Ben10: A Romantic Adventure with a Gender-Swapped Class

Seeing that Mo Bai, in his four-armed form, resembled a giant god from mythology, using his four massive, muscular arms with bulging veins to firmly hold down the front of the truck, no matter how much the engine roared and howled, it could not budge it an inch, a ferocious despair flashed across Kang Du's face in the driver's cab.

Immediately, this despair turned into a desperate, all-or-nothing madness!

He suddenly pulled an inconspicuous black remote control from his pocket, and with a hysterical sense of pleasure, his thumb pressed the scarlet button hard!

"Beep—Boom!"

Without the slightest delay, deafening explosions, like the drumbeats of death, resounded simultaneously from every corner of the warehouse!

The pre-planted explosives were detonated simultaneously, and a huge fireball and shock wave tore the already old building apart!

The load-bearing columns twisted and crumbled with a teeth-grinding cracking sound, and the huge steel beams, like tree branches snapped by an invisible giant hand, crashed down from the height with a piercing metallic groan!

Precast roof slabs and large blocks of cement poured down like a torrential rain!

"Watch out!" Xiaowen's exclamation was drowned out by the enormous roar.

Almost instinctively, she lifted her hands upwards, and powerful purple celestial energy surged upwards like a cascading waterfall, rapidly unfolding to form a massive protective dome that narrowly covered most of the unconscious plumbers lying on the ground.

However, the explosion points were too widely distributed, and the collapse came too quickly and violently. One or two plumbers who fell in a distant corner were not covered by the barrier!

Mo Bai's keen eyes caught the scene—not far in front of him, a plumber in overalls was slumped down next to a pile of debris, and directly above him, a whole roof structure with jagged steel bars was crashing down with destructive force!

In a flash, Mo Bai's gaze shifted rapidly between the truck frantically slamming on the gas pedal in an attempt to escape and the innocent person whose life hung in the balance!

Kangdu's crazy and triumphant smile was clearly visible through the windshield, while the unconscious frown of the plumber pierced Mo Bai's heart like a needle.

There was no time to weigh the pros and cons!

Almost out of a deep-seated instinct, Mo Bai let out a roar of unwilling anger, and the four giant arms suddenly released the deformed truck cab!

"Boom——!!"

The moment he let go, the truck shot off like a wild beast, smashing through the rubble blocking the way and disappearing into the billowing dust and the other exit of the warehouse.

Almost at the same instant, Mo Bai's huge body burst out with unprecedented speed, rushing towards the plumber like a cannonball!

With his back and broad shoulders, he single-handedly withstood the massive, several-ton chunks of reinforced concrete that crashed down!

The immense impact caused him to groan, his knees buckling slightly, but he managed to stand firmly, completely shielding the plumber beneath him.

Gravel and dust rained down on him like a waterfall, almost burying him.

Then came an even more intense and complete collapse! The entire warehouse, like a giant whose bones had been removed, let out a long and painful groan before collapsing completely!

The deafening roar sent thick smoke billowing into the sky.

The world seemed to have fallen into a chaotic apocalyptic scene.

After an unknown amount of time, the deafening collapse finally subsided, leaving only the occasional rustling sound of falling rubble.

The billowing smoke and dust slowly settled in the breeze, revealing a scene of devastating ruins.

"Cough...cough..."

Several points in the ruins stirred almost simultaneously.

Kevin pushed aside the pieces of broken cement that were pressing down on him, shook his slightly dizzy head, and stood up.

Xiaowen also removed the somewhat dimmed Tianneng Shield, looked around, and confirmed that most of the protected plumbers were unharmed.

On the other side, a large pile of rubble was suddenly pushed open from the inside!

Mo Bai reverted to human form, coughing violently as he stood up from the dust.

He still had one arm tightly around the plumber he had rescued, gently placing him on the ground.

He himself looked rather disheveled, covered in dust, but his eyes remained sharp as he quickly scanned the scene.

At that moment, an unexpected figure emerged from behind the ruins surrounding the warehouse.

It was Xiaoban. She had also returned to human form, and her two hands were actually dragging a guy who was wearing a Great Steel Believer uniform and was unconscious.

Seeing everyone, she breathed a sigh of relief, then explained somewhat embarrassedly, "Don't even mention it... I was punched flying by those two guys, and before I could even get up, some clueless bastard chased after me trying to finish me off... You know how hot-tempered Bao Hu is, he got furious instantly, and I pinned him down outside and beat him up for ages before finally taking that troublesome guy down." She patted the man's leg on the ground, her tone tinged with helplessness and the satisfaction of victory.

With everyone's help, they lifted the still unconscious plumbers and the steel cultist who had been subdued by the small group out of the ruins and carefully placed them against a relatively intact wall, letting them sit down against it.

After a while, some of the plumbers were awakened by the commotion around them and the pain in their bodies. They groaned in pain, covered their aching heads with their hands, and opened their eyes in a daze.

Most people were dizzy from the shock of the explosion and the fall, and were unable to stand up on their own. Only a few people with minor injuries struggled to get up and began to contact the Tian Gong Association for backup, and helped those who could not move to leave the dangerous area.

Looking at the row of ordinary workers leaning against the wall, all bearing injuries to varying degrees, Xiao Ban felt a pang of guilt.

Xiao Ban stepped forward and said in a low, sincere voice, "I'm so sorry... I've dragged you into this and caused you a lot of trouble."

A plumber who appeared to have minor injuries and a strong will stopped beside Xiao Ban.

He endured the pain, shook his head, and replied, "Don't say that, Xiao Ban. This is the job we chose ourselves. Don't worry, we're all very dedicated and know how to handle things." After saying that, he patted Xiao Ban on the shoulder, then turned around and continued to help other colleagues who needed help more, walking step by step with difficulty towards the rescue vehicle.

After watching the plumbers leave, the four men refocused their attention on the unconscious Big Steel believer who had been thrown into the corner by the small group.

Just then, the man's fingers twitched slightly, he let out a muffled groan, and his eyelids trembled with difficulty, as if he was about to wake up.

"He's awake," Xiaowen whispered, her eyes becoming wary.

Kevin nodded, a hint of impatience flashing across his face. He strode forward, grabbed the man's shirt without any politeness, and lifted him off the ground like a chick!

With his other hand, he roughly ripped off the strange hood that covered his face!

Beneath the hood, a face appeared that surprised Wen, Ben, and Kevin!

It was the face of a young man, with fair skin, neatly combed hair, and even a somewhat academic and scholarly air, which seemed out of place with the cult-style uniform he was wearing!

“Winston?” Wen and Ben exclaimed almost simultaneously, their faces filled with disbelief! Even Kevin was clearly stunned, and the hand gripping the other’s collar subconsciously loosened its grip.

Only Mo Bai stared blankly at their intense reactions, completely out of it, and couldn't help but ask, "Wait... what's going on? You... all know each other?"

Xiao Ban turned around and quickly explained to Mo Bai, "That was the operation where you went to 'catch up on sleep' and slept all morning! This guy is a member of the 'Eternal Warriors'!"

Just as Xiao Ban was giving Mo Bai an emergency background lesson, Kevin suddenly seemed to be burned, abruptly releasing his grip on Winston's collar. Almost simultaneously, he and Xiao Wen took a step back warily, assuming a defensive stance!

"What's wrong now?" Mo Bai was even more confused by their sudden actions and had no idea what was going on.

Xiao Ban quickly lowered her voice and whispered into Mo Bai's ear, "Just now, for a split second, Winston's eyes... flashed green! That's very abnormal! We suspect he might have been controlled or influenced by that... 'dragon' that was sealed away before!" Her tone was filled with worry and vigilance.

Fortunately, the eerie green light was fleeting, like an illusion.

Winston shook his head vigorously as if waking from a dream, his eyes regaining their clarity, but still carrying the confusion of someone just awakened.

He took in the four people in front of him, especially Kevin with his unfriendly expression and Xiaowen with her complicated expression. He gave an awkward but polite smile and tentatively greeted them: "Uh... hello? It's really... uh, nice to see you again?" His tone even sounded a little... reserved and polite?

“We all really want to see you!” Kevin immediately interrupted, his voice harsh and full of undisguised sarcasm and hostility.

He took another step forward, almost poking Winston's nose with a finger, as if the other owed him an enormous debt that he could never repay in several lifetimes.

Seeing Kevin's almost excessive reaction, Mo Bai became even more puzzled and couldn't help but whisper to Xiao Ban next to her, "Wait... why does Kevin have such a big problem with this guy? This attitude... it's like Winston dug up his ancestral grave and stole tens of thousands of Heavenly Crystal Jade."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ban's face revealed a strange expression that mixed helplessness and a desire to laugh. She leaned closer to Mo Bai again, lowered her voice, and whispered, "Well... that's a long story..." She had barely begun when she keenly felt two cold gazes shooting from the side.

Looking up, they met Xiaowen with her arms crossed over her chest, glaring at them with an annoyed look that seemed to say, "Try saying another word."

Xiao Ban immediately swallowed the long explanation that followed, coughed, and quickly changed the subject, concisely summarizing to Mo Bai: "Anyway... just understand it as Kevin being jealous. Yeah, that's it!" After saying that, she immediately shut her mouth, afraid that if she said another word, Xiao Wen's fist or energy ball, imbued with celestial energy, would come crashing down on her without hesitation.

To ease the awkward and tense atmosphere, Ben quickly turned to Winston, who was still rubbing his neck, and cut to the chase, asking, "Winston, how exactly did you become a 'Big Steel Believer'? And this outfit... what's the deal with this?"

"What?" Winston looked at Ben with a blank expression, his eyes clear and confused, which didn't seem fake at all. "What Great Steel Believers? What are you talking about?"

Xiaowen, standing to the side, crossed her arms and added in a cold voice, "They are followers of the 'Dragon'."

Upon hearing the term "followers of the dragon," Winston's confusion gradually gave way to shock. He seemed to realize something, his face paling slightly, and he shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Stop joking around."

Kevin looked at him impatiently, his tone aggressive, "Then why are you dressed like this? Are you going to some shady costume party?"

Winston was startled by Kevin's shout and subconsciously looked down at his uniform—a gray-black uniform that clearly did not belong to the traditional armor of the Eternal Warriors, bearing strange symbols and a modern technological feel.

Upon seeing this, the color drained from his face instantly, and his eyes were filled with genuine shock and disbelief, as if he were seeing for the first time what he was wearing.

“This…this is simply impossible!” His voice trembled slightly. “I…I have absolutely no idea what’s going on! I must report to Lord Trisk immediately!” As he spoke, he instinctively tried to walk around Kevin and head towards the outside of the ruins, his expression anxious and flustered.

"Stop!" Kevin wasn't about to let him leave so easily. He took another step forward, his strong arm shoving him against the wall like an iron bar, interrupting him sharply, "Yeah! We'd never let you go!"

“No! He’s right!” Ben suddenly spoke up, his voice clearly interrupting Kevin.

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Winston, turned to look at Ben, their faces filled with confusion.

Ben's lips curled into a slight, calculated smile. Her gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the bewildered Winston. She continued, "Now, we need him to lead the way." Her eyes sharpened. "He must lead us to Trisk, to the Eternal Knights! Morgas, the Great Steel Cultist, and Winston's inexplicable attire… there must be a connection between all of this! And the Eternal Knights, perhaps they know something, or perhaps they themselves are caught up in something…"

……

Based on the vague directions provided by Winston and everyone's memories of several known strongholds of the Eternal Warriors, they drove to a huge, seemingly abandoned logistics and storage center on the outskirts of the city.

This place hides an important armory base for the Eternal Warriors.

According to intelligence, one of their high-ranking officials, Tresk, is likely here right now.

Given their previous unpleasant encounters with the Eternal Warriors, Ben was certain that the Warriors would immediately unleash their collection of antiques or alien laser guns to "welcome" them upon seeing this group of "old acquaintances."

"Same as always, clear the area first," Xiao Ban said, and without hesitation, snapped a picture of the Ultimatrix watch face!

A flash of light, and a blue figure, as swift as lightning, appeared!

She instantly transformed into a blue whirlwind, almost invisible to the naked eye, and rushed directly into the wide-open warehouse door!

Inside the warehouse, just as Xiao Ban had predicted, the Eternal Warriors guarding the warehouse had barely seen the blue afterimage and hadn't even had time to raise their strangely shaped energy weapons when they felt a numbness in their wrists and a blur before their eyes!

The laser gun in his hand flew out as if by magic, and was accurately thrown into various corners of the warehouse with a clanging sound, piling up into a small mountain!

The whole process was incredibly fast, as if it were just a gust of wind.

When the figure of the Swiftfoot re-condensed at the warehouse entrance and transformed back into a small squad, the Eternal Warrior soldiers inside were still dumbfounded and hadn't reacted yet.

Mo Bai, Kevin, and Xiao Wen then escorted Winston, who looked reluctant and somewhat fearful, out of their hiding place and into the vast armory, which was filled with a bizarre mix of medieval style and modern alien technology.