"Come on, everyone, let's see the effect of my turtle's new skill."

With everyone's agreement, Wu Guinan immediately had Rolling Turtle learn [Crossing on Water].

[Roll!]

At this moment, Rolling Turtle raised its head and issued a roar, then started walking sidelong like a crab with its four thick legs.

Plop! Plop! Plop! Plop!

At first, it wasn't very accustomed, and its big turtle feet hesitated to step freely in the shallow swamp water.

But in just a few seconds, its speed grew faster and faster.

Splash, splash, splash!

Everywhere it went, it sent high sprays of water into the air.

"This speed... is really quite fast."

"It's an unusual turtle, at least."

Chang Shoushang and Wang Nuonuo sighed as they watched the situation.

While their attention was elsewhere, Li Pu quietly took action.

[Sprint] + [Crossing on Water] = [Swift March]

[LV1 - Swift March (C→C)]

Active Effect: Upon activation, movement speed is greatly enhanced for a certain duration

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Active Effect: Upon activation, sideways movement speed is greatly enhanced (↑↑↑)

The rank hasn't changed, but the preview shows the speed boost has increased significantly.

Li Pu thought for a moment and felt this fusion was worth executing.

After all, if Popo's sidelong speed improves significantly, it can expand its bombardment range by moving back and forth.

Additionally, moving left and right during attacks could reduce the chances of being locked onto by enemy ranged attacks.

"Anyway, if it turns out wrong, I can just use fusion to correct it later."

With this thought, he directly consumed the crab legs to complete the fusion.

Having gained a new skill, naturally, he needed a test subject.

[Chomp chomp~]

So instructed, Popo hurled a [Swift March] orb onto the scarecrow.

[Straw!!!]

Unwittingly empowered by [Swift March], the scarecrow suddenly felt full of energy.

A strong urge to... walk sideways.

"Chase after it."

So Li Pu gave it an order.

[Straw straw straw straw straw straw straw!]

Splash splash splash splash!

The scarecrow then bolts sideways, sending up huge splashes of water.

"Its movements are ridiculous, but the speed indeed increased..."

Li Pu, watching the distant scarecrow, murmured to himself.

Now, with [Swift March], in terms of sheer speed, it's about 20% faster than its previous [Sprint].

It seems it sacrificed elegance for tangible benefits.

Not bad at all.

Chang Shoushang: "You..."

Wang Nuonuo: "The style is getting stranger and stranger."

The scarecrow's sudden frenzy left the two speechless.

They knew the scarecrow might have acceleration skills, but somehow it seemed to be developing in an increasingly abnormal direction under Li Pu's hand.

If purely in terms of nimbleness, the scarecrow naturally outclassed Rolling Turtle.

So if both activated the crossing, its speed would surely have the advantage.

Soon, the scarecrow looked like it was about to catch up to Rolling Turtle.

"Rolling Turtle! Activate [Grand Roller]!"

In such times, Wu Guinan demonstrated a never-give-up spirit.

[Grand Roller's] mode was for Rolling Turtle to stand upright and roll.

In a way, this was in line with the sideways principle.

So inadvertently, [Grand Roller] and [Crossing on Water] were triggered simultaneously.

[Roll roll roll blah blah blah blah!]

Boom splash splash splash splash!

Overwhelmed by two speed boosts, Rolling Turtle raced off, creating a water spray higher than ever before.

From its yell, it sounded like its tongue had gotten tangled up.

Wu Guinan: "Hahaha, see this? I call this [Grand Water Wheel!]"

Chang Shoushang: "...Wouldn't it be better to call it [Grand Zigzag]?"

Wang Nuonuo: "How about [Grand Side Roll]?"

Li Pu: "Why not keep it simple and call it [Alpha Assault Mode]?"

Everyone: "Yours is the farthest from simple!! And it doesn't even relate to any part of it!!!"

Just as everyone was complaining together, suddenly a scream was heard from afar.

[NONO Roll!]

"Dang, it looks like Rolling Turtle ran into something!"

Wu Guinan's face turned pale on the spot.

The four hastily followed in pursuit, only to find Rolling Turtle was being beaten by a group of monsters.

It had rolled several hundred meters and startled a lot of lurking, hunting monsters along the way.

Apart from the familiar chicken-footed rays, there were several unfamiliar creatures.

It even coincidentally crashed right into the entrance of a mud crab nest, bringing out several mud crabs.

If it weren't for its ability to retract into its shell for defense, it probably would have been beaten half to death by now.

"Time to work, time to work."

Li Pu waved a hand, charging ahead first.

Afraid of accidentally harming Rolling Turtle, Popo had to stay behind to guard the others this time.

Li Pu, armed with the scarecrow and Mighty Steel, set out to eliminate the monsters.

Whoosh!

With a wave of his hand, he unleashed a great amount of yellow sand.

Suffocating targets with massive sand coverage could obscure their visibility to a certain degree.

This way, Rolling Turtle could make a break for it.

Amid the chaos he had created, Li Pu teamed up with his summoned creatures to raise havoc.

After some struggle, they managed to take all the monsters down.

Aside from some relevant odds and ends, they also collected 5 water element shards this time.

Basically, he now had half a water crystal, completing 2.5% of the collection mission.

...

In the VIP room, Teacher Le and a few others were watching the screen where Li Pu's four-person squad was cleaning up the battlefield in silence.

Just now... was it a few vs. a few?

That lame student plus three summons took down over ten monsters?

Summoned creatures aside, they should naturally be stronger than wild monsters.

But what's with a summoner personally handling a third of the enemies? What's that about?

"Hiss... your West City's team seems quite fierce."

Finally, Teacher Liu from the imperial capital broke the silence first.

"Indeed, it's hard to believe this is a team made up of two first-years and two second-years."

"Especially that lame student, what's his name, Li Pu?"

The teachers marveled, their conversation gradually shifting focus to Li Pu.

"He's talented, alright! Did he just use [Hardening]?"

"Besides [Hardening], there's [Sprint]."

"He's learned two summoner skills in just two months since starting school?"

"Could he be some kind of second-generation summoner who activated potential early?"

"Also, his strength seems quite notable, kicking over two mud crabs with one kick."

"Old Bai, what's your student's summoner talent?"

Faced with a heap of questions from his old friends, Teacher Bai simply crossed his arms and pretended to smile mysteriously.

"Sorry, no comment."

In truth, he thought to himself: "If you're asking me, who do I ask!"

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