The energy, though subtle, effectively kept Chandra’s dagger at a distance of three inches away from Bhaskara. Just three more inches and she would have been able to wound him. Unfortunately for her, the three-inch gap seemed impenetrable no matter how hard she tried.

"Damn it! What kind of sorcery are you using?" Chandra exclaimed frustratedly.

Bhaskara burst into maniacal laughter. "Hahaha, my dear wife! I never expected you to try and ambush me. Well done! If it were me from a year or two ago, I might not have been able to dodge this attack. But things are different now. Step back!" His tone was authoritative.

With the resounding roar, the energy ripples surrounding Bhaskara surged into huge waves, sending Chandra flying and crashing onto the bed. Her face paled, completely surprised by the unexpected turn of events. At this moment, her mind went blank. Unsure of what to do, she instinctively moved closer to the inner half of the bed.

"Pfft! I bet you weren’t expecting this, wer