X Academy

The Ancient One smiled.

She had long since seen the future.

The emergence of Mutants was no accident.

It was inevitable.

The ones behind it were the lofty Celestials.

Because it involved the universe's highest law.

Natural selection. Survival of the Fittest.

And the "heavens" in natural selection actually referred to the Celestials!

Celestials.

Entirely different from the Watchers, they had visited Earth four times in succession and interfered with the evolutionary processes of different races.

Among them were the prehistoric apes from Earth's mythological age.

A benign compound with limitless mutagenic potential.

Modern scientists called it the "X-Factor."

In reality.

It was known in the Hidden World as the Celestial Factor!

Mutants were not aberrations or freaks.

Rather, they were true descendants of gods, an advanced species created by the Celestials.

The extraordinary abilities possessed by a very small number of Mutants could almost rival gods and surpass the Eternals!

Mutants replacing humanity.

Was like Homo sapiens replacing Neanderthals.

It was the trend of the times.

Of course.

The times had changed.

Modern humans were no longer Homo sapiens, and rapidly advancing military weapons had further eroded the Mutants' living space.

And she could not see the future after her death.

So she could not definitively judge the Mutants' prospects.

But the Ancient One did not hate Mutants.

Kamar-Taj even had Mutants among its ranks, though their abilities had yet to manifest.

"So that's how it is..."

After hearing the Ancient One's explanation, Chen Ji felt somewhat relieved.

After all, he had already become a Mutant!

If Kamar-Taj had no place for him.

Then Chen Ji would be left adrift, destined to become a freak despised by all and one the Federal Government was eager to eliminate!

"Professor X is trustworthy..."

"The Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters he founded is in Westchester County, New York City."

"Chen."

"I happen to have nothing to do."

"How about I introduce you to Professor X?"

There was something inscrutable in the Ancient One's gaze.

With the Eye of Agamotto, she had long since seen through Chen Ji.

A vast stream of Cosmic Arcane Energy surged within Chen Ji.

And he had awakened the Celestial Factor as well!

And when it came to experts in the field of Mutants, Professor X was undoubtedly the foremost!

As early as the 1940s, Charles Xavier had awakened Telepathy.

In the 1960s, Professor X and Magneto joined forces to crush the Hellfire Club and founded X Academy together.

But because their ideals clashed, they each went to extremes.

Professor X.

He advocated peaceful coexistence with humanity.

He sought to win humanity over through goodwill.

Magneto.

Due to his tragic childhood, he not only hated humanity intensely but also championed Mutant supremacy!

He believed only Mutants deserved to rule the entire Earth.

"Introduce me... to Professor X?"

"Ancient One."

"Wouldn't it be too high-profile for you to appear in person?"

Chen Ji looked troubled.

The Ancient One.

Kamar-Taj's Sorcerer Supreme.

That title alone was enough to prove her prestige and importance!

Yet Chen Ji had no background, no reputation, and was not an important figure, but he had gained the Ancient One's attention...

Could it be...

Had Master Murphyson's words come true? Had the Ancient One really changed her ways and decided to train him as the Sorcerer Supreme?

Damn!

What was this supposed to mean?

He really did not want to be the Sorcerer Supreme!

"High-profile?"

"Aren't you high-profile enough already?"

"Chen."

"The Infinity Stones are not something ordinary people can possess."

The Ancient One smiled meaningfully.

She did not directly expose Chen Ji's actions.

Yet she exuded the mysterious air of Omniscience.

It made Chen Ji's heart tighten.

It seemed...

The Sorcerer Supreme had known all along that he possessed a Power Stone!

"Let's go."

"Chen."

"The Guardian Mage of the New York Sanctum must also build a good relationship with the X-Men."

"You have no need to worry so much."

The Ancient One slowly rose to her feet.

In an instant.

A Mystic Portal slowly opened.

On the other side of the portal.

Lush green grass stretched out.

The air was fresh.

A magnificent and exquisite Western-style manor came into view.

The sounds of distant play could vaguely be heard.

X Academy!

Its official name was Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

It was a private academy.

Founded and wholly funded by the Xavier Family.

It was located at 1407 Graymalkin Lane, Salem Center, Westchester County, New York City.

Chen Ji and the Ancient One passed through the portal.

Stepping onto the emerald lawn felt like entering a jade paradise.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Meanwhile.

On the playground.

The Mutant children who had been playing around saw the suddenly arrived Ancient One and hurried into the manor.

"Ancient One..."

"She came in person?"

"And she brought a young mage with her?"

An aged, sonorous voice rang out.

An elegant old man with a gleaming bald head, dressed in a suit and seated in a wheelchair, had also sensed the arrival of his kind through Telepathy.

A Mutant!

A Mutant with Alpha-Level potential!

"Alpha-Level...?"

"Really?"

"An Alpha-Level Mutant has appeared at Kamar-Taj?"

"Professor."

"What does that mean?"

The burly young man wearing a Ruby Quartz Visor, with a resolute face, changed expression.

There was excitement, but also confusion.

After all, Kamar-Taj and X Academy knew of each other's existence, yet they had no pact or alliance.

The Ancient One's sudden visit was enough to set imaginations running wild!

"Scott."

"Do not be discourteous."

"The person you are about to meet is the leader of the mystic sanctuary, Kamar-Taj's Sorcerer Supreme, and Earth's protector."

"Come."

"Go meet the Ancient One with me."

Professor X's face was aged, but his eyes were bright and wise.

After a brief reminder.

Cyclops Scott immediately came to his senses.

He gently pushed the wheelchair and left the manor.

"Ancient One."

"It has been a long time."

"You truly have not changed at all."

"While I have grown old."

Professor X went up to greet the Ancient One.

Looking at her ageless face, his tone was full of complicated emotions.

After he had become paralyzed, he had also gone to Kamar-Taj in hopes that the Ancient One would heal him.

However.

The Ancient One refused to see him, and it had nearly driven him to despair.

It was not until much later that he understood the Ancient One's good intentions.

When they met again.

Half a century had already passed.

"Charles."

"I had my reasons."

"However..."

"I would like to introduce a young Guardian Mage to you."

"Chen."

"He is a member of the New York Sanctum."

"And not long ago, he awakened Mutant abilities."

"I hope you can teach him how to use his mysterious powers."

The Ancient One smiled.

Conversations between intelligent people were often plain and dull.

There was no hidden Zen meaning at all.

"Mutant abilities..."

"Very well."

"Ancient One."

"I will teach him diligently."

Professor X's eyes lit up.

The way he looked at Chen Ji was like he was admiring a priceless treasure!

It made Chen Ji's skin crawl.

However, Professor X's excitement had nothing to do with emotion—it was entirely about benefits!

Through Chen Ji, this young Mutant, he could deepen the ties between X Academy and Kamar-Taj, building a solid bridge of communication!

Even if humanity started a war and tried to wipe out all Mutants, they would not be left with nowhere to go!

Kamar-Taj.

Would also provide shelter for Mutants!

"Hiss."

"Professor X's Entry Panel..."

Chen Ji took a quick look and was instantly jolted.

[Name]: Charles Xavier

[Identity]: X-Men, Principal of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters

[Entries]: A Model Teacher (Green), Strong-Willed Despite Disability (Blue), Super Genius (Purple), Telepathy (Purple).

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