Ben10: A Romantic Adventure with a Gender-Swapped Class

Their lips parted, carrying a hint of cold dampness.

Xiao Ban resolutely turned away, no longer looking at the face that was causing her such heartache.

She walked step by step toward the gaping maw of the abyss that swallowed everything, each step feeling like walking on a knife's edge.

Standing on the edge of the pit, the scorching heat almost scorched her hair.

She glanced down at the raging flames churning and roaring beneath her feet, like hellish beasts devouring their prey. Then, with difficulty, she turned her head, her gaze calmly sweeping over the ultimate heroes who had once been the embodiment of her power but were now her gravediggers. Her voice was clear and open.

"You might not believe me even if I told you, but I never intended for you to suffer."

"Everyone is the same."

I'm sorry.

After saying that, she seemed to have unloaded her last burden and took a small step forward, her toes almost dangling in the air.

The scalding smell of sulfur filled my nostrils.

She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling in the scorching air, as if engaging in a silent, final negotiation with her own fears, trying to calm her heart pounding in her chest and her hands trembling uncontrollably.

Behind him, Mo Bai's fists were clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

He stared intently at the slender figure standing on the edge of hell, seemingly about to be engulfed in flames. His heart was already in his throat, each beat bringing a suffocating pain.

Finally, Xiao Ban slowly opened his eyes. In those clear eyes, the last trace of hesitation was completely replaced by an almost tragic determination.

She dared not look back, not even for a single glance—she feared that one glance would cause the dam of courage she had painstakingly built to collapse completely, making it impossible for her to take that step again.

Without the slightest hesitation, she leaned forward, her body like a bird with broken wings, resolutely throwing herself into the raging sea of ​​deathly flames.

Her petite figure was instantly swallowed up by the dark red light below.

This selfless sacrifice caused the massive bodies of the ultimate heroes to tremble.

They watched the disappearing figure in silence, and for the first time, a complex light appeared in their cold compound eyes or murky giant eyes—astonishment, unease, and a belated, unbelievable understanding.

Perhaps... what she said is true.

However, just as this heavy silence weighed on everyone's hearts like a boulder—

A blinding purple lightning bolt tore through the frozen air!

"Small Class!"

With a heart-wrenching scream, Mo Bai's figure transformed into a burning purple meteor, passing over the heads of all the ultimate heroes in an instant at a speed beyond comprehension, and without hesitation, leaping into the abyss of hell that had devoured her beloved!

The feeling of weightlessness as she plummeted enveloped Xiao Ban, the scorching air tearing at her clothes, and the chilling cold of death spreading upwards from her feet.

Just as consciousness was about to sink into darkness, that familiar call, filled with endless sorrow, pierced through the roar of the flames.

Her eyes shot open.

What came into view was a purple light that seemed to break through the hellfire like a miracle.

Mo Bai was rushing towards her at high speed, disregarding everything. Purple energy formed a thin shield of light around him, resisting the high temperature that could melt steel.

"Mo Bai? How could you..." Shock and immense questions instantly overwhelmed her.

Before she could finish speaking, Mo Bai had already rushed in front of her.

A long, strong hand, with an unwavering resolve, suddenly reached out and precisely and firmly grasped Xiao Ban's wrist, which was waving futilely in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, a tremendous force came, and Xiao Ban felt his body being pulled by an irresistible warm current, and he was thrown into a familiar embrace that was filled with the faint light of the heavens and the heat of a burning body!

"I said before that I would never leave you again," Mo Bai's voice rang out above her head, deep and firm, carrying a power that transcended the boundaries of life and death, each word striking her heart heavily.

This sentence was like opening the floodgates of memory.

All the memories—the tacit understanding of fighting side by side, the laughter under the sunset, the sweet touch of the rim of the snow cup, and the earnest and gentle look in his eyes when he made his promise—rushed into my mind like a tide.

A mixture of immense sorrow and indescribable warmth overwhelmed the last bastion.

The scalding tears finally broke free of their restraints and surged down her cheeks, only to be instantly scattered by the raging wind.

Just moments before, she was enveloped by the fear of death and the chilling loneliness.

And at this moment, falling into this familiar embrace, bathed in purple light and warmth, all fear miraculously vanished.

A strange sense of peace, originating from the depths of her soul, enveloped her, as if as long as he was there, even falling into the deepest hell would no longer be frightening.

The two embraced tightly, like the last intertwined stars in the universe, letting gravity pull them down relentlessly toward the bottomless, churning lava core of destruction... Light and darkness, life and death, blurred in the rapid descent.

.......

I don't know how much time passed, it felt like I had traversed an eternal darkness.

A faint ray of light stung my eyelids.

The little boy struggled and slowly lifted his heavy eyelids.

The blurry vision gradually cleared, and what came into view was a familiar yet strange sight—the sky.

And... a few faces close together, filled with worry.

She blinked sharply, fully waking up.

He found himself lying on a cold, hard surface, instead of in scorching lava.

Startled, she jerked up from the ground, her movements so fast she almost twisted her neck.

A wave of dizziness washed over her, and she instinctively reached out and rubbed her throbbing temples, trying to dispel the confusion.

"What's going on..."

Her voice was hoarse from the shock of surviving a disaster and filled with disbelief and bewilderment.

Looking around, the sight left her speechless: a group of ultimate heroes (Mighty Tyrannosaurus, Spider Monkey, Ice Ghost, Little Bobo, and Thunderbolt) were looking down at her with an unprecedented, almost gentle gaze.

Standing beside them were Kevin and Xiaowen, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Beside her was Mo Bai, kneeling, holding her hand tightly, his eyes still showing lingering fear but now replaced by immense joy.

What shocked her even more was that Azmith, who was always elusive and had an eccentric temper, was bent over, almost burying his entire head in her Ultimatrix, which had regained its stable green light, as if he was intently examining something.

"Your sacrifice reset the Ultimatrix."

Azmith's signature metallic sound, with a slight hum, emanated from within the watch.

He finally straightened up, one hand still in the position of reaching into the dial, as if it were just an ordinary inspection window, while the other hand habitually stroked his beard, and continued to explain.

"The flaw that allowed the ultimate hero to have self-awareness has been corrected."

"From now on, all the ultimate heroes created will simply be your clones."

"Just like before"

The little girl was completely confused; her immense bewilderment overshadowed her joy at being reborn, and she couldn't help but press for answers.

"But……"

"I jumped into a fire pit, how could I still be alive?" She paused, as if she felt that her words sounded a bit off, and quickly waved her hand to add.

"Uh... I mean, it's not that I don't want to live anymore."

Azmith's gaze finally left Ultimatrix, his deep, seemingly infinitely wise eyes falling on Ban's face with a rare, almost scrutinizing seriousness.

"Your will is everything Ultimatrix cares about most."

"You're willing to sacrifice everything you have just to set them free."

“A genuine self-sacrifice,” he paused, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Mo Bai beside him, “This is the second faint ray of hope I’ve seen today.”

As he finished speaking, the green light at the core of the Ultimatrix lying on the ground suddenly became brighter and more stable, like a newborn star, completely dispelling its previous dimness, as if to confirm his words.

"By the way," Azmis suddenly changed the subject, his slender finger pointing directly at the still somewhat bewildered Mo Bai, "your actions surprised me greatly."

Mo Bai was taken aback, looking at the great inventor with confusion, clearly not understanding which thing he was referring to.

“You’re willing to sacrifice everything for your lover,” Azmith’s voice held a rare hint of… what could be called “respect,” “that’s something even I couldn’t do.”

This straightforward comment was like an invisible torch, instantly igniting Mo Bai's cheeks, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

He coughed awkwardly a few times, his eyes darting around, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground to avoid Kevin and Coco's undisguised, mischievous, and pleased "auntie smiles," as well as the curious and understanding stares from the other ultimate heroes around him.

Xiao Ban reached out and carefully picked up the Ultimatrix, which he had lost and found again, from the cold ground, and put it back on his wrist.

The familiar cool touch made her breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Mo Bai, her gaze falling on his empty wrist.

"Hmm? By the way, what about yours?"

Mo Bai immediately understood, quickly rolled up his sleeves, revealing the Ultimatrix on his wrist that was also flashing red, and explained.

“I woke up earlier than you; Azmith fixed it for me a long time ago.”

Just then, a deep, muffled voice came from behind them, carrying a hint of barely perceptible bewilderment.

"Whatever makes you happy."

"But the only home we know of is this device."

"What should we do now?"

The massive head of the ultimate divine power tyrannosaurus lowered slightly, and its once ferocious red eyes now seemed somewhat lost.

Upon seeing this, Kevin habitually curled up a roguish smile and joked.

You can go back again.

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge shadow instantly enveloped Kevin.

The massive head of the ultimate divine power tyrannosaurus suddenly came close to his cheek, so close that Kevin could almost see the scorching breath coming from its nostrils.

Those huge red eyes stared at him intently, with a silent threat, as if to say something.

"Try saying it again?"

The overwhelming sense of pressure caused Kevin's smile to freeze instantly, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He quickly waved his hand and forced a dry laugh.

"Uh... I was just kidding, don't take it seriously!"

At this slightly awkward moment, Azmis seemed to have already made arrangements.

He casually waved his hand, the movement as fluid as brushing away a speck of dust.

As he moved, a crack appeared in the air with a "whoosh," instantly expanding into a stable, rotating spatial portal emitting a soft green light.

There is a planet where you can live freely.

"I can take you there."

This door, like a lighthouse in the darkness, instantly illuminated the confusion in the eyes of the ultimate heroes.

They exchanged a glance, their massive bodies carrying a newfound, cautious anticipation, and began to walk one after another toward the portal to new life.

As the final member of the group, the massive body of the Ultimate God Power Tyrannosaurus was about to disappear into the green light, he suddenly stopped and slowly turned around.

His massive head bowed, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ban. His eyes held no anger or resentment, only a heavy, complex emotion tinged with guilt.

His deep voice echoed across the silent construction site.

We misunderstood you, I was wrong.

Looking up at the colossal creature that had once threatened to kill her, Xiao Ban's lips slowly curved upwards, forming a clear and relieved smile, her voice calm and sincere.

"Under those circumstances, I wouldn't blame you."

The ultimate divine power Tyrannosaurus gave her a deep look, his gaze seemingly carrying a thousand unspoken words.

Finally, he nodded solemnly, without any more lingering attachment, and his enormous figure completely merged into the gentle green light.

The portal closed silently behind him, as if it had never existed, leaving only a faint ripple of energy in the air.

The dust has settled, and the crisis is over.

In the vast abandoned construction site, only Xiao Ban, Mo Bai, Kevin, and Xiao Wen remained.

The tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and a strong feeling of exhaustion and an even stronger feeling of hunger instantly swept over Xiao Ban.

She exaggeratedly rubbed her flat stomach, her voice carrying the lightness of relief after surviving a disaster and a hint of coquettish complaint.

Anyone want a burger? I'm starving!

As she spoke, her hand slid into Mo Bai's warm palm with remarkable naturalness, as if she had rehearsed it a thousand times, and their fingers intertwined.

"My treat!" Kevin patted his chest proudly and chimed in.

Xiaowen raised an eyebrow in surprise, clearly expressing extreme skepticism about this "tightwad's" unusual generosity.

"You're treating?"

Kevin chuckled, stretched out his long arm, and pulled Xiaowen into his arms without saying a word. His actions were intimate and domineering, and his voice was full of smugness.

"Who told you one of you to be my best girlfriend?" he said, placing his other hand unceremoniously on Mo Bai's shoulder and patting her hard. "And the other is my best buddy."

His gaze finally settled on Xiao Ban, who was clinging tightly to Mo Bai, and a mischievous yet sincere smile appeared on his face as he added.

"The other one is my best friend's best girlfriend!"

The golden afterglow of the setting sun gently fell upon the four of them, casting long shadows.

All the thrilling moments and life-or-death separations seemed to vanish with the departure of the ultimate heroes.

The air was filled with a relaxed and warm atmosphere, along with a heartfelt anticipation for a simple burger feast.

They huddled together, chatting and laughing as they left the abandoned construction site that had witnessed despair and rebirth. Their figures blended into the city's hustle and bustle, heading towards their own ordinary, bittersweet life.