NOVEL WEB Chapter 21: Chapter 21: The Battle Continues
Chapter 21: The Battle Continues
Ben's energy was beginning to wane, the endless series of quick maneuvers and energy blasts draining him faster than he expected. The battlefield was a mess, torn apart by the chaotic battle between him and Dodoria. The ground beneath them was cratered, and the once-clear sky was now filled with smoke and debris from their earlier exchanges.
Dodoria was a beast, a force of nature that took every hit in stride. But Ben had learned quickly that strength wasn't everything. Intelligence, tactics, and the right form at the right time were just as important. However, even as he tried to outmaneuver Dodoria, the reality was starting to set in. This was a battle he couldn't win with just speed and energy blasts. Dodoria's resilience was extraordinary, and he wasn't showing signs of slowing down.
Ben needed a change.
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A New Approach
Ben floated in the air, hovering above Dodoria, who was charging up another blast. The massive soldier's face contorted in anger, and his fists clenched, ready to unleash destruction. Ben's mind worked rapidly, calculating every potential scenario. He couldn't keep up with Dodoria's raw power, and if he kept attacking with energy blasts, it wouldn't be long before he was exhausted.
His fingers grazed the Omnitrix once again, and the dial flicked under his touch. There was only one form left that he hadn't used yet, one that could potentially shift the odds in his favor.
Ben's body shimmered, and within moments, he transformed into Big Chill, his alien form now resembling an icy warrior clad in blue armor. Ben's muscles surged with a cold, controlled energy. He felt the intense, biting power of Big Chill's abilities coursing through him, the ability to control ice and cold to a terrifying degree.
"What is this now?" Dodoria scoffed, clearly annoyed. "A child playing with ice? Do you think that will stop me?"
Ben didn't respond. He just focused on the chilling aura around him. He wasn't here to banter or taunt—he was here to win, and this time, it was going to take everything he had.
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Turning the Tables
Dodoria wasted no time in launching his attack. With a thunderous roar, he sent a blast of energy straight toward Ben. The explosion lit up the sky, but Big Chill was ready. Ben waved his hand, and a barrier of frost erupted from his palm, freezing the energy beam mid-flight and causing the attack to dissipate into harmless steam.
"You'll have to do better than that, Dodoria." Ben's voice came through cold and confident.
Without warning, Ben dropped down from the sky, freezing the ground beneath him as he descended. Dodoria's feet were instantly frozen, trapping him momentarily.
But Ben wasn't done yet. With a flick of his wrist, a massive wave of ice shot out from the ground, enveloping Dodoria's torso and arms, binding him in place. The ice spread quickly, its icy grip tightening with each passing second.
Dodoria struggled, his muscles bulging as he attempted to break free, but the ice was too strong, too cold for him to break through quickly. His anger flared, and he roared, sending shockwaves through the air. But the cold continued to seep into his body, slowing his movements.
Ben hovered in the air, watching as Dodoria struggled against his icy bonds. This was the opening he needed.
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A Shocking Realization
Ben was ready to strike. He had Dodoria exactly where he wanted him—immobilized and at a disadvantage. But just as Ben prepared to charge up an attack, a sudden flicker of energy caught his attention.
Dodoria's power was spiking. His muscles were pulsing, and despite being trapped in ice, a terrible energy was radiating from him. Ben had seen this before—it was a desperation move, an all-out burst of power to break free.
Ben's instincts screamed at him to move, but it was too late.
Dodoria's body exploded with energy, his aura flaring bright, and the ice around him shattered into pieces. The sheer force of his release was enough to send Ben flying back, crashing into a nearby rock formation. His body ached from the impact, and for a moment, he felt his vision blur. But he wasn't out of the fight yet.
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The Final Clash
Ben gritted his teeth as he rose to his feet, shaking off the pain. Dodoria was still standing, his aura crackling with energy. The ice had done its job, slowing Dodoria down, but now he was back at full strength.
"You're going to regret that, kid," Dodoria growled, his voice low and dangerous.
Ben quickly assessed the situation. Dodoria was furious now, and he had just unlocked a dangerous surge of power. But Ben wasn't about to back down. Big Chill's abilities weren't just about ice—he had other tricks up his sleeve.
Ben gathered his energy and raised his arms, releasing a stream of frost beams at Dodoria. But this time, he wasn't aiming for his enemy's body. Instead, Ben focused on the ground beneath Dodoria's feet. The ice spread out quickly, wrapping around Dodoria's legs and freezing him in place once again.
Dodoria snarled, struggling against the cold, but Ben wasn't finished. With a swift movement, he generated a massive blast of frost, launching it straight at Dodoria's face. The blast hit him head-on, sending a powerful wave of cold through his body. Dodoria howled in agony as the ice began to encase his head, freezing his mouth and eyes shut.
But even then, Ben knew he had to finish this. Dodoria was still alive, and he wasn't about to let his opponent turn the tide once again.
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The Final Moment
Ben took a deep breath, steadying himself. His energy reserves were low, but there was no turning back now. With everything he had left, Ben focused all his strength into a single, devastating ice attack. The air around him began to freeze, the temperature dropping drastically as he gathered the frost energy into his palms.
Ben's eyes glowed with determination as he unleashed the full force of his final attack, sending a massive blizzard of ice toward Dodoria. The force of the attack was unlike anything Ben had ever unleashed before. The ice was powerful, freezing everything in its path, and it tore through the air like a wave of destruction.
Dodoria, now completely frozen, didn't have time to react. The icy storm engulfed him, and with a loud cracking noise, Dodoria's massive form shattered into a thousand pieces, the ice encasing him finally breaking apart.
For a moment, all that remained was the silence of the battlefield.
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