Chapter 83 Asuras in Brahmaloka

"What's this?" Indra furrowed his brows, staring at the three red dots glowing on the screen. He turned to Surya, hoping for clarity.

Surya's expression mirrored Indra's confusion. He leaned in closer, scrutinizing the red markings. "I'm not entirely sure either," he admitted, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

Vishvakarma had only provided basic instructions on operating the Vimanas. Beyond that, Surya was navigating uncharted territory.

"Let's go up and see for ourselves!" Vayu suggested, his curiosity clearly piqued.

Nodding in agreement, the Devas channeled their divine power into the Vimanas. Under their mental command, the colossal craft stirred, gliding forward with an almost ethereal grace.

At the same time, waves of red flames began to surge around the Vimanas. Agni had infused his divine chakra into the vessel. The accumulated power coalesced at the front of the spacecraft, forming a searing ball of flame. The fire twisted and churned, growing in intensity until it became a massive, blazing sphere.

Boom!

In an instant, the concentrated flames erupted forward, roaring toward the three Asuras who had dared to block their path.

"What?"

Madhu's eyes widened in shock. Instead of retreating, the Devas had advanced—and now they were launching an attack! His expression hardened, anger flashing across his face, still streaked with white dirt.

"You dare challenge me?" he growled, his voice thick with indignation.

With a sharp motion, Madhu extended his hands. A vivid blue light pulsed in his palms before solidifying into a colossal Gada. The weapon hummed with supreme power as he hurled it directly at the oncoming inferno.

Boom!

The collision was instantaneous. The flames shattered upon impact, scattering into a cascade of fiery embers. Sparks shot out like meteors, painting the sky with trails of light. The air became a tapestry of blazing fire and shimmering silver, an awe-inspiring display of destruction and beauty.

The blazing flames erupted in harmony with the swirling black hurricane, creating a mesmerizing sight. The wind howled fiercely, feeding the roaring red fire, and together, they formed a colossal tornado of flames that connected the heavens to the earth.

"It's breathtaking," Brahma murmured, seated cross-legged on a lotus, his expression contemplative. The brilliance of the scene before him was awe-inspiring.

When Brahma first saw Indra and the other Devas arrive, accompanied by sacred chariots and suspended palaces trailing behind their celestial army, he had assumed they were fleeing for refuge. The opulence of the entourage seemed more like an exodus than a battlefront.

But now?

The Devas had arrived prepared for more than mere defense. They had brought forth an unprecedented warship, a vessel unlike anything time had yet seen. Even more surprising was the presence of three Asuras among their ranks.

Wait—Asuras?

Brahma's four faces twisted in surprise, his white beard curling as his many eyes honed in on the trio. Recognition dawned instantly.

Hayagriva is the mighty leader of the Daityas clan. His strength rivaled that of Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu, and now, with the blessings of the Mahadevi, he could not be harmed by anything identical to himself.

Madhu and Kaitambha, beings born from Vishnu's earwax, possessed immense innate power close to Vishnu himself. They were protected by boons that rendered them invulnerable and unkillable unless they willingly chose death.

Brahma's eyes widened in disbelief, nearly causing him to roll them.

These three? Here?

Could it be that the Asuras had chased the celestial army from Svarga to Brahma Loka? The thought alone left Brahma uneasy, the implications of such a confrontation too great to ignore.

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The Vimanas surged to life as Surya channeled his divine chakra into the spacecraft. The entire vessel flared with brilliant, sun-like energy, beams of dazzling light flashing from every surface. The intensity of the heat became palpable, filling the air with an oppressive warmth. The temperature inside the temple rose sharply as if Surya's radiant brilliance had reached its zenith.

It felt as though Surya had reverted to his original, blazing self. The heat was overwhelming.

"Surya!" Indra shouted, his voice tinged with alarm. "This Vimanas is burning up! Don't cause trouble!"

The other Devas were equally shocked, watching with concern as the temperature around them soared. Indra quickly glanced at Surya, then subtly shifted away, wary of the sun god's explosive power.

"It's fine!" Surya reassured them quickly. "It'll stabilize soon!"

Before any of the Devas could respond, a voice, deep and commanding, filled the air—Brahma's voice.

"No!" Brahma's warning cut through the tension. "Three Asuras have entered Brahmaloka. They're right in front of you!"

The Devas froze, their faces registering a mix of surprise and confusion. All eyes turned toward the three glowing dots in the light mirror.

Indra's eyes widened in realization. So those three dots are the three Asuras!

Vayu looked bewildered, while Agni's face was filled with panic. Varuna's expression mirrored his concern. Even Surya appeared flustered—not only because of the Asuras' arrival but also due to the increasing heat within the Vimanas. The spacecraft was growing hotter by the second, the red light intensifying and casting a fiery glow over the Devas.

It felt as if the Vimanas might explode at any moment.

"Quick, retreat!" Indra ordered, his voice urgent.

With a swift motion, Indra slammed his hand against the armrest of his throne, channeling his divine power into it. The other Devas followed suit, each of them pouring their energy into the structure. In an instant, the Vimanas became a furnace of heat, its surface radiating blinding, scorching light. A swirl of wind, water, and fire surrounded the ship, forming a halo of different divine forces that shielded the warship. Lightning cracked from the vessel, striking out beyond the iron walls created by the ninety-nine other ships, sending loud roars echoing through the air.

"Retreat!" Indra shouted, his voice urgent, as his gaze darted toward Surya.

But the Vimanas didn't budge.

Indra's eyes widened in disbelief as he turned sharply to Surya. "Why isn't it retreating?"

Surya's face twisted in panic. "I can't control it either!" he admitted, his voice shaking. "The Vimanas... it seems like it's going to explode!"

Surya's words hit like a thunderclap, crashing into the hearts of the Devas. Shock, fear, and disbelief flashed across their faces, a wave of dread that rippled through them all. Even Surya, who was known for his radiant confidence, couldn't mask his embarrassment as the situation spiraled beyond his control.

The Vimanas was supposed to be a test flight... and now it's on the brink of exploding? Surya thought, inwardly cursing Vishvakarma's craftsmanship. Was this ship even ready for deployment?

"Run!" Indra bellowed, his voice filled with urgency. His crimson cloak billowed behind him as he bolted from his seat, flying toward the exit of the temple.

The other Devas followed, taking to the air in a desperate scramble, their powerful forms shooting out of the Vimanas like startled birds, fleeing for their lives.

Boom!

The Vimanas erupted with a brilliant, blazing light, resembling the sun falling from the heavens. The ship surged forward, unstoppable in its path, as though driven by an otherworldly force.

Hayagriva, his mane whipping in the wind, stared in awe at the descending spacecraft. His eyes narrowed as the massive ship bore down on them.

"What kind of weapon is this?" he muttered to himself, a note of awe and fear in his voice.

Madhu and Kaitambha, both of whom had spent years training without much contact with the outside world, looked on in equal amazement. "Could this be a new weapon the Devas have developed to deal with us?" they wondered aloud.

Boom!

The Vimanas exploded with a deafening roar, sending shockwaves that reverberated throughout Brahma Loka. The brilliance of the explosion was blinding, like a second sun rising in the sky, mixing with the primal forces of nature.

Brahma, too, stared in shock at the spectacle before him.

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