Arjun stood alone in the center.
The shadow energy slowly faded from his body.
His breathing was heavy.
His vision unstable.
But his eyes—
Were calm again.
"I… won," he murmured.
Around him—
Shock.
Fear.
Disbelief.
"This can't be real…"
"How did he become this strong?"
The clan head stepped forward, his expression dark.
"Arjun."
Arjun looked up.
For a moment—
Their eyes met.
And in that moment—
The clan head felt something chilling.
Not pride.
Not relief.
But… danger.