There were many mutants within the Mutant Academy.
But Iceman and Human Torch had a very good relationship.
Iceman, though appearing to be a playboy, used that as a facade. In truth, he wasn't interested in women.
His hanging around with Human Torch wasn't without reason.
Under these circumstances, though he had been stunned for a moment, he reacted quickly. He reached out and put his hand on Human Torch's shoulder.
The frost on Human Torch's body rapidly dissipated, looking as if it were being purified.
Xu Fu raised an eyebrow.
He truly lived up to the potential of an Omega-level mutant. Among all the students, Iceman probably had the strongest potential.
This kind of subtle manipulation of ice is something ordinary mutants can't do.
Interesting.
Xu Fu watched Iceman's actions with great interest, ready to see if he could learn something from them.
However.
Iceman, Bobby, absorbed the frost from Human Torch in a matter of moments.
Raising his head, he looked at Xu Fu.
"Don't you think you went too far?"
"How can you be so heavy-handed with a classmate?"
Hearing this, Xu Fu was actually angered to the point of laughter.
He wasn't considering the Human Torch's problem, but instead, he was criticizing him first.
"Why didn't you say anything when the Human Torch attacked just now? If I wasn't strong, I would have been seriously injured by now."
"Why are you suddenly using double standards now that you're the weaker ones?"
"Have you learned nothing after studying with the X-Men for so long?"
Xu Fu spoke sarcastically.
Iceman was speechless for a moment.
He also knew that they were in the wrong just now, but as the saying goes, concern causes chaos. He was close to the Human Torch, so naturally, he sided with him.
After Xu Fu said that, Iceman was a bit speechless.
Iceman, after all, wasn't as extreme as Human Torch. He was considered a relatively righteous kid among the X-Men, so he naturally wouldn't try to turn the tables now.
He just glanced at Human Torch, who was still shivering, and Iceman steeled himself.
"I apologize for what I did to John."
"But I still want to challenge you."
Xu Fu looked at Bobby with a playful expression.
Compared to Human Torch, Iceman, Bobby, was much more lovable and sensible.
If it weren't for Human Torch's moves, this kid probably wouldn't have come over.
However.
A lesson still needed to be taught. If these young people didn't get a taste of the harsh realities of the world, they'd never understand their place.
"Hurry up then. I want to go fishing when this is over."
"I don't have time to waste with you." Xu Fu said casually, shaking his head.
Seeing Xu Fu's arrogance, Iceman felt a surge of anger.
Too arrogant! They were all students of the Mutant Academy, so why was he acting so superior?
Iceman snorted coldly, telling the trembling Human Torch to stand aside. Then, he stepped in front of Xu Fu.
Compared to Human Torch, who needed a lighter to control his flames, Iceman's abilities were much stronger.
If he mastered his powers to the extreme, he could even freeze molecules and atoms, freezing time! Even though Iceman wasn't that overpowered now, the temperature of the frost in his hands could reach hundreds of degrees below zero.
At such an extreme temperature, even steel would become brittle instantly.
Humans would probably freeze into ice blocks in an instant! Iceman raised his hand, and a white frost, like a flamethrower, shot towards Xu Fu.
The white frost spread through the air.
Ice crystals formed in the air, visible to the naked eye.
Compared to the low temperature that Xu Fu's ability possessed, Iceman was more like creating something out of nothing, able to form ice regardless of whether there was water in the space.
It simply defied common sense.
His own state had changed, and he had turned into a block of ice, even his hair becoming white ice crystals.
However, transforming into ice crystals didn't affect Bobby's flexibility at all, and there was no difference from a human body.
Xu Fu watched with great interest.
Mutant abilities were truly fascinating, enough to make scientists go into seclusion.
But.
Trying to attack Xu Fu with this method was truly a bit naive.
Superman's abilities were not a bit weaker than Iceman's, and Golden Superman was a being that transcended the fifth dimension, time, and space.
Iceman was far behind in comparison.
Xu Fu opened his mouth, and a stream of frigid air blasted out.
Because the moisture in the air had been turned into ice by Iceman, the cold air Xu Fu emitted didn't leave a white trail.
But as time passed, the white mist reappeared.
It wasn't the condensation of moisture in the air, but that the temperature of the air he exhaled was so low that the air itself was beginning to liquefy.
The external manifestation of this was the white mist.
There was even a considerable wind starting to form around him, as air constantly flowed towards him.
Under this extreme cold, Iceman felt the ice he launched was becoming uncontrollable.
His ice moved slower and slower, as if it had lost its vitality, gradually dying.
Under extremely low temperatures, all molecules tend to become still.
Even ice is no exception.
The low temperature stopped the ice from spreading.
This method seemed a bit unbelievable to Iceman, and his eyes widened suddenly.
It was always his ice that stopped others, freezing them.
Now, he was the one being frozen? He didn't understand! It seemed Xu Fu had held back against Human Torch just now.
If he had gone all out, Human Torch would probably be an ice cube by now.
"How did you do that!"
"What exactly is your ability!"
Iceman shouted, a bit agitated.
"I only have one ability, after all."
"It's just… a tiny bit strong." Xu Fu said calmly.
Bobby was speechless. He called that a tiny bit strong? This was probably even stronger than the members of the X-Men!
Being this strong, why was he still at school? Shouldn't he be fighting alongside the X-Men members? With the same ability, he was no match for the other person, so what was there to say?
Thinking of this, Iceman sighed.
"You win. I can't beat you. I apologize."
"I guarantee Human Torch won't bother you again."
Xu Fu nodded.
"Keep your boyfriend in line. You won't be so lucky next time."
Xu Fu said coldly.
"He..."
Bobby's face flushed red, as if he wanted to say something.
Xu Fu, however, ignored him and sat directly on his stool, resuming his fishing.
Bobby, seeing that Xu Fu ignored him, could only leave dejectedly, supporting the still-shivering Human Torch.
They didn't know that within the Academy, someone had been watching them.
This person was none other than Professor X, Charles, the founder and guardian of the Mutant Academy.
Even this powerful old man was shocked by Xu Fu's performance.
"Such strong talent, such strong combat power."
"Perhaps this child should join the X-Men."
"But this child fishes all day; why is his ability so strong?"
Professor X was very puzzled!