Chapter 37: The Battle Begins

The sky above was a tempest of swirling clouds, dark and menacing, as if nature itself could sense the impending clash between light and darkness. The protectors, scattered across different parts of the world, braced themselves for the confrontation that had been brewing for months. The time had come—the battle was about to begin.

Agastya stood on the edge of a sacred forest in India, where the first confrontation was set to take place. The location had been chosen carefully—a place where the energies of the Earth converged, creating a natural barrier against the Asuras' malevolent influence. The forest was ancient, its trees towering and gnarled, their roots entwined with the history of the land. It was here that the protectors would make their stand.