Chapter 374 | Phoenix Force, Historical Presence.
The Apocalypse and Phoenix were old enemies, so to speak.
After overthrowing the rule of Kang the Conqueror, he abandoned his former name -- En-Sabah-Nur, and renamed himself 'Apocalypse'.
It meant 'The Supreme God'!
Because he was raised by the nomadic people since he was a child, he had to fight against the harsh environment and adults who were more powerful than himself every day.
Living in despair and hardship until the day his powers were awakened.
Apocalypse's extraordinary abilities were equivalent to the gods in those days.
Soon, he got a large number of followers and believers.
However, the cruel experience had molded Apocalypse's indifferent and stubborn character.
Similarly, he was a firm believer in the law of the jungle, the survival of the fittest.
Apocalypse replaced Kang the Conqueror and ruled Egypt.
He started wars and created disputes everywhere.
In order to select the target that met his requirements, he used the most stringent standards.
Apocalypse believed that only through the baptism of fate, the harsh test...
Only by struggling to survive in a bloody battle could one be qualified to be his 'vassal'.
In this way, relying on his powerful ability, Apocalypse kept expanding its territory -- until he took the initiative to provoke the Phoenix.
The Phoenix Force was one of the most ancient powers in the multiverse.
The Phoenix itself was an awe-inspiring ancient being.
It was born in the primitive universe and preferred to find people with strong spiritual power as hosts.
For example, the mutant Jean Grey and her clone Madelyne Pryor -- also known as the Red Queen.
In a certain timeline, Rachel Summers, Jean Grey's daughter, Emma Frost, the White Queen, and so on.
They were all selected by the Phoenix and gained unparalleled powers.
This was all a later story.
The feud between the Phoenix and Apocalypse goes back several thousand years.
At that time, Apocalypse was full of thoughts on how to build a great empire without weak people, defects, and lower races.
As it happens, the Phoenix discovered the earth while wandering through the universe.
It was like an energy storm that swept in with great force.
Apocalypse was aware of this terrible energy fluctuation. In order to verify his strength and show his power, without hesitation, he went up.
Then, the God of Mutants was burned into a half-paralyzed state by the Phoenix force and fell into a long slumber.
This was why Apocalypse slept in the pyramid.
Mainly for healing and restoring vitality.
As for the Phoenix that came to Earth, it later passed through K'un-Lun in China.
Fongji Wu, an oriental with the power of Shou-Lao, punched it, and it scattered everywhere.
Further on, Jean Grey got one of the pieces and became the 'Phoenix' of the mutants.
The trajectory of fate was so clear!
"It's coming."
Apocalypse's gray face revealed a hint of excitement.
When he woke up from a deep sleep, he learned to accept the changes of this era and look for his four horsemen.
While still tracking the whereabouts of the Phoenix!
It had burned him into a person with paraplegia.
This revealed the magnitude of that ancient divine power.
If he got the Phoenix Force, mastered it, and fully controlled it, he could definitely beat Superman.
When the time came, there would be no further obstacles on his way forward.
Besides, Apocalypse always felt bitter about losing to a human being.
Even though Superman was so powerful, he was only a human being!
How could humans be better than mutants?
This somewhat shook Apocalypse's worldview.
So --
He couldn't accept this defeat!
He still had to prove it!
Mutants were the perfect race!
"Great God, what are you looking for?"
Young Erik looked up and asked.
Among all the believers who followed Apocalypse, he was the favorite.
The mutant god implemented a hierarchy system for his fellow mutants and appreciated whoever had more potential.
"Power! Ancient and powerful power!"
Apocalypse was like a bronze bell, emitting a loud sound.
He followed the traces of the scattered fragments of the Phoenix Force from Eastern Europe and Asia to California, USA.
The vast majority of the Phoenix's power disappeared into the unknown landscapes of the East.
Apocalypse was going to stomp around, but his keen intuition reminded him that the trip could be extremely dangerous.
Considering that even the Phoenix had been broken up, the chance that he would be giving away his head for nothing was there.
So, the mutant god obeyed his instincts and honestly looked for another location.
The part of the power scattered in Eastern Europe had become faint and almost disappeared.
Apocalypse could only collect the residual Phoenix Force while searching the area with the most energy distribution.
Finally, he found the complete Phoenix in California.
"This will be the most ... beautiful existence you have ever seen in your life!"
Apocalypse's deep eyes, reflected by the fiery red phoenix. It was getting bigger and bigger.
After a few seconds, like throwing a stone into the calm lake, the space vibrated with a clear ripple.
Not only did the future Magneto, young Erik, but the other mutants also felt it.
Their inner emotions became restless.
Like boiling water, it kept gushing up.
The Phoenix Force was the fire of creation of the universe and the embodiment of life and spiritual power of the universe.
It was normal for its appearance to cause a change in people's emotions.
After a few minutes, the rippling space was like a cracked mirror, with several shocking black crevices.
After a while, those gaps gradually widened.
In the nihilistic space, a fiery red color suddenly rose up.
The Phoenix!
A huge flaming Phoenix opened up the space, spreading its wings and chirping.
The terrifying psychic storm was like a cannonball hitting Apocalypse's shield.
'Even if its body was broken up, the reassembled Phoenix Force still can't be underestimated. '
The tall Apocalypse stood in front of the mutants.
The purple light energy shield, like a solid wall, blocked the Phoenix Force.
The flaming phoenix opened up the space and spread its wings.
The paradoxical atmosphere of destruction and creation, new life and death, was simply enchanting!
'I can harness it!'
Apocalypse found that Phoenix had indeed become much weaker, and his self-confidence rose inside.
He raised his arm. The surrounding space suddenly sank.
As if filled with glue, it slowed down the Phoenix's movements.
Then, Apocalypse firmly gripped his hand.
The invisible power of his mind turned into a huge palm, clutching the flaming Phoenix tightly.
Shriek! Shriek!
The dazzling fire that destroyed matter rolled up a wave of blazing flames.
The space seemed to melt. The gap was getting bigger and bigger.
Apocalypse's face showed a painful expression. His gray palm had become charred and black, leaving a faint scent of burnt meat.
'It can cause damage to my body even through my mind ...'
The mutant god was a bit surprised.
He subconsciously retracted and then clenched again, squeezing the huge Phoenix that was about to fly away with its wings.
'How could I give up this great opportunity?'
Apocalypse revealed a ruthless expression. Ignoring the pain in his hands, he increased the output.
The extremely strong psychic power restricted the Phoenix.
As if the two sides were wrestling in the air, neither could overpower the other, gradually falling into a stalemate.
Sizzle!
The Phoenix seemed to feel the pressure, it shook its wings, and the open space was shattered again.
The horrible flame broke out and melted Apocalypse's energy shield.
In order to protect himself and the 'children', he had gathered with great difficulty...
The mutant god had to withdraw his strength.
This allowed the phoenix to seize the opportunity; it flapped its wings and disappeared in an instant!
'Space transfer? ... Where can you go?'
Apocalypse grunted coldly and left a sentence, "Stay here, don't go anywhere," stepped into a portal, and followed it.
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