In the ancient forest, under the impenetrable canopy, there were thick ancient trees that required a dozen people to encircle. They stepped on the ground that was covered in withered leaves.
The high temperature evaporated most of the water on the ground, and the canopy that was hundreds of meters tall blocked most of the water.
The entire forest was like a giant steamer.
The high temperature coupled with the high humidity meant that without professional training, one would quickly pass out due to lack of water. However, the most frightening thing here was not the environment.
Skull Island was also known as the Skull Continent.
In theory, this was not a continent recognized by humans. At least, there were no official records.
There were currently six continents recognized by humans on Earth. They were Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, and Australia.
The reason why humans did not recognize the Skull Continent was that the island could not be found on Earth, regardless of whether they used radar or satellites to photograph Earth.
A continental plate that could never be recorded on a map?
Of course, humans would not recognize it. However, that did not mean that it did not exist.
Some scientists had already measured the area of Skull Island. The conclusion was that the island was very large, even larger than some continental plates.
That was why the Skull Continent was called.
In the meantime, in the primeval forest on the Skeleton Island, "Thunderbolt" Johnny, who had landed from the midair, stood on a thick branch steadily.
Today was his second day at Skull Island. Was this place as dangerous as the legends said?
To be honest, Johnny had no idea. Apart from the fact that the animals here were bigger than the ones outside, he did not feel that Skull Island was any different from other places.
Was there anything that annoyed him?
Bam!
The flames that had just been extinguished covered Johnny's body again. Looking at the mosquitoes that were instantly burned to ashes, Johnny's eyes flashed with undisguised disgust.
"These damn bugs."
Under the tree, listening to Johnny's complaints, one of the Fantastic Four, "Stone Man" Ben, rubbed his rough bald head and laughed at Johnny happily.
"Who asked you to be so annoying? Even bugs want to bite you."
The Fantastic Four had a quarrelsome pair, Stone Man and Thunderbolt.
Ben was very steady. Just like his superpower, he was as solid and reliable as a rock.
Johnny was the opposite. He was lively and passionate like fire, but at the same time, he did not know how to restrain himself.
They did not like each other. However, what if they were really in danger?
Thunderbolt would abandon her sister.
Ben would also choose to abandon his good friend of many years.
Moreover, the two would give a tacit answer.
"That's right. I believe he (she) will protect her (him)!"
Unfortunately, it was not popular to form a male couple in this era. Otherwise, the lava combination of Ben and Johnny would definitely attract more fans than the model couple of Reid and Susan.
Of course, on normal days, they would still ridicule him when necessary.
Especially Johnny the Thunderbolt. Usually, he was the one who mocked Ben. Since when did he start mocking him?
Fortunately, Johnny reacted quickly. He purposely put on a smug look.
"You probably don't know this, but mosquitoes that bite are all female. This means that even mosquitoes can't resist my charm."
However …
If he could ignore the flames rising from Johnny's body again, he believed that it would be more believable.
Stone Man ignored him. He patted his good friend's shoulder and pointed at Johnny on the branch with his thick finger. He said happily, "Reid, look at him. He's anxious."
Johnny the Thunderbolt subconsciously retorted, "I'm not."
Ben rolled his eyes and shrugged. "Is that so?
I don't believe you. "
Looking at the two arguing, as well as Reid who was watching from the side, Susan Susan could not help but look at them.
Invisible Susan couldn't help but roll her eyes. She glared fiercely at Reid, then looked at her brother and good friend.
"Alright, stop arguing. Aren't you guys tired?"
Ben did not speak. Ever since he became Stone Man, his reaction speed had been very slow.
On the other hand, Johnny the Thunderbolt's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction.
"Of course we're tired. Speaking of which, why did we come to this damn place?
Are the girls in New York not pretty enough, or are the girls on the beach not sexy enough? "
To be honest, Johnny did not object to coming to Skull Island.
Perhaps with this experience, he could gain a lot of ignorant girls.
But the problem was, why were there so many bugs here?
It was not that Johnny was pretentious, but his situation was the most unique among the Fantastic Four.
Susan had the AT position. Ben's body had turned into rock. Even if the mosquitoes wanted to suck blood, they could not penetrate his thick layer of rock. As for Reid?
His body composition could be changed at any time. As long as he increased the density of his skin, the mosquitoes would not be able to bite him.
He was the only one who had to rely on flames to drive away these damned bugs.
However, as he finished speaking, a serious look flashed in Reid's eyes.
"You can't say that. After all, the energy that caused the saltwater crocodile to mutate followed us back to Earth.
Johnny, I know this is not as good as New York, but we have an obligation to solve these problems. "
Johnny opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he sighed helplessly. A look of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
"Of course I know we have an obligation. But the problem is, isn't it better to let the saltwater crocodile die here?
If I remember correctly, this place is very dangerous. "
Reid shook his head with a look of disapproval. "Then have you thought that if the saltwater crocodile didn't die, it would become stronger here?
Don't forget the evolution speed of these animals. "
Johnny understood all the problems that Reid mentioned.
Otherwise, it would not have lasted until the third day.
He said so much not because he really wanted to leave, but because he wanted to vent his frustrations.
Of course, part of the reason was because he was annoyed by the bugs here. Especially when he looked at the huge lump on his arm that was bitten by the bugs, Johnny's expression couldn't help but reveal a hint of annoyance.
"Damn it, why …"
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But the next moment, he looked at the mosquito bite on his arm.
Johnny, who seemed to have realized something, could not help but be stunned.
As Johnny's sister who was familiar with him, although she did not speak much before, she was the first to speak. "What's wrong?"
Frowning slightly, Johnny's eyes flickered in thought. He shook his head and a look of uncertainty appeared on his face. "Nothing, I must be thinking too much."
Immediately, Johnny raised his head and urged with a belly full of complaints.
"Let's go quickly and get rid of that saltwater crocodile. I don't want to stay in this damn place for a minute longer."
With that, Johnny leaped and turned into a little fireman again, urging the others to move forward.
However, the Fantastic Four did not notice that there were two more people next to them.
One person was suspended in mid-air, and the other was sitting in a wheelchair.
If the Fantastic Four could see them, they would definitely recognize that these two were the two giants of the Mutants who had recently disappeared — Professor X and Magneto.
Unfortunately, they could not see them, or rather, they could see them, but their brain did not give enough feedback.
And watching the Fantastic Four leave, Magneto's eyes flashed with a hint of inquiry.
"Charles, how was it?"
Recalling the information he just got from the other party's mind, Professor X shook his head.
"Not Mutants, barely a group of superheroes with abilities. Their target is the big guy that broke in last week."
Frowning slightly, Magneto's eyes had a touch of decisiveness.
"The military sent them to collect genes?"
Professor X was stunned for a moment. Looking at the overly emotional Magneto, a touch of helplessness flashed in his eyes. "It has nothing to do with the military. Although they are not Mutants, they are a group of good people, so don't worry too much."
But regarding Professor X's statement, a touch of doubt flashed in Magneto's eyes.
"Are you sure?"
Pursing his lips, Professor X could not help but roll his eyes. Towards Magneto?
He was too lazy to say anything more. This guy was persecuted so much when he was young that he now suspected this and that, as if he was in the advanced stage of persecution.
But looking at the group of people leaving, especially the little fireman in the air, Professor X seemed to have thought of something interesting. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Don't worry, this is not only a group of good people, but also a group of smart people."