Listening to Mikaela's account, Syd furrowed his brow.
The one with teleportation abilities was indeed absent...
But that makes sense. Given their choice to ambush him here, they wouldn't stay around. The recently destroyed base likely housed only minor personnel.
From the officer's words, Syd had gleaned some insights.
For example, it was evident that he only had information on less significant military bases. The crucial ones were known to him only vaguely, without precise locations.
While deep in thought, Syd's flight came to a stop.
He looked ahead and spotted a military base in the distance.
Carrying the officer, Syd flew toward it.
During the flight, he saw the military base in chaos, with many people frantically trying to escape.
He even noticed a helicopter lifting off from the base, apparently attempting to flee.
Clearly, they were aware of his approach.
Without hesitation, Syd's hand began to glow blue.
[Spirit Light Column Experience +1]
In the next moment, a blue energy beam appeared.
The blue light flashed.
One hundred meters away, a black helicopter's rotor blades whirred as it tried to escape the base.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, the blue beam sliced through the helicopter.
With a whoosh, the helicopter was cleaved in two and exploded like fireworks in the sky.
After dealing with the helicopter, Syd directed the Spirit Light Column toward the military base.
Inside the base, personnel and officers were stunned and desperate.
"Messiah is coming here?!"
"How could this happen? Someone save us!"
Watching the scene unfold via satellite, ordinary viewers were left in stunned silence.
Then, as they watched, the Spirit Light Column—now at level four, with increased range, power, and duration—sliced through the base.
Boom!
The entire military base was split in two.
Ignoring the people inside, Syd continued to control the over one hundred-meter-long Spirit Light Column, carving deep grooves into the ground.
In no time, the ground was etched with deep cuts.
Simultaneously, the base retaliated with bullets, rockets, and other projectiles, bombarding him relentlessly.
Yet, the scene only evoked a sense of dread and suffocation in everyone.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom! Boom! Boom!
All attacks were repelled by his deflective shield, with not a single ripple.
Inside the military base, personnel were overwhelmed with anger and despair.
They tried to destroy Syd, but the sight before them only filled them with terror.
It was only now they truly realized how terrifying Syd was and how immense the pressure he imposed.
Watching from afar, either via live broadcast or attacking with missiles, lacked the experience of facing it directly.
Seeing Syd effortlessly withstand countless attacks...
"A monster, that's what he is…"
"Why does the world have to bear such a creature…"
"Help, I don't want to die!"
Every person in the military base was now filled with fear.
However, Syd remained unaffected by their pleas and despair, continuing to control the Spirit Light Column.
Boom! Boom! Boom…
As Syd maintained his assault, the once massive military base was reduced to rubble.
In some areas, explosions and fires erupted.
Soon, the base was entirely devoid of survivors.
After surveying the ruins, Syd turned and departed, heading toward the nearest city.
As for the officer, Syd erased him without a second thought.
The satellite in the sky captured the horrifying scene clearly.
At that moment, countless people were overcome with fear and silence.
Compared to the previously obliterated base that vanished in a flash of light, the methodical destruction of this base evoked even greater terror and dread.
The helpless struggle of the base and the overwhelming, suffocating power of Syd were vividly displayed.
At the secret military base:
"Arrogant, truly insufferable!"
"Damn Omega mutant!"
"You'll pay for this one day!"
Seeing their comrades fall, the military officers and generals inside the base were filled with rage.
Unfortunately, they could only watch helplessly. Any plans to deal with Syd would have to wait.
On the live broadcast:
Wearing a stylish dress, Irina watched in shock as Syd entered the city and then vanished into a remote corner.
At this point, the satellite could no longer track him.
However, there was no time for her to dwell on it. As Syd disappeared, ordinary viewers, regaining their composure, turned their anger towards her.
"Irina, is this the good news you promised? More misleading clues?"
"Ha…"
"Get out of my sight, you bitch!"
Every time Irina promised good news, the results were always unexpected, and this pattern had incited the viewers' rage.
On the live broadcast stage:
Watching the barrage of viewer comments, Irina's face was filled with frustration and panic.
At the X-Mansion:
"Logan," Charles turned to his side.
"Professor? What's up?" Logan asked, puzzled by the sudden attention.
The next moment, Professor X gave his answer, "Logan, please head to the city where Syd was last seen. Before he completely vanishes, see if you can find him."
Logan, understanding the urgency, nodded.
He had heard the professor mention this task before, but due to Syd's actions, he hadn't started yet.
Soon, Logan, Cyclops, and Storm boarded the X-Jet.
With a roar, the X-Jet soared into the sky.
"Hopefully, it goes well…" Charles sighed.
As the X-Men took off, Syd stood in the city, bathed in sunlight, replenishing his energy.
At that moment, he sighed.
"It's a pity, only two bases destroyed…"
Feeling regretful, his attention turned to his own strength.
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