The early morning sun slowly rose above Mount Mahendra.
Golden rays filtered through the tall forest trees, lighting the peaceful ashram.
But today felt different.
A strange seriousness filled the air.
Karna stood in the training ground, holding his bow while facing his teacher.
Parshuram.
The sage's eyes were calm but deep.
Like he had already decided something important.
"Karna."
Karna bowed respectfully.
"Yes, Guru."
Parshuram walked slowly toward the center of the training field.
Then he turned to face him.
"Your training is nearly complete."
Karna remained silent.
Inside his mind—
'So the day has finally come.'
Parshuram continued.
"You have mastered archery faster than any student I have ever trained."
"Your endurance, focus, and instinct are extraordinary."
He paused.
Then spoke something important.
"Today I will teach you one final Astra."
Karna's eyes sharpened.
A divine weapon.
One taught personally by Parshuram.
That meant it would be extremely powerful.
The sage raised his hand.
The wind around them slowly began to move.
Leaves rustled across the ground.
Even the sunlight seemed to respond.
Parshuram spoke the ancient words slowly.
"This Astra is known as the Surya Astra."
The moment Karna heard the name—
His heart skipped.
Inside his mind—
'A weapon connected to the Sun itself…'
Parshuram continued explaining.
"Unlike ordinary astras, this one draws power directly from sunlight."
"Its strength increases during the day."
"And in the hands of the right warrior… it can destroy entire battlefields."
Karna listened carefully.
Every word felt important.
Parshuram then handed Karna a sacred scroll.
"Memorize the mantra."
Karna closed his eyes and began reading it silently.
Strange ancient symbols filled the page.
But something surprising happened.
DING
DIVINE KNOWLEDGE DETECTED
Learning Skill…
Warm energy flowed through Karna's mind.
The meaning of the mantra became clear instantly.
NEW SKILL LEARNED
SURYA ASTRA – LEVEL 1
Effects:
• Massive solar energy attack
• Increased destructive power during daytime
• Area damage capability
Karna slowly opened his eyes.
Golden light faintly surrounded his body.
Parshuram pointed toward a distant mountain rock.
It stood hundreds of meters away.
"Demonstrate it."
Karna placed an arrow on the bowstring.
He closed his eyes briefly.
Then whispered the mantra.
The arrow began glowing intensely.
Brighter than any attack before.
Golden flames wrapped around the arrow.
Even the air around it became hot.
Inside Karna's mind—
'So this is the Surya Astra…'
He released the arrow.
WHOOSH!
The arrow flew through the air like a beam of sunlight.
BOOOOOOM!
The distant rock exploded instantly.
Dust and debris shot high into the sky.
The shockwave shook the surrounding forest.
For a moment—
Complete silence.
Parshuram watched calmly.
But inside his mind—
'Incredible control… on the first attempt.'
Karna lowered his bow slowly.
He looked toward the rising sun.
Inside his mind—
'My power keeps growing.'
Nearby, Vrinda watched the scene from the edge of the forest.
Her eyes were wide with amazement.
'His arrows shine like the sun itself…'
She placed a hand on her chest.
Her heart beat faster every time she saw him fight.
Back in the training field—
Parshuram walked closer to Karna.
His voice became serious again.
"Karna."
"Soon you must leave this mountain."
Karna nodded slowly.
He had already expected it.
Parshuram continued.
"The world outside is not kind."
"Powerful warriors will challenge you."
"Kings will test you."
He looked directly into Karna's eyes.
"But never forget your purpose."
Karna bowed deeply.
"I will remember your teachings, Guru."
As the sun rose higher in the sky—
The training ground shone with golden light.
It almost looked like the sun itself was blessing Karna.
Far away in Hastinapur…
Duryodhana stood in the royal training arena.
Warriors practiced around him.
But his mind was somewhere else.
Inside his mind—
'Karna…'
'I hope you come soon.'
Because he knew one thing clearly.
When that warrior arrived—
Everything would change.
And high above the sky…
The Sun God Surya watched proudly.
His son had finally learned the weapon of the sun.