In The Destroying Ray, the fifth chapter of the Flash Gordon saga, Flash and his companions face a dire new threat as Emperor Ming deploys his most devastating weapon yet—a powerful energy beam capable of obliterating entire regions of Mongo. With the Destroying Ray targeting an allied stronghold, Flash, Dale, and Dr. Zarkov must race against time to disable the weapon.

The trio infiltrates Ming’s heavily guarded fortress, encountering traps, loyalist forces, and advanced alien technology. Along the way, they enlist the aid of Princess Aura, Ming’s conflicted daughter, who provides critical intelligence on the weapon’s vulnerabilities. As Zarkov works to sabotage the ray’s power source, Flash engages in a thrilling battle with Ming’s elite soldiers to protect their mission.

This episode showcases high-stakes action, daring heroics, and intricate character dynamics, with Princess Aura’s shifting loyalties adding complexity to the story. The Destroying Ray raises the tension and stakes, setting the stage for the climactic battles to come in this classic science fiction adventure.