From the Turanian lines, the warrior Shangash spurred his steed, charging into the open field like the swift and blazing fire of Azargashasp. Pulling keen poplar arrows from his quiver, he shouted a defiant challenge toward the Iranian host: 'Where is the warrior who ensnared Kamus? Let him step forth into this arena, for I shall not suffer him to leave this battleground alive!' Hearing this boast, Rostam gripped his heavy mace and swung himself atop the mighty Rakhsh. He roared back that he was indeed the lion-overthrower who had brought low Kamus, and promised to lay Shangash in the same grave of dust.
Shangash demanded to know the champion's name and lineage, but Rostam scoffed at his wretched foe, declaring that the point of his spear and his very name were synonymous with Shangash's death. Shangash swiftly nocked his arrows, raining down a barrage like a dark storm cloud, forcing Rostam to raise his shield. Yet as Shangash looked closer upon the Iranian giant—beholding Rostam's cypress-like stature, elephantine build, and the mountain-like form of Rakhsh underneath—terror seized his soul. Realizing that fighting such a force meant certain doom, he turned his horse and fled toward his army.
Like a flash of consuming fire, Rostam unleashed Rakhsh in pursuit. In an instant, the hero caught up with the fleeing warrior and seized the tail of Shangash's charger. As both armies watched in awe, Rostam held the horse fast until the helpless Shangash tumbled hard to the earth. Though the defeated warrior lost his helmet and begged for mercy, Rostam leveled him into the dust and severed his head, bringing all his proud ambitions to a sudden end. The Iranian host erupted in praise, while Rostam stood proudly between the armies, holding a gleaming javelin.
On the opposing side, the Khagan of China was filled with dismay and fury at the ill turn of fortune. Terrified by Rostam's terrifying prowess, he turned to Human, commanding him to discover the identity of this invincible warrior or send a message. Human acknowledged that no warrior in the world had rivaled Kamus, yet this unknown rider had bound Kamus effortlessly in his lasso. Warning the Khagan not to underestimate this giant, Human departed to discover what destiny the Creator of the World had ordained upon the field of battle.