Everyone's body went into shock, and an invisible, terrifying pressure slowly began to spread. Sweat beaded on their foreheads, and emotions like palpitations and panic welled up, as if they had been plunged into a freezing cellar.
This was not a sign of weakness; it was pure instinct. When the gap in the level of life is too great, these emotions are unconsciously generated at the genetic level. A person might be able to use their strong will to resist these feelings, but they could not eliminate them.
Everyone looked into the depths of the fighter jet's main cabin. The Blackbird fighter was larger than a normal jet, with no weapons or equipment. It was designed and built as a transport plane, so the interior space was quite spacious. It could accommodate a dozen or twenty people at its capacity limit.
The X-Men and the Professor were huddled around the cockpit. The main cabin was basically empty, and the voice had come from that space.
With one glance, they saw a tall and imposing figure standing not far away. He had a handsome face, wore a black and white plaid jacket, jeans, and white sneakers. If they hadn't just witnessed him freeze the sea and instantly destroy the 25,000-strong multinational fleet, he would have seemed like just a handsome young man of Asian-American descent.
Scott, Phoenix, and Storm suppressed their instinctive fear and summoned the courage to stand in front of Charles, looking warily at the terrifying man.
"Very powerful," Leon said as he approached with easy strides, his words carrying a double meaning. He was not only talking about Charles's psychic power but also about the hidden Phoenix Force within the red-haired Mutant, Gretchen.
The Phoenix Force is one of the most powerful forces in this universe. It is the embodiment of life and psychic energy in the original universe, symbolizing life and emotion. It is the nexus of the spiritual minds of all things that exist or will exist in the infinite multiverse, the creator and source of psychic power, and the container and ruler of the life and emotional energy of future generations throughout the infinite multiverse. At its peak, a complete Phoenix is a multiverse-level entity. Leon was not clear on whether there was an omnipotent universe. The Phoenix inside Gretchen was certainly not complete.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. Your power is so great it inspires awe," Charles said, his wheelchair moving forward in front of Gretchen and the other two. He looked at Leon, speaking with an air that was neither servile nor arrogant.
"You are the leader of the Mutants, Charles. Your psychic power surprises me even more."
"But, in front of you, it still seems so small," Charles said sincerely. While his style was gentle, he was actually using his psychic power to unscrupulously pry into others' minds. No matter what power he used, he possessed the quality a strong person should have at their core: toughness. Regardless of the reason—whether for Mutants or for so-called peace—what was hidden was his unyielding logic.
But when facing Leon, who was so strong that his instincts screamed in fear, Charles knew he had to maintain a humble attitude. Showing toughness to someone stronger than yourself could have two outcomes: appreciation or death. Charles wasn't willing to gamble on that possibility.
Leon knew this well but had no intention of exposing it. He acted casually, but every movement exuded elegance. He didn't deliberately cultivate this habit; as his life level became higher, this attitude was unconsciously revealed in his every move.
He stood in front of Charles, glanced at Cyclops, and finally fixed his eyes on Phoenix. The latter became very nervous. As his dark pupils focused on her, her emotions kept rising, and even the hidden power in her body seemed to be stimulated and aroused.
Leon's eyes flickered slightly. "Alert? Still looking forward to it?" Leon was surprised. He didn't understand what this incomplete Phoenix was looking forward to, so he paid more attention to her for a moment.
Scott saw this and unconsciously rested one hand on his goggle's regulator. But Storm grabbed him and gave him a serious shake of her head, with a warning in her eyes. Scott lowered his hand.
These actions were, of course, not hidden from Leon. He shifted his gaze and glanced at the white-haired black woman. The corners of his lips curved slightly, and he finally looked at Scott. "Don't be nervous. If I truly had intentions toward you, you wouldn't be able to survive for even a second."
From the perspective of ordinary people, the X-Men had considerable destructive and combat power. But against Leon, it would be an all-around instant kill. With a single use of his abilities, he possessed hundreds of powers. A single use of his psychokinesis could turn everyone present into a meat paste. And with his Mach speed, if he were to rush at them, the sonic boom could tear their bodies apart. If they did not possess a physical strength that matched his level, it would be an instant kill.
Scott frowned slightly, but still remained calm, because he knew that the other party was simply stating the facts, even if it was cruel and made him feel unwilling. It was a terrible feeling to have your life and death controlled by the thoughts of others.
"Okay, I have no ill will towards you. You are welcome to visit Madripoor, but don't cause trouble. Also," he looked at Charles and whispered, "Tell your old friend to behave and not do things that I hate, otherwise, there will be one less leader in this world."
Weng~
After the words fell, his figure disappeared with a golden vortex flowing behind him.
Leon's departure relaxed the almost frozen and solemn atmosphere, making everyone seem to come back to life. They relaxed their tense bodies and breathed heavily.
"This is really hell. This is simply a nightmare," Hank in the driver's seat said tremblingly, his expression full of bitterness.
(End of Chapter)
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