If he were to raise his voice, Mutants around the world would surely respond.
Beside him, Phil, who had rushed over overnight, shook his head with a wry smile, "With Charles gone, in the Mutants world, no one can keep Erik in check anymore."
Nick nodded silently, his voice low. "Given his temperament, he'll definitely make a big move within a month."
"Forget it, even if we guessed what he was planning, there's nothing we could do to stop him."
" Phil, how's the X-Men situation?"
"Everyone survived. However, Vitas is seriously injured and in a coma; Scott, who had been unconscious, has been transferred to Sadalado Hospital for treatment."
The other X-Men weren't seriously injured.
Nick's expression turned grave. " Vitas's strength far exceeds our initial estimates. Effective immediately, all intelligence regarding him will be upgraded to S-level."
As soon as he finished speaking, the image of that moment from last night flashed through his mind again: the dark clouds were forcibly torn apart, and a blinding golden light suddenly slashed down.
Unfortunately, they were too far away at the time, and the subsequent battle situation remains completely unknown.
Fortunately, because they were far enough away, they weren't swept away by the storm and reduced to ashes.
In the ward, Chen Xiao had regained consciousness and was quietly gazing out the window with a calm expression.
The so-called "coma" was actually because he had been fully conscious from last night until now; he just didn't bother to open his eyes since there was no threat around him.
Last night, I triggered Second Awakening in succession, eventually breaking through the critical point of 100 times, which put a huge burden on my physical body.
Almost completely exhausted.
But it was precisely on the basis of the five-fold amplification of the Level 1 X-Gene, and then a hundredfold increase in combat power, that he had the confidence to directly confront that Phoenix Force —yes, just a wisp.
Although Qin was chosen by the Phoenix Force, she was not the Phoenix itself; however, when that bit of power descended, it almost completely devoured and distorted her mind.
If it weren't for Professor X, the strongest Mind Stone among Mutants, who forcibly suppressed the energy at the cost of burning all his spiritual Origin, and Chen Xiao restraining most of the pressure, she would have had no chance of stabilizing the Berserk energy within her.
In particular, the golden energy that Chen Xiao unleashed upon awakening, after his Superman body was completely incinerated, had its energy level rise to the Omega-level, surpassing Alpha.
That's why it wasn't destroyed on the spot when it clashed with the Phoenix Force, but instead withstood the attack until Chen Xiao's body was on the verge of its limit.
Ultimately, it wasn't that the Second Awakening itself was so extraordinary, but rather that Chen Xiao's physical body was simply too powerful.
Even if ordinary Mutants could Second Awakening, their combat power would at most reach the threshold of Alpha, and they would have no chance against the out-of-control Phoenix Force.
At this moment, he could clearly sense the pervasive weakness within his body, as well as the dimming and shrinkage of his X-Gene cells.
He estimated that he would need to be in the sun for at least a few days to recover. Maintaining a state of wakefulness continuously would be too taxing on the body.
This is still him.
If it were any other Mutants, their genetic chains would probably break down and they would die from exhaustion once their strength increased thirtyfold.
"Fortunately, it only delayed me for a few days, and my foundation remains intact." He thought to himself, "In the future, unless absolutely necessary, the Second Awakening can only last up to a twenty-fold increase."
With his current physique, a twenty-fold increase is already the limit; he can barely hold on for a moment.
A five-fold increase followed by a twenty-fold increase equals a hundredfold increase in power; this kind of explosive power has long been a trump card.
However, the battle was also quite fruitful: all the Sentry were destroyed, the system mission was completed, and the Origin reward was obtained; Magneto's powers were not lost, and Jean Grey, with Professor X's desperate support, truly tamed the power within her.
In the coming period, the attention of the authorities, various forces, and top experts will inevitably be focused on them.
As for him, who had just begun to emerge, he became a background figure, and his popularity dropped significantly. This allowed him to lie low and accumulate experience for a future breakthrough.
This is precisely the path that Chen Xiao personally paved for this great battle.
But... Professor X...
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao sighed softly in his heart.
After exhausting all of Mind Stone Origin, the possibility of successfully transferring consciousness is extremely slim.
While not certain to die, the chances of survival are probably less than 10%. What a pity.
Just as I was pondering this, the ward door was pushed open. Kitty Pryde, dressed in casual clothes that made her look bright and lively, strode in.
Seeing that Chen Xiao had opened his eyes, her eyes lit up, and she blurted out, " Vitas, you're awake!"
"Uh... Kitty, I'm just a little nervous, but it's not that serious, is it?" Chen Xiao with a hint of helplessness, as if he had just crawled back from the brink of death.
She glanced at him sideways, but couldn't help but smile, "You have the nerve to say that? The way you looked last night almost scared the wits out of us."
Then, her tone softened. " Vitas, how are you feeling now? Are you really alright?"
After settling Chen Xiao and Scott in last night, Storm and her team reviewed the entire battle.
The conversation naturally turned to the out-of-control Qin and the terrifying golden light that Chen Xiao unleashed at the end.
Storm and Wolverine had already heard about this.
After the Alkali Lake incident, the professor mentioned to them that Chen Xiao's condition was X-Gene Second Awakening.
Although it can break through the limits in a short period of time and gain terrifying combat power, the price is the depletion of life force.
If Chen Xiao hadn't possessed a physique far exceeding that of ordinary people, after last night's battle, what awaited him wouldn't have been temporary weakness, but rather genetic collapse and the severing of his life force.
Similar cases have indeed occurred in the past.
Sensing the genuine worry in the girl's eyes, Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. You'll just need to lie in bed for a few days at most."
"That's good." Kitty breathed a sigh of relief.
When the news spread, Storm and the others quickly arrived at the ward, surrounding his bedside to offer their concern and care.
Chen Xiao leaned back on the pillow, his voice weak but calm. "Don't worry, everyone. This is just overexertion; it hasn't damaged our health."
Seeing that he looked alright and was clear-headed, the group finally felt relieved.
At that moment, Wolverine stepped forward and asked in a low voice, " Vitas, what happened to Jean in the end? Did that method really bring her back?"
Chen Xiao nodded. "Success. Senior Qin's consciousness has fully recovered, and she has firmly taken control of the power within her body."
"Really?" Wolverine's pupils contracted, and his face instantly lit up with surprise; the others also breathed a sigh of relief.
Although everyone had a vague certainty that he had succeeded after the devastating pressure of last night dissipated, they finally showed a relieved smile after hearing the confirmation with their own ears.
But the smile that had just appeared froze again.
After years of fighting side by side, Jean finally regained her senses after the shock of Scott's tragic death, and everyone was genuinely happy for her.
But the fact that she personally ended the professor's life cannot be erased.
Storm's voice lowered, tinged with an undisguised bitterness. "So... she still left with Magneto and the others."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly.
The air froze for a moment, and no one spoke.
Clearly, Jean Grey was tormented by the fact that she had personally killed the professor. She couldn't face herself at that moment, and she was too ashamed to return to the Mutants academy. In the end, she chose to leave with Magneto.
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Storm let out a long sigh, straightened her back, and said in a calm tone, "Last night's duel wasn't perfect, but at least no one was lost, which is the best possible outcome."
"Especially Vitas, you played exceptionally well this time."
"If you hadn't exerted all your strength to forcefully activate the power of your Second Awakening and stabilize Qin before she completely lost control, we would probably all have perished there."
These words sent a chill down everyone's spines, and they felt a surge of relief. Fortunately, Chen Xiao had anticipated this and made arrangements before setting off last night.
Otherwise, if they had charged forward with sheer passion, I'm afraid none of them would have survived today.
Chen Xiao waved his hand, his tone gentle. "No need to praise me like that, it's just my job. After all, I'm a member of the X-Men too."
It's just a polite remark; a few words won't hurt.
His desperate efforts were indeed aimed at controlling the situation and allowing subsequent events to unfold according to his own plan.
But while he said that, his actions were anything but hesitant. After this battle, his importance in everyone's hearts quietly increased.
In the afternoon, a passenger plane slowly took off, carrying everyone away from San Francisco.
With the Blackbird severely damaged, the X-Men's daily commutes suddenly became much more difficult.
At 3 p. m., a particularly eye-catching group quietly appeared in the waiting hall of Westchester City Airport.
Chen Xiao sat in a wheelchair, being pushed forward by Kitty.
He wasn't completely immobile; he could still walk, and in a critical moment, he could even unleash a force capable of crushing everything.
He was too weak at the moment, and everyone insisted that he use a wheelchair. He couldn't refuse, so he simply went along with it.
Incidentally, it can also cover up their activities.
In the center of the group, Scott remained unconscious, lying quietly on a stretcher, being steadily pushed by Colossus.
The group quickly arrived outside the airport, boarded a minibus that had been waiting for them, and headed to Xavier's School.
News travels faster than wheels.
The news of the X-Men's safe return to school had just come back when one piece of information stood out: Vitas was still recovering from serious injuries and had limited mobility, requiring him to use a wheelchair.
This message allowed some people who were secretly wary of him to breathe a sigh of relief.
As soon as the minibus pulled into the school gate, the students who had been eagerly waiting immediately surrounded it, their faces filled with anxiety and unease.
Since the Blackbird took off last night, there has been no news of it since. Such a loss of contact is extremely rare in the history of X-Men.
The students were uneasy, fearing that someone else would collapse, or that one of their mentors might encounter misfortune.
For Xavier Institute, which was already in dire straits, any mishap could be the final straw.
Clarice was also in the crowd, clenching her fingers, her gaze sweeping over the car door again and again.
The car door opened, Storm, Wolverine, Iceman, Colossus got out one by one, all dressed neatly and looking normal.
The students' worries finally subsided, and they all smiled.
"Teachers, you're back!"
"Teacher Ororo, is everyone alright?"
"Mr. Logan, did you really give Magneto and the others a good beating this time?"
Just as everyone crowded forward, bombarding her with questions, Clarice's eyes immediately locked onto Chen Xiao.
Kitty was pushing him out of the car. He sat quietly in the wheelchair, his black hair hanging down, his face slightly pale.