Chapter 91

Countless lightning bolts swirled in the lower atmosphere, and the thunder roared wildly through the air. This was the result of positive and negative electric fields colliding in the sky, creating a sound like the drums of war, shaking the heavens and making hearts tremble in rhythm with its beat.

The entire city was caught in this mysterious oscillation, and the media had already begun notifying all citizens, using the pretext of a major thunderstorm to advise everyone to quickly leave the city's most famous areas.

Panic and unrest had already begun to spread among the people. Those with high social status received notifications from the government at the first sign of trouble and had already begun to leave the city before the situation escalated. Zhou Lan and her group were naturally among them.

With the help of their recent ally, the Ashford family, Zhou Yi entrusted Alfred to take his mother and sister to safety, protecting them until his return. Of course, as a price, his cooperation with Alfred had to deepen. The extent of this deepening would be determined through further negotiations.

When Zhou Lan and Xiarui were personally picked up by Alfred, they naturally asked about Zhou Yi's whereabouts. Not only had Zhou Yi disappeared, but so had Ororo and the others. This situation left some people with no choice but to speculate. Especially Xiarui, who had already witnessed Zhou Yi's power, was now intensely interested in what was happening. Unfortunately, she was destined to make no waves while by Zhou Lan's side.

At this moment, Zhou Yi was already at the center of the most intense lightning, the discharge terminal of the magnetic storm that enveloped the entire city.

This was where Magneto was. At this moment, Magneto Erik was floating amidst countless lightning bolts, his body's weak magnetic field allowing him to hover. Magnetic forces surrounded him, enveloping him in a cocoon of lightning. The concentration of magnetic force was so intense that it created a powerful attraction for the surrounding lightning. The lightning converged, and the electric current gathered in a small space, causing the voltage to skyrocket. The collisions of electrons stripped atoms, leading to a clear plasma state. These plasma electrons formed a large amount of liquid plasma, with temperatures so high that they could make anyone tremble.

To stand here required not just courage but also sufficient strength. Magneto's message was simple: to challenge him, the leader of the mutants, and to negotiate with him on equal terms, one must at least appear before him. This was the first test, and failing it meant not even having the right to negotiate.

Zhou Yi's superhuman vision allowed him to easily locate Magneto, and the moment he saw him, he understood the mutant leader's intent. However, he had some confidence in challenging Magneto.

With Rogue by his side, Zhou Yi charged straight into the heart of the lightning. Lightning bolts struck at him, but his powerful telekinetic shield was more than enough to protect him and Rogue. The lightning shattered into countless tiny currents upon impact, but they had no effect on Zhou Yi.

However, when they entered the region of plasma, Zhou Yi had to be extremely cautious. The highly concentrated plasma brought with it an absolutely terrifying temperature. Even Zhou Yi was reluctant to venture into an area with temperatures in the hundreds of thousands.

But this did not mean Zhou Yi had no other options. Just as Magneto used his magnetic powers to create a massive magnetic field to repel all electrical currents, Zhou Yi used his innate magical powers to resist all the dangers here.

Gravity and magnetism are both fundamental forces of the universe. Just as Magneto had endless uses for magnetism, gravity had its own mysterious and indescribable applications. Although Zhou Yi's understanding of gravity was still shallow, even this basic application was enough to handle the situation.

A gravitational field instantly spread out. Under the influence of gravity, all electrical currents began to flow in a certain direction, creating a completely blank area around Zhou Yi, like an island in the ocean. This distorted gravitational field isolated the currents and even the temperature, leaving Zhou Yi and Rogue completely unaffected.

In front of them, the raging sea of electric currents lost its wildness and arrogance, like obedient subjects kneeling before their king, leaving only submission and docility.

This was just the basic application of the gravitational field. If Zhou Yi could expand the gravitational field to a certain limit, he could even influence the flow of time. Of course, such a being could not exist on a small planet like Earth. That kind of power could only be found in the bottomless black holes of the universe.

Seeing Zhou Yi step by step, leading Rogue to conquer the sea of lightning and appear before him, even Magneto, with his deep scheming, could not hide his surprise. The old man, seated on a floating metal chair, clapped his hands and praised him.

"Truly worthy of the trust Charles placed in you, truly worthy of the world-renowned superhero. I acknowledge your abilities; you indeed have the right to sit before me and speak of a challenge. However, before we proceed, I need to confirm: young man, do you really intend to challenge me?"

Zhou Yi took two steps forward, floating to a height equal to Magneto's, and responded.

"I don't need to think anymore; hesitation only prevents one from reaching their goal. If you need confirmation, then I am happy to tell you: yes! Magneto Erik Lensherr, I challenge you, with Rogue's safety and the opportunity to negotiate with you as the stakes. Do you accept, Mr. Erik?"

Magneto closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them, revealing a passion that contrasted with his aged body. The long-dormant fire in his heart had been reignited by Zhou Yi.

"I accept your challenge, Dawn Knight!" With the help of electromagnetic diffusion, his voice was loud enough to震撼 the entire city. "With the future of humans and mutants at stake, let us begin our duel. If you win, I will abandon my plans and discuss peace with the humans you speak of. If I win, then let all humans prepare for a new era of mutants."

His words not only shook the city but also all those who heard them. A battle between a mutant and a superhero, with the future of two races at stake, instantly elevated the issue from a city problem to a matter of great importance. Almost all eyes were drawn to this once-romantic city.

"Come, I have the same intention." The prospect of facing a powerful mutant like Magneto, who had been renowned for a long time, ignited Zhou Yi's fervent battle spirit. Such a powerful superhero rarely encountered an opponent who could bring out his full strength. And Magneto was undoubtedly one of the most qualified.

He was ready for the battle, but before it began, he had to ensure the safety of the bystander. Rogue's life was crucial, and Zhou Yi had no intention of sacrificing her. He signaled to Magneto with his eyes.

The experienced Magneto naturally understood his meaning. He extended his hand, and several heavy steel beams split off from the Eiffel Tower. Under his control, these beams split into tiny metal particles and quickly reformed into a structure resembling a birdcage. Of course, it was much larger than an ordinary birdcage, easily able to hold a person.

He waved his hand, and the giant birdcage floated in front of Rogue, and he said in a deep voice.

"Go in, girl. Soon, you will face your destiny, using your life to lay the first brick for the new era of mutants."

His words were enough to instill fear in Rogue. Few people can face death with calm, especially a child. However, Zhou Yi's voice soon followed, bringing courage back to her heart.

"Don't worry, Marie. I will bring you back soon. This is my promise to Logan!"

Biting her lip, Rogue resolutely stepped into the birdcage. The moment she entered, it closed instantly. Under Magneto's control, the birdcage was placed far behind them, forming a unique platform from which to observe the battlefield.

"Let's begin, young man. Show me the abilities you are proud of." The mutant leader smiled, fully displaying the demeanor of a top-tier powerhouse, allowing the Dawn Knight to make the first move.

Victory in battle is achieved by gradually expanding one's advantages. Firmly believing this, Zhou Yi decisively accepted Magneto's offer, his body transforming into a storm of lightning, creating a thunderous roar in the stormy environment.

His first attack was a supersonic strike, five times the speed of sound, crossing all spatial barriers in an instant, accompanied by a thunderous boom that surpassed even the lightning. His fist easily tore through the air, the combination of speed and power causing intense flames to appear on his knuckles, a result of the air being ignited by friction. At the same time, wave-like patterns rippled around him, the air itself unable to maintain stability at such speeds, creating large vacuum zones and a bizarre scene.

With such power, Zhou Yi believed even Magneto would have a hard time. He was confident that if a building or even the Eiffel Tower stood in his way, he could reduce it to rubble. The combination of strength and speed was the most terrifying form of violence.

However, standing before him was Magneto, the king of magnetism.

An invisible shield appeared around Magneto. The closer Zhou Yi got to the shield, the stronger the repelling force he felt. But these forces were not enough to make him hesitate. He did not believe that Magneto could stop him with just this.

When his body collided with the invisible shield, a massive boom echoed. The sound came not just from the air but also from the ground. The foundation of the Eiffel Tower began to shake, and the massive tower and the surrounding earth emitted a deep rumble.

Zhou Yi's body was shot back like a cannonball, the speed of the recoil even faster than his initial speed. In an instant, he was propelled thousands of meters into the clouds, creating explosive ripples in the cloud sea, resembling countless donuts in the sky.

In the center of those donuts, Zhou Yi stared in shock at the distance. There, Magneto sat calmly, his shield undamaged. It seemed he could sense Zhou Yi's gaze, and from a great distance, he smiled warmly at him.

This smile was glaringly bright to Zhou Yi.