66 Chapter 66 : Brotherhood vs X-Men!
Nightcrawler, Juggernaut, and Arclight, these characters all belong to Marvel.
In particular, Juggernaut, in the comics, is the individual who acquired the power of the evil deity Cyttorak, rendering him indestructible and virtually omnipotent. Once he begins moving, no force can impede him. Not even adamantium weaponry can pierce his skin, and his strength rivals that of the Hulk.
However, regrettably, the being before us is merely a mutant known as Juggernaut, albeit possessing abilities akin to the Juggernaut depicted in the comics. Yet, Carl did not sense the overwhelming aura of the deity's power emanating from him.
Presently, Carl finds himself in a foul mood, grappling with an irritable desire for release.
Upon learning of Professor X's imminent demise, he can only observe from afar, for it is the professor's own decision.
Carl holds deep admiration for Professor X, despite their brief acquaintance of less than a month. The professor embodies true elderhood, displaying immense courage, wisdom, and kindness. Not everyone can confront death so gracefully.
Though Carl has experienced death countless times in virtual battlefields, he understands the distinction between virtual and actual mortality, hence harboring no fear. The professor, however, faces genuine mortality.
Though 70% certain of his consciousness transfer, that figure falls short of certainty. A minor mishap could lead to his permanent demise. Even with foresight into certain future events, Carl cannot assure the professor's success; this reality is unpredictable.
Boom!
An overwhelming surge of psychokinetic energy erupts within the vicinity, rattling the entire small villa and alarming those outside. Storm and Wolverine, each with their concerns—one for the professor's safety, the other pondering Jean's fate—swiftly rush inside.
Yet, Magneto's cohorts obstruct their path. Nightcrawler sneers, "The leader has commanded: none shall enter."
Observing this, Storm emits a disdainful snort. With a surge of her potent abilities, she conjures a whirlwind, swiftly enveloping herself. Like a spinning top, Storm propels herself forward with tremendous force.
Bang! Bang!
Caught off guard, Arclight and Nightcrawler are forcefully repelled by Storm's cyclone, leaving them to watch helplessly as she hurtles towards the villa.
At this sight, Carl's eyes widen in surprise. A long-range spellcaster propelling herself akin to a projectile—truly absurd.
But in an instant, Nightcrawler vanished from where she fell to the ground, and the sounds of a scuffle filled the house.
Facing a foe like Nightcrawler, who could teleport with lightning speed over short distances, Storm, a magician, found herself somewhat restrained in such close quarters.
Boom!
Over yonder, just as Wolverine was poised to charge in alongside Storm, in a corner of the villa courtyard, there stood a figure with arms crossed, silent as ever.
Hum!
Suddenly, a powerful shockwave erupted, rippling through the air with each passing moment, encompassing a radius of more than ten meters.
Under the onslaught of this shock and impact, Wolverine was sent hurtling by the sheer force, crashing into the adjacent warehouse.
In that moment, Juggernaut donned his helmet, fixed his gaze upon Carl, and spoke with a savage tone, "Boy, I warned you before—I'll crush you to pieces." With that, he charged towards Carl, who stood ten meters away.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Every step Juggernaut took reverberated through the ground.
As he began his charge, a thick and violent aura enveloped his form, imbuing him with an invisible force akin to that of a colossal tank.
Observing Juggernaut's approach, Carl's gaze turned steely, refusing to yield.
He crouched slightly, his right hand clenched into a fist, as a formidable power surged within him, transforming from an unseen force into a radiant golden halo that coalesced around his fist.
From a distance, it appeared as though Carl's fist was sheathed in gold, emanating a fearsome aura of power that condensed the air around him.
At that moment, Juggernaut bore down upon him like a rampaging elephant, prompting Carl to unleash his punch without hesitation.
Boom!
When Juggernaut's shoulder collided with Carl's fist, the impact was tremendous.
Instantly, the golden power within Carl's fist erupted.
Boom!
The ground cracked within a ten-meter radius, and a tangible shockwave burst forth from the collision, whipping up billowing clouds of dust.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Amidst the raging winds and swirling dust, Juggernaut, who boasted of being unstoppable once in motion, staggered backward, pounding the ground with his feet as he took several steps back.
Likewise, Carl was forcefully pushed back several meters, leaving deep furrows in the ground beneath his feet, reducing the once sturdy concrete to the fragility of tofu.
In an instant, Carl's shoes disintegrated into tatters, and his trousers were torn apart as well.
As their tentative blows collided, the strength between the two seemed evenly matched.
As the smoke cleared, Juggernaut's gaze fixated on Carl a short distance away, a hint of surprise gleaming in his eyes. "You're the first to confront me head-on since my move," he remarked.
With excitement evident on his face, Juggernaut continued, "But just now, I only exerted about ten meters' worth of momentum, with my kinetic energy not yet fully accumulated. Next, I'll get serious."
Carl responded casually, "Indeed, it seems fitting. I'm prepared to do the same."
Boom!
A surge of violent energy erupted from Carl's body, instantly enveloping him in transparent airwaves. His hair whipped wildly, exuding an intense aura akin to that of a transformed Saiyan.
Though seemingly unfazed, Carl couldn't help but be impressed by Juggernaut's strength displayed in their previous clash. Despite appearing to throw only a single punch, Juggernaut had actually unleashed a barrage of strikes, each packing a dozen times the power.
Such force could easily decimate even a whale hurtling at high speeds. Yet, Juggernaut remained unscathed, save for a few steps back.
His formidable defense and astounding power compelled Carl to take things seriously, prompting him to activate his first-level energy violent state, instantly amplifying his power fivefold.
Simultaneously, as Carl transformed, Juggernaut began charging once more. However, instead of heading straight for Carl, who stood several meters away, he veered toward the main road, charging in an arc around its wide expanse.
With each step, Juggernaut gained momentum, causing the ground to shatter beneath him. As he ran, an invisible force enveloped his body, compressing the air and generating a tangible gust of wind. His momentum was formidable.
Observing this, Carl remained indifferent, opting not to interfere. Despite his ability to outpace Juggernaut and halt his charge, he refrained from doing so, deeming it unnecessary.
What would he do after subduing Juggernaut for the second time? Rush in to prevent Jean from harming Professor X? Or standby as the professor faced peril?
Neither option was viable.
Intervening to save the professor would contradict his wishes, while standing idly by would incur Storm and Wolverine's ire later. Neither scenario was acceptable.
Hence, the optimal strategy was to bide his time outside, subdue Juggernaut when the moment was ripe, and fulfill the mission as planned.
And he also wanted to vent.
At that moment, Juggernaut thundered along the wide avenue outside, resembling a colossal beast charging forth, hurtling towards Carl with a thunderous momentum.
A trail of smoke billowed behind him, roaring akin to an earth dragon wreaking havoc.
Carl took a deep breath, bracing himself.
Boom!
In an instant, Carl vanished from his spot, morphing into a dark shadow and hurtling forward, mercilessly colliding with the oncoming Juggernaut.
Boom!
The air exploded, the ground quaked, and a flurry of rubble and dust erupted around them, sweeping across dozens of meters as trees on either side swayed wildly.
Bang!
Amidst the sky's smoke and dust, a figure burst forth.
Like a heavy cannonball, it crashed into a villa more than ten meters away, emitting a harsh roar as it went, shattering trees, breaking courtyard walls, and collapsing the structure.
It was indeed the Juggernaut.
Boom!
The villa trembled, accompanied by screams, as the Juggernaut emerged unscathed from the opposite side of the villa, charging towards Carl once more with a furious roar.
Disappointed and angry, Juggernaut realized Carl had not engaged him head-on, instead using his speed to appear by his side, sending him flying with a punch.
However, this time, before he could rush far, Carl materialized in front of him with a flurry of afterimages, as if teleporting, and struck his chest with a light golden fist.
Boom!
Under the forceful impact of subsonic kinetic energy, Juggernaut, not yet at full power, was propelled like a cannonball, crashing through a distant villa.
The two youths inside screamed in terror.
Simultaneously, Carl burst through the wall with a gust of wind, seized the Juggernaut's arm as he rose, and hurled him out.
Boom boom boom!
Their path was marked by destruction.
Whether it was the walls of houses or the vehicles on the street, it seemed as if a dragon was rampaging at both ends, stirring up smoke and dust in its wake.
As Carl continued to overpower Juggernaut, their skirmish carried them farther away.
Meanwhile, in Jean's villa, Storm found herself suppressed by Nightcrawler's rapid movements, while Wolverine engaged in a fierce battle with Arc Light.
Suddenly, an indescribable surge of psychokinetic energy erupted.
Boom!
In an instant, everyone was lifted by that psychokinetic force, pressed tightly against the ceiling, rendering movement nearly impossible. Even outside, the entire villa was lifted by the overwhelming psychokinetic energy.
From afar, the mansion appeared as though it were suspended in mid-air.
Within a hundred meters of its perimeter, all objects seemed to levitate under the formidable influence of Psychokinesis, even the groundwater surged and erupted onto the streets.
This breathtaking sight instantly captured the attention of Carl, who stood hundreds of meters away.
After delivering a powerful blow to the Juggernaut, Carl floated several meters above ground, casting a gaze toward the mansion with a complex expression.
"Have you come this far?"
At that moment, the Juggernaut, in the distance, rose from the wreckage of crushed cars, emitting an enraged roar as he charged toward Carl, unconvinced.
Witnessing this, Carl's eyes turned icy, and he vanished from his position in an instant.
Boom!
The Juggernaut, having just advanced a few meters, was sent hurtling backward, crashing through several trees lining the road before finally coming to a halt.
As Carl relentlessly pummeled the Juggernaut,
In a room on the villa's second floor, Jean found herself enveloped in crimson Psychokinesis, her gaze fixed upon Professor X before her, brimming with anger.
Before Jean, Professor X was already ensnared by an unseen force, lifted from his wheelchair, his form slowly dissolving under the destructive aura of the Psychokinesis.
Despite the impending disintegration of his body and the excruciating pain, the professor maintained his composure, meeting Jean's furious glare with calmness.
His serene demeanor only fueled Jean's rage further, each word she spoke laden with intensity: "Get out of...my...head...now…"
Within Jean's mind, the vast spiritual power akin to an ocean continued to surge, endeavoring to suppress her darker inclinations.
