After hearing Aryan's words, even the evil spirit possessing Jadav Shah was momentarily stunned.
Jadav: So, you know who I am... and the extent of my power?
Aryan: Yes, I do. But perhaps you are unaware of my strength.
Jadav: You little—
Before he could finish, Jadav lunged toward Aryan with deadly intent. But he underestimated Aryan. Before Jadav could even reach him, Aryan struck. With one swift punch to the chest and a simultaneous grip on his body, Aryan launched a powerful attack.
The impact of Aryan's blow forced the dark spirit out of Jadav's body. The spirit was flung away, swirling into a black mist.
The onlookers watched in horror as the expelled spirit—wrapped in dense black smoke—hovered menacingly in the air.
Aryan's display of raw power unsettled even the evil spirit. Enraged and desperate, the spirit split itself into ten identical forms, all charging at Aryan in unison. Calm and focused, Aryan caught the fifth spirit mid-air with his bare hands. The trapped spirit screeched in agony and began to disintegrate, causing the other manifestations to vanish instantly.
Aryan then turned to the head priest and commanded:
Aryan: Quickly! Draw a circle of vermillion (kumkum) around Uncle Jadav. Now!
Shocked but obedient, the priest followed Aryan's instruction, forming a sacred protective circle around the unconscious Jadav.
Once the circle was complete, Aryan released the bound spirit from his grip. Weakened and desperate, the spirit flew back toward Jadav's body, attempting to repossess it.
But as soon as it touched the protective kumkum barrier, it was violently repelled. With a burst of force, the spirit was thrown back. Aryan stepped forward again, this time binding it with a special thread and capturing it once more.
He began chanting ancient mantras under his breath. After finishing, he released the spirit again and said:
Aryan: Let's see how you try to possess another human now.
The spirit, confused and terrified, stared blankly.
Aryan gave a signal, and two men carefully carried Jadav out of the circle. The spirit lunged again, trying to enter Jadav's body—but this time, it passed right through him, unable to make contact.
It tried again and again, but failed each time.
Spirit (furious): What have you done to me?!
Aryan: Nothing much. I've simply bound you with a sacred thread. From now on, you won't be able to possess any body. And with time, this very thread will weaken your existence even more.
Spirit: This can't be!
Aryan: It has already happened. And if you still try to haunt this place again—I'll destroy you myself.
Terrified by Aryan's threat, the spirit shrieked and vanished into the darkness.
With the danger momentarily averted, the gathered people breathed a sigh of relief and approached Aryan. But Aryan ignored them and went straight to Jadav, who still lay unconscious. Placing his hand gently on Jadav's forehead, Aryan channeled his internal energy into him.
Moments later, Jadav slowly regained consciousness.
Turning to Govindo Mama, Aryan said:
Aryan: The danger isn't over yet. The new moon night is approaching—in two days. On that night, spirits grow far more powerful. I'm certain the spirit will try again to take over Jadav Mama's body.
Startled, the priest asked:
Senior Priest: How do you know all this? And is there a solution?
Aryan: I've studied the ancient sciences of Tantra and Mantras. And as for a solution—on the night of Amavasya, I must destroy that spirit permanently.
Senior Priest: Today you managed to defeat it, but on Amavasya it will return even stronger. Will you be able to face it then?
Aryan: What you saw today... wasn't even one percent of my true strength.
Senior Priest (in disbelief): What...?
Ignoring the priest's astonishment, Aryan walked over to Jadav Mama's wife and said gently:
Aryan: Mami, I'm exhausted. I'm going to rest now. Please take care of Jadav Mama.
Saying this, Aryan quietly left for his grandmother's house to sleep.
Meanwhile, Jadav Shah was left in his room to rest, and everyone else retired to their rooms for the night.
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The Next Morning
Aryan woke up, checked on his uncle's health, and left for college from his grandfather's home.
The entire day passed peacefully for Aryan. However, word of Aryan's heroic deeds had already spread like wildfire across the extended family. Many of Aryan's uncles and aunts began calling his mother, eager to know more.
While Aryan remained focused on his schedule, ignoring his phone, his mother and younger brother were overwhelmed with phone calls. Despite the chaos, they were filled with pride.
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But the questions remain:
Will the evil spirit return on Amavasya to reclaim Jadav Shah?
Can Aryan truly protect his uncle's family from the lurking darkness?
And will Aryan finally reveal his true powers to his entire family?