Rudra stood tall, his eyes fixed on the woman as she nodded in approval. "You have passed the second test," she repeated. "But the final test is the most challenging of all."
The woman raised her hand, and the air around Rudra began to shimmer and distort. A massive wall of flames erupted, blocking Rudra's path.
"This is the test of fire," the woman declared. "You must pass through the flames unscathed."
Rudra felt a surge of adrenaline as he gazed at the inferno. He knew that he had to control the flames, to bend them to his will.
He closed his eyes, focusing his energy on the Sudarshan Chakra. The symbol on his palm began to glow, and Rudra felt a wave of heat emanating from it.
As he opened his eyes, Rudra saw that the flames were responding to his presence. They parted, revealing a narrow path through the inferno.
Rudra took a deep breath and stepped forward, his eyes fixed on the path ahead. The flames closed in around him, but he walked through them unscathed, his energy shielding him from the heat.
As he emerged on the other side, Rudra saw the woman waiting for him, a smile on her face.
"Well done, Rudra," she said. "You have passed the final test."
Rudra felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as the woman approached him. She placed a hand on his shoulder, and Rudra felt a surge of energy flow through him.
"You are now ready to claim your reward," she said. "Follow me."
The woman led Rudra to a hidden chamber deep within the temple. Inside, Rudra saw a glowing crystal, surrounded by a halo of light.
"This is the Heart of the Sudarshan Chakra," the woman declared. "It holds the secrets of the ancient ones, and the power to wield the Sudarshan Chakra."
Rudra's eyes widened as he gazed at the crystal. He knew that this was what he had been searching for.
But as he reached out to take the crystal, Rudra heard a voice, echoing in his mind.
"Rudra, beware," the voice warned. "The power of the Sudarshan Chakra comes with a great cost. Are you prepared to pay the price?"
Rudra hesitated, his heart pounding with uncertainty.