"Beast, have you ever seen a god?"

The beast frowned immediately: "There are no gods in this world, only mutants pretending to be gods."

Given the strange and unusual abilities of mutants, it's not impossible for them to impersonate gods.

However, Professor X simply shook his head.

"No, not some mutant, but a true god."

“I didn’t believe such a thing existed before, but now it’s different.”

"Because I saw it with my own eyes~"

I can't even look the other person in the eye. With just one glance from the other person, the mental strength that I was so proud of was easily crushed. If such a being is not a god, then what is a god?

.........

On the other side, in the original mind network world, Locke turned around and looked at the White Queen and the others, and said gently, "You should go back first."

"it is good."

The White Queen and the others left one by one.

At this moment, only two figures remained in the original spot.

One was Locke, and the other was the inexplicably awkward Jean Grey.

Why was it awkward? Because ever since Professor X's spirit left, she wanted to leave too, but she found that she couldn't!

Good heavens, the person opposite her is someone whose mere gaze can crush Professor X. Facing such a person puts her under immense pressure!

Moreover, whether it was her imagination or not, Ginger vaguely felt that the terrifying power within her had subsided somewhat, which was rare.

After feeling it closely, it seems to be true, which is even more terrifying!

Locke's gaze fell on Jean Grey, scanning her up and down.

Her hot figure was no less impressive than the women around Locke, and her bust size even seemed to surpass Wanda's.

"Not bad, not bad, as expected of the host of the Phoenix Force."

When the other person's gaze swept over her, Qin Grey blushed inexplicably, but she quickly stopped caring about it.

"Phoenix Force?"

"That's right, it's the power of the Phoenix, the power within you."

Jean Grey's expression was slightly complicated. Only today did she realize that the terrifying power within her that often caused her pain was actually called the Phoenix Force.

"Sir, I know you are very powerful. Could you please help me? I want to know what she is."

Locke nodded: "The Phoenix Force, one of the three ancient forces in the universe, whose origins can be traced back to before the birth of the universe. You can think of it as one of the three most supreme forces in the entire universe, possessing infinite potential and power."

"And the power of the Phoenix is ​​the most violent of the three ancient powers, symbolizing destruction."

“No wonder…” Jean Grey murmured softly. No wonder that power often stirred up a destructive desire within her, as if she wanted to destroy everything.

"This is your good fortune, because you only possess a fragment of the Phoenix Force, not even one ten-thousandth of the true Phoenix Force. The complete Phoenix Force is enough to destroy the entire universe. It is a magnificent power that ordinary life cannot control. Now it is just a fragment, and its power is insufficient, which makes it possible for it to be controlled."

Ginger shook her head and smiled bitterly: "It's impossible. I've tried, and it's simply impossible to control that power."

A finger gently pressed against Jean Grey's lips: "No, you haven't really tried. You're just facing the illness helplessly, and you're forced to try to confront the other party directly. You've never truly opened your heart to the Phoenix Force."

"You must understand, the Phoenix Force is the only one of the three powers that possesses its own intelligence. If you don't treat her sincerely, how can she treat you sincerely in return?"

"Is it true?" Jean Grey had a vague realization.

"Of course, your weak mental strength and frail physical strength are also reasons why you cannot truly wield the power of the Phoenix."

"The phoenix is ​​proud and disdains mediocre people."

Jean Grey was speechless. Honestly, she could try using mental and physical powers, but how could she possibly do that?

She's not a mutant with a physical body, so why would she need to train?

She didn't believe that the kind of workouts she did at the gym could affect the power that the man opposite her described as capable of destroying the universe.

Suddenly, a sly glint appeared in Ginger's eyes.

"Sir, you must have a way."

Locke smiled and nodded. "I do have it. I possess a complete set of secret techniques that can enhance mental and physical strength."

"But why should I give it to you?"

Jean Grey smiled sweetly: "Because you treat me differently, sir. You don't even respect Professor X. I don't know why. Maybe it's because of the Phoenix Force within me, or maybe..."

Ginger's face flushed red again for no apparent reason, as she thought of the intense gaze she had received earlier.

A hand gently lifted Jean Grey's chin: "Not bad, quite clever. I am indeed quite interested in you, especially the latter thing you thought of~"

Jean Grey blushed even more: "I...I have a boyfriend."

Locke scoffed: "Boyfriend? The Phoenix Force within you is the most arrogant of the three powers. The Phoenix Force looks down on mere mutants. He would even provoke a fierce resistance from the Phoenix Force if he got close to you."

Jean Grey's face first turned pale, then flushed.

"Then why were you able to get close to me?"

"Heh, do you think the Phoenix Power within you is so quiet? It's because it sensed a power powerful enough to destroy it."

A wisp of scarlet energy transformed into a scarlet flame in Locke's palm.

"The three great forces of the universe: the power of chaos!"

A moment later, Locke casually dissipated the power in his hand.

"Go back and think it over carefully. Your future path shouldn't be with those mutants."

Locke watched Phoenix's departing figure, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Locke's unusual attitude towards Phoenix wasn't just because she was the host of the Phoenix Force. More importantly, of the three ancient powers of the universe, the Chaos Force and the Phoenix Force were relatively easy to obtain, while the final Fairy Force, in Locke's memory, could only be born under one specific circumstance.

Mr. Ominous, a villainous boss, created a Phoenix clone by chance. Instead of gaining the Phoenix Force, the clone was possessed by the Fairy Force, which is currently the only chance Locke can have to obtain the Fairy Force.

Testimonials

The word count is almost reached, and the editor has notified me that it will be published tonight.

There's nothing particularly poignant about it. The author is just an ordinary person, and there haven't been any major human tragedies. There's no point in rambling on. I'll just mention two things here.

First, the cheat system in this book is interdimensional trading, which will definitely involve some other interdimensional worlds. To avoid being too out of place, I will only choose some American TV series or American comics. After all, it has the prefix of American comics. I am saying this because someone complained about this before, so I am explaining it here. It is not about being a Western worshipper, but simply to avoid being out of place. That's all.

Second, it will be available for purchase at midnight, with an initial release of 20,000 words.

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