Max reacted instantly, answering the attack with a punch of his own, this time infused with the raw and primordial strength of the Vein of Origin, the first of his Seven Divine Veins. The moment their fists collided, a dull and heavy impact echoed through the academy grounds.
Bang.
The outcome was decided in that single exchange. Raj's body was sent flying like a broken doll, crashing violently into a nearby pillar before sliding down limply, his earlier arrogance shattered along with his confidence. Max let out a quiet sigh as he watched the result, because he had not come to the Warrior Academy to fight pointlessly or humiliate others in public like this.
