Chapter 1226 The trial begins
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Ten days later, West Coast San Diego.
The number of people who have passed the stone tablet selection trial has reached an astonishing approximately two thousand.
However, compared to the huge crowd of hundreds of thousands, the number of people who have qualified for the trial is quite rare.
Although the remaining people did not qualify for the trial, they still stayed here and planned to be spectators to witness this miraculous moment. The end of the nine major stages of the 6,000-mile journey were almost crowded with onlookers.
The media across the United States were like sharks smelling blood, rushing to report on this trial.
With the help of all media and social platforms, the popularity of this trial involving the Holy Grail and making wishes has been pushed to an unprecedented height, and people all over the world are paying attention to it.
It was approaching noon and the sun was shining brightly.
The harshness of the summer sun makes many people sweat profusely, and many of the weak have even fainted.
But more people still endured their discomfort and stared straight ahead, because basically all the contestants participating in the trial had already gathered, just waiting for the stone tablet to signal the official start.
"Look over there, it's the Phoenix Apostles, they're actually here too!"
A cry of surprise erupted from the crowd, attracting the attention of other participants in the trial.
Four blazing and passionate phoenix fires, like burning red glow, carrying a huge momentum, spread from the very far horizon at an extremely fast speed.
Cyclops, Colossus, Storm, and Hope landed on the beach one after another.
The rest of the people participating in the trial made way for them one after another, with a hint of fear in their vigilant eyes.
"Still watching? Stay away, don't get targeted by them!"
"That's right, do you want to be eliminated from the beginning?"
Those who are qualified for the trial avoid looking at them.
Nowadays, almost everyone knows the reputation of Phoenix Apostle.
Therefore, no one dares to touch their bad luck. They can only secretly tell the bad luck and stay away as much as possible. I hope that after the trial begins, they will never encounter these evil stars to avoid being directly eliminated.
"No trace of the Avengers found..."
Storm looked around and frowned: "Didn't they come to participate?"
"No,
They must be coming. "
Cyclops clasped his hands on his chest and said coldly: "Believe me, Ororo, they must be hiding among the people participating in the trial now, they just don't dare to show up."
"It's a pity that Emma is no longer here." Storm sighed and said, "If she were still here, she could easily find their traces with the power of her mind. The professor... actually refused. We really can’t figure it out.”
"It's understandable, the professor is old after all."
Cyclops frowned slightly, and although his tone was calm, there was a flash of anger in his eyes.
They also didn't understand Professor
"Hmph, a bunch of cowards, don't be afraid of them."
Colossus's voice was deep and his eyes were very oppressive. Wherever he looked, the crowd all bowed their heads: "It doesn't matter even if they are here. Anyway, the journey is so long. Sooner or later, we will encounter them. When the time comes... I will personally Crush their bones!”
"If you do this...will it violate the rules?" Hope said cautiously.
"No, Hope."
Cyclops chuckled lightly and said meaningfully: "Look carefully, the rule is: you are not allowed to be 'discovered' for committing criminal acts. In other words, as long as you are not discovered, it will be fine."
Hope was just sixteen years old, still a little girl. Hearing this, he immediately covered his mouth and showed a surprised expression: "But... isn't this a loophole in the rules?"
"This is not a loophole in the rules, it's just a reasonable use of the rules, Hope." Storm came up and touched her hair, glanced at the people who were secretly peeping around, and said softly: "And... all the people participating in the trial People think so in their hearts.”
Hope looked around and found that everyone was indeed like this, with murderous intent and vigilance in their eyes.
Among the people participating in the trial this time, there were not only the X-Men and Avengers, but also some mutants who did not join the organization, as well as people with special superpowers, or some super villains.
What everyone doesn’t want is a universal wish-making machine.
Therefore, in addition to the Avengers, their enemies also include potential enemies.
Amid mutual vigilance and vigilance, the people participating in the trial prepared silently.
Soon, the time came to noon, the sun climbed to its highest point, and the heat reached the hottest moment of the whole day.
The sacred trial will begin in one minute!
Suddenly, this idea appeared in the minds of all participants.
Some of the participants who were originally drowsy under the scorching sun woke up the moment they heard the voice, staring straight ahead like bloodthirsty wolves.
"Ready, it's time to begin!"
Cyclops roared, making all the apostles cheer up.
The noisy sound immediately disappeared, and thousands of people were silent. They all held their breath and adjusted their state.
Tick tock...tick tock...
The sound of the clock sounded extremely harsh on the empty beach.
Boom—!
Suddenly, a dull and melodious bell echoed on the beach in San Diego.
Just like the starting gun in a race, the moment the bell rang, thousands of people, like wild horses, kicked up large swaths of sand and rushed out with roars of filial piety.
The trial has officially begun!
"Get out of here!
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Only a muffled thunderous roar was heard, and then waves of dust were set off across the beach.
The huge shaking sound was transmitted along the beach, and everyone could feel it, as if it was an eight-magnitude earthquake. With the sound of breaking through the air, the crowd in front turned around in shock, and found a silver steel giant charging towards them with a terrifying posture. Come.
"It's Colossus!"
The people in front screamed, and they recognized the identity of the giant steel beast at a glance. It was none other than Colossus, one of the Phoenix Apostles.
Colossus, which is made entirely of steel, relies on its weight advantage to run like a heavy tank. Especially when paired with his terrifying speed, it can turn into a steel train that everyone is afraid of.
As long as it is brushed even a little bit, I am afraid that the muscles and bones will be broken.
"Damn it, aren't you allowed to use your abilities?!" One of the people shouted in frustration.
"Idiot, are you stupid?" The person next to him scolded: "The rules just don't allow you to use your abilities, and this guy doesn't have any abilities. He was born like this!"
Colossus quickly broke through the crowd and led the apostle to the leading position.
"As long as we keep accelerating, we can get rid of them!"
Colossus said confidently: "Those cowards from the Avengers, just stay in the crowd!"
"Don't be careless, read a book, Piotr."
Cyclops followed closely behind him, using his huge body to block the oncoming wind: "Our goal is to win the first place in each stage. Reasonable distribution of physical strength is the most important, do you understand?"
"Don't worry, I understand!"
Colossus gave a thumbs up and grinned: "I still have plenty of energy. We will definitely win the first stage!"
During the conversation, the Phoenix Apostle and the large army had opened up hundreds of positions.
"Aren't we going to catch up?"
Namor, who was hiding in the crowd, said impatiently: "If we are pulled too far away, we won't be able to catch up with them!"
"Don't worry, it's not time yet."
Iron Man said calmly: "When we leave Santiago and reach the desert area, it will be time for us to perform."
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