"Are you strong? Let's find out!"
Kevin's transformed body resembled Heatblast's form as he raised his right fist and swung hard toward the Pyronite, releasing a massive fist composed entirely of flames!
Watching the attack coming straight at him, Heatblast's expression showed no fear at all. The crimson aura surrounding his body seemed to explode outward, spreading in all directions like a shockwave!
That deep crimson flame, compared to Kevin's reddish fire, was in a completely different league!
BOOM!!
Kevin's Fire Fist was instantly blown apart by the crimson flames radiating from Heatblast and scattered toward the nearby flame barrier. The wall of fire shattered the attack into harmless sparks without sustaining any damage!
"Damn it!"
Kevin stomped his foot and cursed through gritted teeth.
"Try MY fist and see if it can wake you up!"
A sneer crossed Heatblast's rocky features as the crimson aura surrounding his body condensed onto his right arm, gathering into a fire fist that resembled a blooming red lotus!
This Fire Fist was countless times more powerful than Kevin's pathetic attempt!
"FIRE FIST!"
At the same moment, Kevin also swung his right fist, releasing a fire fist of similar size. Not only that, but blue electrical current crackled around his flames, transforming it into a thunder-and-fire hybrid attack!
The two Fire Fists collided head-on, like two titans reaching out to clash their fists together, creating unimaginable destructive power!
CRACK! CRACK!!
The ground beneath Kevin and Heatblast's feet collapsed directly, and the entire highway fractured into pieces!
The flame barrier surrounding them was completely destroyed, and the sight of the two combatants locked in their fist clash appeared before Rojo and the others!
It seemed evenly matched, earth-shattering, the two locked in a deadlock!
Yet...
In reality, it only lasted for three seconds before Kevin couldn't help but take two steps back. His waist bent, his expression twisted in pain, and his forehead was covered in sweat as it poured down his face!
His Fire Fist was being pushed back step by step, coming toward him!
The fist-shaped flame was about to be crushed into a shield-like defensive barrier!
Heatblast's fist, how domineering! Even with Kevin combining his two powers of thunder and fire, the Pyronite still prevailed!
Even more incredible...
The flame aura burning around Heatblast wasn't only his own crimson fire, but also included a faint reddish glow mixed within!
That was Kevin's fire, being directly absorbed by Heatblast!
"What are you all looking at? Help me already! Do you think this is a fair and just duel? We're the villains!"
The humiliated Kevin finally couldn't bear it any longer and shouted angrily at his subordinates behind him.
"Yes, Boss Kevin!"
"We're all in this together now, of course we'll help you!"
Rojo and the others snapped out of their daze as if waking from a dream. They lifted their energy turrets, and crimson lightning began surging through the weapons.
Seeing this...
Heatblast had to release his fist unwillingly. The flames condensed in his Fire Fist suddenly burst apart, turning into countless firedrops that fell to the ground like a downpour!
Now, a prairie fire spread across the battlefield.
As if he were the master of this blazing domain!
FWOOSH! FWOOSH! FWOOSH!
Heatblast, who had retracted his Fire Fist, deftly controlled the flames covering his body to accelerate his movements. He constantly dodged the incoming attacks while even fighting back with his Higan technique!
"Keep attacking! Don't stop! He has a time limit on his transformation! Huff... huff..."
Kevin panted heavily.
He alone couldn't defeat Heatblast.
But together? There was no way they couldn't deal with this damned fire alien!
In truth, Vilgax was the one suffering the most in this battle. A massive number of his mechanical troops had all been damaged here, and this investment had been exchanged for forcing Heatblast to use his ultimate form, the Flame Emperor, powerful enough to destroy the world!
If Heatblast hadn't consumed so much energy and stamina, if he were in his prime state combined with his current rage, Kevin and the others would definitely die here!
Fighting alone is always a disadvantage.
Heatblast had to dodge the crimson laser attacks for a moment, then use his Higan to counter Rojo's assaults, and then use his Fire Fist to constantly engage with Kevin's thunder-and-fire combination!
One person against Kevin, Rojo, and their fierce battle!
Not only was he holding his own, but he fought like a tiger, the more he fought, the more courageous he became, with no sign of exhaustion!
"We're lucky he's only one person, and his transformation time is limited. Otherwise, we'd definitely lose this battle in the end!"
Even Kevin had to admit Heatblast's power at this moment!
That deep sense of disparity made him feel utterly powerless.
Heatblast was also keenly aware that the Omnitrix's transformation time was quite limited, and he couldn't continue in combat mode indefinitely!
He had to find a way to retreat!
If he lost here, the consequences would be unbearable. Vilgax could afford to lose countless times, but Asher couldn't afford to lose even once.
Thinking of this...
"I'll give you one last move, Shinka: Shiranui!"
Heatblast's palms arched slightly, and fire appeared between them, forming into two long spear-like constructs. Like a javelin thrower, he used the fire spears condensed from his flames to attack!
FWOOSH!
One fire spear pointed directly at Kevin!
The other attacked Rojo head-on!
This seemingly subtle, powerless Shiranui technique twisted the very air itself, knocking Kevin and Rojo back rapidly!
It almost pierced through their bodies!
"You bastards, hurry up and save me! What are you waiting for?!" Kevin yelled. His left palm wrapped in crackling electricity and his right palm burning with flames blocked in front of him together. Even so, he couldn't stop the Shiranui's invasion!
The power was too terrifying!
When the mechanical robbers heard his words, they flew toward Kevin and Rojo in a panic.
BOOM!!
Taking advantage of this moment...
Heatblast turned around and looked in the opposite direction from Kevin and the others. His body burst into crimson flames again as he lifted off like a rocket, leaving a deep trail across the sky before disappearing in an instant!
Only the prairie fire remained behind!
"Damn it!"
With the help of the mechanical robbers, Kevin barely managed to escape Shiranui's attack in embarrassment. He knelt on the ground on one knee, breathless, and his arm even showed signs of extensive burns!
His complexion was extremely ugly.
They still hadn't caught Asher!
Moreover, his arms had been burned, not from when he absorbed Heatblast's ability, but from Shiranui itself!
"AHHHHH!"
Rojo was even more miserable.
She fell to the ground and rolled back and forth in agony, her arms were missing!
"It's okay. We've only just started hunting him tonight, and we haven't even used his family yet." Vilgax's voice was pervasive, echoing from one of the mechanical robbers.
Tonight was the decisive moment.
This encounter was nothing more than a small test.
A probe!
Kevin stood up and stomped his foot hard, leaving dark footprints on the cracked highway. His face was hideous with rage. "Before tonight comes, I'll become stronger, at least I won't lose so pathetically again!"
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