Dark clouds covered the entire sky of the Sahara Desert, turning day into an eerie twilight. The air grew heavy, and the desert winds howled across the dunes. In the sky, floating high above, were the three Celestial Generals — Dark Knight, Dracula, and Conjurer — all standing in a fierce fighting stance.
In front of them stood Arjun, fearless. He was smiling, his body radiating with golden aura that shimmered like a blazing sun against the darkened heavens.
Meanwhile, far below on the ground, the other members were still trapped, still trying to figure out a way to break the barrier. Kavya fought beside David Smith and his team, locked in a desperate struggle against the endless skeleton and bat army. The battlefield was chaos: blood filled the air, its iron scent clinging to the desert winds, and the sands of the Sahara had already turned red with slaughter. Kavya's dagger danced through the air, slashing down bats and skeletons without pause. David Smith, with his great axe, struck with brutal force, each swing crushing monsters and spraying blood across the sands.
But the true storm was brewing above.
Back in the sky, Arjun smirked and spoke with calm confidence.
"Shall we start?"
The Conjurer snarled.
"You mere mortal… I will love to crush your arrogance."
Dracula threw back his head and laughed madly before screaming,
"Blood Arrows!"
He raised both hands toward Arjun. From each finger and thumb, ten crimson arrows formed and shot forward, hissing through the air. They tore toward Arjun like bloody meteors.
But Arjun only smiled. He opened his arms wide, his palms crackling with lightning that danced violently across his skin. Then he roared:
"THUNDER CLAP!"
A massive shockwave erupted from his clap, wrapped in blazing lightning. It surged forward like a divine beam, shattering the incoming Blood Arrows instantly before continuing its furious path toward the Celestial Generals.
Dark Knight swung his massive sword, releasing an aerial slash. The dark wave of energy met Arjun's lightning shockwave, colliding in the center. The clash exploded in a thunderous blast, a violent gust of wind tearing across the skies and shaking the desert below. Sand whirled upward in huge waves, dunes collapsing under the force. Yet neither side flinched — they both held steady, unaffected by the storm.
Arjun's grin widened. In the next instant, he rushed toward them with blinding speed.
Dark Knight's sword vanished from his hand as he too surged forward, his dark aura erupting violently. The two met head-on. Their fists slammed into each other, releasing another powerful shockwave that thundered across the sky.
Then the battle exploded into motion. Both of them attacked relentlessly, fists flying in a barrage of strikes. Each blow sparked with golden and dark energy, each collision releasing bursts of shockwaves that shook the entire desert. The heavens trembled, the sand below blasted away in waves, as the two fighters exchanged non-stop punches. Neither Arjun nor Dark Knight slowed — their auras flared higher, their roars shaking the air.
Arjun's fist began to shine with golden energy, while Dark Knight's burned with dense, dark power. Their fists collided once more—
BOOM!
A massive blast shook the battlefield, the force sending both warriors flying backward. But midair, both steadied themselves, glaring fiercely, before rushing forward once again, their fists raised to clash once more.
But just before their fists collided again. From behind Dark Knight, Conjurer had raised his hands, launching a barrage of burning spheres.
Arjun and Dark Knight fist is about to collide. But Dark Knight suddenly vanished at the last instant, leaving Arjun directly in the line of fire. Arjun's eyes widened in shock. The flames struck with deafening force.
BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted in the sky, fire blazing and smoke spreading wide. Arjun's body was hurled backward, scorched and slightly injured. But he forced himself to stabilize midair, his golden aura flickering as he regained balance.
Suddenly —
CRACK!
Dark Knight appeared behind him in a blur of speed. His leg whipped forward in a brutal side kick, striking Arjun square across the left side of his face.
The blow sent Arjun flying, his body smashing into a towering sand tomb. The structure cracked and collapsed under the force, burying him in a cloud of dust.
For a moment, the battlefield fell into silence, the desert winds carrying only the sound of crackling fire and hissing sand.
Then —
A radiant golden light erupted from within the dust cloud. The sand was blown away in all directions as Arjun's powerful aura burst forth, brighter and stronger than before. His eyes glowed with golden fire as he powered up, his presence filling the sky with divine intensity.
With a sudden burst of speed, he rushed straight toward Dark Knight once again.
Conjurer, not missing a chance, summoned a blazing blue fireball in his hand, its flames twisting unnaturally as it grew larger and larger.
Arjun appeared before Dark Knight, fist raised to strike—
But before his blow could land, Dracula materialized at his side, his crimson eyes gleaming. In an instant, Dracula's fist smashed into Arjun's face.
But, Arjun Suddenly Vanished. Dracula's eyes widened in shock. His strike had passed through empty air.
Dark Knight also froze, scanning desperately, unable to sense him for a moment.
Then, in a flash of golden light, Arjun reappeared directly behind Dark Knight. His leg swung in a vicious side kick, connecting with the right side of Dark Knight's face — exactly as Dark Knight had done to him moments earlier.
The force blasted Dark Knight downward. He struck the desert ground with tremendous impact, sand and rock exploding in all directions.
Conjurer roared and hurled his massive blue fireball upward, while Dracula unleashed his Blood Arrows once again, the crimson projectiles raining toward Arjun in a deadly storm.
But Arjun only smiled. He raised his hands and shouted once more:
"THUNDER CLAP!"
This time the shockwave was even greater than before. The blast of lightning and sound erupted outward like a golden explosion, erasing the fireball and the blood arrows in an instant.
Dracula's eyes widened in shock as the shockwave struck him. The force hurled him backward, nearly smashing him into the ground before he stopped himself just meters above the desert floor.
But before Dracula could even catch a breath of relief—
Arjun appeared beside him in a flash, his hand gripping Dracula's face. With brutal force, Arjun smashed him straight into the ground.
SAND ERUPTED.
The impact tore open the desert floor, sending Dracula sliding across the sand as Arjun dragged him mercilessly, carving a deep line into the desert. Then, with a burst of strength, Arjun hurled him skyward.
"VAJRA FIST!" Arjun roared, his hand glowing with brilliant silver aura. He launched upward, fist surging with divine power.
But Dracula recovered in midair, crimson energy swirling around his palm.
"CRIMSON PALM!" he bellowed, his hand coated in blood and aura.
Their strikes collided.
BOOOOM!
A cataclysmic shockwave exploded in the sky, hurling both warriors back.
Dracula quickly screams.
"CRIMSON MIST!"
The thick blood-colored mist swallowed Arjun, and Dracula run and escaped from there.
Arjun snarled and released his golden aura, the radiant light burning away the mist. He caught sight of Dracula retreating and immediately darted after him—
But before he could close the distance, Dark Knight erupted from the ground below, his dark aura raging like a storm. With a roar, he charged straight at Arjun.
Arjun noticed just in time. Their bodies collided, fists flying in a furious exchange once more. The air shook as their punches landed in relentless succession, shockwaves blasting outward with every impact.
Dark Knight's leg whipped upward in a savage upper kick, striking Arjun's chin and blasting him backward.
Arjun spun midair, regaining control, and shot forward again. Dark Knight launched another punch — but Arjun ducked low, dodging, then countered with a brutal uppercut to his chin, forcing Dark Knight backward.
Both steadied themselves instantly, their eyes blazing with fury, before rushing each other again. Their forearms slammed together in a thunderous clash, energy erupting around them.
Arjun laughed, his golden aura surging as he overpowered Dark Knight and shoved him back. He followed with a vicious back kick to Dark Knight's abdomen.
The impact drove Dark Knight backward, but he roared and countered.
"TWISTER FIST!"
A spiraling wave of dark energy blasted forward from his fist, tearing through the air.
Arjun narrowed his eyes, then raised his hand.
"VACUUM PALM!"
From his palm, a silver shockwave beam erupted, colliding with the Twister Fist.
The impact detonated in midair, a massive explosion of shockwaves shaking the desert.
Arjun prepared to charge again, but suddenly a bright purple light appeared beneath him. He glanced down—
And his eyes widened.
A massive purple beam shot upward, striking him with devastating force.
BOOM!
The explosion ripped through the sky. Arjun's body was hurled away, flames licking across his aura. Conjurer's mocking laugh echoed in the storm.
"HAHAHA!"
But before his laughter could continue, Dark Knight's furious voice bellowed across the battlefield:
"WATCH OUT!"
Conjurer froze in confusion, his smile fading—
From within the dust and flames, Arjun burst forth, blood running down his body but eyes blazing with fury. He appeared directly in front of Conjurer and drove his fist into the sorcerer's face.
CRACK!
Blood sprayed as Conjurer was smashed from the sky, his body plummeting into the desert with earth-shaking impact.
But Arjun had no time to rest.
Dracula appeared behind him in an instant, his claws sharpened, glowing crimson. With a vicious swipe, he raked across Arjun's back. Blood sprayed into the air.
Arjun staggered, pain flashing across his face. Dracula followed instantly with a brutal side kick aimed at his head—
But Arjun caught his leg midair. His teeth clenched as he gripped Dracula's limb with both hands.
Spinning like a tornado, Arjun swung Dracula around, then hurled him away with monstrous strength. Dracula's body smashed into a massive sand tomb, piercing straight through it before crashing down, sliding across the desert floor.
Dark Knight immediately appeared in front of Arjun, fist crashing into his cheek. Arjun's head snapped to the side — but he did not move back. His eyes shifted, giving Dark Knight a cold, sidelong glare, even as the knight's fist remained pressed against his face.
Dark Knight's eyes widened in disbelief.
Then Arjun overpowered the strike, his own fist surging forward. He slammed a side kick into Dark Knight's legs, then deflected his counterattack with his forearm, following up with a crushing punch to the knight's face.
Dark Knight staggered backward from the blow. Arjun pressed forward, throwing another punch — but Dark Knight twisted just in time, narrowly dodging.
Arjun's hand swiped again, relentless. Dark Knight tried to retreat, but Arjun was faster — his fist grazed across Dark Knight's cheek, drawing blood.
Arjun closed the gap instantly, driving a powerful kick into Dark Knight's abdomen. Blood spilled from his mouth as his eyes widened in shock.
Then Arjun spun with fluid speed, unleashing a tornado kick across Dark Knight's face. The impact hurled him across the sky.
Dark Knight roared, his aura erupting as he stopped himself midair. He launched forward like a cannon, fist cocked back. His punch tore through the air toward Arjun's face—
But Arjun vanished.
Dark Knight's eyes widened in alarm.
Arjun appeared behind him in the blink of an eye, his leg swinging toward Dark Knight's head.
Dark knight quickly noticed and try to block the blow with his Forearm desperately,
But, Suddenly Arjun's foot hammered into his abdomen from straight.
Blood gushed from Dark Knight's mouth as the shock consumed him. He reached out to grab Arjun's leg, but Arjun withdraw swiftly, countering with a brutal punch that cracked across Dark Knight's face and sent him flying once more. Blood streamed down the knight's features.
Arjun surged forward to finish it—
But suddenly, crimson chains erupted from beneath his feet, latching onto his feet. His eyes widened in shock as he looked down to see Dracula grinning, he used his blood chains and bind Arjun completely.
Arjun gritted his teeth, straining to break free, his golden aura sparking and crackling as he resisted. But before he could shatter them—
A massive "Silver Beam" erupted in front of him, its radiance blinding. Arjun's eyes widened in shock.
Boom!
The beam struck him head-on. The impact detonated with earth-shaking force, a massive explosion engulfing the desert battlefield. Arjun's body was hurled backward like a ragdoll, colliding with not one, but four colossal sand tombs. Each shattered upon impact before he finally skidded across the dunes, tearing through sand as dust billowed skyward.
The battlefield trembled, a dark haze rising into the air. From within it came the sound of laughter—mocking, cruel. The Conjurer stepped forward, his face twisted into a grin.
He was the one who had unleashed the devastating strike.
Dark Knight soon staggered back toward his comrades, bleeding and battered, his once-proud figure marred by injury.
Dracula's gaze hardened, his voice low and grim.
"We really underestimated this mortal."
The Conjurer smirked, wiping the corner of his mouth.
"Yeah… we have to attack him together."
Dark Knight spat blood into the sand, his eyes burning with fury.
"I didn't expect this mortal could be this troublesome."
Arjun lay half-buried in the dunes, his body torn and battered. His shirt hung in tatters, exposing his bloodied flesh. With dazed eyes, he stared at the sky, the stars above blurred through the veil of dust. For a long moment, he lay still, simply breathing—inhale, exhale—deep, heavy, determined.
Then his golden aura flickered. At first, faint like the dying ember of a fire. Then stronger. Brighter. Fiercer. The sands around him trembled as his energy began to surge once more.
With a slow, deliberate motion, Arjun forced himself to his feet. He stretched his neck with a sharp crack, rolled his shoulders, and clenched his fists. Despite his bloodied state, a fearless smile spread across his face.
"Let's finish the business," he declared.
The air erupted around him as he shot into the sky, sand exploding outward from the sheer pressure of his aura. In an instant, he was before the Celestial Generals once more, his eyes gleaming with defiance.
The three generals moved as one, rushing at him. Arjun's palm glowed as he thrust it forward.
"Vacuum Palm!"
The shockwave roared out, slamming toward the Conjurer. Though he managed to block it, the sheer force pushed him backward, his feet carving trenches in the sand—until he collided into Dracula and Dark Knight.
Arjun was already there, both fists colliding with theirs in a thunderous clash. The impact released a blinding shockwave, blasting through the battlefield. The ground itself cracked beneath the sheer force.
Together, Dracula and Dark Knight pushed him backward with brute strength. But Arjun only smiled. In midair, he flipped, evading their counterstrike, and roared:
"Thunder Clap!"
A concussive blast erupted from his hands, the force hurling both generals backward.
Before Dracula could recover, Arjun appeared before him in an instant, golden aura blazing. His fist blazed with radiant power as he roared—
"Vajra Fist!"
His strike crashed into Dracula's face, the impact blowing him away like a cannonball.
Dark Knight retaliated, his leg cutting through the air in a vicious side kick. Arjun twisted his lower body upward, narrowly dodging the blow with effortless grace. Still smiling, he raised his right hand, his index finger glowing like molten gold. A small, concentrated ball of energy formed at its tip.
Dark Knight's eyes widened in shock.
"Nova Blast!"
The golden beam erupted, a blinding torrent of destructive energy. It struck Dark Knight head-on, carrying him across the battlefield before smashing him into the ground. A massive golden explosion tore through the desert—a miniature nuclear blast—obliterating everything within a kilometer radius. The towering sand tombs disintegrated instantly under its force.
Even from afar, Kavya and the others felt the tremors. Their eyes widened, their faces pale with shock at the devastating power unleashed.
Arjun flipped through the air, descending straight to the ground like a thunderbolt. His aura left a shimmering trail in the air as he landed, sand bursting outward in waves.
Dracula staggered beside the Conjurer, both of them staring wide-eyed at the destruction. Fear briefly flickered across their faces.
"This mortal is far too powerful," Dracula muttered, his voice heavy. "What should we do now?"
The Conjurer clenched his teeth. "We have to use our full power. Everything we've got."
Dracula gave a grim nod. The two descended to face Arjun once more.
Arjun's smile never wavered. The instant his feet touched the ground, he rushed forward. The Celestial Generals followed, meeting him head-on. Both raised their fists, striking at him together—but Arjun vanished.
Their eyes widened.
A flash of gold appeared at Dracula's side. Arjun's kick struck with brutal precision, his foot smashing into Dracula's face and sending him crashing backward. He whirled instantly, his fist slamming into the Conjurer, who crossed his forearms to block but was still hurled away by the blow.
Dracula roared, crimson aura erupting around him as he stood. His voice bellowed across the desert.
"Mortal! I will tear your flesh and skin apart!"
The blood aura exploded outward as he charged. Arjun shoved the Conjurer back, then braced himself, blocking Dracula's fist with crossed forearms. Golden sparks clashed against crimson energy.
With a push of his aura, Arjun forced Dracula backward. But the two generals attacked in unison, their combined strikes forcing Arjun to unleash a barrage of furious punches. His fists blurred, colliding with theirs at lightning speed. Shockwaves exploded outward with every strike, the battlefield trembling beneath their clash.
Meanwhile, dust began to clear in the distance. Dark Knight emerged, his aura dark and malevolent. His eyes glowed blood-red, fury blazing within them. Slowly, he floated into the sky before diving downward at full speed.
Arjun sensed the surge of power just in time. He pushed Dracula and Conjurer back with a powerful aura blast, then pivoted, striking a vicious side kick into Conjurer's face and sending him flying.
Dracula charged again, but Arjun's back kick drove straight into his abdomen. Dracula coughed blood, his body flung violently away.
But then—an overwhelming surge of energy loomed behind Arjun. His heart skipped a beat as he turned, only to see Dark Knight charging straight at him.
Dark Knight's fist met his crossed forearms in a brutal clash. The impact was like thunder. The sand dunes erupted outward, shockwaves tearing across the desert. Arjun's feet sank deep into the ground, trapped by the immense force.
With a roar, Dark Knight pressed harder, finally driving Arjun into the ground. The mortal lost balance and crashed into the sand. Dark Knight didn't relent—he swung his fists down, but Arjun blocked. Then Dark Knight twisted, seizing Arjun's leg with both hands.
With monstrous strength, he swung Arjun like a ragdoll, slamming him left and right into the ground, again and again, the earth splitting under each impact. Dust and sand exploded upward, choking the air.
Finally, Dark Knight heaved him skyward and raised a hand, dark energy swirling into a massive orb. His roar split the battlefield.
"Dark Beam!"
The energy blast tore through the sky, colliding with Arjun in midair.
Boom!
A dark explosion engulfed him.
Dark Knight clenched his fists in satisfaction. Conjurer and Dracula landed at his side, both still bloodied and battered.
"Get ready," Dark Knight growled. "We're going to use our most powerful attacks."
They both nodded grimly.
The dust began to fade. And through it—Arjun stood, arms crossed, his body bloodied, battered, but still unbroken. His aura flared once more, golden sparks crackling around him.
He roared and launched forward. His fist collided with Dark Knight's in a shattering clash. Arjun forced him back with brute strength, but Dark Knight spun, sending Arjun off balance. He nearly crashed, but steadied himself just in time—only to be struck by a vicious kick to the face.
Blood splattered as Arjun staggered back, flipping in midair before planting his feet into the sand, sliding across the dunes. He wiped his mouth and smirked.
"Oh, come on. You three are coming together—at least give me a chance to take a relaxing breath."
The three generals descended, eyes locked on their prey.
Arjun clenched his fists, his chest heaving. Inside, he thought grimly: *If this battle drags on any longer… it will be troublesome.*
Then, his lips curved into a fearless smile. *So I have to end this.*
His aura erupted in a storm of golden light.
Conjurer raised both hands, flames igniting in one and water swirling in the other. With a roar, he unleashed them.
"Flame and Aqua Shoot!"
Twin elemental beams screamed toward Arjun. He spread his arms wide, lightning crackling across his body.
"Thunder—"
But before he could release it, crimson blood chains shot from beneath the sand, wrapping around his arms. His eyes widened in shock.
The dual beams struck him head-on.
Boom!
The explosion shook the heavens.
The generals laughed, their voices echoing across the battlefield. But their laughter died when six shockwaves burst from the smoke, slamming into them before they could react, sending all three flying backward.
As the dust cleared, Arjun emerged—broken, bleeding, his body trembling. Yet a faint smile still curved his lips.
His voice was ragged, but steady.
"Don't enjoy yourselves too soon. When I'm your opponent… you'd better pray your punishment is lighter in hell."
Dark Knight exchanged a glance with the others.
"We have to use his weakness."
Conjurer narrowed his eyes. "And what is that?"
Dracula smirked, his fangs glinting. "The weakness of all mortals. Typical human weakness."
The Conjurer's lips curled into a wicked grin.
Arjun clenched his right fist, silver aura blazing around it. With a roar, he surged forward.
"Vajra Fist!"
Dark Knight charged, both hands shrouded in dark purple aura, claws of pure shadow extending from them.
"Shadow Claw!"
The two forces collided, detonating shockwaves so immense the dunes flattened under the pressure. Arjun's fist shattered the shadow claw and smashed into Dark Knight's face, sending him flying.
Without hesitation, Arjun thrust his palm forward.
"Vacuum Palm!"
The shockwave surged toward Dark Knight—but Dracula intercepted, his crimson aura forming a massive claw.
"Crimson Claw!"
The impact shook the desert. Dracula rose higher into the sky, blood swirling around him. His eyes glowed as he raised his hand.
"Blood Manipulation!"
Dozens of blood chains shot forth, racing toward Arjun.
"Thunder Clap!" Arjun roared, his power exploding outward. The chains disintegrated into droplets of blood, raining down upon the sands.
But Dracula's lips curved into a sinister smile.
"Bloody Slash!"
The droplets of blood transformed into countless slashing blades, striking Arjun from every direction. His eyes widened as gashes split across his flesh. Blood sprayed into the air, staining the battlefield crimson.
He dropped to one knee, trembling, coughing blood. His body was torn open, slashes running from top to bottom.
Yet still—he forced himself to stand. Slowly. Painfully. A smile—bright, defiant—spread across his bloodied face.
Dracula's eyes widened. "How? How are you still standing? Still smiling? Are you insane? Accept your death!"
Arjun chuckled, his voice hoarse but unyielding.
"Accepting death means accepting defeat. And I will not lose to you pathetic Celestials."
Dracula grit his teeth in fury—but then smirked.
Behind Arjun, the Conjurer appeared, his hands glowing with purple energy blades. With a swift motion, he raised his left hand and brought it down in a deadly chop toward Arjun's neck.
But Arjun, without even looking, raised his hand and caught the strike.
The blade cut into his palm, blood dripping down his arm—but his grip only tightened. With a sudden squeeze, the blade shattered. His hand clamped down on Conjurer's wrist like iron.
In one brutal motion, Arjun yanked him forward and slammed his fist into the Conjurer's abdomen. The blow sent him spinning through the air before he crashed beside Dracula, coughing blood.
"Let's start the plan," Conjurer hissed weakly.
Dracula gave a grim nod.
Arjun's gaze shifted upward. Dark Knight hovered above, glaring down, his aura raging like a storm. Their eyes locked.
Arjun's body was drenched in blood, his injuries severe. He whispered in his heart.
"No matter what… In the end."
He smiled. "I'll Win."
To be continued.