New Gods and Old Gods

"Jin, unleash your power!"

"Qin, there is no need to be afraid. Believe that you can control it..."

Two voices rang in Qin's mind at the same time. The latter bit her lip tightly and slowly made contact with the terrifying energy that she had forgotten in the corner.

Phoenix Force!

A terrifying power that carries both creation and destruction. Qin doesn't know where it comes from, but she knows very well how terrifying this power is.

There is no good or bad in abilities; the key lies in the user's mindset. Dark power can be used for good, and light power can destroy everything.

Even so, the power of the Phoenix Force still made Qin keep her at a distance, because she could not control this power, and a careless move could lead to an irreversible tragedy.

However, today is different. If she doesn't unleash the Phoenix Force, an even greater tragedy will befall her. With the encouragement and support of the two professors, she decides to take a gamble.

In truth, Jean harbored a sliver of hope that if Russell were there, they could surely defeat Apocalypse ...

Unfortunately, Russell didn't come, and with time running out, she had no choice but to go herself.

"What's this!?"

Apocalypse suddenly opened his eyes wide, his calm expression turning to one of surprise and uncertainty. His powerful Mind Stone abilities allowed him to see a deeper level of change in Qin.

Simply put, it's about power!

A power beyond everything, beyond the comprehension of the Apocalypse, was slowly awakening within Qin. He had never experienced anything like it before; even the slightest wisp of power that had just awakened filled him with an irresistible despair.

This game is over!

In a daze, Apocalypse's spirit was dragged into a closed space. He stood on a desolate planet, surrounded by the deep universe and the hazy starry sky.

Suddenly, the nearest star shone brightly, banishing the dark void with golden-red light, and a pair of wings made of flames slowly unfurled.

Its enormous size defies description. Due to the vast difference in size, Apocalypse could not even make out the whole thing and could only determine from the blurry outline that it was a bird with wings.

Birds formed purely from energy.

Raging flames pressed in, and terrifying energy descended upon the planet where Apocalypse stood. Shockwaves spread and engulfed the sky and earth. Clouds parted, the ground caved in, and everything around him crumbled and disintegrated, the collapse spreading wildly outwards.

Everything returns to nothingness!

Apocalypse's powerful Mind Stone abilities were utterly insignificant in the face of this world-destroying force. He could sense nothing, except for a pair of eyes in the center of the golden-red flames, looking down upon all living beings with endless coldness.

Apocalypse defines this merciless gaze as—God!

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Russell cautiously peeked out from the corner of the wall, revealing half of his head.

This isn't cowardice; after all, it's the Phoenix Force. Better safe than sorry. If it goes berserk, the insurance company won't accept the claim.

In the garden, Qin's hands were raised high and suspended in mid-air, while Apocalypse knelt on one knee opposite her.

Russell couldn't see Apocalypse lingering in the spiritual world; he could only see the two of them acting awkwardly. He was immediately puzzled. "Wait a minute, where did the special effects go?"

Without special effects, it looks truly Silly Bird!

The final battle against the boss is arguably the climax of the entire film, yet all it does is hang on wires with barely any special effects. How can this movie possibly make money? What about its reputation?

Most importantly, why didn't the system trigger the Phoenix Force lottery?

Just as Russell was feeling dissatisfied, the piano, which was floating in mid-air, turned its head and grinned at him.

"..."

Russell's heart tightened, and he was so frightened that he dared not breathe, pulling his head back completely out.

"The boss smiled at me... no, that smile belongs to Jean Grey. What does it mean that she smiled at me? Does she want Cable to have half Asian blood? This... I promised Deadpool, this isn't good...!"

Russell began his random, unrestrained ramblings again, daydreaming as a sudden change occurred in the room.

The rising momentum emanating from Qin suddenly came to a halt. She clutched her head with both hands, tearing at her long hair, her frail body trembling violently as if electrocuted.

"Roar roar roar————"

A roar, like that of a beast, well, in any case, not something a human could make, burst forth from the mouth of the zither.

Within his wide-open eye sockets, the raging golden-red flames went out of control, and a wisp of smoke pierced through his pupils, soaring straight into the sky.

"Ahhh!!"

With a mournful cry, Qin fell from mid-air. Her already fair face was now completely bloodless, and even her lips were a frighteningly white color.

Qin looked at Russell, forced a smile, uttered a sentence, rolled her eyes, and fainted.

Russell: (one-one)

Wait, don't faint yet, what does "I'm leaving it to you" mean? I don't understand!

Golden-red Electric Arc flashed, and violent energy shockwaves surged in all directions, tearing black cracks in the air. Finally, it transformed into a shrunken Phoenix Phantom, disappearing into the void.

The scene was deathly silent. Everyone stared dumbfounded at the unconscious Qin, completely bewildered and unable to make sense of what had happened.

They promised a powerful special move, but it ended before it even began.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Jean had always been wary and resistant to the Phoenix Force, and would never use it unless absolutely necessary. Russell's appearance made her believe that things had taken a turn for the better, so she didn't hesitate to sever the newly awakened Phoenix Force.

As for the Phoenix Force, no one knows what it was thinking. After Jean refused to use it, it detached from Jean's body and went to other universes to find its next host.

Don't ask, it's just because I'm willful!

After a moment of deathly silence, Apocalypse, who had narrowly escaped Apocalypse, laughed like a fool. He clenched his fist and jumped up from the ground, instantly losing all his boss-like aura.

Don't blame him for ruining his image. Anyone who faced the Phoenix Force and was on the verge of death would be so excited they wouldn't look like a human.

"Hahaha, do you see that? The Old Gods have departed..."

Apocalypse raised his arms and shouted, his eyes gleaming with unprecedented ambition. "She entrusted the world to me and acknowledged my status as New Gods. From this day forward, I am the only one!"

Clearly, this guy misunderstood something, but having escaped with his life from the Phoenix Force, he certainly has the right to be arrogant.

"A zither!?"

Professor X stared at all this in disbelief. Luckily, his problem was brain atrophy, not a stroke. Otherwise, after experiencing these ups and downs twice, the X-Men would be throwing a big feast in the garden tomorrow.

Charles wasn't much better off. Professor X had warned him that the future had become unpredictable, and many disasters that shouldn't exist would occur one after another, so he must not take any chances.

Even if you prevent this disaster in advance, it will trigger an even more terrible catastrophe, leading to the direct destruction of the earth!

At first, Charles had some doubts. The Earth is only so big, how many apocalyptic crises could there be?

Now he believed it: Apocalypse was not dead, Jean's hidden power had disappeared, and the future was like a dog that had broken free of its leash, running wildly and impossible to call back.

The departure of the Phoenix Force thrilled Apocalypse, who danced with joy for a while. After calming down, he looked at Charles with a faint smile, "You know, I've gone through countless reincarnations, and I've never so desperately wanted to obtain a certain power..."

"Charles, you have wasted your talent. From this day forward, we will become one. You will become a hero praised by the world, and I will be crowned on the throne of God, becoming the only one that is omnipresent."

Apocalypse was too lazy to care about Qin anymore. He wanted to kill her to prevent future troubles, but he was afraid of angering the hidden big shot.

What if the big boss just goes out for a stroll and comes back in a few years? If he can't resist destroying the Bird's Nest, wouldn't he be courting death?

Jean, now devoid of the Phoenix Force, is no longer a threat, so it's safer to leave her alone. With this in mind, Apocalypse becomes even more eager for Charles's abilities.

If the big boss returns and targets him, Charles's ability to separate his mind from his body and be reborn in another person might allow him to manage the situation.

"Charles, give me your power, stop trying to resist. Our meeting is fate's arrangement..." Apocalypse gently tapped his fingertip, and Charles, who was slumped on the ground, slowly floated up and moved towards him.

Crackling sounds!

Silvery-white Electric Arc flashed as four giant wolves, transformed from lightning, charged forward at lightning speed. As Apocalypse's smug expression froze, they pounced on him with a whoosh.

Russell strode out from the corner, intercepting Apocalypse in a few quick Apocalypse. He grabbed Charles, carried him back to the X-Men's camp, and threw him at Professor X's feet.

Qin knelt down, kneeling decisively and without hesitation.

The worst part is Phoenix Force. Jean is young and naive, and it's one thing for her to act like a child, but why should a powerful figure like you get angry with her?

Looking around, all his peers were trash, so he had to take the lead himself.

Thinking about the 50/50 chance again, Russell couldn't help but sigh. This was too much for him!

Crackle!

The electric light on Apocalypse's body receded into his body. Sensing that the Juggernaut was completely dead, he immediately frowned and a murderous intent arose in his heart.

He finally found a decent subordinate, but Russell killed him. Is he going to be a lone commander from now on?

Even a lonely ruler has lackeys and henchmen. As a New Gods about to ascend the throne, he can't possibly do everything himself!

Apocalypse's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Human, your strength has impressed me. I always thought that only Mutants were the most perfect race."

"So what?"

"Be my knight, and I will show you that your strength is far more than this; you can become even stronger!"

"You?" Russell curled his lip in disdain. It was a 50/50 chance. Where did you get your confidence?

Apocalypse said coldly, "Humans, ignorance is no excuse. Curb your arrogance. Standing before you is a god."

"Sorry, I don't believe in God, and besides, you're not a god, just a Mutants with special abilities."

"A strong mindset is good, but you must learn to bow to fate..."

As Apocalypse was speaking, his expression suddenly darkened. Upon seeing the wings spread behind Russell, a powerful killing intent emanated from him. "No wonder, so you're also an Old Gods!!"