Unless one day he evolves to the Silver Superman level and can create energy out of thin air within his body, this battle suit will always be a reliable trump card.
If things really come to that point in the future, he might even compress and seal yellow dwarfs and blue giants, embedding them directly into his suit as long-term energy storage.
Of course, this idea is still a distant concept, and it hasn't even materialized yet.
But new challenges arose one after another: how can the structure, after being cut and compressed in space, be stably attached to other materials? How can the purification and recycling of nuclear fuel be optimized...?
Just as Chen Xiao was engrossed in tackling the problem, time quietly slipped by.
Even though he has mastered the power of space, he still intends to proceed cautiously, first cultivating to the Bronze Peak before venturing out. The main storyline of the Avengers has not yet begun, so there is still room for maneuver.
The Reality Stone's appearance in the world will only truly occur when the nine planets align, after Jane Foster accidentally enters the cathedral space. Before that, the stone is safe and sound, without any danger.
So he secluded himself at home every day, immersing himself in his research. No one dared to disturb him, and no one knew that deep within this mansion, the boundaries of power were being quietly reshaped.
Meanwhile, under Yidileisi's control, the Blood Hand Council is quietly growing stronger; and the major grey gangs are behaving unusually restrained, at most retreating step by step to avoid confrontation.
Chen Xiao's life was peaceful as still water, but the atmosphere outside was becoming increasingly tense. Friction between Mutants and ordinary people was escalating, and fierce confrontations had broken out in many places.
Globally, hundreds of crimes related to superpowers occur every day on average.
In these cases, the perpetrators included both Mutants and ordinary humans who gained extraordinary combat abilities through cutting-edge technology, gene-enhancing drugs, or enhanced equipment, causing chaos and panic in various places.
Under immense pressure, a new generation of superheroes emerged.
Iron Man, War Machine, Spider-Man, Ant- Ant-Man, Captain America, Daredevil, Hawkeye, Cyclops, Ghost Rider... all appeared on the streets.
Even the Fantastic Four, who used to keep a low profile, have seen their reputation rise rapidly due to their frequent actions against serious criminals.
Suddenly, superheroes became the focus of the world, and their figures appeared in the news every day. There were so many heroes that it was dazzling.
Ordinary people suffer greatly from the oppression of Mutants and desperately need protectors; and right now, the most popular ones are Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, and Captain Britain.
Iron Man, needless to say, enjoys immense popularity thanks to his dashing and decisive demeanor; the Fantastic Four's enduring popularity is inseparable from the Invisible Woman's unforgettable and radiant charm; as for Captain Britain, besides his own exceptional strength, the intensive promotional efforts from his backing forces have also played a crucial role.
"Judging from the current trend, the mastermind behind the scenes is clearly taking advantage of the situation to plan and wrap all extraordinary individuals and those with special abilities in the name of 'heroes'."
"When the 'great catastrophe' truly arrives, they will use public opinion as their sword and the prevailing trend as their shield to force all superhumans to take sides and confront the Mutants directly."
On the living room sofa, Chen Xiao was holding a three-way meeting with holographic images of Professor X and Magneto.
Five months have passed since the rescue of the Magik. During this time, Chen Xiao has changed significantly.
His appearance was more composed; at sixteen, he exuded the sharpness and vigor of a young man in his early twenties.
His figure was unassuming, and his aura was completely concealed. Yet, as soon as he sat quietly in a corner, it was as if the entire space froze, and even the light seemed to gather towards him. He gave the illusion of being as immovable as a mountain and all streams flowing into the same place.
Professor X slowly began, "The current situation is incredibly complex; if we're not careful, a full-scale war could break out between humans and Mutants."
Erik gave a cold laugh, " Charles, stop deceiving yourself. The war is no longer a question of 'whether it will come,' but rather that the other side lit the fuse themselves."
"Jin and her team's in-depth investigation has revealed that many of the ' Mutants superpower crimes' that frequently occur around the world are not committed by Mutants at all."
"What's even stranger is that these 'suspects' are not immediately tried after being arrested. They are often detained for only a few days before being released due to 'procedural flaws' or 'unexpected accidents,' or even mysteriously escaping."
"Then he'd commit another crime, only to be precisely rounded up and captured by those 'superheroes' again." Magneto said with a mocking tone, letting out a cold laugh.
"It's clearly an attempt to create panic, while subtly telling the public through repeated 'arrest-release-re-arrest' scenarios: Mutants aren't scary; what's scary is the chaos itself."
"They've already dropped their pretense and declared war on us. So we should return the favor with a resounding slap, letting them clearly hear: we not only saw it, but we were prepared."
"Mr. Erik is right."
Chen Xiao's lips curled slightly, his tone indifferent. "Coincidentally, I was just planning to go to London. Perhaps I should test the waters first."
" Vitas, you're going to Britain?" Professor X's expression shifted slightly.
Chen Xiao nodded. "That's right, let's settle a few old scores while we're at it."
" Vitas, try to avoid affecting innocent people." Professor X sighed softly, knowing exactly what he meant by "old scores."
Chen Xiao smiled, his tone relaxed, but his words sent a chill down the spines of the two seniors. "Don't worry, Professor, I probably won't just casually turn Island of England upside down."
Inside an office in Mutants nation.
The meeting ended, and the projections faded one by one. Magneto turned around, his gaze falling on Jean Grey, Quicksilver, and Polaris standing silently behind him.
Compared to before, the three of them have lost their youthful naiveté, and their every move exudes more confidence and composure.
He looked at Qin, his voice low and deep. "Qin, what do you think?"
Qin pondered for a moment and replied, "He is extremely perceptive in grasping the macro situation and discerning the connections between details; he can often extract the key threads from seemingly unrelated fragments."
"Without a doubt, Vitas is a born leader."
For the past six months, Magneto and Professor X have held secret talks almost every week in the face of the ever-changing international landscape; and whenever the topic involves deep strategic issues, they always contact Chen Xiao is far away in Mexico, as soon as possible.
Clearly, in their eyes, this young man who had been lying low overseas was no longer a bystander, but a crucial decision-maker.
At several meetings, Chen Xiao always managed to break out of the established framework and put forward new perspectives that hit the nail on the head, which repeatedly enlightened Magneto and Professor X.
Sometimes, Magneto would even invite Jean Grey, Quicksilver, and Polaris to sit in and listen, to hone their global perspective.
Therefore, as soon as Qin finished speaking, Quicksilver and Polaris nodded in unison, their eyes revealing their sincere admiration for the black-haired boy thousands of miles away.
Magneto, however, slightly rubbed his forehead and said, "I was asking about Vitas's strength."
"... Strength?" Qin was taken aback, then shook her head. "It's just a holographic image; you can't see its substance."
"However, he hasn't made a move in six months. Given his consistent rate of improvement, he's probably already far surpassed his level during the battle of Qigela City."
Generally speaking, Mutants's abilities are already set at the beginning of their awakening, and subsequent improvements are limited to the precision of control and the efficiency of application.
A very small number of people will experience a slow increase in ability with age, but the increase is extremely limited.
Someone like Chen Xiao, whose strength increases exponentially every so often, is almost unheard of; it's as if his upper limit has never existed.
This is precisely why Professor X and Magneto have always regarded him as the key player in their strategy.
At this moment, a full six months have passed since he last truly made a move.
No one knows just how powerful he has become, not even Magneto and Professor X.
Inside the villa, Chen Xiao turned off the projector.
Across from them, a black-haired girl in a beige shirt, her figure increasingly elegant and refined, said softly, " Vitas, I've found the information you requested."
Chen Xiao nodded. "Speak."
Clarice lightly tapped the laptop keyboard with her fingertips, her voice clear and melodious. " The Knights of Divine Punishment of Britain are composed of twelve Metahuman, their organization modeled after the Twelve Knights of the Round Table under King Arthur."
"The leader is none other than the Captain Britain, the strongest fighter, whose real name is Brian Braddock. According to the Britain's Ministry of National Defense records, he has no prior record of any special abilities and is a completely ordinary person."
Two years ago, he was rescued by the legendary wizard Merlin after a car accident and taken to a secluded place, where he awakened powers far beyond those of ordinary people.
Data shows that he can easily lift hundreds of tons, fly freely, and resonate deeply with a certain energy network. His abilities are significantly enhanced whenever he is in England.
He carries two weapons: a longsword and a specially made staff. The staff can conjure flames that incinerate anything it points at.
That sword is said to be the Sword in the Stone from the King Arthur legend, which is said to be sharp enough to split the universe, and is now the most popular superhero in the British Isles.
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Before Clarice could finish speaking, Chen Xiao couldn't help but burst out laughing, " King Arthur's sword? The Sword in the Stone? It can cleave the entire universe?"
"Each one is exaggerating more than the last. If they really had that kind of ability, would King Arthur's kingdom have been reduced to ashes?"
"Forget about the fall of a nation; if we could truly sever the bonds of time and space, the entire galaxy would probably be flying the Union Jack right now."
After laughing, he gestured to Clarice: "Go on."
"Apart from Captain Britain, among the remaining eleven, three are armed with cutting-edge technology, making their combat power comparable to Iron Man; four are genetically mutated superhumans; and three are Mutants have received special training from Britain since childhood and are absolutely loyal to the country."
"The strongest of them, codenamed ' Doctor,' possesses the ability to control lightning."
" Lupton Laboratory was then put under his management, specializing in the research and development of super-powered equipment and extraordinary abilities, with the goal of achieving the large-scale cultivation of Metahuman..."
Clarice then introduced the backgrounds of the other members one by one.
Previously, she had completed an electronic leap in consciousness, allowing her thoughts to freely traverse the global digital torrent. Her hacking skills advanced by leaps and bounds, easily breaching the highest firewall of Britain and uncovering all the files of the Knights of Divine Punishment.
Why investigate? Because Chen Xiao has decided to take action.
Five months later, his strength finally reached the Bronze Peak, with his single-arm grip strength exceeding one million tons, his normal punch force exceeding ten million tons, and his maximum movement speed soaring to a hundred times the speed of sound.