The battlefield was a chaotic whirlwind of power. Kavia, Ansh, and Tara fought valiantly against Queen Kakia, each unleashing their divine abilities to hold back the onslaught of dark energy that poured from the Queen's portals. The very air around them crackled with elemental might as fire, water, and metal collided against the dark sorcery of Kakia.
Meanwhile, Shubhu knelt on the ground, trembling as his divine powers began to stir within him. His mortal form struggled to contain the overwhelming force that threatened to tear him apart. The awakening of his godly essence was imminent, but his body, fragile and mortal, could hardly keep up with the force of the cosmic energy.
From across the battlefield, Kakia smiled cruelly, observing Shubhu's struggle. "So, the mighty Shiva awakens. But can you control the power that consumes you?" she mocked, her voice dripping with disdain. "Let's see if your friends can save you now."
With a wicked flourish, Kakia raised her hands, and from the ground, countless dark portals erupted, swirling ominously. From these portals emerged Karan and dozens of monstrous shadowy creatures—her evil minions, ready to tear apart Shubhu's allies.
As Kakia's army poured into the battlefield, she gestured toward Shubhu, still struggling to regain his balance. "Your time has come, Shubhu," she sneered, her voice sharp with malice.
Realizing the grave danger his friend was in, Ansh, Tara, and Kavia knew that they couldn't keep up the battle with Kakia for much longer. If they didn't reach Shubhu soon, they might lose him forever.
"Shubhu!" Tara shouted, her fiery form flaring up as she fended off the dark creatures. "We have to stop her! If we don't, Shubhu's life is at risk!"
Ansh, thinking quickly, used his divine water abilities to create a water clone of himself. The clone silently emerged from the earth, gliding toward Shubhu unnoticed by Kakia. The real Ansh, meanwhile, continued to battle, his thoughts focused on reaching Shubhu in time.
In his godly form, Kavia swung his enormous metal fists, smashing through the dark creatures, but his eyes kept darting toward Shubhu. The mortal was still too weak to protect himself.
"Time to end this, Shiva!" Karan sneered, raising the God Slayer Sword, a weapon imbued with dark magic that could kill gods. The blade pulsed with ominous energy, hovering in the air as it trembled with malice.
Before Shubhu could react, Ansh's clone appeared in the path of the sword, intercepting the strike. The God Slayer Sword plunged through the clone, shattering it into droplets of water. This bought Shubhu a few precious seconds, but the real Ansh, now fully aware of the situation, rushed forward to protect his friend.
However, he was too late.
The God Slayer Sword had already pierced the water clone, and now, with unrelenting force, it was aimed at Shubhu. In a desperate bid to protect him, Ansh threw himself into the path of the blade. The sword drove deep into Ansh's flesh, and his divine water form shattered into mist.
"Ansh!" Tara screamed, her voice filled with terror as she watched the life drain from her friend. The sword, now broken, clattered to the ground, but it was too late—Ansh fell to the ground, his divine form reverting to his mortal state as he died.
Kavia and Tara fought with everything they had, but Kakia, sensing the tide of battle shifting, unleashed a powerful wave of dark energy. The attack tore through the air, sending Kavia and Tara into separate dimensions, trapping them in a distorted realm.
The battlefield was now deserted—Shubhu stood alone, his emotions swirling with rage and grief as he felt the loss of his friend.
Shubhu, on the brink of losing control, could feel the weight of Ansh's death crushing him. His sorrow and anger fused, awakening his divine power in full. The ground beneath him cracked as the Avatar of Time and Space rose to his full potential. The very air around him began to warp, reality bending to his will as the powers of Time and Space surged from within.
Kakia watched, her face twisted with cruel amusement. "So, you finally awaken to your true potential," she taunted. "But it's too late. Your friends are gone, and the power of the Dark King will soon be mine."
Shubhu's eyes glowed with an unearthly light. He didn't respond. Instead, he whispered under his breath, "You don't understand. It's over."
With a flick of his hand, Shubhu slowed time around him, freezing Kakia in place. Her mocking smile was frozen, locked in a moment of helplessness. With a burst of divine energy, Shubhu rushed toward her in an instant, his power shattering the very laws of physics.
Kakia attempted to react, but she was far too slow. Shubhu reached her in a heartbeat and delivered a single divine punch, sending her flying through the air. The force of the blow cracked her body, and Kakia's neck snapped. The illusion of the powerful queen shattered as her body crumpled to the ground, revealing her true form: a wooden puppet, controlled by some dark, unknown force.
Shubhu stood over her lifeless form, his expression cold and unforgiving. His power was now fully unleashed, but there was no time to celebrate. He turned toward Karan, who had been watching from the sidelines, knowing the answers he sought lay in the man before him.
"Where are they?" Shubhu demanded, his voice low and dangerous.
Karan, gasping for breath, attempted to speak, but fear and desperation clouded his voice. "They... they're in the Dark King's dimension. You must go there... before it's too late."
Shubhu's eyes narrowed with intensity. He grabbed Karan by the throat, his grip tightening as he demanded, "Where exactly?"
Karan's voice faltered as he was choked. "The Dark King..."
Before Karan could say another word, Shubhu squeezed harder, silencing him forever. With a wave of his hand, Shubhu opened a rift in space-time, the fabric of reality bending to his will.
He reached down and carefully lifted Ansh's mortal body, still warm but lifeless.
"I won't leave you behind, my friend," Shubhu whispered.
With his newfound godly powers, Shubhu shattered the rift, tearing open the fabric of the universe itself. The Heaven Gate Dungeon behind him erupted in a violent explosion, collapsing as hundreds of adventurers, trapped inside, spilled out into the world. Kakia's reign over the dungeon was over.
Shubhu, holding Ansh's body in his arms, stood alone in the battlefield. His friends were gone. The war was far from over.
But now, Shubhu understood his true purpose. He was more than a mortal man. He was the Avatar of Time and Space—a god reborn.
And with the Dark King still out there, the true test of Shubhu's power was just beginning.
As Shubhu turned toward the rift, determination etched across his face, the fate of the worlds rested in his hands. The Heaven Gate Dungeon was no longer his concern. It was the end of one battle and the beginning of another.
Author's Thoughts:
Shubhu's journey is about the internal struggle between power and humanity. His transformation from a guilt-ridden scientist to the Avatar of Time and Space highlights the emotional cost of gaining godlike abilities. Ansh’s sacrifice is a pivotal moment—it triggers Shubhu’s awakening, but also forces him to confront the price of power and the loss of his friends.
Kakia, as a manipulator of chaos, serves as a dark contrast to Shubhu. She is driven by destruction, while Shubhu, despite his powers, seeks to protect. The theme of friendship and sacrifice runs deep, especially in Ansh’s death, which solidifies Shubhu’s resolve. Though Shubhu gains immense power, his emotional growth is what defines him, not just his divine abilities.
The collapse of Heaven Gate Dungeon symbolizes both the end of an era and the beginning of a new battle. Shubhu is now a god, but with this power comes the responsibility of facing the Dark King. The real test for Shubhu lies in balancing his human emotions with the divine force inside him.
The story isn’t over yet—the real battle is just beginning.