Omnitrix Tyrant: The Strategist of Universe 7

Chapter 10: Tipping the Scales

The battlefield was silent for a brief moment. Dust settled in the craters left behind by their battle, and Frieza slowly lifted himself from the rubble. His golden form was scratched, his eyes burning with unfiltered rage.

Ben, still in his Ghostfreak form, hovered above him, his twisted, spectral body shifting like a wraith in the wind.

Frieza clenched his fists, his tail flicking dangerously. "Enough of these games."

Ben grinned, his voice echoing eerily. "Finally figured that out, huh?"

Frieza's aura exploded outward, the sheer force cracking the earth beneath him. "I was going to let you amuse me a little longer, but now I think I'll erase you from existence."

Ben tensed. That wasn't just a bluff—he could feel the sheer destructive energy radiating off the tyrant. Frieza was done playing around.

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Before Frieza could make a move, Ben shifted back to his human form and slammed the Omnitrix. In a flash of green light, he transformed into XLR8, his sleek, raptor-like body buzzing with speed energy. Without hesitation, he shot across the battlefield, vanishing in a blur before Frieza could react.

The moment Frieza turned, Ben was already behind him. A devastating kick slammed into Frieza's side, sending him skidding across the ground. But Ben didn't stop—he zipped forward again, striking the tyrant before he could regain his footing.

For the first time, Frieza was struggling to keep up.

"You're fast, I'll give you that," Frieza sneered, catching himself mid-air. His fingers flexed, energy gathering in his palm. "But speed is meaningless if you can't land a killing blow."

Ben gritted his teeth. He knew Frieza was right. Speed alone wouldn't finish this fight. But it wasn't about winning—it was about lasting long enough to get what he needed.

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Ben zipped away before Frieza's energy blast could hit him, but as he moved, his eyes flickered to the Omnitrix. He was running out of time. XLR8's stamina was incredible, but against an opponent like Frieza, the form wouldn't last forever.

He needed something more.

Tapping the Omnitrix mid-motion, he activated it again. Green light engulfed his body, and when it faded, Big Chill floated where XLR8 had been.

Frieza barely had a second to react before a wave of freezing energy washed over him. His golden form shimmered, frost creeping across his limbs.

"What—?!"

Ben hovered above, his wings outstretched, his ghostly form exuding an unnatural chill. "You're durable, but let's see how you handle absolute zero."

With a sharp motion, he exhaled a massive wave of icy breath. The temperature around them plummeted, ice crystals forming in the air as Frieza was engulfed in a blizzard of subzero winds.

For a split second, Frieza's movements slowed. His golden glow flickered, and frost formed over his body.

Ben's eyes narrowed. This is my chance.

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Tapping the Omnitrix one last time, he shifted into Chromastone, his crystalline body glowing with raw energy. He dove down at full speed, channeling every ounce of power into a single devastating punch.

The moment his fist connected with Frieza's chest, an explosion of violet energy erupted outward. The impact sent Frieza rocketing across the battlefield, slamming into a distant mountain with enough force to shatter it.

Ben landed, panting heavily. His form flickered as the Omnitrix timed out, reverting him to his human body. He watched the smoke and rubble in the distance, his heart pounding.

Had that been enough?

The ground rumbled.

Ben's stomach dropped as Frieza emerged from the debris, his golden form flickering but still intact. His expression was pure fury.

"I… have had enough of you."

Ben barely had time to react before Frieza vanished.

A split second later, pain exploded through his ribs as Frieza's fist slammed into him, sending him flying.

Ben crashed through the ground, tumbling uncontrollably before slamming into a pile of debris. His vision blurred, his entire body screaming in pain.

Damn it…

Frieza hovered above, his energy radiating with lethal intent. "No more tricks. No more games. You die now."

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Ben struggled to move. His entire body was on fire, and the Omnitrix was still in cooldown mode. He had nothing left.

Frieza raised a finger, a deadly purple sphere forming at its tip. "Goodbye, nuisance."

Ben's mind raced. Think, damn it! There's always a way out!

And then… he saw it.

In the distance, just beyond Frieza—something huge.

A spaceship.

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Ben smirked, coughing as he forced himself onto his hands and knees. "Y'know, Frieza… you talk too much."

Frieza's eyes narrowed. "Excuse me?"

Ben glanced at the Omnitrix. It was still in cooldown. Just a little more time…

"I mean, seriously, you love your monologues, huh? I bet if I told you I knew your future, you'd stop mid-attack just to hear it."

Frieza's expression twitched.

"…What?"

Ben grinned through the pain. Bingo.

"Oh yeah. I know how this all ends," he said, slowly standing. "I know about Beerus. I know about the Saiyans. I know how your whole empire falls apart."

Frieza's eyes burned with fury. "You lie!"

Ben chuckled. "Do I? You sure about that? Because I bet you'd love to know what happens next."

Frieza hesitated. Just for a second.

And that was all Ben needed.

The Omnitrix beeped. Cooldown complete.

Ben slammed his hand onto it.

Green light flashed.

And when it faded… he was gone.

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Frieza's eyes darted around. "Where—?!"

A distant hum echoed in the air. Frieza turned just in time to see a ship taking off, its engines roaring as it shot into the sky at full speed.

His face twisted with rage.

Ben had escaped.

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