As the smoke cleared, the reincarnator had already escaped using the spatial device, leaving behind only a mess and Qin, who was gradually calming down and falling into a coma.
"The zither!"
Scott was the first to rush over, embrace the unconscious Jean, and glance warily at Uchiha Sō beside him.
Uchiha Eiji struggled to his feet, wiped the "blood" from the corner of his mouth, nodded to Scott with a "pale" face, and said in a weak but firm voice, "Senior Scott, it's good that you're here... Dr. Jean, she..."
His expression was perfectly controlled: three parts lingering fear, three parts worry, and four parts exhaustion from successfully retiring.
"You did a great job, like."
Professor X maneuvered his wheelchair over, looking at him with gentle approval. He scanned him with his mental powers, confirming that he was only "exhausted" and had "minor internal injuries."
They were all simulated by Uchiha Zō.
"If you hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"It's what I should do."
Uchiha Xiang lowered his head, looking somewhat "embarrassed," then "eagerly" looked up again.
"Professor, those intruders, they seem to have harvested Dr. Jean's energy, and they even mentioned... Magneto's side?"
The professor nodded solemnly.
"Eric's side has also been attacked; their target is multiple mutant genetic samples. It seems that the main temple is also divided into factions and independent factions."
Hank was examining the nearly damaged collector left behind by the Reincarnators when his expression changed: "Professor, they not only collected Jean's energy sample, but this device also contains... Pietro's speed gene, Logan's healing factor sample, and even... blood residue from several powerful mutants on Eric's side! They're collecting the abilities of top mutants!"
Everyone's faces turned grim.
What are you planning to do with all these powerful mutant abilities?
Uchiha Sho sneered inwardly.
'What else can they do? Raise a horde of monsters! Looks like that guy in the Main Temple who's on the bloodline evolution path is about to get an epic power-up. Next step, he'll probably find a suitable 'vessel' to detonate these powers and continue stirring up trouble.'
……
Sure enough, not long after, S.H.I.E.L.D. delivered even more alarming news.
A massive energy burst occurred in Cairo, awakening an ancient mutant progenitor known as "Apocalypse"!
Furthermore, its energy reaction far exceeded historical records, and it was accompanied by several "knights" with strange auras and surging strength!
"Apocalypse..."
The professor muttered to himself, his expression more serious than ever before.
"His greatest strength lies in plundering the abilities of other mutants to enhance himself... plus the top-tier samples provided by the Temple of Apollo..."
"Oh, oh ...
Uchiha Xiang remained completely unmoved; he even felt a slight urge to laugh.
"A super-enhanced version of Apocalypse? These guys from the Main Temple are truly professional at giving away experience, storylines, and assists for a hundred years."
The more you stir the water, the muddier it gets.
However, it's easier to fish in troubled waters.
His gaze "casually" swept over Jean Grey, who was being carried away by Scott and was in a coma.
The analysis of the Phoenix Force has only just begun; it is slow, but effective.
After this "hero saves the beauty" incident, he must have planted a good seed in Qin's heart.
Next, he would continue to "learn" other abilities in the academy while waiting for an opportunity to get closer to Qin, deepen their "relationship," and incidentally... see what new tricks that enhanced version of Apocalypse and the Main Temple could come up with.
"I'm really... looking forward to it."
Uchiha Xiang lowered his head, concealing the fleeting glint in his eyes, a gleam like someone discovering a new toy.
As for Scott Summers?
Uchiha Eiji inwardly scoffed: 'Who cares? It's better for someone like me, who appreciates you, can help you control your power, and maybe even learn a thing or two, to take care of you.'
After all, to be fair, Qin is really pretty when she's quiet.
"I love learning!"
Chapter 297, Taking Down Jean Grey
For the first time, Xavier X's underground Danger Room granted advanced access to Uchiha Zō.
It wasn't that Professor Charles had suddenly become carefree; rather, the intelligence from S.H.I.E.L.D. was simply too sensitive to handle.
The enhanced version of Apocalypse in Cairo isn't playing with sand; it's performing earth-shattering miracles.
Magneto and Professor X's frontline troops were reportedly nearly torn to pieces in a single encounter, only managing to retreat thanks to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch's dramatic intervention. They are currently trapped in a temporary S.H.I.E.L.D. base near the pyramids, unable to move.
The college needed to deploy all its main resources, leaving only a group of "children" and a "seriously injured" and "level-three" administrative analyst at home—at least that's what the file says.
"Xiang, the safety of the academy, and Qin... I'm entrusting them to you."
The professor's thoughts, transmitted through the brainwave amplifier, carried an unprecedented weariness and a barely perceptible plea.
He witnessed Uchiha Samurai desperately protecting Koto, and that loyalty and potential were especially precious in the face of danger.
Uchiha Sho bowed slightly, his expression solemn as if he bore the fate of the entire world on his shoulders: "As long as I live, I will never allow anyone to harm the academy or Dr. Gin."
'Perfect! Not only did they secure temporary management rights over the academy, but they also gained exclusive "guardianship" of Qin! This investment is a huge win!'
Thus, after Professor Charles left with the academy's main fighting force, Uchiha Zō's "strategy" and "learning" plans entered a new phase.
His first step was to become Qin's "personal psychologist".
With his [Super Learning]'s in-depth analysis (and even optimization) of Charles's mental techniques, and his Grand Luo-level divine soul's precise control over emotional energy, he could easily perceive Qin's emotional fluctuations.
At first, he simply sat opposite her on the piano, guiding her to take deep breaths and soothing her restless spirit with gentle, non-coercive whispers.
He would say, “Qin, that’s not your power, that’s ‘it’ within you. Look into my eyes, feel my consciousness, I am your anchor point.”
His eyes were focused and sincere, or at least they seemed so, and his voice was deep and magnetic.
Qin seemed to find a trace of peace in those deep black eyes, temporarily suppressing the roar of another voice in her mind.
After several days, having gained Qin's trust, he began to voluntarily increase the frequency and duration of his "treatments".
From the sofa in the living room to the more private and comfortable armchair in the music room, the distance between them grew closer and closer with each "treatment".
He would "casually" take her hand when she trembled with fear, and at the same time, he would record and analyze the most subtle stress response of the Phoenix Force within her body.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Uchiha Elephant's thumb would gently rub the back of Koto's hand, conveying warmth and a subtle, soothing energy mimicking Wolverine's healing factor.
Qin's face flushed slightly. Besides the restlessness of the Phoenix Force, something else seemed to be brewing, but she did not withdraw her delicate hand.
During one of the "treatments," the dark personality within Qin suddenly rebelled violently, and an energy shockwave erupted uncontrollably.
Caught off guard, Uchiha Sō was struck head-on and collapsed towards Koto with a muffled groan.
To avoid pressing down on her, he braced himself against the back of the chair, creating an ambiguous posture that was almost like an embrace.
At that moment, their breathing was clearly audible to each other.
"I'm...I'm sorry!"
Qin panicked, and the gold in her eyes quickly faded.
"It doesn't matter……"
Uchiha Sō, while "enduring" his discomfort, spoke in an unusually gentle voice, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead.
"As long as you're alright, that's all that matters."
He didn't get up immediately, but gazed deeply into her eyes.
At that moment, something was clearly different.
The relationship between the two became increasingly ambiguous.
The key opportunity came from a late-night conversation.
Koto woke up from another nightmare, and Uchiha Sō arrived immediately.
Under the moonlight, Qin wore a thin nightgown, her beautiful and sexy figure on full display.
With her long legs, S-shaped figure, and stunningly beautiful face, Qin's pitiful appearance made her incredibly alluring to men.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Koto tightly embraced Uchiha Sō, pouring out her fear of the power within her, her guilt for hurting others, and her uncertainty about the future in his warm arms.
Uchiha Ei listened quietly, then gently hugged her tightly.
This time, he didn't start treatment, but simply offered comfort.
"No, you are not a monster, Jean."
His voice rang in her ears, carrying an undeniable power.
"You are unique. Your power is beautiful, but it has lost its way. Let me help you find the direction that guides it, okay?"
He lowered his head, his forehead touching hers, their noses almost touching.
As their breaths mingled, the energy of their emotions and souls reached a peak of resonance.
Then, with the atmosphere set, Uchiha Sō took the opportunity to kiss him.
This was not a simple kiss.
The moment their lips touched, Uchiha Sho mobilized all his spiritual power!
His level four mental ability, which he had secretly upgraded before, was unknown to anyone. It transformed into the finest tendrils, carefully probing into Qin's mental barrier. It was not a forced breakthrough, but rather like a key being inserted into a lock, following the mental frequency that he had analyzed over the past few days, which belonged only to Qin!
At the same time, his [Super Learning] ability was operating at an unprecedented power, no longer analyzing from a distance, but directly through soul-level contact, frantically "absorbing" the purest trace of phoenix power origin that was dissipating!
"Om-!"
Uchiha Sho felt as if his soul was burning!
An endless stream of information about the laws of the universe—the ultimate mysteries of life, emotions, energy, time, and space—exploded in his consciousness like the Big Bang!
His mutant gene chain emitted a desperate yet excited hiss, then frantically recombined and evolved!
Soon, his mutant abilities reached level four!
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