Xiao Chen was the first to react, urgently shouting to the others beside him!
In the distance.
A gigantic robot, with a spider-like lower body and four legs, towering over ten meters tall, was crushing the trees in its path, heading straight towards them. It had clearly spotted them!
"Okay!"
Although Ben was a bit slow to react, being a boy, he was the first to dash towards the campsite.
Meanwhile, Gwen's small, pretty face was filled with fear, frozen in place.
Without a second thought, Xiao Chen grabbed her wrist without hesitation, pulling her along before she could react.
"Thank you!"
Gwen finally snapped out of it, her cheeks flushed as she whispered.
Grandpa Max might have looked old, but his limbs were strong and agile. He quickly climbed out of the crater and was soon ahead of the three of them!
Fortunately.
Xiao Chen regularly exercised, so he had plenty of stamina. Even while pulling Gwen, he managed to keep up with Max and Ben.
Boom boom boom!
However, the large robot was incredibly fast, striding with its four legs, smashing through countless trees. Its red mechanical eyes locked onto the four fleeing figures, steadily closing the gap!
"I remember in the original it was supposed to be a small robot! So, my presence has slightly altered some details?"
As Xiao Chen ran, he thought to himself. He had indeed caused a butterfly effect, though the impact wasn't huge...
The large robot behind them slowly raised its right hand, revealing a circular opening in its palm, flickering with a faint red glow.
The next moment!
A scorching red beam sliced through the silent night, landing right in front of Xiao Chen, Max, and the others.
Boom!!
The red beam hit the forest, causing a massive explosion. Flames engulfed much of the woods, and the tremendous shockwave made Xiao Chen stumble!
All four of them were shocked, staring in disbelief at the devastated forest before them!
The large robot's palm still smoked, its expression cold and merciless. Through the robot's perspective, Vilgax issued a command: "Kill those four Earthlings and retrieve the Omnitrix!!"
"Move, don't just stand there!"
Max was the first to snap out of it, urgently reminding Xiao Chen and the others.
"No, I have to transform now, or we're all doomed."
Xiao Chen's eyes turned resolute. He immediately released Gwen's hand and ran towards the large robot!
"Xiao Chen?! What are you doing!"
Max shouted anxiously, calling out Xiao Chen's name.
Without looking back, Xiao Chen replied firmly, "Grandpa, Ben, and Gwen, this robot is definitely after the watch on my wrist. I'll distract it, you guys, go!"
At that moment.
Max's eyes moistened. For the first time, he felt less capable than a child.
Gwen and Ben were deeply moved, tears welling up. This distant relative, whom they'd only met once, left an indelible impression on their hearts.
Thud.
The poignant scene was abruptly interrupted as Xiao Chen "accidentally" fell to the ground.
His Omnitrix, quite coincidentally, hit the ground, causing the screen to pop open!
Meanwhile.
The large robot recognized the Omnitrix in Xiao Chen's hand and unhesitatingly aimed its palm cannon at him, the red glow intensifying!
"Xiao Chen!!"
Max and Gwen shouted in unison, while Ben tried to rush over to help Xiao Chen, only to be held back by Max.
Whoosh!!
The large robot fired another red beam, targeting Xiao Chen's location!
"What is this popped-up screen?"
Xiao Chen was nervous to the extreme, feeling the heat intensifying behind him. After delivering a line devoid of any acting skills, he slammed his palm onto the popped-up screen!
Just as he pressed the button on the Omnitrix, the red beam hit him, flattening the area with a terrifying blaze that seemed intent on incinerating him to ashes!
"Xiao Chen... Grandpa is sorry."
Max's heart sank, filled with regret. If he hadn't suggested this camping trip, Xiao Chen wouldn't have died...
"How could this happen."
Gwen was also in disbelief, having developed a fondness for the boy who had helped her.
"Target eliminated."
The large robot assumed Xiao Chen couldn't have survived, stepping towards the explosion site, ignoring Max and the others entirely.
The three were frozen in fear and sorrow, unable to move, watching the robot draw nearer.
"Who said."
"I'm dead?!"
Suddenly!
A steady voice came from the explosion site, different from Xiao Chen's but with a similar tone!
"What is going on?!"
Max, Gwen, and Ben were stunned, all eyes turning towards the explosion site.
Boom!!
A fiery figure burst through the smoke, landing beside Max like a meteor!
He stood with the height of an adult, his body engulfed in blazing flames, skin a fiery red like molten rock, eyes vigilant as he faced the large robot.
Heatblast!!
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