บท 61: Breaching the Mandala Vyuha

Dushala, with her air slashes, continued to cut through the Mandala Vyuha, opening up paths for the archers to exploit. Bhanumati, Eklavya, and Dushala coordinated their attacks, targeting key points within the formation. As their combined efforts took a toll on the Vanga forces, the enemy's defensive structure began to crumble.

The battle was fierce, but the prowess of Bhanumati, Dushala, and Eklavya, along with their strategic use of astras, slowly broke down the Mandala Vyuha, creating opportunities for their army to advance and secure victory.

As the Vanga forces struggled to withstand this relentless assault from the Udra army, Aryan, observing from a distance, couldn't help but feel pride in the abilities of his queens and their new ally, Eklavya.

However an anomaly arose at this time.

* swish * * swish * * swish *

Eklavya had released the Aindrastra, and when the arrows approached the formation, a massive energy barrier suddenly appeared, effectively resisting the arrow volley.

Dushala and Bhanumati faced similar barriers when they attempted to advance, bringing their progress to a halt..

"What's going on Dushala? "

Bhanumati, eager to find a solution, inquired about their next steps, prompting Dushala to explain the situation.

"This is the special power of Mandal vyuha which harnesses the collective strength of hundreds of soldiers in a layer to form an energy barrier to block the enemy's attack. However, the appearance of this barrier also indicates that we are going in the right direction. "

Dushala explained what she knew.

"Then what should we do next Queen Dushala? "

Eklavya, displaying his unwavering determination, asked how they should proceed from this point.

"We're currently at the outer periphery of the formation. So we have to find the eye of this section of the formation. Only by breaking the eye can we pass through this section and enter the next layer. "

Dushala replied.

With a renewed sense of purpose, the trio began their search for the critical point within the Mandal Vyuha. They knew that locating and breaching the eye was the key to overcoming this formidable defensive formation and achieving victory in the battle. Dushala's knowledge of war strategies and the Mandal Vyuha became their guiding light as they pressed forward, determined to unravel the enemy's defenses.

As Bhanumati, Dushala, and Eklavya continued their search for the eye of the Mandal Vyuha, the battle raged on around them. The Udra army faced fierce resistance from the Vanga forces, who defended their formation with unwavering determination.

Amidst the chaos, Aryan and Karna observed from a distance, ready to offer guidance and support. Their faith in Bhanumati and Dushala remained unwavering, and they believed in their ability to overcome this challenging formation.

After a grueling search, Dushala finally spotted a distinct pattern in the arrangement of the Vanga soldiers. She noticed that at the center of the formation, a particular unit seemed to be more tightly packed than the rest. This central group was forming the eye of the Mandal Vyuha.

With a newfound sense of purpose, Dushala directed Bhanumati and Eklavya to focus their efforts on this central unit. The archers prepared to unleash a synchronized attack while Dushala readied herself to use her powerful air slashes.

Eklavya, holding his bow and the Agneyastra at the ready, took a deep breath and aimed for the center of the Vanga formation. Bhanumati, too, drew her bow, prepared to fire the Varunastra, an elemental water attack.

"Ready yourselves," Dushala commanded as she readied her swordsmanship. "On my signal, release your astras."

The trio braced for action, and Dushala took the lead. With a mighty swing of her sword, she sent forth a powerful air slash, cutting through the Vanga soldiers and weakening their formation. At the same time, Eklavya released the Agneyastra, creating a fiery spectacle within the enemy's ranks.

Bhanumati followed suit, releasing the Varunastra, which unleashed a torrent of water upon the central unit, causing chaos and confusion. The combination of air, fire, and water attacks created a devastating impact, breaking the formation's cohesion.

As the Mandal Vyuha started to unravel, the Vanga forces found themselves disoriented and unable to maintain their defensive barrier effectively. The Udra army seized this opportunity, launching a coordinated assault on the now-weakened central unit.

With their enemy in disarray, Bhanumati, Dushala, and Eklavya led the charge, pushing through the fractured formation. Aryan and Karna watched with pride as the trio displayed their remarkable skills and leadership, ultimately proving the strength of their unity.

The Udra army's persistence and tactical prowess paid off, as they began to gain the upper hand in the battle. Victory was within reach, thanks to the unwavering determination of Bhanumati, Dushala, Eklavya, and the combined strength of the Udra and Magadh forces.

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Meanwhile, in the center of the formation, King Rupalnath Vangam was currently feeling very anxious as bad new kept coming one after another.

"You majesty, it's bad news. Udra's arms has managed to btreach the outer layer of our formation and have entered the innermost circle. If it goes on like this, then we'll be defeated in another two hours. "

The commander said anxiously as he sweated heavily.

"Damn it, what should we do now?"

Rupalnath cursed angrily.

"I think Your majesty that we should surrender. After all, King Aryan Bahubali and his Senapati Karna have yet to even participate in the war. There is no chance of victory at all. "

The commander tried to persuade him hesitantly.

"Shut up senapati. Are you saying that I should surrender? But what happens after that? The best case scenario is that he spare my life and exile me to live like a beggar whereas in the worst case scenario, he will kill me to cut the roots. "

Rupalnath snorted angrily .

"Anyway, is there any response from Cumbha kingdom? "

Rupalnath asked hopefully after a brief silence.

"Unfortunately no, your majesty. "

The commander lowered his head.

"What? Those bastards, first they promised to help me fight against the Udra kingdom and now they are ignoring us? Oh I see, they were using us as cannon fodder this whole time, so that we can eat away some of Udra's strength before they reach Cumbha kingdom. "

Rupalnath roared angrily as realization dawned on him but sadly it was too late.

* Boom *

On the other side, followed by another explosion, Udra's army broke through another layer as they pierced through the Mandal vyuha.

The situation within the Mandal Vyuha became increasingly dire for King Rupalnath Vangam and his forces. The Udra army, led by Bhanumati, Dushala, and Eklavya, continued to make significant inroads, penetrating the formation layer by layer. As their relentless assault and strategic use of astras persisted, the innermost circle of the Mandal Vyuha came under imminent threat.