John, Stephen and Tikno regain consciousness as the Vesh Warriors return, and Tikno convinces Vanyon that they are friendly and want to defeat the Kulthan. They decide to join forces and attack the Kulthan pyramid. Stephen and Arkron return to the hideout to tell Elizabeth what is happening, but find that everyone has been captured by the Veshtaker. As John, Tikno and the Vesh Warriors approach the pyramid they feel the effect of the Psi-Damping Transmitter, and hear a humming sound. The Veshtaker take Elizabeth, Tyso and Lenda to the top of the tallest tower, so that they can be scarificed. Stephen and Arkron journey to the Veshtaker's castle, but are captured before they can mount a rescue. John, Tikno and the Vesh Warriors attack the pyramid, while Stephen and Arkron are thrown into the dungeon. John and Tikno enter the secret passage in the pyramid, and John manages to destroy the Psi-Damping Transmitter, enabling Elizabeth, Tyso and Lenda to escape from the burning, and Stephen and Arkron to escape from the dungeon.