Possessing Vilgax
Boom!!
In space, two silent flames were ignited on the Sanctuary and on the Giant Battleship, respectively.
Just as Nebula broke through the Sanctuary's blockade, Thanos and Vilgax's duo also traversed space and crashed onto the deck of Giant Battleship.
"Vilgax?"
Ben was utterly astonished when he saw Vilgax.
The Ancient One told him that the barrier between the Multiverse had become fragile, so someone from the Ben 10 might come to this world.
Before that, he had met Doctor Animo and Looma.
Animo had already been killed by him, Looma had become a member of the Galactic Plumbers.
Therefore, Ben wasn't too surprised to see Vilgax, but seeing Vilgax with Thanos was almost like seeing a ghost.
To be fair, the flower branch and the Purple Potato Monster do look quite alike.
With its towering stature and immense power, it Across the Spider-Verse, striking fear into the hearts of most forces within it.
One was eyeing his Infinity Stones, the other was eyeing his old, Little Broken Watch.
Furthermore, Thanos has Ebony Maw, and Vilgax has Psyphon, a strategist-like figure. However, Ebony Maw is a double agent, while Psyphon is much more loyal in comparison.
"I have no idea how those two ended up together."
Ben frowned slightly.
He didn't think Vilgax was the kind of person who would willingly submit to others, and as for the other way around, to say that Thanos submitted to Vilgax was even more absurd.
Although Vilgax was the main antagonist in the first season of The Ben 10, and even caused Ben Tennyson a lot of trouble later on, he was not yet comparable to Thanos in terms of strength.
Of course, if it Vilgax Dagon, it would be a different story.
However, at least one thing is certain: neither Thanos nor Vilgax are easy enemies to deal with.
"We cannot allow Giant Battleship to become battlefields."
Ben made a decision quickly.
Although the Giant Battleship was sturdy, it couldn't withstand the three of them causing a ruckus. Moreover, there were many Plumbers inside the warship, who were no match for Thanos and Vilgax.
Currently, the only person inside the Giant Battleship who can truly be considered a high-end combatant Ben.
Loki could have been considered one, but he gave up the Hammer of Thor and the Casket of Ancient Winters, so his current strength is only so-so, and he can't handle Vilgax.
"Loki, you stay on the warship and command the fleet."
"Don't worry." Loki gestured to indicate that there was no problem.
Immediately afterwards, Ben pressed the button on his watch.
This time, what changed was--
"Ghostfreak!"
At that moment, Thanos and Vilgax had just crashed onto the deck of the Giant Battleship.
The Giant Battleship possessed an advanced gravity system, allowing Thanos and Vilgax to walk on its hull as if on flat ground once they entered its gravitational field.
The extreme cosmic environment had no effect on them.
Just as Thanos was about to blast open the hull of the warship, a phantom shadow emerged from beneath his feet, Ben's scythe-like claws suddenly lunged at Thanos.
Clang!
Thanos reacted quickly, effortlessly blocking the Tyrant Butcher Blade in front of him. The moment it clashed with the claws, sparks flew!
The sneak attack failed, Ben wasn't annoyed. He simply sneered:
"Hey, Purple Potato and stinky squid aren't welcome here."
Vilgax cried out in surprise:
"Ectonurite?"
The hanging skeleton, the cracked body, the wandering black eye—all of this told Vilgax that the creature before him was Ectonurite he knew.
However, he soon noticed the Little Broken Watch embedded in the crack in Ben's body.
Omnitrix!
Vilgax's crimson eyes narrowed, and even his tone became agitated.
Really!
It really is Omnitrix!
He clenched his fists, his entire body's muscle fibers twitching, like tangled tree roots.
Although the Little Broken Watch was embedded inside the Ghostfreak's body, Vilgax recognized it at a glance.
This surprised Thanos somewhat.
Even when Vilgax lost to him, the opponent didn't lose his composure like this.
Omnitrix?
What exactly is it?
Vilgax had never mentioned the existence of the Little Broken Watch to Thanos, who wanted to ask, but now was clearly not the time.
Because Ben's attack has come again!
The Ghostfreak figure's gaze sharpened, and a chilling light instantly shot out from its blood-red eye.
Swish!!
The laser beam hurtled towards Thanos and Vilgax. Thanos gripped the blade and cleaved the beam in two. Then, he leaped into the air and swung the Tyrant Butcher Blade, which resembled a propeller, down at Ben.
Swish!!
A flash of light, and the massive blade instantly cleaved the Ghostfreak in two. However, Thanos felt as if he had struck Liaokong, experiencing no reaction whatsoever.
When he looked at Ben again, the other person seemed completely unaware.
"Phantom?"
Thanos was taken aback, thinking that the Ben in front of him was just an illusionary shadow. However, the next moment, the Ghostfreak's scythe claws were already sliding towards Thanos's cheek.
Swish--
A distinct bloodstain instantly appeared on Thanos's cheek.
"Quick reaction, huh? I was originally aiming for your head."
Ben said approvingly to Thanos.
Thanos was already certain that Ben was just an illusion, and didn't even intend to dodge his attack.
However, at the critical moment, as if sensing a warning, he leaned back and avoided a fatal blow.
The pain in his cheek made Thanos clearly realize that the Ben before him was real, not an illusion.
"Be careful, Thanos," Vilgax warned only then, "The Ectonurite can annihilate their bodies into ghosts, and..."
His gaze swept over the dark expanse of space.
Here, Ghostfreak's strength will be greatly enhanced.
Vilgax had realized that this might be why the person who possessed the Omnitrix had transformed into Ectonurite to fight them.
"And--"
Vilgax was about to continue speaking, but the next moment, the Ghostfreak's skin tore apart, and white and purple striped tentacles crawled out from his hollow body.
Immediately following was a powerful whip strike, lashing fiercely at Vilgax.
"Smack!"
The powerful force instantly sent Vilgax flying!
It's important to know that Super Fierce Vilgax is incredibly powerful, and his body is impervious to blades and bullets. Even the Alien Hero that ten-year-old Benny transformed into couldn't budge him in the slightest.
Now, the Ghostfreak simply flicked its tentacles and sent him flying.
While the strength of the Alien Hero that Little Broken Watch becomes is affected by the age of the host, the effect varies between different races.
For races like the Tetramand and the Heatblast, the difference in strength between adults and non-adults is enormous.
However, Ghostfreak are not included in this category.
What truly made him so powerful was the power derived from the infinite darkness of the universe!
At this moment, his strength is in no way inferior to those of the first generation of war gods, and may even surpass them!
Perhaps the Four Arms, entwined with the Sakaar Lightning, could defeat the Ghostfreak.
"You're too talkative, you stinky squid!"
After slapping Vilgax away, Ben attacked Thanos again.
Thanos, having been reminded by Vilgax, also understood the Ghostfreak's special abilities.
Although somewhat surprised, he did not appear flustered; on the contrary, he remained calm.
Unlike the world of Ben 10, where every race possesses similar abilities, in the Marvel Universe, people of the same race may have completely different powers.
Thanos has roamed the universe for hundreds or thousands of years and has encountered countless Superpowers.
ghost?
It's not that they haven't been eliminated before.
Don't forget, one of his sons, Corvus Glaive, is the one who can attach his Soul Stone to the blade.
Since you are Soul Stone, then I will sever your Soul Stone!
Thanos brandished his Tyrant Butcher Blade, and instantly a special energy adhered to the blade.
Immediately afterwards, the Tyrant Butcher Blade slashed down at Ben.
This time, Ben could clearly sense that Thanos's attacks were very different.
However, he wasn't surprised. Perhaps many people who have only seen the movie would think that Thanos, apart from his powerful physique, doesn't have any other Superpowers.
But that's not actually the case.
He possesses a powerful intellect and knows much about the unknown universe.
Furthermore, Thanos is immune to powerful mental attacks and can unleash magical energy, plasma energy, and even cosmic energy.
More importantly, because of his connection to death, he actually had a considerable understanding of the Soul Stone.
Therefore, when he saw Thanos attacking again, Ben didn't intend to fight him head-on.
The Ghostfreak figure nimbly dodged the blades like a swimming fish, and then Vilgax's attack came again.
Although he was knocked away, he was not physically injured.
Boom!!!
Vilgax's heavy punch dented a large section of the Giant Battleship's deck.
The enormous impact traveled along the metal of the deck outwards, instantly causing the incredibly sturdy, specially made metal to wrinkle like paper.
Despite missing his first attack, Vilgax did not give up and continued to launch attacks on Ben.
Hand over the Omnitrix, and I'll spare your life!
At this moment, the sterols embedded in Vilgax's body began to rapidly produce a chemical reaction, causing Vilgax immense pain while simultaneously enhancing his strength.
He grew stronger with each fight, crushing everything in his path like a giant war chariot!
But Ben wasn't one to be trifled with either.
With a thought, he pulled two wrecked Nova Corps spaceships in the distance as if they were tied to ropes, and they crashed into Vilgax from opposite directions.
Boom!!
Flames erupted.
Vilgax burst out of the flames, the fire flowing across his body like ribbons, yet leaving no trace.
If flames won't work, then I'll just rip you open!
Ben's claws swung upwards, seemingly about to tear Vilgax's body apart.
However, in a flash, Thanos had already swung his sword and slashed heavily at his claws.
Clang!!!
With his attack blocked, Vilgax immediately laughed triumphantly.
"It's no use. You alone can't possibly be a match for both of us."
"Yeah?"
Thank you for reminding me.
Ben asked softly, then lunged at the Vilgax.
The next moment, the tentacles that had twisted like snakes after being ripped open gripped Vilgax's face like Facehugger.
"Ah--"
Vilgax kept shouting, trying to reach out and remove the Ghostfreak from his body.
But his hand grasped at empty air, and his body stiffened, supporting him in place.
But Ben has disappeared.