In Kamar-Taj with Countless Talent Affixes
Chapter 43

Cyclops

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[Name]: Charles Xavier [Identity]: X-Men, Principal of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters [Entries]: Role Model (Green), Strong-Willed Despite Disability (Blue), Super Genius (Purple), Telepathy (Purple). [Role Model] (Green): As the principal of X Academy, he had undoubtedly nurtured countless students and earned widespread prestige. Charisma increased by 20%. [Strong-Willed Despite Disability] (Blue): He was a giant in a wheelchair. Even with crippled legs, he would lead Mutants toward a brighter future. [Super Genius] (Purple): As One of the Smartest People on Earth, he possessed extraordinary talent in biology and psychology. [Telepathy] (Purple): He possessed Alpha-Level Mutant abilities. If he wore Cerebro, his Telepathy could temporarily rise to Omega-Level.

"Hiss!"

Chen Ji drew in a soft breath.

[Super Genius]!

[Telepathy]!

Standing before Professor X, he felt uncomfortable all over, as though his entire body were transparent!

Every movement, every thought, was completely exposed before Professor X!

Yet he had not mastered any magic capable of resisting Telepathy.

Why did the Ancient One dare to appear openly before Professor X?

Could it be...

Did Kamar-Taj's library contain Secret Art Magic designed to counter Telepathy?

"Rest assured."

"Chen."

"I will not pry into your thoughts without permission."

"Everyone has their privacy."

"However..."

"The Mutant ability you possess feels strangely familiar to me."

Professor X's lips moved slightly.

His aged yet refined voice resounded directly within Chen Ji's mind.

Clearly, Professor X was communicating with him mentally!

"Familiar?"

Chen Ji frowned.

Had Professor X noticed it too?

The Mutant ability he possessed was remarkably similar to that of the Hellfire Club's Black King. It could absorb all forms of energy and then convert them into his own magic power!

X-Men: First Class.

Professor X and Magneto had joined forces to defeat the Black King!

Only then had they defused the Cuban Missile Crisis!

Otherwise...

Back in the 1960s, World War III might have erupted ahead of schedule!

"Professor X."

"What level do you think Chen's Mutant ability has reached?"

The Ancient One raised her brows slightly.

When it came to knowledge of Mutants, she was far less informed than Professor X.

"Mutant ability levels are divided into five tiers."

"Epsilon-Level, Delta-Level, Beta-Level, Alpha-Level, and Omega-Level."

"If I am not mistaken, Chen's Mutant ability has Alpha-Level potential."

"He belongs to... the highest class of Mutants, standing at the peak of the pyramid."

Professor X's expression was complicated.

Such a top-tier Mutant with extraordinary abilities had actually appeared at Kamar-Taj?

If he had discovered Chen first and brought him to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, the X-Men would have gained another core member!

However...

Seeing the Ancient One personally bring Chen to X Academy was enough to show how highly she valued him.

Trying to poach someone from Kamar-Taj would be no different from asking for trouble.

"Alpha-Level?"

"Chen."

"You are even more formidable than I imagined."

The Ancient One's gaze flickered.

She had already seen Chen Ji's past through the Time Stone.

She was also deeply puzzled as to how Chen Ji knew the coordinates of the Power Stone.

Two Infinity Stones were located in Kamar-Taj.

That was bound to trigger an unprecedented chain reaction.

She had brought Chen Ji to X Academy not only so that he could properly master his innate Mutant ability, but also to protect him.

Because...

The Phoenix Force, known as one of the universe's three ancient powers...

Was at X Academy!

The Phoenix Force, Chaos Magic, and Fairy Force...

Had almost all been born alongside the Multiverse.

It was precisely because she had discovered the Phoenix Force that she began keeping watch over X Academy, often hiding within the Mirror Dimension to observe the Phoenix Force's host.

She had to prevent the Phoenix Force from losing control and running rampant, bringing disaster upon the real world!

Professor X had used his own Telepathy to seal the Phoenix Force, which put the Ancient One somewhat at ease.

Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!

She might even have had to intervene personally!

"Chen."

"This is the leader of the X-Men, Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops."

"Let him have a match with you."

Professor X smiled.

Then Cyclops, who stood behind him, took a step forward.

He had a broad and powerful frame, with a strong, imposing physique.

A specially made Ruby Quartz Visor covered his eyes.

An invisible air of authority radiated from his entire body!

Seeing a character from the film standing before him...

A sharp glint immediately flashed through Chen Ji's eyes.

[Name]: Scott Summers [Identity]: X-Men [Entries]: Far-Sighted (Green), Leadership Talent (Green), Extremely Charismatic (Green), Concussive Beam (Blue). [Far-Sighted] (Green): Through study and exposure, he had gained exceptional experience and insight, allowing him to accurately foresee the future. [Leadership Talent] (Green): Rational and steady, resolute yet gentle, with a long-term vision, he was an outstanding leader. [Extremely Charismatic] (Green): His wisdom and decisiveness, his willingness to lead from the front, and his tall, handsome appearance all made him exceptionally charismatic. [Concussive Beam] (Blue): His eyes could release powerful impact beams. Because he could not freely control this ability, he needed to wear a Ruby Quartz Visor for long periods.

"A Blue Entry?"

"...It has been weakened this much?"

"In the comics, the maximum power of his eye beams seemed sufficient to destroy an asteroid!"

"A match with him..."

"Can I use Secret Art Magic?"

Chen Ji's eyes flickered.

The quality of a talent entry could not determine the strength of an ability.

Because success equaled 99% hard work plus 1% talent!

If Chen Ji believed that possessing a Purple Entry meant he would definitely become invincible...

And thus chose to lie flat and slack off...

Then, over time, heaven would surely take away his talent!

Therefore...

Chen Ji did not relax in the slightest.

Since he possessed talent entries, he had to make every one of those talents shine!

"Chen."

"This is the first contest between a Mystic Arts Mage and the X-Men."

"Show off your abilities to your heart's content."

"I hope you do not disappoint me."

The Ancient One smiled teasingly.

Although the Guardian Mages of the New York Sanctum had always maintained a good relationship with Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters...

They had secretly been competing with each other.

After all, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters had several top-tier Mutants, as well as three God-Level Mutants!

Kamar-Taj...

Had been founded in the Prehistoric Mythological Era and had endured countless years before accumulating such a profound foundation and reputation.

As for X Academy, it had only existed for half a century!

In the field of teaching according to aptitude, the Ancient One considered herself inferior to Professor X.

She had far too many difficult and weighty problems to deal with!

But now, an opportunity to regain face had arrived!

"Chen."

"Do not be constrained by formality."

"This is a friendly match."

Cyclops' voice was deep and powerful.

The next second...

He raised his index finger to his temple. The Ruby Quartz Visor shone brilliantly, instantly firing an energy beam as thick as a water pipe!

Boom!

The energy beam was exceptionally dazzling and swift as lightning, shooting directly at Chen Ji's face!

Now that he knew Chen Ji possessed Alpha-Level Mutant abilities, Cyclops had no intention of holding back!

Because the evolution of Mutant abilities required facing life-and-death danger!

Clang!

Chen Ji's heart tightened.

In an instant, he clenched both fists.

A dazzling magic shield rose before him.

Streams of Secret Art patterns formed across its surface.

Facing the incoming Concussive Beam, the magic shield let out a thunderous roar, yet it did not immediately shatter!

Even Cyclops found that hard to believe!

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