Chapter 1404: The Old Days Return (21)

In the eternally silent universe, a star as bright as crystal floated quietly, as if it could rotate like this until the end of time.

But there were not many peaceful places like this in this universe. At this moment, the monster's claws reached toward here.

A red figure streaked past the front of the star and plunged into the pitch-black cosmic space. It was a mess here, seemingly having just experienced a great battle, and several figures chasing behind the red figure stopped somewhat hesitantly in front of the dark space.

They all had monster-like red eyes and long fangs, but their uniforms indicated that they once belonged to a righteous mutant organization—the X-Men.

Phoenix Jean Grey, who had turned into a monster, had completely lost her past beauty, appearing ferocious and hungry; Wolverine Logan was already on all fours, looking just like a beast; mutants infected by madness leaned more toward their primitive instincts, becoming more terrifying than other demons.

"Jean Grey, we must go back now!" Cyclops, who had also turned into a monster, shouted: "The Avengers headquarters has already detected the 'Cosmic Fault'. We must go back now. There is a vast new world waiting for the powerful, immortal, and great power to descend!"

"Shut up, Scott!" Jean Grey's temper also became more irritable. She roared: "Do you think I want to be sent out to chase some nobody? If it weren't for the Avengers finding the Cosmic Fault, the X-Men should have been the ones to steal the spotlight!"

"Stop arguing," monster Wolverine said impatiently while licking his claws: "Let me tear that damn kid into pieces, and

After speaking, several X-Men members did not hesitate and flew toward the dark space. Scott examined the surrounding environment and said, "This seems to be within the territory of the Shi'ar Empire. Didn't they just have a civil war recently? That poor queen was even torn apart by the nobles."

"What is there to be concerned about with those poor wretches?" Jean Grey sneered twice and continued to fly forward, and then a shining star appeared within their field of vision.

Surrounded by Chaos Magic, Leili was floating in front of a planet. Although there were no stars here, the star behind him was exceptionally bright, revealing a dreaminess and tranquility long gone from this chaotic universe.

"Caught you, kid! We're going to tear you to pieces!"

The X-Men members who had turned into monsters screamed and roared as they lunged at Leili. Just as they were charging toward that star, Leili's figure suddenly disappeared, and several monsters crashed headlong into the bright planet.

The monsters knew they wouldn't die, so they had no scruples at all. They crashed into the very center of the star, and then the destructive power formed a center and spread outward, melting the several monsters almost instantly.

But the X-Men who had turned into monsters were no pushovers either, especially Phoenix Jean Grey. The moment she was attacked, she felt this was a trap, so she immediately unleashed the Phoenix Force. Besides protecting herself, she also used it to crazily tear everything apart.

The star in front of them seemed as if a switch had been pressed; the dreamy and gentle white light grew stronger and stronger. The solid body of the planet began to constantly shatter and crack, more light emanated from within, and the ripples generated by the collision of power were enough to flatten the entire galaxy.

Jean Grey knew this was not a long-term solution, so she wanted to break free. With a flick of her long hair, she turned and flew toward the outside of the galaxy. But the moment she withdrew her power, she felt the breath of a long-dreamed-of, incomparably alluring new world coming from the center of this star.

Not long after, in a spacious hall, the X-Men and the Alliance of Avengers stood face to face. Jean Grey raised the corners of her mouth high and said sharply, "You discovered a cosmic fault, and we discovered a portal to a new world!"

"And I clearly feel that a rich aura of death is emanating from behind the portal. If we invade that universe, we will surely be able to sacrifice death immediately!"

"Absolutely impossible!" The Iron Man who had turned into a monster had a twisted face. He walked in front of the X-Men, raised his voice, and said, "The cosmic fault leading to the rich universe is the true target of our invasion. Only there is our future habitat—you are completely wrong!"

"But you still can't cross the cosmic fault now." Scott pointed out sharply, "You've been testing that damn crossing technology for a week, has there been any breakthrough yet?"

"The damn portal you found may not be reliable either!"

"Still better than yours!"

The two sides argued endlessly, and at this moment the door opened. A man with a five-pointed star printed on the chest of his uniform walked in, and he revealed an evil smile.

He did not become more irritable like the other monsters, but said very calmly, "Everyone, there is no need to argue. What is wrong with having one more choice? Besides, it's not like we don't have enough strength to divide our forces. Since you have chosen different paths, then go and be responsible for your own choices."

Captain America grinned, revealing a cruel smile, and said, "Mar-Vell, you gave us a new life, so naturally we must be responsible for our own choices."

"Death is something only the weak possess." Mar-Vell had been wearing a faint smile and said, "We just want to make all universes into strong beings who fear no death. Go, whether it is one universe or two, they are all but the starting point of the path to eternal life."

"Ring-a-ling!"

At the Sanctum Sanctorum, the phone in Strange's office rang. Strange picked up the phone and said to the other end, "Hello? Leili, what's wrong?"

Strange's expression gradually became serious, and he said, "Yes, the Sanctum Sanctorum is almost ready, but I still have to ask again, are you sure there are enough member gifts? We've already sold the tickets."

"Only small troops at first?" Strange frowned, appearing a bit dissatisfied, and said, "Can't you lure a few large ones? You know I have to be responsible to the members. Without a more shocking scene, it won't be easy to promote next season's membership."

"That's true, but since that's the case, I have to notify that bunch of mutants to go easy on them. If they scare them away, what will we do if the main force behind doesn't come?"

"You mean the three great empires? They are still waiting in Asgard to attend the technology expo. Alright, notifying them is fine too. We happen to be launching membership cards for them next season, so letting them see it is also good."

"Rest assured, it won't harm them. They aren't as fragile as you imagine. You go ahead and let them in; I'll go make another call to the mutants to discuss the details."

Strange hung up the phone, then dialed again, and said to the other side, "Hello? Dr. Beast, are you with Magneto now? Oh, you are all in the Underworld watching the crystal, right? Still remember our original deal, right?"

"Yes, yes, that kid named Leili went to another universe and brought us back some member gifts. We have to borrow your path to send them. Don't worry, the mages will also participate in the crystal research when the time comes... No, no, don't be polite. Having research results is also a gain for human civilization, right?"

Strange revealed an official smile, then straightened his body from the chair and said, "I called to say that the situation may have changed. I thought Leili could lure them all over at once, but listening to Leili, they seem to have other choices, so the ones coming here are small troops scouting for information."

"Yes, yes, as long as you understand what I mean. You should understand luring the enemy deep, right? Make sure Magneto holds back some strength; don't beat them too hard."

"What, the crystal already has movement? Good, you all stay busy. Say hello to Hela for me. Goodbye."

Beast hung up the phone, pushed up his glasses, and shook his head helplessly. Shadowcat Kitty crossed her arms and raised her voice, "Doctor! Crystal data monitoring is abnormal! I've already repeated it five times!"

"Got it, got it, little Kitty, stop shouting." Beast grumbled as he walked out of the temporary scientific research station set up in the Underworld.

The scientific research station currently used by the mutants was an extension of the technology from Stark's Mercury base, full of its consistent science-fiction style. Standing on the desolate land of the Underworld, it was as abrupt as could be, but even more abrupt was a bright star hanging above the desolate land of the Underworld.

At this moment, this star emitting soft white light was constantly emitting power fluctuations. Even without data monitoring equipment, one could see that something was wrong with it.

After a burst of magnetic fluctuations, Magneto and the members of the Brotherhood appeared silently behind Beast. Beast was startled. He turned his head and glared at Magneto, complaining, "Not everyone is Professor X, able to predict your arrival in advance. Can't you make some noise? Sooner or later I'll be scared to death by you!"

"They are here."

Magneto only said one sentence, and Beast pushed up his glasses again, looked into Magneto's eyes, and said, "The situation has changed. This time, small troops have come, and they are scouts. They are likely here to evaluate the situation of this universe. You must, must not be too excited."

"If you eat all the small fry, the big fish behind won't come. You should understand that mutants have almost no ability to study the M'kraan Crystal and are relying entirely on Stark and Kamar-Taj to share the research results with us. You can't afford to offend them."

Magneto remained expressionless, walking with a gust of wind, as if he hadn't heard Beast speak at all. However, judging from the magnetic field around his body that had finally become a bit quieter, he should have listened.

Watching Magneto's back as he walked toward the M'kraan Crystal, Beast shook his head helplessly, and Shadowcat Kitty also crossed her arms and said, "I really don't know how the Professor tolerated him for so long."

"They enjoy it."

Suddenly, another figure appeared silently behind Beast. Beast turned his head and saw the figure of Hela dressed in a black dress. Hela's figure was always so low-key and ethereal.

"Will I see a wonderful battle?"

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Your Highness." Beast shook his head and said, "The ones coming this time are scouts. We have to hold back some strength and then let them go back."

But unexpectedly, Hela nodded and said, "This is correct. Only by letting the enemy's main force in to fight can one achieve the greatest results."

Shadowcat Kitty was a bit curious. They had been here for so long, and Hela had never taken the initiative to talk to them. This legendary princess did not seem like a talkative person, but unexpectedly, when it came to war, she was quite eloquent.

"I have even acted as bait myself before. People always have unrealistic expectations for the drama of a fallen princess. I have already cut off the heads of dozens of generals this way."

Shadowcat shuddered and didn't want to think about the details. She cast her gaze toward the M'kraan Crystal; Magneto was already flying in mid-air.

"He is a smart man." Hela lowered her eyes and judged, "He maintained a certain level of magnetic field but deliberately hid the aggressiveness, making people think this is a natural phenomenon, while at the same time hiding himself within the magnetic field. I dare say that even if the enemy appeared in front of him, they might not discover him. An excellent bait."

Just as Hela finished speaking, the M'kraan Crystal bloomed with a gorgeous light, and several black figures appeared in the center of the crystal.

And when Beast focused and looked closely, seeing who it was, he gasped and shouted at Hela:

"Quick! Your Highness! Stop him!

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"……Who?"

"Magneto!

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"Boom!

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