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Chapter 36 - Chapter 36 The flash thatbreaks the pride

Episode — The Striking Flash Punch

Elara, enraged and humiliated, screamed:

Elara (furious):"You

scumbag! I won't leave you now… you humiliated me! Ahhhhhh… I'm going to kill

you!"

He surged forward at blinding speed, fists and kicks flying

like lightning. But Karikalan moved differently this time — his body flowed

with instinct. He dodged every strike, weaving through Elara's barrage with

impossible precision.

Elara (shocked, inner voice):"How? How can he dodge my attacks like this? Is this some

kind of instinct? Why isn't a single punch landing on him?"

Commentators (excited, breathless):"Elara launches a barrage of punches and kicks, but

Karikalan dodges them at the speed of light! The fight has become more intense

than ever — the air feels heavier, the arena is trembling!"

The crowd erupted, stomping their feet in rhythm, the sound

echoing like thunder.

Elara's father clenched his fists, his smirk fading:

Father (confused):"What's

happening? Why can't he land a single attack? Was Karikalan holding back all

these rounds? But why?"

Veera's eyes lit up with hope:

Veera (cheering):"He's

finally back to his form! Come on, brother — beat him down now!"

Richard's voice trembled with awe:

Richard (amazed):"What

is this? Is this instinct? He isn't even looking at Elara's face or moves —

he's simply dodging. Even I can't see his movements! Did he hold back all this

time? Power plus speed… the perfect combination. He's become a class of his

own."

Karikalan's eyes narrowed. He surged forward and launched a

devastating punch straight into Elara's guts.

Elara (screaming in agony):"Ahhhhhhhhhh!"

The impact was like a thunderclap — a Striking Flash

Punch. Elara's body convulsed, his muscles tearing under the force.

Elara (inner voice, broken):

"Dammit… I couldn't imagine power beyond this. So this is the Striking

Flash Punch… it's giving me one hell of a pain."

Elara clutched his stomach, his voice trembling with

disbelief:

 Elara (inner

voice):"I wonder how Rajan survived this type of punch… it's

giving me more pain than I expected. It's tearing the muscles in my guts… I

can't endure it anymore… ahhhhhhh!"

He screamed in agony, then leaned forward and collapsed

onto the mat, writhing.

Referee:"1… 2…

3…"

Episode — The Revelation of Striking Flash Punch

Commentators (shouting in disbelief):"Oh my god! The champion has collapsed on the mat for the

first time in this match! Wait a minute… what's happening to him? His guts are

bruised!"

The arena fell silent, then erupted in gasps. Everyone was

shocked and awestruck at the same time.

Commentators (continuing):"This

is the same thing that happened to Rajan before — after his match, he was

hospitalized. Doctors revealed his muscle fibers were torn by a single powerful

punch. And now… Richard, Karikalan's manager, has revealed the truth. This is

not a killer punch, nor a jab. It is the technique Karikalan mastered for five

years. Its name… is the Striking Flash Punch!"

The words echoed through the stadium like thunder.

Crowd (murmuring, stunned):"What

did they just say? Striking Flash Punch? I've never seen a punch this powerful

in my life — it literally tears the muscles of opponents!""Who

is this guy? How did the officials even let him fight in this tournament?"

Celebrities who once mocked Karikalan now sat frozen, their

arrogance shattered.

Pooja (mesmerized, whispering):"That punch… it brought screams from the champion himself.

The Striking Flash Punch… now it makes sense why Karikalan is capable of being

a powerful challenger against Elara. I wouldn't be surprised if the champion

feels broken after this."

The arena was filled with awe, fear, and admiration. For

the first time, Karikalan's five years of hard work had revealed its true form

— a punch so devastating it could tear apart arrogance itself.

Episode — The Aura of the Conqueror

The referee's voice echoed through the arena:

Referee:"7…

8…"

Elara staggered, barely managing to stand on his feet. His

body trembled, his face bruised, his guts torn by the Striking Flash Punch.

Karikalan surged forward instinctively, but the referee raised his hand:

Referee:"Round 4 is

over! Fighters, return to your corners!"

The crowd roared, stomping their feet in rhythm, the sound

shaking the stadium.

Richard leaned in, his voice filled with pride and urgency:

Richard:"You're

doing great — that's it! We can win this match. Just focus and calm your

breath… victory isn't far. You have six rounds left. Don't waste movements —

just punch him. Compared to him, your punch is powerful enough to defeat any

world‑class opponent."

Veera's eyes glistened, his voice trembling with emotion:

Veera:"There's

nothing more I can say… because you've already proven everything I thought. But

I have one thing to add: win or lose, come back as a man with the aura of a

conqueror."

Karikalan smiled, inhaling and exhaling deeply, his chest

rising with determination. Karikalan (defiant):"Yes… sure! Ah…

ah… I will defeat him with everything I've got!"

The bell rang, signaling the end of Round 4. The arena was

filled with anticipation — the challenger had awakened, the champion was

broken, and destiny was about to be decided.

Episode — Father's Words, Son's Pride

Elara sat slumped in his corner, clutching his stomach, his

face twisted in agony. His father leaned close, rubbing his bruised guts, his

eyes sharp.

Father (grim):"Your

guts are damaged badly. That punch tore your muscles apart. I admit it now —

Karikalan is one hell of a fighter. His skills are a deadly combination of

power and speed."

Elara winced, his voice trembling:

Elara:"Yeah… ahh…

ahh… you're right. For the first time, I feel pain like this in my body. It's

unbearable… it feels like he's trying to kill me."

His father's tone hardened, cutting through the noise of

the arena:

Father:"If that's

so, then use the Chopper Move. End his career."

Elara's eyes widened in shock.

Elara (furious):"What

are you saying? Are you dumb? I've fought my whole life not to kill people, but

for my pride! And now you're telling me to end his life? How can you say that

to your own son?"

His father's voice grew colder:

 Father:"Look

at your condition. If this continues, he'll win. And then your so‑called pride

will be shattered. People will mock you as 'defeated by a nobody.' Think about

your girlfriend — what happens if she leaves you after your loss?"

Elara's face twisted with rage.

Elara (ranting):"Why

are you saying that? Do you have any sense? She loves me not for fame, but for

the love she has within me!"

His father sneered:

Father:"Then tell

me — why doesn't she talk to poor men? She only speaks to those richer than

her. She acknowledges strength. She loves you because you're strong. Think

about what happens if you fail — she'll leave you."

Elara's voice cracked, but his resolve held:

Elara:"She won't

leave me for that. Even if I fail, she'll still love me."

His father pressed:

Father:"How can you

be so sure?"

The referee's voice cut through the tension:

Referee:"Fighters,

prepare for Round 5!"

Elara rose slowly, his legs trembling, his body broken. He

turned to his father, his words shocking him to the core:

Elara (cold, defiant):"It's

because… I slept with her."

He moved forward toward the center, leaving his father

frozen in disbelief.

Father (inner monologue, shaken):"What did he just say…?"

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