At this moment, not only were Professor X and the others astonished, but even Apocalypse, facing Syd directly, was equally stunned. In thousands of years, he had never encountered a mutant with such incredible potential.
Is this the Omega-level mutant?
Apocalypse had to admit that if Syd could indeed grow stronger over time as suggested, he would be far more terrifying than the White-Clad Mutant. Originally feeling relaxed, Apocalypse now harbored a sense of apprehension and desire.
If he could seize this Omega mutant's abilities, he might become a true god.
At this point, he noticed the golden-white light emanating from Syd.
"Molecular manipulation?"
"Material disintegration?"
"Such terrifying power," Apocalypse commented solemnly.
Listening to his words from afar, Syd furrowed his brow.
In the next moment, a blue glow radiated from his hand.
[Spiritual Energy Beam Experience +1]
A nearly thirty-meter-long blue beam shot out, heading straight for Apocalypse, creating a spectacular scene.
Boom!
The Spiritual Energy Beam struck Apocalypse's invisible shield, with the blue light flaring up intensely. However, against a level-four Spiritual Energy Beam, Apocalypse's shield remained as solid as ever, only pushing him backward slightly.
"It's like a turtle shell…" Syd frowned.
He wasn't sure whether the shield was made of telekinetic force or something else, but its defensive power was indeed astonishing. Aside from the black particles, which could breach the defense, other abilities seemed ineffective.
Syd pondered other abilities.
"Soul Extraction?"
He shook his head.
In the presence of Apocalypse's invisible shield, he couldn't use Soul Extraction, and even if the black particles penetrated the shield, it would regenerate almost instantly…
Syd doubted that even if Soul Extraction could grab onto Apocalypse, it wouldn't be effective. Besides, the strength of Apocalypse's soul and mind was evident—Professor X had lost in mental battles with him, demonstrating Apocalypse's formidable nature.
As Syd was contemplating, a powerful psychic force invaded his mind.
Syd frowned slightly and entered the psychic realm.
Before him was a yellow desert with swirling dust.
"How did you get in? Using Professor X's ability or a psychic invasion?"
Observing Apocalypse slowly approaching in the distance, Syd felt puzzled. Apocalypse's abilities were elusive; despite living for thousands of years, he displayed very few powers in movies.
Of course, this might be due to the rarity of ancient mutants and the emergence of mutants in modern times. Most of the powers Apocalypse had acquired were auxiliary abilities.
Because of this, Syd was unsure of the full extent of Apocalypse's capabilities.
"Child, my abilities exceed your imagination," Apocalypse said.
Syd noticed that in this psychic realm, he seemed unable to use black particles or similar powers.
When facing Apocalypse's punches, he extended his right hand to try and block.
"What is this…"
Feeling the force through his hand, Syd realized he was overpowered and was pushed back a step.
In an instant, Syd understood something.
In the psychic realm, his physical attributes were linked to his mind and soul rather than the external world. Since his mind and soul were inferior to Apocalypse's, it resulted in being pushed back.
"Child, stop struggling. Give up," Apocalypse said, throwing punch after punch while trying to convince Syd to surrender.
Faced with Apocalypse's relentless punches, Syd felt the situation was dire. He had a premonition that if things continued, he might be defeated, leading to...
In a critical moment, Syd noticed something.
The next second, his eyes glowed red, and he appeared eerily different.
"Get out!"
Boom!
The chaotic magic energy erupted, red light flashing as the chaotic magic infused with psychic power overwhelmed Apocalypse, forcing him out of the psychic realm.
"What is this power?" Apocalypse was stunned.
Typically, abilities couldn't be used here. How could this child use such power?
Unless it was a power related to the mind or spirit...
But since when did the Messiah possess psychic abilities?
Apocalypse felt perplexed.
As he was blasted out of the psychic realm by chaotic magic, he gazed at the red light enveloping the entire psychic realm, feeling a vague sense of familiarity.
"This is…"
"Could it be…"
At this moment, he was filled with astonishment, unable to believe his own thoughts.
The next second, he was expelled from the psychic realm.
Outside.
Syd and Apocalypse both gasped for air, coming back to their senses simultaneously.
Magneto Erik and the others watching from afar, as well as the millions of viewers following the scene via drones, saw Apocalypse and Syd momentarily stunned before snapping back to reality. They were filled with confusion.
They observed Apocalypse looking at Syd with disbelief, as if seeing something utterly astonishing.
"You…"
Looking at the Messiah's eyes, which were faintly glowing red, Apocalypse was shocked, wanting to say something.
However, before he could finish his sentence, Syd unleashed his Omega ability.
At this moment, Syd floated high in the air, exuding a strange aura, as if the heavens and earth were intertwined with him. Everything seemed to converge into one with him—he was like a deity or a primal force.
The light energy within him plummeted to its lowest point.
In a full release, a layer of translucent tattoos appeared on his chest.
Instinctively, Syd mimicked the movements of the Great Serpent, one hand pointing to the sky and the other to the earth, symbolizing his supreme dominion over all.
From the perspective of Magneto and others below, it appeared as if the sun was hanging behind him, complementing his actions and aura, making him appear divine and enigmatic.
In an instant, the sun overhead seemed to shine brighter, and endless sunlight gathered and illuminated Syd.
[Sunshine Radiance Experience +1]
"Run!"
Seeing the terrifying and familiar sight, Magneto Erik and others, who were within a hundred meters, were horrified and quickly fled.
After running to a safe distance and ensuring they weren't turned to ashes, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Survived…"
Of course, if Syd had not focused on Apocalypse, their running would have been useless—given their speed, they wouldn't have escaped.
In almost no time, the radiance engulfed Apocalypse.
Apocalypse was shocked, spreading his hands as his invisible shield tried to block the light.
Unfortunately, though Sunshine Radiance was only at level three, it was far more formidable than level-four black particles. If black particles could breach his defense, Sunshine Radiance's light would be even more devastating.
(End of Chapter)