[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant] Chapter 406/407

If Messiah truly possessed such power, wouldn't the battle against that dark god have been far less challenging? Surely, he could have obliterated his opponent effortlessly.

Two thousand kilometers—such an impact would surpass even the mightiest nuclear warhead. If this were true, wouldn't Messiah essentially be a colossal humanoid nuclear bomb?

A being of flesh and blood releasing light across two thousand kilometers?

Furthermore, they were all aware that Messiah's light stemmed from his Omega-level ability. If true, he could theoretically erase everything within that range at will.

The mere thought of such a scene sent chills down their spines before they dismissed the idea with a sneer.

"Impossible!
There's no way this could be real!"

At that moment, Logan stood on the X-Academy grounds, a resigned expression on his face.

"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do about it. But it's the truth," Logan said.

"I came back to let you all know that the situation on our end has been resolved. The Sentinel crisis has been averted."

"After this, I probably won't be coming back here again..."

Logan spoke slowly, hesitating for a moment before deciding not to reveal anything about Messiah's origins. He had previously consulted Professor X, who had suggested letting things take their natural course.

Storm and the others still wore looks of disbelief, refusing to accept Logan's seemingly exaggerated claims. Logan glanced around but couldn't find Messiah, prompting him to ask, "Where's Messiah?"

From within the group, Bobby responded curiously, "Messiah left not long ago. Are you looking for him about something?"

Logan explained, "Professor X and Magneto from my side wanted me to pass on a message to Messiah."

At this, the people present, including the three agents from S.H.I.E.L.D. standing in the distance, felt a mixture of surprise and confusion.

It made sense for Logan to want to speak with Messiah, considering the latter had helped him. But why would Professor X and Magneto also have messages for Messiah?

"What message?" Cyclops, Scott, asked curiously.

"You know how elusive Messiah is. If he hadn't approached us himself, who knows when we would have found him again?" Logan replied.

"If you're looking for him, it might take some time. If it's just a message, we can help relay it when we see him."

Under the curious gazes of those around him, Logan hesitated for a moment before deciding that there was no harm in sharing.

"Professor X wanted Messiah to control his great power. If it ever went out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable. He doesn't want Messiah to end up like Jean..."

Hearing this, Cyclops and the others exchanged glances, their surprise quickly replaced by understanding.

It was indeed something Professor X would say.

However, Logan's next words left them perplexed.

"Professor X also said he hopes Messiah takes care of himself and visits whenever he can."

Cyclops and the others were puzzled.

Wasn't that level of concern a bit excessive? Messiah had only visited once, yet the future Professor X seemed to care deeply for him.

Even the current Professor X was equally baffled.

The earlier part of the message was understandable, but the latter part felt off.

In normal circumstances, he wouldn't have said something so overtly caring.

Logan then continued, "Magneto said that anyone who offends Messiah should be dealt with—kill them if necessary."

Hearing this, Cyclops and the others weren't surprised. It was very much in line with Magneto's character.

However, Logan's following words shocked everyone.

"Oh, right. Before I came here, Magneto also mentioned that Messiah should visit him sometime and take care of himself."

At this, even Professor X froze in astonishment.

Magneto, cold and distant Magneto, had said such a thing?

It didn't sound like something Magneto would say.

"Logan, did he really say that?" Professor X asked, incredulous.

Under everyone's scrutiny, Logan nodded.

Seeing his confirmation, their confusion only deepened.

Could it be that Magneto wanted to establish a good relationship with Messiah because of his Omega-level mutant status? Or was there another agenda?

They couldn't think of any other reason why Magneto would say such uncharacteristically warm words.

While they pondered in confusion, Logan sighed.

"I've delivered their messages. I'll be leaving soon," Logan said.

Cyclops quickly voiced the question lingering in everyone's mind, "Wait, Logan. Why is Magneto so concerned about Messiah? What's his motive?"

All eyes turned to Logan, filled with curiosity.

To their surprise, Logan simply shook his head.

In the next moment, he abruptly collapsed, hitting the ground heavily.

Realizing what had happened, the group quickly deduced that the Logan from the future had returned to his own time.

This only deepened the mystery surrounding the attitudes of the future Professor X and Magneto toward Messiah.

"Professor, did you probe Logan's memories just now?" Cyclops asked curiously.

Professor X shook his head.

"Logan's words left me too shocked to check," he admitted.

Memories were personal. Without Logan's permission, it wouldn't be right to intrude.

Of course, he might overlook this principle when dealing with outsiders.

Hearing this, the group felt a sense of regret.

This matter had become an unresolved mystery, destined to linger in their minds.

However, among them, there was one exception—Chris, who had shared a secret with Logan. His expression turned awkward as he realized the reason behind Professor X and Magneto's changed attitudes.

Logan had promised not to reveal the secret.

Oh, it was the future Professor X and Magneto he had told? That was fine then...

As he pondered whether to reveal the truth, elsewhere, the Brotherhood of Mutants' Magneto, Erik, received reports of the events at the X-Academy.

Hearing the details, including the future version of himself speaking so warmly about Messiah, Magneto's expression shifted.

He knew himself well. Even when faced with an Omega-level mutant like Messiah, he wouldn't say such overly sentimental words.

To him, it sounded downright embarrassing.

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Erik murmured to himself in confusion, "What secret lies behind this?"

While Magneto pondered, on the other side, S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury received a report from the three agents, including Nikola.

"Time travel? Parallel worlds?"

A mix of shock and disbelief flickered in Fury's eyes.

Such an absurd concept was unheard of, even for him.

Kitty Pryde's ability to send someone's consciousness back to the past could still be explained to some extent. But the report claimed that Messiah physically traveled to the future?

What kind of ability was this?

Could Messiah possess other Omega-level powers?

"Troublesome," Fury muttered, his eyes reflecting a deep wariness.

If this were true, Messiah's threat level might be comparable to that of the White Knight.

"One can traverse timelines freely, and the other bends reality itself? Are all Omega mutants this abnormal?"

"Can't these two just settle down for a bit?"

The thought left Fury exasperated.

He couldn't fathom how the world had suddenly produced two such ridiculously powerful individuals.

As for the part of the report claiming that Messiah had wiped out all the Sentinel robots in that future timeline, including a Sentinel Prime with countless abilities, Fury remained skeptical.

While it wasn't entirely impossible for Messiah, it still seemed far-fetched.

However, the claim that Messiah could release a destructive light with a range of over two thousand kilometers? Fury outright dismissed it as impossible.

Such an exaggerated, reality-defying power couldn't be real!

Suddenly, Fury's brow furrowed as a thought occurred to him.

"Could this be a ploy by the future Magneto and Professor X?"

Was the exaggerated portrayal of Messiah's strength meant to deter others from attacking him, indirectly protecting this Omega mutant?

The more he thought about it, the more convinced Fury became of this theory.

Smirking, he shook his head at the cleverness of the idea.

Finally, his attention shifted back to the Sentinels.

"Sentinel robots again..."

"These things need to be controlled!" Fury's expression darkened further.

For a long time, he had believed that Sentinel robots posed a threat to humanity. Wolverine's experience had only confirmed his suspicions.

Fury began contemplating ways to limit the development of Sentinels.

Even if he couldn't stop their research entirely, he could at least impose restrictions on their deployment.

While Fury's thoughts swirled, elsewhere, Syd stood under the sunlight, practicing Chaos Magic. He was determined to level up the magic to Level 5 and unlock its full Omega potential.

[Chaos Magic EXP +1]

However, after a brief session, Syd frowned slightly, noticing the consumption of his photon energy. A thought crossed his mind.

"Forget it. Let's focus on upgrading Orochi's abilities to Level 5 first."

He realized that Orochi's powers were closely tied to spatial manipulation. With Orochi's traits, he could even draw energy from the Space Stone to enhance these abilities.

Given this, it wouldn't take long to level up Orochi's abilities to Level 5.

At that point, not only would Orochi's powers undergo a qualitative transformation, but his photon energy would also evolve significantly.

In the short term, this improvement would surpass that of Chaos Magic.

Considering the looming threat of the Celestial Arishem or the Old Gods' avatars appearing at any moment, it was better to prioritize immediate power boosts.

With that, Syd moved to a secluded corner and retrieved the Space Stone.

The next moment, the stone glowed with blue light, its energy pouring into Syd's body.

As the Space Stone fluctuated, its unstable glow hinted at a potential eruption.

Syd glanced at the stone but paid it no mind.

If it exploded, so be it. The Space Stone couldn't harm him—it might at most teleport him somewhere unknown.

After a brief consideration, Syd began practicing Black Particles.

[Black Particle EXP +1]
[Black Particle EXP +1]

Dark ripples emanated from his right hand, shooting toward the ground like lightning.

With ample energy, the experience points for Black Particles grew rapidly, increasing almost every second.

Before long, after just a few dozen minutes, Syd heard the long-awaited notification.

[Ability: Black Particles (Max/Max) Level 5]

Instantly, Syd felt a significant refinement in his photon energy. If fully replenished, his total photon energy would likely increase by about 10%.

Noticing this, Syd's eyes lit up.

This meant that abilities like flight, Sunshine, and Divine Word would all see indirect enhancements, particularly in their effective range.

Extending his right hand, Syd instinctively pointed forward.

In a flash, a black ripple the size of a manhole cover materialized.

The shadow darted forward at a speed imperceptible to the human eye, instantly vanishing into the distance.

Everything in its path—trees, rocks, and even space itself—was consumed.

Even the space it passed through temporarily disappeared, leaving behind a long, dark scar.

Although space healed itself within a second or two, Syd could faintly glimpse scenes beyond the physical world through the scar.

For a moment, he entertained the idea of using the rift created by Black Particles to step into the unknown.

Shaking his head, he ultimately dismissed the dangerous thought.

He couldn't be certain whether his current physique could handle the conditions outside, or whether he might encounter terrifying entities from other dimensions or universes.

For now, he suppressed his curiosity and refocused on Black Particles.

After some tests, he reached a conclusion.

At Level 5, Black Particles had not only gained significant destructive power but also a range of approximately 1,400 meters before dissipating.

Additionally, increasing energy output could extend its range significantly.

The speed of Black Particles had also reached an astonishing 30 times the speed of sound, far beyond the reaction time of ordinary humans.

Satisfied with the improvements, Syd thought to himself, "Next up is the Spiritual Light Beam. I wonder what changes it will undergo at Level 5."

His eyes gleamed with curiosity.

The next moment, he began practicing the Spiritual Light Beam.

[Spiritual Light Beam EXP +1]
[Spiritual Light Beam EXP +1]

[Ability: Spiritual Light Beam (1999/2000) Level 4]

Soon, with sufficient energy, the final notification for the Spiritual Light Beam rang out.

(End of Chapter)

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