Recaps

Li Ge gave Jean a clone ability that would separate her second personality into an independent person and balance their Phoenix Force. Jean accepted the ability, while the Professor prepared to help suppress her second personality during the separation.

• Li Ge told Jean that he would separate her second personality and make her a younger sister with an independent body.
• The Professor offered to help in the mental realm, and Li Ge asked him to suppress Jean’s second personality temporarily.
• Li Ge created a ball of light containing Jean’s clone ability and explained that he had used Cyclops to test a sealing card.
• Jean pressed the ball of light between her eyebrows and began receiving the ability’s information.
• Li Ge explained that Jean and her clone would each govern creation or destruction, balancing the Phoenix Force and allowing them to grow stronger.

Li Ge explained how the Professor could help Phoenix separate her second personality and guide her into an energy clone. The Professor found the violent, malicious consciousness sealed within Phoenix’s mind and began preparing to move it into the clone.

• Li Ge explained that Phoenix needed the Professor’s help to separate her second personality and guide it into a clone.
• Phoenix agreed to proceed, and Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, and Li Ge encouraged her.
• Phoenix created a solid energy clone with no abilities, then asked the Professor for help.
• The Professor entered Phoenix’s mind and followed the energy link through the seal around the Phoenix Force.
• The Professor discovered Phoenix’s second personality, whose thoughts were filled with brutality, malice, and destruction.

The Professor drew Dark Phoenix’s consciousness from the barrier into the clone, where she awakened with a childlike but intensely malicious nature. Phoenix named her Cassie and hoped she could leave the darkness of the past behind.

• The Professor used his telepathy to bring Dark Phoenix’s consciousness out of the barrier and into the clone.
• Dark Phoenix awakened in the clone, displayed her malice, and recognized Phoenix’s authority over her body.
• Dark Phoenix became fixated on Wolverine and kissed him, while Storm teased Phoenix and Cyclops felt relieved.
• Cyclops asked Phoenix to choose a name for her younger sister, and Phoenix named her Cassie.

Li Ge left the underground base and reflected on how his abilities could grow by absorbing knowledge and understanding rules. He decided to spread his abilities to gather information and seek contact with the Avengers, whose eventual connection to the Infinity Stones could help him study them.

• Li Ge left the Professor and wandered around the school, observing the Mutant students and their abilities.
• Li Ge rested in the sun while his Divinity absorbed energy to strengthen his Redstone.
• Li Ge realized his designed abilities could not surpass his understanding and that rule-based powers would need time to develop.
• Li Ge considered learning magic from the Ancient One but decided to focus on gathering knowledge through his Information Scanning and Recording ability.
• Li Ge planned to spread his abilities so others could help record knowledge, and considered using them to study the Infinity Stones.
• Li Ge decided to seek contact with the Avengers and concluded he was in a dangerous Marvel parallel universe.

Li Ge met Kitty Pryde and Bobby Drake, introduced himself as Immortal, and revealed that he could design abilities and grant them to others. After they struggled to choose, he gave each an orb containing telekinesis.

• Kitty Pryde and Bobby Drake introduced themselves to Li Ge as Shadowcat and Iceman, and Li Ge chose the codename Immortal.
• Li Ge explained that he could design abilities and give them to other people, astonishing Kitty and Bobby.
• Li Ge offered to grant Kitty and Bobby abilities, but they could not decide what to ask for.
• Li Ge chose telekinesis for both of them and pressed an ability orb against each of their foreheads.

Li Ge shared his abilities and knowledge with the academy’s mutants, strengthening his own dimensional world. Mystique investigated him, but Li Ge recognized her disguise and revealed enough to make her hurry to contact Magneto.

• Shadowcat and Iceman kept Li Ge’s Telekinesis secret and discouraged others from probing him.
• Li Ge helped Beast regain his human form and improve his abilities, and Beast shared his research with him.
• The Professor and the others gave Li Ge access to their knowledge and mutant genetic research, which he recorded in his Divinity.
• Mystique noticed the X-Men’s unusual activity around Li Ge and disguised herself as Shadowcat to investigate him.
• Li Ge recognized Mystique but pretended not to, then hinted that he had given her Telekinesis and could offer stronger abilities.
• Mystique left abruptly and decided to contact Magneto about Li Ge.

Mystique told Magneto that Li Ge could grant other people superpowers, prompting Magneto to fly to the school to recruit him. While waiting, Mystique asked Li Ge how mutants should deal with humans, and he proposed establishing a mutant nation.

• Mystique contacted Magneto and told him that Li Ge could give others superpowers, including the Telekinesis he had given a student.
• Magneto ordered Mystique to keep watch over Li Ge, then set off alone for the school using his magnetic powers.
• Mystique returned to Li Ge disguised as Shadowcat and asked whether mutants should pursue peaceful coexistence or fight humans.
• Li Ge said both sides were too extreme and proposed that mutants establish their own nation, using their abilities to build and defend it.

Mystique and Magneto tried to recruit Li Ge to the Brotherhood of Mutants, but the professor and the X-Men opposed them. Magneto tested Cyclops’s newly designed ability and discovered that Cyclops could summon a powerful lava-like Demon True Form.

• Mystique approached Li Ge disguised as Shadowcat, but the professor exposed her and she reverted to her blue-skinned form.
• Li Ge copied Mystique’s shapeshifting ability while she questioned how he had seen through her disguise.
• The professor confronted Mystique, and Magneto arrived to invite Li Ge to join the Brotherhood of Mutants.
• Li Ge declined to choose a side, and Cyclops stepped forward to defend his right to decide for himself.
• Magneto attacked Cyclops with metal, but Cyclops summoned a dark red energy shield that melted the metal.
• Cyclops manifested a lava-like Demon True Form and crushed Magneto’s metal dragon without being harmed.

Cyclops defeated Magneto with the power of his Demon True Form, while Li Ge watched and then rejected both the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants. He argued that mutants should found their own nation, leaving the Professor and the others to consider his proposal.

• Cyclops formed a dark red greatsword and drove Magneto to dodge its sword qi, then caught him in the skeletal hand.
• Storm brought the Professor, Beast, and Shadowcat over as Li Ge and Mystique watched; Li Ge asked the Professor to arrest Mystique, who was impersonating Kitty.
• The Professor invited Li Ge, Mystique, and Magneto to the conference room, where Magneto and Mystique urged Li Ge to join the Brotherhood of Mutants.
• Li Ge said he would join neither the X-Men nor the Brotherhood, explaining that he had come to the academy to integrate into the mutant community.
• The Professor asked for Li Ge's ideas about the future of mutants, and Li Ge said they should found a nation of their own.

Li Ge proposed creating a mutant nation without taking land from humans, revealing that he intended to make a new world for mutants. He explained that the world would be an alternate dimension supported by reality, and the others were left stunned by the possibility.

• Magneto supported Li Ge's proposal for a mutant nation and urged him to seize territory, while the Professor warned that this would provoke war.
• Li Ge clarified that he did not plan to take human territory and suggested mutants should use their abilities to create their own kind of nation.
• Mystique guessed that Li Ge meant using mutant powers, and Li Ge described a divine kingdom for mutants.
• Li Ge asked the Professor what he thought about creating another world, reminding him of the world Li Ge had already made.
• Li Ge explained that a new, reality-like dimension could be created more quickly because it would depend on the real world, leaving Magneto and the others astonished.

Li Ge brought the Professor, Magneto, and the others into his fully manifested Minecraft world, where they discovered its block-based rules. He began showing them how to gather resources and craft, leaving them ready to explore the world’s features.

• Magneto asked Li Ge for proof that he could create a world, and Li Ge revealed that his Minecraft world had been fully manifested.
• Li Ge warned the group about the world’s unusual rules and transported them there, while Wolverine arrived at the empty conference room too late to see Magneto.
• The Professor and the others found themselves with block-shaped bodies in a world made of blocks, and Li Ge explained that they could change back.
• Li Ge showed Shadowcat how punching a tree produced collectible wood blocks, and Magneto tried gathering wood himself.
• Li Ge collected enough wood to make a crafting table as the others watched.

Li Ge showed the Professor and the others the inventory and crafting mechanics of his Minecraft-like world, then cooked beef whose wondrous effects restored sensation and movement to the Professor’s legs. The Professor stood and took his first steps, amazed by his recovery.

• Magneto discovered the inventory and panel while gathering wood, and Li Ge explained that everyone in the world received them.
• Li Ge crafted a stone furnace, gathered beef with Telekinesis, and cooked it for the Professor.
• The Professor ate the beef and regained sensation in his legs.
• The Professor stood from his wheelchair and took a few steps as the others watched in amazement.

Li Ge showed the Professor, Magneto, and the others that his world could support life, then explained that mutants would need to build their own civilization rather than rely on him. With everyone agreeing to his plan, he began manifesting the World Seed and formed a spatial crystal sphere containing a tiny world.

• Magneto reflected on his history with the Professor and recognized Li Ge's world as a way to give mutants a future beyond human persecution.
• Li Ge gathered the group and asked whether they were satisfied with the world he had designed.
• Shadowcat asked whether the mutant world would be like Li Ge's, and Li Ge explained that mutants should develop their own civilization.
• The Professor agreed with Li Ge, while Magneto smiled and Mystique looked on with renewed hope.
• Li Ge summoned the enlarged Redstone and used its energy to form a glowing spatial crystal sphere with a tiny world inside.

Li Ge showed the Professor and the others the World Seed he had created and explained how its simulated life and expansion would work. He gave them marks that granted access to the world and storage space, then returned them to the meeting room to begin merging it with Earth's spatial gaps.

• Li Ge presented the World Seed and described its regions, its Redstone sun, and how it would expand and strengthen its contents.
• Li Ge explained that the plants and animals were reproductions governed by designed rules, not truly living creatures.
• Li Ge demonstrated the illusory marks that let people enter and leave areas covered by the expanding world, and the Professor and the others each obtained one.
• Li Ge had everyone remove their blocks before leaving the world and told them that their marks also granted one cubic meter of storage space.
• Li Ge transported the group back to the meeting room and prepared to merge the World Seed into the gaps in Earth's space.

Shadowcat and the others tested their new storage spaces before the group named Li Ge’s world Krakoa, a sanctuary for mutants. Li Ge began merging the world into a spatial gap, leaving a hole to chaotic spatial turbulence open before him.

• Shadowcat accidentally stored her chair and fell, prompting the others to test their own storage spaces on the conference room chairs.
• The Professor named the world Krakoa, and Magneto agreed that it would be a sanctuary and hope for mutants.
• Li Ge led everyone to the underground training ground and introduced them to Phoenix, Dark Phoenix, and Wolverine before explaining Krakoa to them.
• Li Ge struck the air, cracked open space, and tore away a fragment with his bare hand.
• A hole exposed chaotic spatial turbulence, but Li Ge absorbed the forces trying to pull him in as energy.

Li Ge sealed Krakoa onto a fragment of the universe’s spatial barrier, giving the new world a hidden anchor and a foundation for growth. As he finished repairing the surrounding space, the Ancient One opened a portal and invited him for tea.

• Li Ge used his sealing ability to attach Krakoa’s crystal ball to a spatial fragment, making the fragment the growing world’s anchor.
• Li Ge returned the fragment to its place and smoothed away the spatial cracks as Krakoa began to condense and grow.
• Li Ge sensed new spatial fluctuations near the repaired area and wondered whether his work had attracted something from between spaces.
• A portal opened to an antique room, where the Ancient One introduced herself and invited Li Ge to tea.

Li Ge accepted the Ancient One’s invitation to visit Kamar-Taj, believing its magical teachings would help him develop his powers. After he arrived, the Ancient One identified him as a soul from another world who had become a Dimensional Demon God.

• The Professor and the X-Men reacted defensively when the Ancient One invited Li Ge through a portal, but Li Ge reassured them and accepted her invitation.
• Li Ge told the Professor to focus on developing Krakoa and went through the portal to meet the Ancient One.
• The Professor sent Magneto and Mystique to gather plants and animals for Krakoa, and Mystique showed concern for the Professor’s legs before leaving.
• Li Ge tasted tea with the Ancient One at Kamar-Taj and confirmed that he knew she was Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme.
• The Ancient One calmly described Li Ge as a soul from another world and a Dimensional Demon God.

Li Ge met with the Ancient One, who questioned whether his presence would endanger Earth, then welcomed him to study Kamar-Taj’s magical knowledge. As Mordo led him to the library, Li Ge noticed Doctor Strange training, while Strange wondered why Li Ge had watched his trembling hands.

• The Ancient One told Li Ge that his existence had made the future unpredictable and asked whether he would destroy Earth; Li Ge said he wanted to reshape the world, not destroy it.
• The Ancient One granted Li Ge access to Kamar-Taj’s library and had Mordo escort him there.
• Li Ge declined Mordo’s offer to join the apprentices’ portal practice and asked to go straight to the library.
• Li Ge recognized Doctor Strange at the training ground and wondered how his presence had altered the timeline.
• Strange struggled to cast a spell with his shaking hands and wondered why Li Ge had stared at them.

Li Ge studied Kamar-Taj’s magic as the foundation for creating a systematic path of power that could continually evolve people, rather than merely granting isolated abilities. The Ancient One permitted him to read the forbidden books, and Li Ge continued his research while his Redstone and power grew.

• Li Ge realized that Kamar-Taj’s magical knowledge could help him build a system for spreading and developing powers, and he resolved to create a path that would evolve people’s level of existence.
• Li Ge devoted more time to studying magic, asking Master Wong, Master Mordo, other sorcerers, and the Ancient One for answers when he encountered difficulties.
• Li Ge asked the Ancient One for permission to read the forbidden books, and she allowed him, saying she had seen his power in possible futures and hoped he would bring the world a better future.
• Li Ge returned to the library and studied with renewed purpose while his soul and body continued to strengthen.
• Li Ge’s fully materialized dimensional world enabled the Redstone to expand and absorb energy more efficiently, while his Divinity regulated his power so he maintained ordinary strength in daily life.

The X-Men collected plants and animals from around the world to populate Krakoa, the expanding world Li Ge had created for mutants. Their unexplained efforts drew S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attention, and the agency decided to speak with them directly.

• The X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants received requests to collect many different plants and animals, prompting speculation among mutants about their plans.
• Many mutants helped the X-Men gather organisms, while some dismissed the effort; Magneto gathered the Brotherhood of Mutants instead of sending them out to collect.
• The X-Men explored Krakoa and found its distinct environments separated within a barren world that continued to expand.
• The X-Men introduced collected organisms to suitable parts of Krakoa, where Li Ge's design helped them survive.
• S.H.I.E.L.D. noticed that the organisms the X-Men collected disappeared and decided to approach them for an explanation.

Nick Fury investigated the X-Men’s sudden collection of organisms and focused on the newly identified mutant Li Ge, whom he suspected was behind their unusual activity. The chapter ended with Hill reporting that Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants had raided a seed bank and stolen its plant seeds.

• Nick Fury ordered S.H.I.E.L.D. to investigate why the X-Men were collecting organisms.
• Hill reported that Magneto had visited Xavier’s School, fought Cyclops, and left before the X-Men began collecting organisms; she also said Professor X appeared able to stand.
• Hill identified the new mutant as sixteen-year-old Li Ge and said S.H.I.E.L.D. could not uncover his ability because Professor X was protecting his information.
• Nick Fury suspected Li Ge was connected to the X-Men’s collection efforts and Magneto’s visit, and ordered Hill to find out what his ability was.
• Hill returned with news that Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants had raided a seed bank and stolen all its plant seeds.

Nick Fury investigated the mutants’ collection of living organisms and went with Coulson, Natasha, and Clint to visit Professor X. At the academy, Cyclops returned with another batch of animals, and Shadowcat summoned the X-Men to meet an unidentified visitor outside.

• Nick Fury told Coulson about the X-Men and Magneto collecting organisms, then arranged a visit to Professor X with Natasha and Clint.
• Cyclops brought another batch of animals to Krakoa and found the X-Men discussing Magneto’s stolen seeds.
• Wolverine complained about sorting the animals, while Cyclops and Phoenix agreed to help find Magneto and his people.
• Shadowcat said Professor X had summoned everyone because someone had arrived outside the academy.
• Beast urged the X-Men to go out together, and Wolverine welcomed the chance to see whether the visitor had come looking for trouble.

Professor Charles met with Nick Fury, who questioned the X-Men’s collection of living organisms and Magneto’s seed-bank robbery. Li Ge unexpectedly arrived through a magical portal, interrupting their meeting.

• Professor Charles and the X-Men waited at the academy gates for Nick Fury and his companions.
• Nick Fury and the others toured the academy, where mutant students demonstrated their powers.
• Nick Fury asked Professor Charles why the X-Men were collecting living organisms and why Magneto had raided a seed bank.
• Cyclops challenged Nick Fury, while Professor Charles calmly defended their actions.
• Golden sparks formed a portal in the conference room, and Li Ge stepped through after leaving Kamar-Taj.

Li Ge left a meeting with Nick Fury and the X-Men, uninterested in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s business and eager to relax. When Coulson found him outside, Li Ge eventually invited him to sit and share food.

• Li Ge stepped through a portal into the X-Men's conference room, saw Nick Fury and other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, and asked Professor Xavier if he could leave.
• Nick Fury tried to question Li Ge about his portal, but Cyclops intervened, and Li Ge refused to talk before leaving the room.
• Li Ge reflected on his magical studies at Kamar-Taj and then set up a chair, table, and food on the lawn to enjoy the sun.
• Coulson approached Li Ge, asked to share his food, and remarked on Li Ge's portal and powers.
• Li Ge offered Coulson a chair and invited him to help himself to the food.

Coulson studied Li Ge and decided to approach him with sincere, direct questions. Li Ge confirmed that he came from Kamar-Taj, a gathering place for mages, leaving Coulson struggling to accept that magic was real.

• Coulson observed Li Ge's confident manner and resolved to ask his questions openly and sincerely.
• Coulson tasted Li Ge's unusually delicious food while considering how to begin his inquiry.
• Li Ge explained that his body was gradually becoming composed of data, energy, and rules, and invited Coulson to ask what he wanted to know.
• Coulson asked where Li Ge had come from through the ring-shaped portal.
• Li Ge identified Kamar-Taj as a gathering place for mages, and Coulson asked whether its magic was real.