Theoretically, after the Omnitrix extracts a creature's genes, it optimizes them to become the healthiest genes within that species.
While we call it "healthy," in most cases, it's not a problem to understand it as "optimal."
Take Ben's transformation into Four Arms, for example. Although he's male, he can overpower stronger female Tetramands in terms of strength.
But now...
Thump!
A silver-gray shadow was kicked flying by Caiera, embedding itself into the rock with a clear imprint of a person.
"Strange, why is there such a huge difference in power?"
Ben struggled to peel himself off the wall, a look of confusion on his face.
"Hey, Caiera, why can't I generate electricity all over my body like you can?" he asked, puzzled.
Even if this ability was exclusive to female Phantom, the Little Broken Watch should have been able to manifest it on him.
"Are you talking about the Old Power?"
Considering Ben might be the legendary Son of Sakaar, Caiera didn't press her attack. Instead, she answered his question.
"This isn't a power the Shadow People are born with; it's something acquired later," Caiera explained.
The Old Power is a form of artificially created cosmic energy. Not every Sakaaran possesses it, nor is it exclusive to the Sakaarans.
"No wonder..."
Ben immediately understood.
The essence of the Old Power is like internal energy in martial arts, similar to the combat skills mastered by the Revonnahganders. Even if Ben could transform into a Revonnahgander, like Benny, his assistant Rook, he wouldn't be able to grasp combat skills that others had painstakingly trained for.
However, "If it's a skill that can be trained, then I should be able to learn it too!"
Hearing this, even Caiera found it somewhat absurd.
"That's impossible. I'm the most talented among the gray Sakaarans, and even so, it took me many years to cultivate the Old Power to this level. You've never encountered the Old Power before; simply activating it is not an easy task."
With that, she lunged at Ben like a cannonball, her slender legs whipping towards his chest.
In a moment of desperation, Ben bent down to dodge the attack. Caiera's strike landed squarely on the rock behind him.
Boom!!
Instantly, the entire massive rock formation exploded under the force of her kick.
The gravel shot out like buckshot, piercing the rock strata!
Then, a warning siren blared in Ben's head. He looked up sharply, seeing Caiera raise her right leg high. Ben didn't have time to reflect on his actions and instinctively rolled to the side.
Simultaneously, Caiera's right leg, crackling with electricity, descended like a thunderous axe!
Boom!!
Another deafening sound.
Although Caiera's attack didn't hit Ben directly, the immense shockwave generated by her powerful strike sent him flying.
The ground beneath Caiera's feet was also torn apart by this single blow!
Ben's heart pounded.
This Supreme Warrior certainly had some serious skills.
"You should transform back into that green guy, or a Tetramand, and fight me," Caiera said, turning around, as if afraid she might accidentally kill Ben.
"I told you, I'm going to use Magic to counter Magic," Ben replied, shaking his head.
In truth, he was simply a bit envious of the Old Power. Although any species could learn this power, it would likely be much easier for the Phantom, who invented this energy, to learn and utilize it.
Achieving this was clearly not easy.
Caiera's talent was already top-tier among the Phantom. She was a warrior handpicked by the Red King. Even if Ben's talent was slightly superior to hers, he couldn't possibly make up for her decades of effort in an instant.
Caiera attacked again.
Her entire body was enveloped in terrifying lightning, and her eyes blazed with intense white light!
The lightning danced between her arms like divine ribbons.
She threw a punch at lightning speed, causing the air to explode and creating a sonic boom.
Boom!
Ben dodged in a flurry.
He looked like a stray dog being chased, causing anyone who witnessed the scene to hold their breath for him.
"Why doesn't Boss Hacker transform into Four Arms to fight her?" Korg exclaimed, running around the Arena anxiously.
He wasn't the only one thinking this. Those who had witnessed Ben's epic battle with Looma in the Arena back then could never forget the shocking scene.
That terrifying power, as if a monster was sealed within his body, inspired awe and fear.
However, Bill reached out and abruptly cut off the broadcast. His gaze swept over Korg, his protruding mouth reminiscent of the bleached bones of wildebeest in the desert.
He said coldly, "He must have his reasons. We just need to do what we need to do."
"I'm worried too..."
"No need to worry, Korg," Xiloi said. "The Son of Sakaar won't lose to a traitor from the Shadow People!"
"Although the guards in the Totem Tower have been greatly reduced, there are still some Royal Guards left. It will be difficult for us to reach the top of the tower, right?" Doug asked.
"Queen Red Wind will draw their fire for us," Bill said expressionlessly.
As soon as he finished speaking, an angry roar pierced through several floors!
"Angmo Asan!"
As expected, it was Queen Red Wind Looma's voice.
At this moment, Looma, who knew everything was proceeding according to plan, pretended to be enraged. She smashed through several metal walls and rushed to the Red King. She held a two-sided giant hammer, as if she were wielding a barbell as a weapon.
"You despicable scoundrel, how dare you do such a dishonorable thing!"
"I don't know what you're talking about, Looma."
The Red King was not surprised that Looma would rush out in anger. In fact, when he sent Caiera to ambush Ben, he had already anticipated that Looma would be furious.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been wearing his armor so early and gathered the Royal Guards around him.
"You sent Caiera to ambush Benny?!" Looma's four eyes were red.
"I must clarify first, he was the one who attacked my Death Head Guards!"
The Red King said with a cold laugh.
He wasn't wrong. After Ben killed the monster in the Maw, he had actively charged towards the Death Head Guards.
"A joke. If you weren't planning to strike from the shadows, why would the Death Head Guards be in that place?"
Looma roared, "Immediately recall the Death Head Guards and Caiera, or I'll crush your head!"
"Insolent!"
The Red King suddenly stood up from his throne. He slammed his huge blade onto the ground, sending sparks flying.
His eyes seemed to be burning.
"Looma, I don't care which planet you're a queen from, but you are nothing here!"
"Everything you have is given by me! I am the only King of Sakaar!"
"You won't be for long!"
Looma sneered, then charged forward. She raised her heavy hammer high with both hands, arching her body backward like a crescent moon!
The heavy hammer smashed down!
*BOOM!!*
In an instant, the Red King's throne was smashed to pieces.
The Royal Guards protecting the Red King immediately surrounded Looma. They held golden long spears, their blades clashing as they thrust towards Looma!
Sparks flew!
The number of these Royal Guards was far fewer than the Death Head Guards, but their combat power and equipment were even stronger.
Dozens of them attacked Looma, and for a moment, she was in a tough fight.
She raised her hand to block an attacker's strike, leaped up, extended her right arm, and swung it fiercely like a guillotine across another warrior's throat, sending him flying.
But at the same time, dozens more attacked from behind her.
Seeing this, Looma did not hesitate to smash her hammer down onto the floor, instantly collapsing several layers of the floor beneath her!
"Let's go down together!"
*CRASH!*
The floor of the entire room collapsed under Looma's attack. Not only the Royal Guards but even the Red King could not escape and fell with her.
However, his skills were also extraordinary. With the help of his golden armor, the Red King gained immense mobility. He leaped several times on the falling floor, thrusting his blade towards Looma, who had no footing in the air!
"Die!"
*CLANG!*
Looma's two hands below her ribs slammed together, her palms trapping the blade. Her other two arms grabbed the back of the long sword, and her slender legs kicked towards the Red King's abdomen.
*CLANG!*
This kick was enough to shatter rock, but it only left a shallow mark on the Red King's armor.
Looma's face showed surprise.
In an instant, they both landed.
It was then that the Red King realized they had fallen all the way from the room into the arena.
At this moment, there were no spectators in the arena, and all the lights were dim, as if the curtain had not yet risen.
Then, dozens of Royal Guards also landed simultaneously, surrounding Looma in a circle.
Looma's four eyes swept around, noticing that nearly all the forces in the arena had been drawn to her. She no longer rushed to fight the Red King, instead buying time.
"Angmo Asan, your turtle shell has gotten quite a bit harder."
Upon hearing this, the Red King didn't get angry, or rather, he had been angry enough these past few days.
He took a step forward, as if displaying his majesty and power to Looma. He said proudly:
"Did you really think that after I knew you could tear apart my battle armor, I wouldn't make any preparations?"
He reached out and tapped the armor on his body, the metallic sound echoing in the empty arena.
"This special metal, even if you punch it hundreds of times, won't sustain the slightest damage!"
"Tch." Looma turned her head, scoffing.
"Looma, why must you oppose me for someone who is about to die?" the Red King said arrogantly. "I am the Emperor of Sakaar. As long as you are willing to submit to me, you can become the true Queen of Sakaar, and Red Wind Queen will no longer be just a title."
"Ridiculous. I am already the true Queen. As for you, you're nothing but a clown with red skin. Also, compared to Benny, "You're far from it!"
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