Chapter 2365 - Ch: 209-218

Chapter 209: The Illuminati's Secret Council to Resist the Demon

Ethan's face showed a satisfied expression.

"Don't put on such a weakling's posture. Whether it's the battlefield or the bed, I'll give you a chance for revenge."

"To be honest, I quite appreciate you as an opponent."

Before his voice faded, Carol had already turned into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

She fled without looking back, as if a demon were chasing her from behind.

There seemed to be tears of humiliation hanging in the corners of her eyes.

Even someone as strong as Captain Marvel was driven to a breakdown by the torture of the past half month.

Who could imagine how difficult the battle she had experienced truly was.

It was a kind of despair with absolutely no chance of winning.

That man's power was suffocating, causing this top hero of the Milky Way Galaxy to suffer the greatest Waterloo of her life.

Carol decided to leave Earth immediately.

She didn't dare to stay for even a moment longer.

Otherwise, if this continued, as that demon said, she really would be completely conquered.

Ethan shook his head and sighed, "What a pity."

Then he called up the System panel.

wealth points: 598.0687 billion points (can be used to enhance abilities)

desire points: 41.197 billion points (can be used for Breakthroughs)

The Bloodline column was extremely luxurious: True God-rank Kryptonian Bloodline, third-stage genetic lock Human Race Bloodline.

His talents were even more impressive: max-level Speed Force paired with Divine Power.

Various fruit abilities and superpowers had all been developed to their limits.

As for the task bar.

The task regarding "Infinity Stones Collection" had its progress changed to 3/6.

"I wonder what surprising ability the next Black Blind Boxwill yield?"

His current Kryptonian Bloodline had been cultivated to the extreme.

His strength had long since surpassed the Superman from the other studio.

Although he could continue to use points to make a Breakthrough, he felt it was unnecessary.

Because at this stage, he had already touched the ceiling of this Universe.

With this kind of strength, even walking sideways in the Marvel Universe would feel like the road was too wide.

"As long as I complete one more task, the Black Blind Boxwill be mine."

He still had two Golden Blind Boxes saved up and unopened.

He wasn't short on these rewards now; his vision had broadened, and ordinary things no longer caught his eye.

The true core of the System was actually desire points.

As long as he had those, even without Blind Boxes, he could grow into an invincible existence.

It was just that those flashy abilities were more eye-catching and convenient for earning desire points.

"Regardless, anything from a Black Blind Box must be a masterpiece."

From the Kryptonian Bloodline to the Speed Force, which one wasn't a divine skill with infinite potential?

Meanwhile, Carol had already plunged into deep space.

During this time, Nick Fury hadn't dared to look for her at all.

This old fox knew very well that the one who drove Carolaway was Ethan.

As for that "Ice Demon," Nick had already experienced his methods.

His current status was sensitive; if he dared to appear before Ethan again, he feared he would be erased instantly.

However, this old fellow hadn't been idle either.

Over the past month, he had used any means necessary to become stronger.

For example, he had injected himself with the S.H.I.E.L.D.trump card: the complete version of the super soldier serum.

But this was far from enough to satisfy his ambition.

He knew of the existence of gene synthesis technology.

That was a crazy plan proposed by Dr. Connors while he was working for HYDRA.

Nick Fury held a lot of dirt and intelligence regarding this.

"Only by going all the way down the path of gene synthesis will I be qualified to stand before the Ice Demon!"

If one synthesis isn't enough, then twice; if twice isn't enough, then infinitely many times.

Until he could stomp that bastard ruthlessly under his feet.

"I wonder how General Ross's 'weapon x program' is going?"

Nick Fury turned his gaze toward the Military.

Those grunts' hatred for Ethan was not a bit less than his own.

After all, Ethan had once casually destroyed one of their Carrier Battle Groups.

This matter also involved the Abomination created by General Ross.

In the end, that battle was a mess, and the Abominationwas ultimately killed by Ethan.

Somewhere on Earth, in a top-secret underground chamber.

The surrounding walls were made of a special alloy, gleaming with a cold luster.

This metal was jointly developed by Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, and Iron Man, specifically to block Telepathy.

At this moment, several titans of the Illuminati were sitting together.

The virtual light screen in front of them displayed Carol's information.

Captain Marvel, radiating brilliance, looked incredibly intimidating.

"According to Mutant rating standards, her power surpasses that of an ordinary level-five Mutant."

Professor X Charles looked at the data and gave an extremely high evaluation.

This conclusion made everyone present secretly alarmed.

The current lineup of the Illuminati could be described as luxurious.

Professor X, Mr. Fantastic Reed, Iron Man Tony, Black Bolt, and Aquaman Namo.

These five were all at the Peak of their respective fields.

Of course, the Illuminati had just been established and was still looking everywhere for powerful teammates qualified to join.

"The only one who knows Carol's background is Nick, but that guy is no longer trustworthy."

Tony Stark had a serious expression, setting aside his usual playfulness.

"I've searched through S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database and only know that she was a pilot who disappeared after a top-secret mission."

The existence of the Ice Demon weighed on Tony's heart like a giant boulder.

Although he had some personal acquaintance with Ethan and the other party hadn't shown him any malice.

But Professor X had convinced him.

The Illuminati was formed to deal with greater crises, not just to guard against one person.

The more they experienced, the more they discovered that the truth of this World was terrifying.

Earth was as tiny as a speck of dust in the vast Universe.

"The fact that she could rush back from deep space just by receiving a call shows that she cares about Earth and her character is sound, doesn't it?"

Black Bolt gestured to express his opinion, with a smart voice translating his words simultaneously.

This guy was quite tragic; a single word from him would be a destructive infrasound wave.

Just uttering a single syllable could collapse a building.

A full-force roar could even shatter an asteroid.

The others watched him gesture, cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.

"Black Bolt, you'd better just sit still and whatever you do, don't open your mouth, or we're all finished."

Namo reminded him coldly.

Black Bolt gave an "OK" gesture helplessly.

"Carol fits the criteria perfectly and her strength is solid, but unfortunately, we can't contact her."

Professor X sighed helplessly.

At this time, Charles was still quite young, his superpowers were at their Peak, and he was the backbone of the group.

"Nick's pager is in the hands of the Deep Cold Organization. Should we try to steal it back?"

A flash of excitement appeared in Tony's eyes.

"Stop dreaming; that's like pulling a tooth from a tiger's mouth."

Professor X immediately dampened his spirits, "And we'd have to face the threat of the Ice Demon. Now that he has three Infinity Stones, no one on Earth can stop him."

"Professor, you could try to control someone from the Deep Cold Organization to bring the phone out."

Mr. Fantastic Reed suggested, refusing to give up.

Professor X fell into deep thought, his brow furrowed.

"I can try, but I can't guarantee anything. Ethan's Mental Energy is much stronger than mine."

"Aside from Jean Grey, I've never seen anyone so monstrous in the mental Domain."

Professor X's expression was grave, clearly still shaken.

"Our goal isn't to fight the Ice Demon to the death, but to be wary of him losing control."

Mr. Fantastic Reed looked very unhappy.

Ever since his wife, the Invisible Woman, ran off with Ethan, he had hated this man to the core.

Even though he usually only cared about scientific research and neglected his wife, wearing this green hat was simply too humiliating.

But he knew that anger alone was useless; solving the problem was the key.

"We all understand the Professor's point. Even combined, we might not be able to defeat the Ice Demon."

Reed recalled that nightmare-like gathering at the Empire State Building.

Hundreds of super-powered individuals were all wiped out in an instant by a single beam from him.

Tens of thousands of people died in New York that day; it was practically a living hell.

Thinking about such a bloodthirsty monster made one shudder.

"Everyone, we're off-topic. We were discussing recruiting Carol."

Tony looked at Reed with pity, secretly feeling lucky.

Fortunately, Pepper wasn't stunning enough to catch Ethan's Dharma Eye.

Otherwise, with that guy's "Cao Cao-like" nature, he definitely would have made a move long ago.

Everyone knew very well that Ethan had a special obsession with female super-powered individuals.

And his standards were extremely high; the female confidantes around him were none of them to be trifled with.

"Reed, calm down."

The smart voice sounded again, pulling the straying topic back.

Everyone glared at Black Bolt with dissatisfaction.

Black Bolt's face under the mask looked innocent: "Is it wrong for me to try and mediate?"

Aquaman Namo stood up with a cold face: "If we're just talking about romance, I'm leaving."

"The Sea Race is facing a crisis. The Ice Demon caused a huge scene on the seabed before, and our army of millions couldn't even break through his defense."

"Discussing how to win against him is meaningless; I can only try to influence him."

Namo sensed the aura of the ocean's Dominator from Ethan; it was a suppression at the Bloodline level.

"I'll go talk to Nick to get some information about Carol," Professor X quickly smoothed things over.

"Additionally, we can look into those few Mutant prospects I proposed."

"Professor, we'll consider it."

Tony wasn't actually very interested in Mutants.

After all, everyone present had superpowers except him, who relied on high-tech gadgets.

If having a good brain counted as a superpower, then he was indeed quite strong.

"Actually, besides Carol, there's another very good candidate."

Tony suddenly spoke up.

"Are you talking about Thunder God Thor? Is he really suitable?" Professor X had some reservations.

"He's suitable. This big lug is simple-minded; I can sense it."

Tony glanced at Charles. Although he was wearing a shielding device, he always felt that the old man's eyes could see through people's hearts.

"Then you go send the invitation," Professor X nodded.

The scene shifted, and an image of a bald female mage in yellow monk robes appeared.

"Kamar-Taj, the magic Holy Land of Earth, specifically dedicated to resisting invasions from the Multiverse."

Professor X introduced in a deep voice, "They know a lot of intelligence that we can't access."

"Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi?"

Tony whispered the name.

"That's right, an old monster who has lived for thousands of years, strictly adhering to the mage's creed."

Professor X had always felt a sense of awe toward the Ancient One's existence.

Trying to recruit a big shot of this level was more than just a little difficult.

The burden on her shoulders was much heavier than that of the Illuminati.

"I have no objection."

Namo took a deep look at the Ancient One's photo.

As the one present who had lived the longest, he naturally knew how terrifying this mage was.

That was a mysterious and unpredictable magic power.

"We must do our best to win her over."

Charles's tone was firm.

If they could pull in both Carol and the Ancient One, the Illuminati would be the strongest team on Earth.

"Who will go as the lobbyist?" Tony asked.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on the depressed Black Bolt.

Black Bolt's eyes widened in disbelief.

You're sending a mute to persuade someone? Have you lost your minds?

"Let's decide by vote," Reed said fairly.

"Raise your hand if you agree to let Black Bolt go."

Except for Black Bolt himself, everyone else raised their hands in unison.

"A wise choice."

"Black Bolt, Sorcerer Ancient One will definitely 'carefully' consider every word you say."

Professor X looked at Black Bolt meaningfully.

Black Bolt rolled his eyes, wanting nothing to do with this group of tricksters.

"If Carol, Thor, and the Ancient One can all join, Earth will be impregnable."

Professor X encouraged everyone.

But the others weren't very enthusiastic; they all knew in their hearts that just one Ice Demon was enough to give them a hard time.

"Also, have you noticed the recent global earthquakes?"

Chapter 210: The Loki Awakens, The Illuminati Assembles

Professor X suddenly changed the subject and looked at Namo.

"I feel a terrifying and evil power is Awakening."

Namo's expression was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.

"This is related to the mastermind behind the Atlantis civil war; I have also found traces of HYDRA."

At the mention of HYDRA, everyone's expressions changed.

"Those madmen want to release a Loki who can destroy humanity."

Professor X sighed; he had also heard rumors from someone's mind.

"If it's true, I hope everyone can help. Once Loki is unleashed, no one will be able to escape."

Namo's tone was heavy.

"Rest assured, the Illuminati stands together. Leave this to us," Reed promised, patting his chest.

"This isn't just an issue for the Sea-dwellers; it concerns all of humanity," Professor X set the tone.

"You all know about Odin, right?"

"Thor's father, the God King of Asgard," Tony explained. "Thor told me about this."

"That Loki was sealed by Odin for countless years; he is actually Odin's own elder brother, the previous God King."

However, what they didn't know was that all of this was under Ethan's surveillance.

"These guys actually came up with a material that can block Telepathy."

Ethan was eavesdropping on the Illuminati meeting and was somewhat surprised by Reed's new invention.

This metal was even more Advanced than Magneto's helmet.

"Charles, oh Charles. I saved your life, yet you built a turtle shell to protect yourself from me."

"But unfortunately, this thing is no different from paper to me."

After listening to their conversation, Ethan had already figured out the Illuminati's details.

Black Bolt, Namo, Reed, Tony, Charles.

The lineup was indeed luxurious—wealthy, powerful, and strong.

Behind Black Bolt were the Inhumans on the far side of the moon, with experts as numerous as clouds.

Namo ruled the seven seas and had immense seniority.

Reed and Tony represented the Peak of Earth's technology.

Charles was an even more calculating old fox.

"If the Ancient One really joined, the show would be spectacular."

Ethan rubbed his chin.

The future Doctor Strange is strong, but the current Ancient One is even more terrifying.

She is an existence who once followed the great god Eternity.

"If Thor grows up, plus Carol and the Ancient One, Thanoswould have to take a detour even if he showed up."

Ethan was convinced of this.

After all, the other three Stones were in his hands.

Unless Thanos came with three or four Stones, he wouldn't stand a chance.

But trying to snatch the Time Stone from the Ancient One?

Better keep dreaming.

"This is also the final nightmare instance I've left for you, Thanos!"

Ethan chuckled.

Killing Thanos would be as easy as turning over his hand now; he only kept him around for a bit of fun.

At this time, the Skrulls were quietly evacuating Earth.

The spaceship left by the Kree's Dr. Lawson became their lifeline.

These alien refugees didn't dare not to leave.

That man known as the "god among men" was too terrifying; if they didn't leave, their race would be exterminated.

The Ice Demon's word was law; those who disobeyed would die.

The Skrulls' departure was low-key and did not alert any national governments.

However, many ambitious people were drooling over them, wanting to capture them for experiments.

Unfortunately, the Skrulls fled quickly, and since they have reproductive isolation from humans, they couldn't leave behind hybrid offspring.

This frustrated the group that had been working on the "Sentinel Program."

So, they turned their greedy eyes toward Mystique Raven.

Raven was the perfect genetic template.

But this woman was now the CEO of Osborn, with a powerhouse like Ethan standing behind her. Who would dare touch her?

"A new Mutant has appeared?"

Ethan's thoughts instantly jumped, hacking into the Military's secret network.

Those guys with the special shielding metal were up to something.

Since they couldn't catch Raven, they actually began trying to synthesize the x-gene to create a new generation of Mutants.

A new era was about to arrive.

Mutants were about to enter a stage of mass production, while naturally awakened Mutants would gradually decline.

The so-called rise of Mutants is essentially the self-salvation of the genetic chain erupting in a desperate situation.

It is an extreme sense of crisis generated by cells facing total annihilation, a frantic attempt to find an exit for life.

Under certain extreme environments, humans suffer unspeakable special radiation and stimulation, which forcibly shatters the shackles of the genetic lock within their bodies, allowing them to master Divine Powerunattainable by Mortals.

Ethan gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, his eyes blurred as he whispered to himself.

These words were not random nonsense on a whim, but were based on countless bloody data points.

The depth of the Osborn Group's exploration in the field of genetic engineering had long ago touched God's forbidden zone, far exceeding the limits of the World's imagination.

It could even be said that deep within the brain of every core researcher at Osborn, a Mind Immunity barrier from Ethan had been forcibly implanted.

Even if the powerful Charles tried to invade their brains, he would return empty-handed.

Since even the strongest brain couldn't break through, others shouldn't even think about spying on Osborn's secrets.

This was both an indestructible protective talisman and a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads.

Betray the Osborn Group? Such a thought could never take root in their minds.

Because the moment even a hint of rebellion sprouted in their hearts, that malice would be instantly captured by Ethan's keen senses.

Only one fate awaited them: to be silently eliminated by the assassins of the Deep Cold Organization.

"Are those madmen in the Military trying to develop a biochemical virus that can completely dismantle the x-gene through reverse engineering?"

Ethan looked at the night scene outside the window, a playful sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.

Only by completely purging the natural Mutants of the old era can they control the situation.

Only "new Mutants" born under strict government surveillance are the perfect weapons the Military wants.

To mass-produce obedient super soldiers, this method is indeed the most convenient shortcut.

"The colorful World brought by genetic mutation really makes one feel... heartfelt pleasure!!!"

Yes, it was that kind of excitement from the bottom of his heart.

In this World, the more people with extraordinary abilities there are, the more rewards Ethan can infinitely farm from that special mission called "ichisawa kaori."

Unfortunately, the number of women who currently possess top-tier beauty and top-level superpowers is still too scarce.

"I wonder how those guys in the Illuminati, who call themselves the Guardians of the World, plan to handle this mess? Play deaf and dumb? Would a nice guy like Charlesagree to that?"

According to Ethan's calculations, there's a high probability that Charles will choose to compromise and back down.

Because that bald Professor knows better than anyone that superpowers grant Mutants not just glory, but more so endless pain and suffering.

He is an old man who survived that barbaric era when Mutants were viewed as monsters.

During that period, Mutants could only hide behind the crowds, trembling like rats in a gutter.

Chapter 211: Space Tearing, Magneto Appears

Anyone who dares to display their abilities in broad daylight will bring death upon themselves.

Although Superheroes are everywhere now, the Mutants' situation is still full of thorns, though it's like heaven compared to the past.

In this, Ethan's suffocating Aura played a significant role.

It was precisely because of his behind-the-scenes influence that the high-level government officials had to admit that using Mutants to fight the even more terrifying "Ice Demon" was currently the optimal solution.

The more Mutants that emerge in future society, the greater the force against the Ice Demon's invisible rule will be.

"But I know very well that a certain paranoid individual will crush the Military's weapon x program at any cost."

After all, the source of all tragedy began with that damn plan.

Ethan no longer hesitated and took a light step forward.

The originally stable space instantly distorted, and a pitch-black passage tore open in front of him.

He was going to see an old friend who, in the eyes of the world, had long since turned to dust.

In fact, he should have gone to see him long ago, but he had been delayed by mundane affairs until now.

It had to be admitted that this Mr. Magneto was indeed a sly old fox.

Since escaping through that fake death, he had hidden himself away completely, keeping a low profile like an invisible man.

Except for a very few core powers, the outside world had no idea that this terrifying overlord was still alive.

After all, it was the official government that had announced the death of Magneto Erik.

To make it look real, the government even broadcasted his funeral with great solemnity.

At this moment, in a secret corner of Germany, MagnetoErik had returned to his most familiar lair.

He lived in seclusion, like an ordinary retired old man.

Influenced by the residual power of Apocalypse, his bodily functions had returned to their Peak, and he had even inherited special abilities gifted by Apocalypse.

During this period of seclusion, he had been frantically honing this new power.

However, deep down, Magneto Erik still preferred his innate talent for manipulating magnetic fields.

The only exception was the time he stepped in to save his biological daughter, Polaris Lorna Dane.

It was thanks to the power amplification from Apocalypsethat Magneto Erik sensed that faint Bloodline connection.

That girl's ability was exactly the same as his younger self.

When she was arrested, imprisoned, and tortured, Magneto Erik descended like a god or demon.

He not only destroyed that supposedly unbreakable special prison but also delivered thunderous judgment upon those jailers.

Most of those Mutant children imprisoned in the dark cells had suffered inhuman abuse; in their eyes, Magneto Erik, who descended from the sky, was their only savior.

This worship even surpassed their admiration for Professor X Charles.

Because in their most desperate moments, Charles did not appear.

That man, rumored to be long dead, stood vividly before the world once again, instantly alarming countless dormant forces.

But this time, any human who dared to approach MagnetoErik with ill intent met only one end—total annihilation, with not even ashes remaining.

"Father, what are you dazing about?"

Lorna Dane, with long dark green hair, walked slowly behind Magneto, her tone carrying a hint of complexity.

For this father who had been absent for most of her life, she still harbored some resentment in her heart.

But since being rescued by her father from that Hell-like prison, she was trying hard to accept this man.

"I was thinking that we have secretly built a city exclusively for Mutants."

Magneto Erik turned around, gazing deeply at the vibrant town beneath his feet.

This place was continuously attracting displaced Mutants from all over the world to seek refuge.

"With the protection of a powerhouse like Father, we no longer have to worry about being treated as lab rats by those ambitious people."

Polaris Lorna Dane gritted her teeth, sparks of hatred flickering in her eyes.

"Lorna, you must understand that when we gather together, our strength indeed grows exponentially, but risks come with it. Once our defense system shows a flaw, the human government will definitely not hesitate to press the nuclear button to completely wipe us off the Earth."

Magneto Erik had truly changed; the passage of time had made him less impulsive than in his youth.

In the past, he would have definitely made a grand scene, vigorously declaring war on humanity to demand the right to survival for Mutants.

But that approach ended in crushing defeat every time.

Feeling the surging young power within him, MagnetoErik's thinking had long since transcended his past patterns.

He was now thinking from the height Apocalypse once stood, considering how to establish a truly Eternity MutantDynasty.

He wanted to become a true god, not just a Terrorist who only knew how to cause destruction.

"Even if I have to risk my life, I will definitely protect our home."

Polaris Lorna Dane clenched her fists, her tone as firm as a rock.

Although she was very young, only in her early twenties.

But since her Awakening of the Magnetic Control talent, her starting point far exceeded that of ordinary people.

Coupled with the guidance and inspiration from her father's special abilities, the potential within her had completely exploded, and her strength was already no less than that of Magneto in his middle age.

"I believe you can do it, but sometimes, human malice is far filthier than we imagine."

Magneto Erik sighed, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes.

Just then.

The magnetic field drifting in the air suddenly became extremely chaotic, as if a pair of invisible giant hands were stirring the wind and clouds.

...

Lorna Dane also keenly captured the violent vibration of the spatial magnetic field.

The father and daughter exchanged a glance and instantly entered a battle state.

They turned around vigilantly, staring fixedly at the originally empty Void Realm.

A brilliant golden halo appeared out of thin air, rotating slowly.

The young and handsome Ethan, with his hands behind his back and carrying an invincible Aura that looked down upon the world, stepped across from the other side of space.

Magneto Erik did not hesitate; he placed his right hand on his chest and slowly bent his proud waist: "My respects to you, the great Guardian God of the Mortal World, the renowned Ice Demon. Welcome to Green Lawn Town."

"Greenery" implies the hope of the first ray of morning sunlight falling on tender leaves.

It also symbolizes the rebirth of Mutants from a desperate situation.

"We are old acquaintances. I hope this time we meet, you won't let that fire-wielding kid throw fireballs at my face again."

Ethan had a harmless smile on his face, his tone as relaxed as if he were chatting about family matters.

"Last time I was blind; I ask Your Excellency to forgive my recklessness."

Magneto Erik lowered his head again to apologize, keeping his posture very low.

Ethan waved his hand casually, indicating there was no need for formalities.

His gaze moved past Magneto and landed on Lorna Danebehind him.

That bewitching and charming long green hair, skin as translucent as snow, and that slender, tall, perfect figure.

This woman's beauty could definitely rank among the top of all the women Ethan had seen.

More importantly, she radiated a special temperament that was wild and hard to tame.

"Truly worthy of your seed; she perfectly inherited your power. Perhaps in the future, the student will surpass the master."

Ethan did not skimp on his words of praise.

Lorna Dane was about to speak up in rebuttal.

But Magneto Erik beat her to it, stepping in front of his daughter with an obvious look of tension on his face.

"Lorna is still too green; compared to Mr. Hao, she is simply the difference between a firefly and the bright moon."

Ethan didn't care about his defensiveness.

After all, he now had a fierce reputation, enough to say he could stop a child's night crying.

Chapter 212: Extinction Virus Appears, Magneto

What was even more interesting was that he hadn't had the chance to tell the old man yet that he actually had a brief fling with his other rumored daughter—Scarlet Witch Wanda.

If Magneto Erik knew about this, he would probably have a cerebral hemorrhage on the spot.

"Erik, relax. I came here specifically this time just to bring you a message."

Ethan restrained his smile, his tone becoming indifferent.

"If it's about that Illuminati thing Charles is putting together, I've already heard some rumors, but I still want to thank Your Excellency for your kindness."

Magneto Erik's calm reaction was somewhat unexpected to Ethan.

It could be seen that this old man was still that ambitious Magneto and hadn't been possessed by Apocalypse's consciousness.

But his current state was very subtle; he was Magneto, but in a sense, he was also Apocalypse.

Although Apocalypse's self-consciousness had been completely wiped out, the seeds of power he left behind had been perfectly fused by Magneto.

"Since you've inherited Apocalypse's mantle, you are indeed qualified to look down on the Illuminati."

Ethan nodded, essentially acknowledging his strength.

A storm instantly surged in Magneto Erik's heart.

How could he know this secret?

"To be honest, I sympathize with you Mutants. In fact, humans like us who Acquired superpowers later on are essentially no different from you; it's just that the sources of our power are different."

Ethan's words made the sense of fear in Magneto Erik's heart even stronger.

He desperately suppressed his heartbeat, trying to maintain his outward composure.

He knew better than anyone how terrifying Apocalypsewas, yet such a god-like existence had ultimately died in Ethan's hands like a dead dog.

"Your Excellency is absolutely right."

Magneto Erik didn't dare to refute, maintaining absolute rationality throughout.

Lorna Dane, who was by his side, could no longer stand to watch.

During her time in hiding, on the run, and in prison, she had perfectly missed the entire process of the Ice Demon's rise.

Therefore, she didn't have a very direct sense of fear toward this so-called Ice Demon.

"I assume you've heard about the Military's restarted weapon x program?" Ethan suddenly changed the subject, staring at Magneto with a serious gaze. "If this plan succeeds, it means that on a genetic technology level, the Military has begun to crack the Mutant's God Code. From what I know, they are specifically developing a virus designed to kill the x-gene, with the goal of making naturally-born Mutants completely extinct."

"Furthermore, they intend to use cloning technology to mass-produce Artificial Mutants, or rather, Genetically Modified Soldiers."

"The reason is simple: these monsters without self-consciousness are easier to control."

Magneto's eyes widened suddenly as he stared fixedly at Ethan.

"Is this news certain?"

Even Lorna Dane couldn't help but show a shocked expression.

A faint, mocking smile played on the corner of Ethan's mouth.

"As you know, although the Osborn Group's civilian genetic technology is unparalleled in the World, in the field of extreme live Mutant experimentation, the Military is the true World leader. This is because they have too many free test subjects in their hands, including your daughter."

Ethan's gaze pointedly shifted toward Polaris.

"That's right, during my time in prison, I was indeed forcibly taken to undergo many mysterious experiments."

Polaris Lorna Dane recalled that experience, gritting her teeth in hatred.

"The mission of our Osborn Group is to optimize genes, and we hope to promote the overall evolution of humanity, leading mankind into an era of longevity free from disease and disaster."

What medicine in this World is the most profitable?

Life-saving medicine, of course.

If one had to find something even more profitable than life-saving medicine, it would definitely be life-extending medicine.

The ultimate end of all human desires is immortality.

Don't talk about immortality being a curse; in the face of death, eternal life is always humanity's primary wish.

Even someone as powerful as Ethan was no exception.

"You came all this way to tell me this information because you want to use me as a tool to deal with the USAMilitary?"

Magneto Erik was very steady and did not lose his reason due to anger.

He didn't even show a hint of emotional fluctuation.

Although this news was no different from a catastrophic disaster for Mutants.

But for the current Magneto Erik, his Heart-Nature had already undergone a qualitative leap along with the change in his appearance.

Ethan's intelligence was certainly important.

But this didn't mean it was necessarily a bad thing for the Ice Demon.

If the government truly mastered the technology to mass-produce Mutants, the first to be impacted would actually be the Osborn Group's Genetic Serum business.

At the same time, once the government possessed a Mutant army, it would also pose a huge threat to the Ice Demon's dominant position.

The Ice Demon might not necessarily be guaranteed victory in a future all-out war.

One day, humans would use technological means to unlock the genetic lock, evolve into True Gods, and then sweep away an eyesore like him, the demon.

This was the ambition hidden deep in the hearts of the politicians.

Ethan had long seen through the calculations of those high-level officials; at least ninety percent of the people wanted him dead.

It's just that the smart ones buried these thoughts deep in their bellies.

Because the price of angering the Ice Demon was very real death.

The current submission of the USA government wasn't sincere; they were lying in wait like a venomous snake.

"Whether it's using someone else to do the dirty work or not, you will clash with the Military sooner or later. This hatred exists naturally and won't disappear because of me. Even if you were to kneel down now and lick the government's toes to become their lapdog to deal with me, your end would still be very miserable."

Ethan stated the facts in a calm tone.

Apocalypse was indeed very strong.

But with the vast human population base, even more abnormal superheroes would surely be born in the future.

A single fight might not kill the current Magneto, but what if a group of monsters on the level of Professor X joined forces?

"Since the Military has mastered this technology, they must have already produced a batch of finished products—no, those things don't deserve to be called Mutants; they should be called Biochemical Weapons."

Magneto Erik withdrew his surrounding aura.

"I will find a way to dig out the mastermind behind the scenes and then destroy all the experimental data regarding Mutants."

Magneto Erik's tone was calm and composed.

Now, he completely had the confidence to say such things.

"But look at this flourishing Green Lawn Town; once humans truly tear off their masks and launch an all-out saturation strike regardless of the consequences, all the Mutants here will be wiped out in one go."

Magneto Erik finally spoke his true feelings.

Ethan curled his lips in disdain: "Do you think I can't see through your little scheme? You deliberately established this town right under the government's nose just to turn it into your weakness. Green Lawn Town is both your life's work and a shackle that binds you; only then will the government feel at ease with you. At least until I fall, they will turn a blind eye to these little actions of yours."

Chapter 213: Ice Demon Deters Magneto, Sends Daughter to the U.S.

His gaze was as sharp as an X-ray, instantly seeing through all of Magneto Erik's schemes.

Lorna Dane's brow furrowed, and she couldn't help but interject: "We Mutants just want a place to sleep, is that wrong? This is also my father's lifelong wish."

Polaris knew the man before her was ridiculously strong.

But she really hated Ethan's condescending attitude.

Ethan glanced at Magneto and said indifferently, "You've raised a good daughter; her personality is just like yours. Protect her well."

A hint of fatherly pride appeared on Magneto Erik's face.

"Her name is Lorna Dane, codenamed Polaris, implying she guides the way like the North Star in the sky."

Seeing her father say this, Lorna Dane had no choice but to put away her hostility toward Ethan.

"This is a war belonging to you Mutants; I'm just here to give a weather forecast, lest you all get wiped out one day and still foolishly don't know how you died. Power at the genetic level is far more profound than you imagine; don't forget, your current power also originates from genes."

After Ethan finished speaking, that giant golden halo appeared behind him again.

Seeing this, Magneto Erik quickly asked, "What is Raven's current attitude?"

"Raven can change her own genetic sequence at will; that Military virus is ineffective against her, and it certainly can't target the Osborn Group."

The genetic black technology held by the Osborn Groupwas far superior to the Military's.

Without looking back, Ethan stepped directly into the halo and disappeared into the German air.

Lorna Dane lowered her voice and asked Magneto, "Father, why do I feel fear from you? Is that Ice Demon really that strong?"

Magneto Erik sighed deeply. "The god of Mutants—Apocalypse—died at his hands. You should know, Apocalypse possessed the power to reshape Earth, even erasing and rebuilding entire civilizations. Yet even so, Apocalypse lost, and he lost decisively."

Hearing this, Lorna Dane's brow furrowed even tighter.

"Go pick a few capable subordinates and infiltrate the USA; you must investigate the weapon x program thoroughly."

Magneto Erik's voice instantly turned cold, filled with murderous intent.

Lorna Dane did not refuse, a hint of Battle Intent flashing in her eyes.

"Where exactly should I start?"

"Go find Colonel William Stryker—no, his rank should have been stripped by now, but he is still the chief scientist of that Military program."

The face of his old rival appeared in Magneto Erik's mind.

William Stryker.

If he hadn't risked his life to sabotage the Sentinel Programhe led back then...

Mutants would have faced doomsday long ago.

Even human civilization would have been buried along with them.

Why say that?

Because humans actually have latent x-genes lurking within them.

And the Sentinels, those killing machines, were programmed to eliminate Mutants.

Whether dominant or latent, as long as they detect an x-gene, they will carry out an indiscriminate massacre.

"I understand, Father. I will not let you down."

Polaris Lorna Dane calmly accepted the mission.

"There are two things you must memorize for this trip to the USA: First, if you encounter trouble you can't handle, immediately go to Professor X Charles; for the sake of the Mutants' big picture, he will definitely help you. Second, never try to approach the Ice Demon, meaning anyone from the Osborn Group. If people from the Deep Cold Organization come looking for you, just mention Raven's name."

Mystique Raven was once his closest comrade-in-arms.

Although Raven has now faded from the Mutant circle...

...he believed that for the sake of their past bond, Ravenwould definitely step in to give Lorna a hand.

Lorna nodded and turned to gather her team of trusted followers.

She knew very well that infiltrating the USA this time was like entering a tiger's den, and she would inevitably face an overwhelming manhunt.

After all, she herself was a fugitive on the wanted list.

But the current Lorna was already fearless.

With her current strength, ordinary humans trying to catch her was simply a pipe dream.

Magneto Erik's expression turned ferocious for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

Ethan's contemptuous attitude just now had made him burn with rage.

But he knew even better in his heart that if he hadn't held back just now, the entire Green Lawn Town would have been instantly leveled today.

The Ice Demon was never a saint.

He indeed came to deliver intelligence, but that didn't stop him from killing.

Once he felt that Magneto was a threat, he would absolutely use thunderous means to crush him completely.

"Your arrogance will eventually become the epitaph of your failure."

Magneto Erik whispered.

At the same time, with a thought, he sensed the mineral veins deep within the Earth, and countless metallic elements gathered in his palm.

He wanted to custom-make a Shielding Helmet for his daughter and every member participating in this mission.

That was to defend against the prying of Telepathy users like Professor X Charles.

No one could be allowed to read their memories; otherwise, many of their schemes would be completely exposed.

"Charles, your Illuminati is making such a big scene; I thought you guys could draw all of the Ice Demon's fire."

Magneto Erik laughed self-deprecatingly.

He had indeed planned it that way.

Unfortunately, his plan fell through.

From the beginning, Ethan had seen through all the backup plans left by Apocalypse.

This indicated that Ethan had not only killed Apocalypsebut also invaded his brain and read all his memories.

"Telepathy... truly a disgusting ability."

Having been entangled with Professor X Charles for decades, Magneto knew all too well how disgusting this ability was.

This also made him understand once again why Apocalypse had been so desperate to obtain Charles's body.

Once he obtained Charles's ability, Apocalypse would have instantly evolved into an omniscient and omnipotent God.

He could manipulate the thoughts of all humanity at will and enslave all living beings.

Unfortunately, Apocalypse encountered an existence at the bug level like Jean.

The Phoenix Force inside Jean was a terrifying power that even Magneto felt could slay a god.

"Jean has now left Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters."

Jean was resurrected.

And she was resurrected by the Ice Demon.

This was also the fuse for Apocalypse's downfall.

Apocalypse mistakenly thought Jean was dead and gone, and the greatest threat was removed, which was why he dared to come out so brazenly to rule the World.

In the end, he was taught a lesson by the Ice Demon and finally reduced to ashes.

"I sense an abnormal disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field; a powerful and evil force is awakening."

Magneto Erik suddenly perked up.

Perhaps this unknown evil existence will become the opportunity for the Ice Demon's decline.

After all, no one can stay at the Peak forever.

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

After experiencing that globally sensational "Cure Scandal," this school almost closed down for good.

But as the truth was exposed—that the so-called cure could not fundamentally treat Mutants, but only temporarily suppress their abilities...

All Mutants fell into panic once again.

Chapter 214: Leading Thanos and Loki Back to Their Places

They not only lost their status as ordinary people but also faced even more severe discrimination.

Many Mutants who temporarily lost their abilities even vanished mysteriously, as they had lost their means of resistance.

Now that the effects of the medicine have worn off, everyone knows they will turn back into Mutants once more.

Consequently, revenge, jealousy, and hatred began to spread.

A large number of students were forced to flee back to the school for asylum, bringing along many newly Awakened Faces.

This caused the once-deserted school to become overcrowded again.

Professor X Charles sat in his wheelchair, looking exhausted.

This young, cloned body was not actually a 100% match for his mental consciousness.

Although it provided youth and longevity, it also brought some hidden dangers.

"Are natural Mutants truly heading toward extinction?"

Charles had been using Cerebro to monitor every move in Green Lawn Town.

The conversation between Ethan and Magneto just now had been heard clearly by him through Polaris Lorna's Psychic Link.

"The Illuminati has only just been established; if we intervene now, we will inevitably have a complete falling out with the Military."

Although every member of the Illuminati has an immense background and does not fear the Military's harassment.

But the problem now is that the Military seems to have truly found the Mutants' Achilles' heel.

William Stryker.

That haunting name again.

"Logan, come to my office; there's an urgent matter."

Charles called Logan directly via Telepathy.

Logan, who was leaning on the balcony puffing on a cigar, froze for a moment, then without hesitation, turned and left.

Although the Professor having a new cloned body felt strange.

But he was the Professor, and that was enough.

"Professor, what do you need me for?"

Logan pushed the door open and asked casually.

"Logan, do you remember William Stryker?"

Charles got straight to the point.

"That damned bastard! I wouldn't forget him even if he turned to ash!"

Hearing that name, Logan instantly crushed the cigar in his hand, his teeth gritted so hard they nearly shattered.

How many horrific experiments had that guy performed on him?

That was a nightmare Logan could never shake off in his life.

"According to reliable intelligence, Stryker's weapon x program is nearing completion. Once successful, he will be able to mass-produce Mutants at will and reverse-engineer a lethal virus targeting the x-gene."

The Professor's voice was low and solemn.

Logan's expression changed instantly; he realized things had become serious.

"I'll dig that old geezer out of Hell and send him back there myself."

Charles nodded, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

He gave his silent approval for the action.

On the other side, back at the top floor of the Oscorp Tower, Ethan was in a very good mood.

This World is truly becoming more and more exciting.

"Loki is actually still lingering on Earth?"

"Is this kid eyeing the Space Stone in my hand?"

"Humph, he thinks he can take it?"

Ethan shook his head, finding it somewhat amusing.

Loki is a character who is neither purely good nor evil; to put it bluntly, he's just a spoiled child who simply enjoys playing around.

Of course, this is setting aside his tendency to cause trouble in Asgard just to get attention.

The reason Ethan didn't kill Loki was not just to give Thunder God Thor Face, but also because keeping this kid around was indeed useful.

For example, using him to deal with Thanos.

"In any case, it's time to put an end to Thanos, that Purple Sweet Potato Essence."

As for whether Thanos has found the Power Stone and the Soul Stone, it's actually irrelevant now.

With three Infinity Stones in hand, Ethan is already in an invincible position.

If Thanos wants to snatch them, he'll have to step over his corpse.

Los Angeles, a classy cafe.

Sunlight spilled through the glass window onto the table as Loki elegantly flipped through a human book.

He was enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Although he felt quite unwilling in his heart.

But without the Bifrost Bridge, he was like a bird with clipped wings, unable to go anywhere and forced to remain stranded on Earth.

What truly interested Loki was that a few days ago, a USAsenator had come to his door surreptitiously.

That guy rambled on with a bunch of nonsensical words.

Although Loki didn't quite understand, he keenly sensed that the senator was by no means a Mortal, hiding a heart-palpitating power within his body.

"Anyway, none of that matters to me anymore, does it?"

Loki hummed an Asgardian tune, appearing to be in a good mood.

Just then, a cold voice exploded directly in his mind.

"Vacation is over. Go back to Thanos and lure him to Earthfor me."

Loki was so startled he nearly jumped out of his chair, spilling coffee all over the table.

The surrounding customers cast strange looks his way.

Loki casually cast a Sleeping Spell, making everyone instantly slump onto their tables in a deep sleep.

"Honorable Ice Demon, I can take this mission, but I don't have any means of transport right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, an ancient-looking brass ring appeared out of thin air on the table in front of him.

"This is a sling ring from the Sorcerer Supreme's lineage in Kamar-Taj. As long as you learn the magic on it, the Universe is yours to travel."

Ethan's voice rang out again.

Loki's eyes lit up as he picked up the sling ring like a precious treasure, examining it carefully in his hand.

"Rest assured, I will definitely trick that Purple Sweet Potato Essence into coming to Earth to see you."

Loki certainly knew how brutal Thanos was.

But he believed even more in his own unparalleled talent for deception.

"Once it's done, I'll give you an even more interesting toy."

Ethan made a promise.

"Deal! I am the greatest mage of the Nine Realms!"

A signature wicked smile appeared on Loki's Face.

He quickly figured out the trick to using the sling ring.

It had to be admitted that Loki's attainment in the field of magic was indeed a unique talent.

Back when the Tesseract fell into his hands, while others were still studying the manual, he could already skillfully manipulate spatial power.

That was Loki.

If he were willing to apply his intelligence to the right path, his achievements would surely be limitless.

Unfortunately, everyone underestimated him.

Through the monitor, Ethan watched Loki skillfully draw a Sparking Portal and disappear into a spatial rift.

The sling ring given by the Ancient One had now become Loki's toy, which was rather ironic.

"If I keep you trapped on Earth, how can the plot move forward?"

Thanos is not the final boss.

That Kang the Conqueror, who uses a Time Machine to toy with timelines, is the real trouble.

I just wonder if my Speed Force can outrun time.

"Kang the Conqueror... I wonder if that guy has already set his sights on me?"

Ten metal rings emitting a faint blue light appeared on Ethan's arms.

The former underworld overlord Wenwu relied on the power of these Ten Rings to conquer countless dynasties.

Feeling the vast energy surging inside the Ten Rings, Ethan had still not figured out the true origin of this thing.

Chapter 215: Kang's Conspiracy and the Struggle for the Ten Rings

But that didn't stop it from being a Divine Artifact.

It can grant an ordinary person combat power comparable to a god in an instant, and it's so simple to operate that it's practically a must-have for travel, killing, and looting.

Somewhere in the USA, in a heavily guarded luxury manor.

As a Senior senator within his party, his power was immense, and he controlled countless black-market resources.

Even if the current President saw him, he would have to respectfully call him Senior.

"Those Ten Rings, which represent the energy core, have finally appeared."

At this moment, the senator's eyes became incredibly cold, as if he had become a different person.

He was precisely Kang the Conqueror, disguised as a human.

He stared coldly toward New York, his eyes filled with greed.

He naturally knew who had the Ten Rings.

Back when the Ten Rings were in Wenwu's hands, he had tried to seize them. Unfortunately, because he was trapped in this timeline and his ship had lost its energy core, his efforts ended in failure.

Now, the opportunity has finally come.

As long as he takes back the Ten Rings and uses them as the energy core for his space-time ship, his power will be fully restored.

When that time comes, he will let this World know the meaning of true conquest.

"I have conquered countless parallel Worlds in the Multiverse; whether it was the Avengers or the Illuminati, they have all been defeated by my hand."

"Only this Ice Demon is a complete anomaly."

"His existence is a complete blank in the timelines of the past, present, and future."

Kang the Conqueror was very confused; in the countless destroyed Universes, he had never seen this person.

Ethan in this Universe is like a BUG born from a code error.

"What kind of means should I use to snatch the Ten Ringsback from that monster's hands?"

Kang the Conqueror fell into deep thought.

Reason told him that trying to take them by force would only lead to death.

There are some existences that even the Law of time cannot bind; that terrifying ray could instantly decompose him into atoms.

He subconsciously touched his head.

In fact, he was wearing a special shielding helmet under his skin, a piece of black technology developed to defend against Professor X.

He hadn't expected it to become his life-saving charm now.

Because once Ethan detects an abnormality and directly reads his memory, Kang the Conqueror isn't sure if he can survive the next second.

"If that 'The Snap' really happens, perhaps that will be my only chance to turn the tables."

Kang the Conqueror whispered to himself, a mad light flashing in his eyes.

The so-called The Snap is a famous node in the Multiverse—half of all life vanishing in an instant.

In some parallel Universes, Thanos even slaughtered all living beings in the Universe to please the Goddess of Death.

Once Thanos possesses the heart of the universe, even Kang the Conqueror would have to keep a respectful distance from Thanos in that state.

But he was never a brute who relied on brute force.

Mastering time means mastering infinite trial-and-error costs and knowledge.

He only needs to lightly flick the timeline to create countless powerful enemies, letting them exhaust Ethan, and finally reap the benefits himself.

This is the method of a Conqueror.

"However, with that old schemer Thanos's personality, he will definitely not show himself easily without a certainty of victory. Don't be fooled by that Purple Sweet Potato Essence's big and burly appearance; his brain is actually sharper than anyone's."

He is also a poor soul cursed by knowledge.

Adept at absorbing knowledge, proficient in conspiracies and calculations, and even better at striking at the critical moment.

In this World, if one wants to find Ethan's weakness, I'm afraid only the 'honey trap' route remains.

Unfortunately, this man possesses terrifying power comparable to a god, and can even easily perceive the secrets deep within people's hearts.

The so-called 'gods' are actually divided into different ranks.

The kind of existence that claims to be omniscient and omnipotent is best at silently invading the minds of Mortals.

Because as long as he wants, he can dig out any answer he desires from the bottom of someone's heart at any time.

The rise of the New Humanss is unstoppable, destined for a life-and-death ultimate showdown with those naturally evolved Mutants.

And in Kang the Conqueror's deductions, the final winner will undoubtedly be the New Humanss.

This time-traveler from the future made this assertion based on that.

In the distant future where he resided, Mutants had long since become the dust of history, only to be found in a few words in yellowed textbooks.

In the World of the future, there is simply no place for Mutants.

That cold and ruthless 'Sentinel Program' had already completely wiped out the Mutant group.

It was precisely because of the success of the Sentinel Program that the explosive leap in future technology was triggered.

It was in this torrent of technology that existences like Kang the Conqueror, who stand above time, were born.

He traveled through every corner of the Multiverse, leading to the emergence of all kinds of 'Kangs' in countless parallel space-times.

These variants crazily control the timelines, ambitiously conquering every cosmic dimension.

The smoke of war, following the veins of time, burned to the end of every dimension.

However, the Universe of this dimension before him appeared exceptionally eerie.

It actually hadn't been affected by Kang the Conqueror's original body at all.

It was as if on this Earth's timeline, the future 'him' was already dead.

The timeline here had become a mess of Chaos, blurred and unclear.

This abnormal fluctuation finally caught Kang the Conqueror's attention.

When he descended into this World across dimensions, he unexpectedly suffered a sneak attack, not only being severely injured but also losing the vital Ten Rings core.

That core had accidentally fallen to Earth a thousand years ago.

As for himself, it had only been a short thirty years since he arrived in this era.

For these thirty years, he had been secretly manipulating the situation, even going as far as starting a war with Wenwu, nearly destroying the other party completely.

But that fellow Wenwu seemed to have sensed some clues.

He actually reversed the original situation with a forceful posture.

However, this meaningless resistance was ultimately futile.

Because what he was facing was not Kang the Conqueror, but that terrifying existence known as the 'Ice Demon'.

The progress must be accelerated; he needed to personally create a villain character powerful enough to spiral out of control and have him impact the existing social order.

Kang the Conqueror began to set his pieces, as if writing a script.

He enjoyed the pleasure of manipulating the fates of others.

All conflict eruption points and all turning points of fate must be cleverly linked to the Osborn Group and entangled with that mysterious Deep Cold Organization.

Only a villain meticulously prepared like this would, like a mad dog, repeatedly go and find trouble for the Ice Demon.

One day, the Ice Demon's indestructible fate would be shaken.

That man will face the darkest moment of his life.

On Kang the Conqueror's list, quite a few 'figures of fate' that could be used as pawns had already been circled.

He temporarily put the negative impacts brought by the Ten Rings core to the back of his mind.

Now, his greedy gaze was locked onto the field of new energy.

His only regret was that the power core of the space-time ship was incompatible with the Infinity Stones.

In this Universe, the Infinity Stones might still exert Divine Power.

But once they leave this single Universe, or even enter deeper time Domains, those stones would turn into a pile of useless rocks.

After all, the Infinity Stones are just the manifestation of this Universe's rule powers.

Once detached from the parent Universe, the power of the rules naturally dissipates.

If it weren't for this, Kang the Conqueror would have moved to seize those stones long ago.

...

At this moment, Ethan had no idea that an ultimate BOSS was eyeing him greedily from the shadows.

If he knew that the Kang the Conqueror he was painstakingly searching for was hidden on Earth.

He would definitely not hesitate to capture the other party, pry open his skull, and flip through his memories completely.

Then, following the clues, he would drag out all the Kang variants from all parallel Universes and behead them one by one.

Something like time should never be privately controlled by a single person.

Even letting the timeline fall into complete, disordered Chaos would be much better than being manipulated.

As for whether the Multiverse would go crazy because of it, what did that have to do with Ethan?

Chapter 216: Mystique Disguised as Psylocke Seeking Compensation

Just as Ethan was leaning back in his chair, lost in thought...

The office door was pushed open, and Psylocke walked in with a cat-like stride.

She wore sky-high heels and a tight, sexy combat leather suit that outlined her breathtaking curves.

Her Face was filled with coldness and arrogance, the very definition of "do not approach."

She walked straight to Ethan and pushed him back into his executive chair, her sharp stiletto heel stepping directly onto the man's firm chest.

"BOSS, I've settled everything with the Skrulls. Where's my reward?"

Her tone was full of dominance, and her voice carried the coldness unique to a female assassin.

Ethan helplessly raised his hands in surrender. "If you want money, I really don't have any. If you want my life, I have one. If that doesn't work, I can only pay with my body. How about I give myself to you?"

The originally cold Psylocke instantly broke character, her body like a slippery water snake as she slid smoothly into Ethan's embrace.

"As expected, I still couldn't fool your eyes."

Mystique Raven's signature voice rang out.

She dropped her disguise, returning to her deep blue skin.

That wild, sexy figure radiated an intoxicating, feverish aura.

"Psylocke never uses perfume; she only has a faint, natural body fragrance. Although the perfume on you is very light, it still didn't completely cover it up."

Ethan skillfully hugged Mystique Raven's slender waist.

At that moment, with a thought, she changed again into the appearance of a beautiful human woman.

"Who is it this time? She looks quite pretty."

Ethan narrowed his eyes to take a look and asked with a smile.

This Face looked very familiar.

He remembered; it was the actress known as Italy's national treasure.

Monica Bellucci.

"This is Monica at the Peak of her beauty. Although she's well-maintained now, she's older after all and doesn't fit your aesthetic. I can only turn into her youngest, sexiest self to please you."

Mystique Raven knew Hollywood actresses inside and out.

With her current status, those actresses could only grovel at her feet.

Even the capital moguls behind those actresses had to bow and scrape respectfully when they saw Mystique Raven.

The Raven of today had long since transformed into the Queen of the Osborn Empire.

Her every move could even influence the political direction of the USA.

It could be said that the vast industrial Empire under Ethan's name was actually in the hands of this woman.

"Oh right, I remember now. I used to quite like watching her movies."

This parallel World also had Hollywood, and many classic movies and plots highly overlapped with the original Earth.

The images of many actresses hadn't changed much either.

Monica Bellucci naturally existed here as well.

Back then, her shocking sexiness had been the material for countless men's midnight dreams.

"Do those blood samples left by the Skrulls have any reference value?"

Ethan shifted the conversation, suddenly asking about business.

"The serums we are currently developing use human genes as the basic template, while Skrulls are non-carbon-based organisms. This has created a technical barrier for us to a large extent. However, the more difficult it is, the more excited those scientists in the lab become."

Mystique Raven reported the work progress solemnly.

But her hands were not being honest at all, lighting fires everywhere.

Her movements unbuttoning his clothes were as smooth as flowing water...

Ethan also had a look of helplessness.

It wasn't that he had lost interest in Raven.

It was purely that he had "exercised" too much lately, leading to a sense of psychological fatigue.

That's why when he saw Polaris Lorna Dane not long ago, he didn't show much excitement.

Of course, Lorna had already been targeted by him.

That girl had become one of his candidate targets for completing missions and obtaining Black Blind Boxes.

"Difficulties can be overcome, but one thing must be remembered: human trials are absolutely forbidden before we are fully certain. Gene pollution is something that, once out of control, would be a disaster for us."

Ethan was still somewhat worried about those mad scientists causing trouble.

"Don't worry, the Deep Cold Organization is watching 24/7. Once any experiment shows signs of being uncontrollable, the destruction procedure is immediately activated, burning everything until not even ash remains."

Mystique Raven's breathing began to quicken.

"By the way, I ran into Erik yesterday. He asked me to say hello to you."

Ethan said casually with his eyes closed.

Mystique Raven gave a cold laugh. "I've already left the Brotherhood. If you want to deal with Magneto, you don't need to consider my Face at all."

"I don't want to kill him. If I really wanted to kill him, he would have been a dead man the first time we met."

Ethan's words radiated powerful confidence.

Although at that time, his strength wasn't enough to completely wipe out Magneto.

After all, that old fox had an endless supply of life-saving methods.

"Then should I thank you on his behalf for sparing his life?"

A mocking curve appeared at the corner of Mystique Raven's mouth.

She seemed to recall some unpleasant past events.

"Hehe, you delivered yourself to my door. I've never been a picky eater, so I can only play dumb while knowing exactly what's going on."

A proud, wicked smile appeared on Ethan's Face.

Mystique Raven snorted softly. "You think I'm the only one here to check up on you today? Wrong, the sisters are all waiting for you at the dormitory. We can't let you stay with that new flame every day. Although Dr. Susan is indeed beautiful, we aren't bad either, are we?"

The smile on Ethan's Face instantly turned into a bitter expression.

"Are you all planning to run a gauntlet and squeeze all my time dry?"

"Bingo! You guessed right, and we're serious."

Mystique breathed a long sigh of relief.

She gently patted Ethan's cheek.

"Stop dawdling and hurry to my apartment. Don't worry, your official girlfriend Gwen is still in class at Columbia University; she'll never find that place. And besides, she has no idea where I have property."

Mystique Raven revealed a fox-like, cunning, and seductive smile.

"In such a wonderful time, why bring up Gwen? If I suddenly decide to go to Columbia to find her one day, won't all your plans go down the drain?"

"Just you try it!!!"

Mystique Raven glared fiercely at Ethan, looking adorable even in her anger.

Ethan shrugged and stopped teasing her.

Spatial energy surged instantly, swallowing both their figures.

The next second, they appeared out of thin air in Raven's private luxury mansion.

Inside the living room.

Psylocke was stroking the sharp sword in her hand. As soon as she saw the two appear, she instantly entered a state of combat readiness.

Sandy and the Outlaw Inez were watching the scene from the side with 'auntie' smiles.

Chapter 217: Polaris Assassinating Stryker

Midono let out a loud, flippant whistle.

The Widowers Alliance has assembled; tonight, nothing shall be left standing.

"I've finally found you."

Somewhere in San Francisco, Polaris, Lorna Dane, stared intently at the middle-aged man in the photograph.

That white-templed demon, Colonel Stryker, had finally slipped up and shown his hand.

"Lorna, I recognize this face. He was the one who came to the prison to inspect us back then."

A young, handsome Mutant beside her looked at the photo with a face full of terror, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Clearly, the psychological shadow Stryker had left on him was a nightmare that would never fade for a lifetime.

"Don't be afraid. This time, we won't give Colonel Strykerany chance to turn the tables. We'll kill him the moment we see him, no more words."

"In short, we can't leave him alive to continue harming our compatriots."

A faint green light suddenly flickered in Polaris's eyes.

That was the signature sign of her activating her Magnetic Powers.

There was no need for any earth-shattering commotion.

Lorna Dane's gaze locked onto the metal button on Colonel Stryker's collar.

At this moment, Colonel Stryker hadn't even noticed anything unusual.

Suddenly, the button on his collar twisted and deformed, turning into a sharp steel needle that plunged fiercely into his chest.

But this flying needle didn't just pass through his body and fly out.

Instead, it instantly disintegrated inside him, transforming into countless tiny blades.

These blades began to rotate frantically at high speed within his human tissue.

The moment Lorna Dane activated her ability, the battle-hardened Colonel Stryker had actually become alert.

But he never expected that Polaris would suddenly strike at such a distance.

"Pfft!"

A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out violently.

A terrifying tearing pain surged frantically from deep within his body.

In just three short seconds, those tiny blades had sliced through his insides no less than dozens of times.

This was the technique her father, Magneto Erik, had recently taught her specifically—microscopic control over metal.

Back in the day, Magneto also liked to simply and crudely control large objects to smash people.

Of course, he occasionally played the trick of passing a coin through a brain.

But compared to this kind of assassination Move that lacked visual impact,

The current Magneto Erik no longer deigned to use it.

He pursued grand scenes more, seeking that display of World-destroying power to deter all of humanity while also establishing his absolute authority among Mutants.

"Enemy attack! There's an enemy attack!!!"

Bodyguards in the distance noticed something was wrong.

A group of fully armed Agents immediately spotted Polaris, Lorna Dane, in the distance.

"Withdraw!"

Lorna Dane grabbed her companion beside her, who wanted to rush out and fight to the death.

Using the Magnetic Levitation generated by her metal belt, she took the person and soared directly into the air.

The two quickly evacuated the chaotic scene.

Meanwhile, those modified Mutant bodyguards stared blankly at Stryker, who was covered in blood and collapsed on the ground.

"Quick! Send the Officer back to the laboratory!!!"

The female secretary beside Stryker shouted heart-wrenchingly.

Don't be fooled by this secretary's delicate appearance; she was actually a through-and-through modified Mutant.

She possessed a terrifying Self-healing Factor, like an immortal being, with a recovery ability not inferior to Wolverine's in the slightest.

"Officer, forgive me."

The female secretary decisively pulled out a syringe, plunged it hard into Stryker's body, and pushed a tube of Mutant Genetic Serum inside.

Visibly to the naked eye, the fatal wounds on Stryker's body began to heal at an astonishing speed.

"Investigate! Find the hiding place of these Mutants and find out exactly what they are trying to do!"

Colonel Stryker stood up unsteadily, his face grim.

That feeling of having walked through the gates of hell was unforgettable.

If he hadn't been injected with that Genetic Serum at the last moment before his consciousness faded, he would have truly met his end here today.

Although he had regained his life, Stryker didn't give the secretary any kind looks.

Because from this moment on, he had also become the monster he hated most—a Mutant.

"I'm sorry, Officer."

The secretary bowed her head respectfully in apology.

Colonel Stryker waved his hand: "Since the opponent is a Mutant powerhouse of this level, it's impossible for me to personally enter the game relying only on an ordinary person's body. Possessing power doesn't mean being invincible."

"But I have no way back now."

"The only way out now is to follow this path to the end."

"If I want to wipe out all Mutants,"

"I must possess power sufficient to crush everything."

Colonel Stryker knew very well how terrifying the Osborn Group was.

Even a madman like Stryker wouldn't dare to easily provoke that behind-the-scenes boss known as the 'Ice Demon.'

Now that he had broken his own bottom line and become a despised Mutant,

The best way was to make himself even stronger.

The Military had conducted so many inhumane experiments; the accumulated data was a priceless treasure.

Colonel Stryker turned and walked back into his core Base.

He still had many things to do.

Since the rules had already been broken,

There was no need to worry about the consequences anymore.

Stryker's eyes were firm, and his heart was cold.

He still loathed Mutants.

But he had to admit that to fight Mutants, the best weapon was the Mutants themselves.

"And that Ice Demon."

That was the ultimate goal of the Military.

The existence of the Ice Demon had already seriously threatened the national security of the USA.

If that monster ever truly got angry one day,

He would have the ability to commit a Carnage of all humanity at any time.

"Magneto, since you dare to send your daughter to assassinate me, then don't blame me for starting an all-out war between Mutants."

"I will make you regret coming into this World."

Colonel Stryker's face was distorted as he growled through gritted teeth.

...

Polaris, Lorna Dane, had already left San Francisco by this time.

She knew well that Colonel Stryker was a madman with an extremely strong desire for revenge.

That man's whole life had been spent chasing and hunting Mutants.

But in her understanding, Stryker should have been dead for sure just now.

There were still many mysteries to solve in their operation this time.

The purpose of coming to the USA was definitely not just to kill a single Stryker.

Since Stryker was dead,

That research institution of the Military would lose its backbone.

They could take advantage of the chaos to storm the other's headquarters.

After being certain she had 'killed' Stryker, Lornaimmediately headed for New York without stopping.

She had obtained intelligence that a very special genetic research Base was hidden in New York.

It was that Base that had achieved a Breakthrough in genetic technology, creating a special medicine that could stimulate cellular Awakening and grant ordinary people superpowers.

"Father once caused quite a stir in the USA; now it's my turn to make a name for myself."

Lorna landed lightly on the roof of the car that had been waiting for them.

A group of companions quickly got into the car, floored the gas, and sped off toward New York.

Chapter 218: The Sea Clan Strikes, the Seven Seas Boil

Meanwhile, Colonel Stryker returned to his secret laboratory and began to frantically inject himself with more Genetic Serum.

He needed greater power to dare set foot in that land of trouble, New York.

At the same time, Stryker knew very well in his heart that a large part of the technology behind the Breakthrough in Mutant research was actually stolen from the Osborn Group.

Those lurking Skrulls had leaked the technology to him.

This allowed him to integrate his own crazy research on the basis of Osborn's technology, finally creating this finished product.

"Polaris Lorna, just you wait. I will make you regret setting foot on the soil of the USA."

"Erik, let's see how long you can hide."

Colonel Stryker was not blinded by hatred.

His ultimate goal was Magneto.

And that ignorant Lorna was the best bait to lure Magnetoout.

"That old bastard Stryker has finally shown himself."

Far away in New York, Ethan looked at the intelligence and smiled.

As for this representative of the Military radicals,

Ethan had long found him an eyesore.

However, considering that Stryker was mainly dealing with Mutants at the time, which was to some extent helping him clean up the small fry, Ethan had been in no hurry to crush this ant.

"Lorna, you are still too green."

Ethan had no intention of stepping in to save her.

Polaris Lorna had committed a major taboo by not cleaning up her tracks properly.

If it were that old veteran Erik doing things, he would definitely have silenced everyone within a radius of several miles around Stryker.

And he would definitely watch Stryker burn to ashes before leaving.

Ethan chose to bide his time.

He was waiting for the perfect opportunity.

An opportunity to get closer to Polaris Lorna.

That girl was wild and hard to tame, making her difficult to approach.

Moreover, the current Lorna had not yet been pushed to her limit.

The good show has only just begun.

A group of New Humans soldiers possessing superpowers had already begun to assemble, preparing to hunt down Lorna and her team.

Unfortunately, Lorna was still kept in the dark.

Mystique Raven rushed into Ethan's office in a hurry.

The expression on her face was exceptionally serious.

"Colonel Stryker is dead."

Raven's tone was extremely heavy.

She knew her old rival all too well.

The 'Sentinel Program' back then was the work of this very Stryker, and during that time, Raven had been hunted like a stray dog.

"With the knowledge and trump cards Stryker possesses, the current Lorna couldn't possibly kill him."

Ethan shook his head, directly dismissing the intelligence.

Mystique Raven widened her eyes. "Did you already know about Lorna's existence?"

"Didn't I tell you? I went to Germany, found Magneto there, so isn't it perfectly normal for me to know Lorna?"

Ethan shrugged, putting on a helpless expression.

"As far as I know, Stryker has a Genetically Modified Forcewhose combat strength is not inferior to that of the Deep Cold Organization. They are different from us; we have natural abilities, while Stryker can mass-produce all kinds of extremely powerful monsters."

Raven was indeed a bit panicked.

"Are you worried that the Polaris girl won't be able to handle it?"

Ethan shook his head gently.

"Don't interfere in this matter. I've been keeping an eye on it."

Raven was stunned for a moment.

Ethan had actually been keeping an eye on this matter?

What exactly was he planning?

"Don't worry, she won't be in danger."

"The power contained within Lorna is not much inferior to Erik in his prime."

Ethan's assessment gave Raven a great shock.

"How is that possible?"

"Nothing is impossible."

Ethan knew very well that Magneto later mastered the power bestowed by Apocalypse.

The reason Apocalypse was called the God of Mutants was that he possessed a Heaven-Defying ability—Enlightenment.

People like Psylocke and Storm only became so powerful after being developed by Apocalypse.

However, Apocalypse's treatment of Magneto was merely guidance; he did not truly help him develop his potential with all his might.

Because Apocalypse was also afraid—afraid that a fully awakened Erik would threaten his own position.

But Polaris Lorna was different; there was no such suspicion between her and Magneto.

Because she was Magneto's biological daughter.

In the end, Raven still left.

Unable to set her mind at ease, she secretly commanded the forces of the Deep Cold Organization to intercept the pursuers sent by Stryker.

Ethan shook his head helplessly.

He didn't bother to meddle in this business any further.

In fact, he had already guessed the outcome.

Colonel Stryker had researched the weaknesses of Magneto's abilities very thoroughly.

Especially since Magneto had lost his abilities for a period of time.

Although the Mutant who created the 'Cure' was already dead,

Stryker definitely still had a large stock of serums that could suppress Mutant abilities.

Once hit, a Mutant would instantly become a lamb to the slaughter.

Although the effect of this serum was not permanent, on a rapidly changing battlefield, it meant a death sentence.

And what was even more terrifying was that those New Humans soldiers had been injected with a vaccine.

Therefore, they were not afraid of this biochemical weapon targeted at Mutants at all.

This was the advantage of genetically modified humans—they lacked those inherent genetic defects.

For them, the so-called serum attacks were completely ineffective.

Because those Genetic Serums had already completely integrated into their every cell, becoming a part of their bodies.

Rumble!!!

Suddenly, the entire world shook violently.

Standing in front of the huge French window, Ethan cast his gaze toward the far-off ocean.

The terrifying seismic waves triggered a monstrous tsunami.

Even from so far away, he could still hear the roar of the tsunami.

He could hear the ocean howling in anger.

He could feel endless resentment rising frantically above the sea.

The ocean seemed to have gone mad, kicking up waves thousands of feet high, vowing to swallow the humans on land.

"The Sea Clan has finally made their move."

Ethan murmured in a low voice.

He knew that the guy named Namo had become one of the members of the Illuminati.

This 'Firstborn' of the Marvel Universe was famously hot-tempered. In some parallel Universes, he had even harnessed fragments of the Phoenix Force and become a follower of the Phoenix.

But his biggest flaw was that he loved to cause trouble, and he was prone to acting impulsively.

The giant waves rolled, and the Seven Seas boiled.

A terrifying force of destruction was pouring out frantically from the depths of the ocean.

It was as if it wanted to tear the entire Earth in half.

The God of Fear, the former All-Father of Asgard, was frantically battering the Seal left by Odin.

And his followers had already launched a suicidal charge.

They stirred up the Seven Seas and manufactured disasters, attempting to spread fear to every corner of the globe.

Because that God of Fear, Cul, was a monster that fed on fear.

"The source is in the Mariana Trench."

The God of Fear, Cul.

Also known as the legendary Midgard Serpent, the Serpent.

In the Marvel crossover event 'Fear Itself', Thunder God Thor led the Avengers, and in the end, even Odin himself took the field, using the Sword of Odin to pierce the Serpent's head.