Entrance Exam 4

**Bang**

The air around him seemed to ripple as his punch shot forward like a meteor. The red aura surrounding his fist flared brightly, illuminating the area with a fiery glow. The crowd's mocking whispers fell silent, replaced by gasps of astonishment.

The impact was immediate and explosive. His fist connected with the pillar, and for a split second, there was a deafening silence. Then, a shockwave erupted from the point of contact, sending a burst of wind in all directions. The pillar groaned under the force, cracks spider-webbing out from where his fist had struck. The entire structure seemed to shudder, and a piece of it broke off, falling to the ground with a heavy thud.

Aditya stood still, his chest heaving, the remnants of his punch's energy dissipating into the air. He unclenched his fist, his knuckles unscathed. The crowd stared in stunned silence, the jeers and insults long forgotten.

"2000..."