9: The Roc Rises with the Wind

The sky was filled with thunderclouds. Flames raged across the arena.

If viewed from a distance, this scene would resemble an incredibly stunning landscape painting. However, the people within the painting did not feel any sense of wonder.

"You..."

John's eyes were vacant, his body trembled uncontrollably, his clothes and hair vanished, and he seemed to collapse entirely.

Witnessing this, Storm quickly shouted, "Lynn, if you don't stop, I'm going to find Professor Charles!"

"Teacher Ororo, I have already explained everything to reassure you. I know my limits..."

Lynn gazed at her speechlessly. Snap! The sound of snapping fingers echoed once again.

In the next moment, before Storm's ghostly gaze, the enormous Hydra dissipated like a bubble, and the blazing flames on the ground, along with all traces of flame magic, were swept away by the wind, leaving no evidence behind as if they never existed.

As if a mysterious gust of power swept through, the devastated ground automatically filled the large hole...

The charred blackness after the flame attack rapidly returned to normal before their eyes...

The collapsed stone pillars, created by Petra, gradually reformed and settled on the ground...

The nearly melted basketball hoop looked good as new...

Everything within the vast arena was restoring itself. Storm was astonished.

Even during the recent battle, Lynn's terrifying strength did not cause her to lose her composure. However, at this moment, witnessing the events unfolding before her eyes... she felt an indescribable sense of confusion.

Was time reversed? But Lynn is a fire mutant, isn't he? Could it be that the storm of flame attacks just now were all illusions? How much power is this guy hiding?!

In this moment, one question after another surged within Storm's mind, and she could hear various exclamations from others around her.

"Lyn... so amazing!"

"So, he also possesses superpowers. I always thought his intelligence was his only advantage!"

"He has fire powers too, but why is he so much stronger than John?"

"John couldn't put up a fight against him!"

"Not just John, even Bishop and others didn't last a round!"

"No wonder the professor asked Lynn to lead the team on this mission!"

"Oh, why didn't I pass the test..."

"Bishop and the others must be regretting it now?"

The whispers on the edge of the playground didn't disrupt Lynn's spellcasting.

[Four Rings of Magic·Recovery]

After a while, the magic effect subsided.

On the arena, apart from John's vanished clothes, there was no trace of any battle.

Even Bishop, Petra, and the others still had their clothes intact.

The experience they just had felt like a dream. But they all knew it was real!

Calvin the Mimic, Kevin the Shapeshifter, Bishop, and Petra exchanged glances and suddenly realized that they had made a completely wrong choice.

"Lynn..."

The four of them instinctively wanted to say something in response.

Lynn turned around and walked away.

"Bobby, Peter, Roberto, what are you three still doing there? Haven't you noticed that Kitty and Jubilee have already returned to the dormitory to pack their belongings?"

The calm voice reached the ears of the three Colossi once again, naturally carrying a touch of authority.

The three of them were startled simultaneously, exchanged glances, and then rushed towards the dormitory. Even the Iceman didn't pay any attention to the mischief-makers.

Observing this scene, why couldn't Storm understand? This was what Lynn desired. He had kept a low profile for ten years, but now he revealedhis sharpness and was prepared to make a big move...

Naturally, it was necessary to take a stand. Unfortunately, John happened to become the target.

Perhaps John hadn't willingly approached Lynn at all. Otherwise, no matter how young and impulsive he was, he wouldn't be foolish enough to openly attack Lynn.

Who knows if Lynn had any influence in this matter!

With these thoughts in mind, Storm composed herself and approached John slowly. "How are you feeling? Any discomfort?"

John remained silent for a while before finally raising his head.

He stared blankly at Storm, and gradually, anger resurfaced on his face. "Teacher Ororo, why am I not injured?"

"Why didn't I get hurt?"

"How could I not be injured?!"

After repeating the same question three times in a row, Storm was left speechless. She knew deep down that John already had the answer.

That's why he was furious.

Lynn clearly had the power to overpower him, yet the massive attack moments ago had only frightened him...

This undoubtedly meant that John had never been underestimated by Lynn. All those provocations were meaningless.

"Go back and rest..."

Storm didn't know what else to say, so she could only pat John on the shoulder and offer some comfort. "Just get some sleep, and everything will be over."

As she said this, she was already contemplating approaching Professor X to modify John's memory.

...

Unbeknownst to Storm, Professor X had been aware of everything that had transpired on the playground.

And he wasn't the only one. Jean Grey, Wolverine Logan, and Cyclops were also present in the headmaster's office.

"What an incredible fire ability!"

"Such precise control!"

Cyclops spoke first, his face filled with astonishment. "Professor, is this the magic you mentioned? Has Lynn been hiding this fire magic ability all along?"

"No..."

Professor X shook his head. "In my office, he also demonstrated an invisible extension spell, which seemed to expand the internal space of objects..."

"And now, he has displayed a form of restoration magic!"

Jean Grey continued the conversation, her eyes filled with doubt and confusion. "So, what exactly is his magic all about? Professor, why didn't you ask him about his abilities?"

"No."

Professor X honestly shook his head.

Cyclops and Jean Grey exchanged glances. "Why not?"

The office fell silent for a moment.

After a few moments, Professor X's voice broke the silence. "I'm not afraid to admit it. In the last few minutes of my conversation with Lynn, I couldn't resist the temptation to probe his mind..."

Upon hearing these words, the three of them were shocked.

Then a trace of horror crept in.

As Professor X added another sentence. "But I failed! His mind has an incredibly strong barrier. Even if I were to use all my abilities, I might not be able to break through."

"How is that possible?!"

Jean Grey said in disbelief.

As a student of Professor X, she also possessed psychic abilities. She knew better than anyone in the world the extent of Professor X's telepathic powers.

Apart from Magneto, who possessed a brainwave shield, no one could completely block the professor's mind invasion!

Could it be... Lynn?

"That's why I didn't ask him anything about his own abilities."

Professor X sighed softly. "Lynn is a genius, a hidden genius. If he is willing to share, even without our inquiry, he will reveal it himself."

Jean Grey furrowed her brow slightly. She understood the implications behind Professor X's words.

From the moment Professor X failed to penetrate Lynn's mind, their relationship had ceased being a simple teacher-student dynamic. It had transformed into somethingmore akin to partners.

"Charles, I've never seen you so powerless..."

Logan, also known as Wolverine, picked up the project proposal from the table and spoke slowly. "Aren't you afraid that he might be another Magneto? The means he just displayed were much more ruthless than yours."

"He didn't truly go all out, did he?"

Professor X smiled and shook his head, his wise eyes seemingly seeing through everything. "He needs to assert himself. On one hand, to make Bobby and the others more obedient, and on the other hand, to showcase his strength in front of us and instill confidence..."

"Logan, you'll understand in due time. This student is incredibly calculated..."

"There's an old saying that goes 'Three years of silence, one grand event.' There's also a poem that says 'The Great Roc Soars 90,000 Miles with the same Wind in a single day.' Lynn has spent ten years preparing, and now he's finally stepping out of the shadows. No one and nothing can hinder his progress."

"Let's wait and see."

The office fell into silence once again.

After a while, Wolverine's grumble broke the silence.

"Charles, since when did you take an interest in Eastern culture? Have you started studying ancient Eastern poetry?"

Professor X: "...".

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