Chapter 135: Chapter135-Isabella

John was genuinely perplexed this time.

He complained, "Damn, the quality of these Crystal Balls is too low. How come they explode with just a bit of force?"

The student in charge of registration was equally baffled, unsure of what was happening.

John, now frustrated, grabbed two more Crystal Balls to test again.

But the result was invariably the same.

As soon as his power was channeled into them, the Crystal Balls would instantly shatter into pieces.

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

"What kind of person is this, touching a Crystal Ball and making it explode?" Even Albertus was shocked.

This was the first time he realized John had the peculiar ability to make Crystal Balls explode on contact.

John was also deeply exasperated.

If he couldn't complete the test, how was he supposed to participate in Star Cluster Academy's assessment?

Seeing John's determined, yet disgruntled face, wanting to test again, a student from Star Cluster Academy quickly stepped forward to stop him.

With a gloomy expression, he pleaded, "Bro, please, no more testing. If you keep going, we'll run out of Crystal Balls."

John immediately became displeased.

Angrily, he said, "How can I enter the assessment without completing the test? I came all the way from Stellarburg to participate. You can't just let me go back empty-handed."

The student in charge of testing John pleaded with a sorrowful face, "You've passed, I declare you've passed the preliminary test. Please, just go ahead and join the assessment."

Saying so, he hurriedly pulled out an identity card emblazoned with the Star Cluster Academy's emblem from his storage ring and clumsily stuffed it into John's hands, as if afraid John would refuse it.

John was somewhat bemused by the situation.

Everyone else was stunned.

Could it really be that easy?

John looked at the card in his hand and sighed.

Although the process was somewhat convoluted, he could finally participate in the assessment.

Albertus, with an admiring look, gave him a thumbs-up.

He remarked, "I've seen people crack the test crystal before, but someone making it explode with just a touch, that's a first for me."

John was speechless.

He didn't understand why it happened either.

During his awakening, he hadn't noticed any issue like this.

Shaking his head, unable to figure it out, John decided not to dwell on it.

Just as he was about to say goodbye to Albertus and head to the assessment location at Star Cluster Academy, a commotion caught his attention.

Simultaneously, a blinding red light shot into the sky!

The sky turned red, and a wave of heat swept over.

The temperature across the plaza seemed to soar in an instant.

John paused and turned to look.

Near him, at another registration desk, stood a beautiful girl in a red dress, her hand placed on a Crystal Ball.

The blinding light was emanating from the Crystal Ball.

The desk in front of her had been scorched black by the high temperature.

In just the blink of an eye, the desk turned to ashes.

But if this woman failed to recognize her limits, John wouldn't mind teaching her a profound lesson.

Seeing John unwilling to speak, Isabella turned her attention to Albertus.

She raised an eyebrow, "Albertus, is this person your friend?"

Albertus sighed, "Isabella, do me a favor and let it go. John didn't really say anything, let's just drop it."

"John? Sounds familiar." Isabella didn't respond to Albertus directly but scrutinized John from top to bottom.

Then, as if realizing something, she said, "I've heard about you. You're the one who, through sheer luck, claimed Rean's head."

Pausing, her tone dripping with disdain, "I heard some people call you the Federation's top genius?"

With that, a trace of mockery appeared in Isabella's eyes.

Feeling the hostility from the other side, John couldn't help but frown.

Indeed, those reports had brought him trouble.

However, since the challenge was thrown down, he saw no reason to back down.

He calmly said, "Although the words of the media cannot be taken seriously, if you wish to test me, I don't mind giving you a chance to witness my capabilities."

Hearing John's words, the flames in Isabella's eyes seemed to burn even more fiercely, causing the air around her to distort.

Some people close to her felt the intense heat.

Seeing the tense atmosphere between the two, Albertus couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Crazy woman, I'm trying to help you, and you don't even appreciate it."

Albertus knew John's strength well and was aware that Isabella had no chance against John.

Even with John currently injured, she wasn't someone who could provoke him, a canary raised in a gilded cage.

Of course, Isabella was unaware of Albertus's thoughts.

She coldly stared at John, seeing that he did not flinch from her gaze.

Isabella frowned slightly, recognizing that he was no simple individual.

Yet, she did not back down, her eyes filled with a strong desire to fight.

Isabella chuckled, "You're not bad, but whether you deserve that title, I will personally find out during the assessment."

John remained composed, replying indifferently, "I'll be ready whenever you are."

Isabella gave him a deep look, then turned and walked towards Star Cluster Academy without looking back.

The onlookers outside naturally witnessed the confrontation between the two.

One person exclaimed in astonishment, "This guy must be insane, daring to face off against an S-level talent."

Another voiced confusion, "Does he not realize how he got his assessment spot? If he hadn't used tactics to destroy the testing Crystal Ball, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to be assessed. And now, he's actually challenging an S-level genius?"

Someone sneered, "Truly a fool courting death. When he faces the terror of an S-level aptitude in the assessment, I hope he doesn't end up regretting it to the point of tears."

Everyone doubted John's chances.

After all, the power of an S-level aptitude was well recognized.

And John, aside from a battle record whose authenticity was questioned and a test that wasn't passed conventionally, naturally faced disdain.

John was indifferent to this, already accustomed to skepticism.

Albertus sighed, understanding that a clash between the two was inevitable.

He was about to caution John to keep a measure and not to make an enemy out of House Medici.

However, John waved his hand dismissively.

He calmly said, "Don't worry, it's just a little girl. I won't be harsh on her."

Hearing this, Albertus breathed a sigh of relief.

He had been genuinely concerned that John, in a moment of anger, might actually kill Isabella during the assessment.