Infinity we are monsters

Chapter 256 is a bit too long (second update)
"What did you say? The devil tree can still devour the earth?"

Zhao Chenping was very surprised when he heard this.

"how can that be?"

Professor X sighed slightly, and said: "Nothing is impossible. The military detected some time ago that the deepest taproot of the devil tree has penetrated the earth's crust, reached the mantle, and is still heading towards the center of the earth at a speed visible to the naked eye. The reason why he can become so huge has a lot to do with his huge root system absorbing the energy of the entire earth."

Hearing this, Zhao Chenping was thoughtful, and said, "Does that mean we can kill it just by cutting off its roots?"

Professor X shook his head with a wry smile, and said: "In theory, it is true, but at present, it is too difficult to achieve. The roots of this devil tree have spread all over the eastern and eastern parts of the United States as early as a few years ago. The military has found its roots in the western United States, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and southern Canada. The reason why the land of the entire United States is becoming more and more barren is that this devil tree has robbed all the nutrients of the earth."

Zhao Chenping was a little incredulous after hearing this, and asked, "Could it be that the government hasn't noticed such a big movement before?"

"The devil tree seems to be born with intelligence and knows how to hide. At the beginning, although the government found something different underground, but under investigation, it was the roots of ordinary plants, so they didn't care. Until a few years ago, the devil The climate of the tree has been established, and it began to grow unscrupulously. In almost a day and a night, its trunk grew to the sky, towering into the clouds, and countless animals, plants and even human beings in the entire United States were used by him as nourishment, causing countless deaths and injuries. Only then did the government Alarmed, just thinking about what to do to him, it's already a bit late."

After finishing speaking, Professor X suddenly felt sad, and said, "Speaking of which, I'm still to blame for all this."

Hearing this, the beast who had been silent all this time suddenly said, "Professor, this matter has nothing to do with you, so don't keep feeling guilty."

"Hank, things always have a reason. If I hadn't opened the mutant school, this devil tree might not be what it is today."

"It could have been worse than that."

"That's all hypothetical."

Professor X shook his head and sighed softly: "After all, the devil tree grew up after killing several mutants in the college."

After hearing this, Zhao Chenping's heart moved, and he said, "Professor, did the devil tree absorb those mutants? Why can he master so many abilities?"

Professor X was silent for a while, apparently not wanting to mention it.

Seeing this, Hank said in a low tone: "Those who have been identified include Mystique, Colossus, Storm, Phoenix, and Cyclops. As for other unknown mutants, although there is no way to find them, they are There are quite a few."

Zhao Chenping had a toothache after hearing this. No wonder the grape tree could become so difficult to deal with. Mystique's powers allow him to change his appearance and hide himself. Colossus can turn his body into steel. Storm can control storms, lightning, and lasers. Her eyes can emit red shock waves, and the Phoenix Girl is even more amazing. Her power is to control telepathy and telepathy. After practicing to the extreme, she can decompose and control all matter, and can even predict the future, control time, and bring people back to life.

Of course, in this world, it should not be possible.

While they were pondering, Zhao Chenping and Qiaoer had followed Professor

Other mutants can already be seen here, some are sitting quietly somewhere and reading a book, some are gloomy looking into the air and cursing in a low voice, and most of them are dazed and at a loss what to do.

Of course, there are also those who have excellent psychological quality and constantly exercise their abilities.

Like Wolverine.

When Zhao Chenping saw him, he was learning how to fight with a soldier to train his reaction speed.

When Professor X came here, the expression on his face had returned to his previous indifferent self-confidence, and at the same time he kept introducing the mutants he met to Zhao Shenping and Qiaoer.Not long after, they entered an office of Professor X.

After taking his seat, Professor X asked: "Mr. Zhao, Ms. Que, just now the captain only said that you can fly in the air, but I don't know what your real ability is..."

Zhao Chenping thought for a while, and said: "My ability is to transform into a golden rooster." Qiaoer glanced at him slightly, and then said: "My ability is also to transform into a phoenix."

"Is it a transformation-like ability?"

Professor X nodded and said with a smile: "Since you are here, you can stay here with peace of mind. Let Hank take you to the dormitory later."

"The issue of accommodation will wait for now."

Zhao Chenping reached out his hand to stop Hank who was about to get up, and asked, "Professor, I want to know if the government or us mutants have any plan to deal with that devil tree? Are we going to let him do this?"

"The government's research on it some time ago has made a breakthrough. According to the continuous observation of space satellites and repeated experiments by the military, it is found that there are five fruits on the top of the devil tree, which should be the source of its power. Destruction, even if the Devil Tree does not die, it will not make people as desperate as it is now."

Zhao Chenping nodded, and said: "I have seen those five fruits before I came here, and I wanted to destroy them at the time, but they have been well protected by the devil tree."

"Oh!? Can you tell me the specific process?"

Professor X suddenly became interested.

Zhao Chenping guessed that his video should have been discovered and studied by the military at this moment, so he didn't hold back, and said it in detail.

After Professor X listened, he was a little surprised, and said, "You said that the devil tree can communicate?"

"Yes, and he speaks it with an authentic English accent. I don't know where he learned it from."

"This is not good news. It means that he is learning the knowledge of our humans. From this point of view, it cannot be delayed any longer. The sooner we get rid of him, the better."

Zhao Chenping nodded, and said: "Professor, I think so too. The more the devil tree lives, the stronger it will be, and our chances of winning will be lowered. Moreover, we mutants have various abilities. Weapons, if you fight to the death, it is not completely without chance."

Professor X smiled slightly and said: "You are right. I will contact the government as soon as possible to urge them to make a decision."

"That's good. Remember to notify me when the time comes."

. . .

Half an hour later, Hanke sent Zhao Chenping to the dormitory and returned to Professor X's office. He said, "Professor, are the two of them credible? Why do I think they have other purposes?"

"Hank, it doesn't matter if they have another purpose. Now the priority of the entire mutant population, the entire United States, and even the whole world is to get rid of the devil tree. For this reason, as long as someone can help, regardless of his origin For any purpose, we can accept it!"

(End of this chapter)