I Am in Marvel with Unlimited Cards

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On top of the speeding train winding through the mountain paths.

The X-Men team holding Erik was tense and alert, staring at the sudden appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse. They had no idea who these newcomers were or what their intentions might be.

The leader of the group was a middle-aged man with a tall, robust build and an unusual appearance, draped in a mysterious black-gray cloak. 

Accompanying him were two young women: one was a punk-style girl with a ponytail, and the other was a graceful and beautiful Asian woman. There was also a white young man with wings and a cold look in his eyes.

These were the awakened Apocalypse and his three chosen Horsemen from around the world: Storm, Psylocke, and Archangel. Endowed with the awakening enhancements granted by Apocalypse, the three mutants exuded an overwhelming aura of power.

"Be careful. I can feel that he is extremely dangerous and on a completely different level compared to our previous enemies," Logan said, his fur bristling with tension. 

He clenched his fists and extended three Adamantium blades, positioning himself protectively in front of the group. "I'll cover your retreat."

"You don't know who he is even from where you are?" Hank, still holding Erik, asked Logan.

"I don't know..." Logan shook his head, staring at Apocalypse with unprecedented seriousness. "I've never seen him before. If such a powerful enemy existed in this era, the Professor should have warned me."

"Never mind that."

Alex stepped forward assertively and addressed Apocalypse and his group, "Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

"I'm not here for you," Apocalypse replied, his gaze falling. He extended a finger, pointing at Erik, who was pinned and restrained by Hank. "I'm here for him."

"Sorry, he's ours," Alex said, spreading his hands and gathering energy in his chest, preparing for battle.

"So, I've become a target."

Erik couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark. He was observing both sides, expecting it to be the Brotherhood of Mutants, but he didn't recognize Apocalypse or his group and had no idea why they were after him.

Hank gave Azazel a sidelong glance and whispered, "Azazel, these people are not easy to handle. Take Erik back to the Professor and then come back to support us."

"Understood." Azazel nodded seriously, placing a hand on Erik's shoulder. 

Noticing their intent, Apocalypse tilted his head slightly, watching Azazel's subtle movements. His deep eyes suddenly gleamed with a blinding light.

Azazel tried to teleport Erik away but soon stopped, his face changing drastically as he said, "What's going on? I can't teleport away. It's like there's an unknown barrier blocking the way. I've never encountered this before."

"Can't teleport away?" Hank's eyes widened in surprise.

Logan and Alex looked at Apocalypse and his group. The strange phenomenon could only be due to their powers interfering.

Storm lifted her chin with a haughty expression and said, "Of course. What you're facing is the supreme god!"

"Then don't blame me for attacking the same god!"

Alex, acting on the principle of striking first, thrust his chest forward. A blazing red energy beam shot out from within him, aiming directly at Apocalypse and his group. In an instant, the night-time mountain landscape was illuminated brightly.

The three Horsemen showed no intention of avoiding the attack and remained in place, watching as the powerful energy beam approached. Just before the beam struck, 

Apocalypse gently waved his hand and to the astonished eyes of the X-Men team, the red energy beam was met with a stronger counterforce, causing it to slightly deviate from its original path and deflect away.

The energy beam struck the mountainside next to the railway, sending fragments of rock and soil flying, igniting a fierce wildfire on the mountain.

At the same time, Logan attempted to take action but was immediately restrained by Apocalypse's hand, which pressed down with an invisible force. The steel train roof seemed to transform into quicksand, trapping him entirely and rendering him immobile despite his struggles.

"You bastard…" Alex gritted his teeth, trying to fire another energy beam. But with a slight shift of Apocalypse's hand, he was swatted away like a fly, tumbling toward the cliff beside the speeding train.

"Alex!"

In a critical moment, Hank released Erik and leaped into the air, catching Alex just in time. The two of them tumbled together, falling towards the cliff.

It was a swift defeat.

The experienced X-Men team was vanquished in mere seconds, with almost all members defeated within five seconds. The only one taking action was Apocalypse himself.

"Logan! Hank! Alex!"

Azazel trembled with urgency, but the space was restricted, and he couldn't use his teleportation ability. No matter how anxious he was, he was powerless.

"Cough, Cough."

Erik coughed and touched his neck. Standing up from the train's roof, he looked at Apocalypse with a serious expression and asked, "What do you want with me?"

Apocalypse responded with compelling gravitas, "There is no need for the existence of the current superpowers. Since I have awakened, it is inevitable that I will achieve an immortal status. Child, you are the best candidate for the fourth Horseman."

"Horseman?"

Erik was puzzled but still approached Apocalypse.

"Yes, Horseman. Child, you possess a great potential that has yet to be fully awakened. Let me help you."

Apocalypse nodded, and to show his sincerity, he extended his hand towards Erik. Erik felt his blood and even his genes stirring uneasily. His knees buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, letting out a cry of intense pain.

"Recall the anger and the first time you awakened your powers as a child."

Apocalypse bestowed the enhancement upon Erik, guiding him with a soft voice. Erik, kneeling on the train, grimaced in agony, veins bulging like serpents, struggling but determined to extend his hand outward.

"Yes, that's it," Apocalypse continued to guide.

"Ahhhhhh!" Erik cried out in release.

'Wooo—'

The train they were on trembled violently and then lifted off the tracks, hovering in mid-air. Under the influence of the powerful magnetic field, the surrounding railway tracks began to break apart, and several mountains crumbled with a thunderous roar, sending countless fragments and dust into the sky.

This scene resembled an apocalyptic cataclysm.

"God, he's incredible," Archangel exclaimed, finally understanding why Apocalypse was so determined to recruit Erik.

Magneto, truly deserving of his name!

Meanwhile, on a sunny southern island.

Caesar and Jean were sitting on a rock by the sea, with Caesar and Jean each holding a fishing rod, clearly enjoying a leisurely day of fishing.

"Professor," Jean said, her small hand trembling on the rod.

"Have you caught a fish?" Caesar asked, yawning.

"No," Jean shook her head, looking puzzled. "But I vaguely heard some cries. I don't know where they're coming from."

"Oh? Is he finally showing himself?"

A hint of curiosity flashed in Caesar's eyes. He murmured to himself, then patted Jean's small head. "Don't think about slacking off. Keep fishing until you catch three. Otherwise, don't even talk about training; you won't have enough fish to eat."

"Yes," Jean pouted and continued fishing, trying to calm her mind.

**(End of Chapter)**