Shall we spar? (Third update)

Furthermore, because Guan Heng had expressed his friendly attitude toward mutants, and with Li Qianhuan and Logan having previously introduced him to the various X-Men at the school, the X-Men knew a thing or two about Guan Heng and felt no repulsion toward him, making their conversation quite harmonious.

On the playground, a group of adorable children were playing freely when suddenly a ball rolled away from a little girl's hand. The girl wanted to go pick it up, but she accidentally tripped over a stone and looked as if she were about to fall.

"Be careful!" Guan Heng saw this scene and subconsciously raised his hand, unleashing his invisible Qi Control. At this moment, due to his greatly increased mental power, his range for manipulating airflow had extended to over ten meters. It was as if an invisible giant hand had gently caught the girl, preventing her from falling.

Guan Heng picked up the ball and handed it to the child: "Here you go, play carefully and don't fall again."

"Thank you, big brother!" Guan Heng's sunny smile did not make the girl feel afraid of a stranger. After thanking him, she hugged the ball and ran off to play in the distance.

"Guan Heng, that invisible control just now is very similar to the telekinesis of some of our mutants," Professor X asked curiously. "Is this your superpower?"

"Yes, Professor. This is called Qi Control," Guan Heng explained carefully. "I learned it from the ancient Kunlun Secret Realm in Huaxia. Unlike the innate superpowers of mutants, this Qi Control can be learned by most ordinary people through hard training. It is effective for strengthening the body and resisting illness."

"Hmm, the Qi Control of Huaxia is truly amazing," Professor X praised. "And the Huaxia people who were able to research it are even more amazing. It's just a pity I know so little about it."

Guan Heng looked at the children running and playing on the campus: "These little ones are much happier and safer here than they are outside; I really hope they can live their lives in peace without being disturbed. The outside world is not even worth mentioning. When will ordinary people be able to live in peace with mutants and ability users? You must know that the responsibility for the emergence of so many mutants also lies with ordinary people, yet they completely ignore this point."

He had once witnessed with his own eyes how the Anti-Mutant Church hunted down Li Qianhuan, threatening to nail her to a cross; furthermore, mutants and ability users faced too much hostility and misunderstanding in the U.S. People like Spider-Man and the Hulk were misunderstood, loathed, and hunted everywhere. If it weren't for S.H.I.E.L.D. recruiting Peter—which was effectively the same as monitoring him—his fate might not have been much better than that of the fugitive Banner.

"If everyone thought like Mr. Guan and could see the essence of things, how wonderful that would be," Professor X sighed. "But those who can understand and tolerate us are still in the minority; my abilities are limited, and most mutants live very difficult lives."

"That is why two extreme factions have emerged among mutants," Guan Heng analyzed while stroking his chin. "The Professor's academy and the X-Men hold the olive branch, maintaining justice and peace, while that Mr. Magneto holds a sword, intending to resort to force for everything."

After sighing, he continued: "Regardless, I consider you my friends. If the X Academy ever has any difficulties or needs help in the future, please let me know. Although my abilities are average, I will certainly do my best to help."

"Guan Heng," Guan Heng's tone was sincere as he stated his position to the Professor and all the X-Men.

"Haha, Mr. Guan is being far too modest," Cyclops Scott said with excitement in his voice. "Although you say your abilities are average, I can see that you are by no means an ordinary person. That invisible Qi Control of yours just now was very powerful."

As Cyclops said this, he looked quite eager to test his skills. As a young, proud, and highly capable mutant X-Man, he very much wanted to spar with Guan Heng.

"It's not that powerful, just the result of diligent daily exercise, nothing special," Guan Heng smiled slightly, remaining humble.

"Shall we have a spar?" Scott finally issued the challenge. "To be honest, you can see that there are only a few of us here, and I can't always challenge the girls."

"Hmph." Phoenix and Storm looked somewhat disdainful.

"Of course, I can't beat them either," Scott said with the air of a man who wouldn't fight women. "The other children are too young, and I haven't been able to find a sparring partner for a long time."

"Isn't there Wolverine?" Guan Heng asked.

"Don't even mention it. That guy only knows how to drink all day," Cyclops said. "I went to him for practice, and he told me bluntly that he only knows how to kill and hasn't learned how to spar. Fighting Logan would definitely lead to bloodshed; it's like dancing on the tip of a knife."

As Scott said this, he adjusted his Ruby Quartz Glasses and smiled: "How about it? Let's have a fight. Most strong men and heroes only become true friends after crossing blows."

In fact, the Professor and the other X-Men also wanted to see Guan Heng's strength, because neither he nor Jean could detect Guan Heng with their telepathy, and he was very curious about Guan Heng's mysterious abilities. However, Guan Heng was currently a guest of the X Academy and a new friend of the X-Men, so they were afraid that proposing a match would cause offense.

"Sure, let's have a spar!" Unexpectedly, Guan Heng agreed immediately. He thought to himself: Aside from fighting the Hulk, Green Goblin, and Loki, I have had too few battles with others. It is hard to find an evenly matched opponent, and I haven't been able to unleash my full power. Now is a great opportunity to improve my practical combat experience; I really want to see the strength of the X-Men.

"It is truly an honor to have a friendly match with the famous Cyclops," Guan Heng said happily.

"Professor, is that okay?" Cyclops turned to ask for Professor X's opinion, and the latter nodded: "Go ahead, but mind your limits."

"It's a deal! Follow me, Guan Heng." Scott ran quickly toward the garage and, in the blink of an eye, pushed out a motorcycle. "Two kilometers to the north is our training ground."

Vroom vroom. The motorcycle started, and Cyclops smiled mischievously at Guan Heng: "Buddy, I hope you can keep up with my speed." After saying that, the bike started and sped away, leaving a trail of dust.

Guan Heng smiled slightly and raised his hand toward the sky: "Come out, my exclusive mount, Huang Santai!"

The Giant Dragonfly appeared before Guan Heng in an instant. Guan Heng pulled the reins on its back: "Give me a chase! Catch up to that motorcycle!"

Huang Santai flapped its wings and suddenly soared into mid-air. Its speed was extremely fast, and with a whoosh, it caught up to Cyclops's ride.

One could only see two rapid afterimages appearing and disappearing in the sky and on the ground, vanishing from everyone's sight in a flash. The children at the school and the Professor were astonished.

Especially that cool-looking Giant Dragonfly; even Professor X was stunned: He actually has the ability to summon a giant insect? Amazing Huaxia boy, just how many more things do you have that will surprise us?

"Drive the car out, let's all go and take a look," the Professor said. "Let's see just how powerful our new friend really is."