Raghav's heart raced. Vaikunth's transformation was monstrous—his physical form was nearly unrecognizable, now infused with the corruption of Pātāl Lok. His limbs became jagged and dark, covered in bone-like armor. His mental power swirled violently around him, creating an aura that felt suffocating.
Nyra charged first, her golden fur gleaming in the sunlight, but Vaikunth's psychic power forced her to stagger back with a mental wave.
"This is the true power of Bond Integration," Vaikunth sneered, his voice dripping with venom. "I have transcended the mortal coil. I am the vessel of Pātāl Lok's lord."
Raghav's grip tightened on the Trishula, his heart syncing with Nyra's. They had been through countless trials together, but this—this was different.
"Not if I can help it," Raghav muttered.
"Divine Flame: Trishula Strike!"
With a roar, he swung the Trishula, sending a massive burst of divine fire at Vaikunth. The flames surged forward like a tidal wave, but Vaikunth absorbed the attack with his dark powers, laughing maniacally.
"You think the flame of a mere god can burn me?" Vaikunth mocked.
But Raghav's resolve was unwavering. He closed his eyes, feeling the energy of the Trishula connecting him with Lord Shiva.
"I am the Flame of Dominion, Vaikunth. You cannot quench this fire."
He opened his eyes to reveal the third eye—his divine sight—glowing bright.
The Judgment Flame erupted again, but this time, it wasn't just fire—it was a torrent of raw, divine energy, scorching the land itself. Raghav merged with Nyra, their spirits as one. Together, they pressed forward.
Vaikunth screamed in agony as the Pātāl Lok energy inside him began to destabilize. His connection to the underworld rift weakened under the divine pressure.
"You can't defeat me!" Vaikunth spat, trying to counter, but his voice faltered.
With one final thrust of his Trishula, Raghav pierced Vaikunth's chest, releasing an explosion of light that obliterated the dark energy. Vaikunth collapsed, his form disintegrating into shadows that vanished into the void.