BOOOOM!!!
A massive shockwave erupted across the training ground.
Dust and debris shot into the sky.
The ground caved inward.
Even the spectators were forced to step back.
At the center—
Two figures clashed.
Vikram roared, his aura blazing as he blocked the attack with both arms.
But the force—
It pushed him back.
Step by step.
His feet carved deep marks into the ground.
"This power…!" he gritted.
Arjun stood still, his arm extended, shadow energy swirling wildly around him.
His eyes had changed.
Darker.
Colder.
Almost… inhuman.
"Yield," Arjun said quietly.
Vikram's eyes flared.
"Never."
With a sudden burst of strength, he pushed forward, breaking through the shadow energy.
He spun—
Delivering a powerful kick.
Arjun barely raised his arm in time.
CRACK!
The impact sent him sliding back.
Pain shot through his body.
But instead of fear—
He smiled.