For example, switching the left hand with the right hand, the right hand with the left foot, the left foot with the right foot, and the right foot with the top of the head, and so on.

These are things that it can almost instantly accomplish with just a single thought.

Another inscription tool, the [Golden Armor], was upgraded from C-level to B+ level, half a level higher than the B-level minimum that Senior Gan previously mentioned, which shows that he was indeed very serious during the operation.

The effectiveness of the B-level [Golden Armor] hasn't changed.

However, according to Bub's feedback, it requires less energy, meaning it can stay activated for longer.

Additionally, the defense has greatly improved. Li Pu tested it a bit and found the hardness might be eighty percent of [Ironbone].

Moreover, the defense varies with the amount of energy injected by Bub.

Overall, it is a very good protective tool for it.

The Scarecrow's new skill, the Strawman, and Bub's upgraded inscription tool gave Li Pu even more confidence for the upcoming monthly exam.

At noon, he and Wu Guinan took their summoned beasts to the location of the combat department's monthly exam.

It's outside of Imperial University, an unadulterated wilderness with no monsters.

No wild beasts nearby either, as they had essentially been eaten or driven away by the summoned beasts kept by the students.

At this moment, many tents were set up around, with a high platform at the center.

On the high platform, there was a spacious temporary prefab house and a portal glowing with light.

[Hami Hami~]

Just as they approached the tent area, they saw a strange summoned beast with a small sunflower growing on its head, gleefully running over.

It was about half the height of a person, its body resembling a radish or radish-man, appearing overall very fragile.

[Hami Lolo!]

The radish-man bowed respectfully upon reaching them.

[Eat, eat, eat!]

[Haro?!]

It was then chased away by Bub, who had a gleam in his eyes.

"What's going on here?"

Wu Guinan expressed his confusion.

"It seems it's just saying hello."

Li Pu pointed at the Scarecrow beside him, which was standing with chest puffed out and arms crossed.

It had adopted a haughty demeanor, as if saying, "I'm the boss."

[Caw caw howl!]

[Bala Biba!]

[Well done!]

[Dragon Punch!]

Gradually, more summoned beasts came to greet the Scarecrow respectfully, among them even some higher-grade and rarer types.

This scene gave Li Pu a sense of déjà vu.

"What's going on here?"

Wu Guinan repeated.

Li Pu had some insight into this.

Imperial University was known for being strict with students but lenient with summoned beasts.

Perhaps it's because there are no monsters outside the school, and they wanted to maintain a strong Summoner atmosphere.

After a month's observation, he found that many summoned beasts here were free-ranged.

Among these summoned beasts, some even belonged to the staff.

They say wherever there are people, there are communities. Since most summoned beasts are quite intelligent, this applies to them too.

Over time, summoned beasts formed their own factions.

Just like grades 1 to 4, their factions are divided based on the number of reincarnations.

Among them, the 0-turn summoned beasts are naturally the most numerous but also the weakest on average.

A bit higher up would be the 1-turn faction→2-turn faction→3-turn faction, and so forth.

The fewer higher-up faction summoned beasts, the stronger the individuals are, so they easily gain the respect of other factions.

The weakest, always bullied, of course, are the 0-turn faction.

In the absence of a summoner's intervention, their faction hierarchy is distinct.

0-turn summoned beasts must hang their heads, tuck their tails, or even detour when encountering other factions.

For them, being part of the 0-turn faction is a disgrace.

The only way out is to train hard and strive to reincarnate as soon as possible.

Due to the existence of such factions, which indirectly promote fierce competition among summoned beasts, the school generally turns a blind eye as long as there's no large-scale brawl.

This is tough for some summoned beasts, whose summoners do not focus on nurturing them, like Ah Yajun.

Such summoned beasts remain in the 0-turn for many years, too cramped in the storage space, wishing to go out yet afraid of being bullied.

Until this semester, the 0-turn faction welcomed a super savior.

And that was the Scarecrow.

Its appearance directly reversed the 0-turn faction's status.

In the beginning, some summoned beasts saw it as just a 0-turn Scarecrow and tried to bully it.

But got spun around beaten to a pulp by the Scarecrow, who responded by doing nothing but shouting.

And then it became famous.

As time passed, more and more 0-turn summoned beasts realized they had a new staunchly powerful member.

The rumors about it increased daily.

Thus, followers and admirers of the Scarecrow grew, eventually making it the official leader of the 0-turn faction.

Recruiting underlings, having always been the second biggest hobby of the Scarecrow after cola, found that the unruly atmosphere here was simply paradise for it.

So every day during spare time, it's either making appointments for fights or on its way to one.

Its most outstanding achievement so far was repelling an ambush of nearly ten summoned beasts from the 1-turn faction single-handedly.

Additionally, it challenged a 4-turn summoned beast to a duel and emerged victorious.

Especially after its victory against the 4-turn summoned beast, the Scarecrow achieved complete fame.

Plus, with a core leader, the increasingly united 0-turn summoned beasts caused an unprecedented significant change in the 0-turn faction's status. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The Scarecrow's current plan is to absorb the 1-turn faction, a goal that is progressing rather smoothly, already more than halfway complete.

It's worth mentioning the doubts from some 0-turn summoned beasts when it first became the leader.

Although it's a Scarecrow, given its strength, it should soon successfully reincarnate and enter the 1-turn.

So when it first became the leader, there were quite a few opposing voices.

However, the peculiarity lies in the fact that over 20 days have passed since it became the leader, and even though many of the initial skeptics have already turned 1, the Scarecrow remains at 0-turn, shocking all the factions.

Especially the 1-turn faction, which was ready to absorb it, found this frustrating.

Watching such a super powerhouse taking time to join, the current leader couldn't even enjoy his food.

But the Scarecrow later declared: As long as the Imperial University summoned beast factions remain ununited, it won't turn 1.

Such noble sentiment left the summoned beasts in reverence.

Those with many limbs even knelt in multiple positions.

The growing prestige, along with former subordinates gradually turning 1, was indeed one of the reasons it could absorb the 1-turn faction so quickly.

"That's really something, learning so much."

Hearing Li Pu's summary left Wu Guinan quite stunned.

"So by the looks of it, the 2-turn faction is next, isn't it?"

"After all, there are traitors from within."

He quickly thought of his Rolling Turtle and Eggy Turtle, now both 2 turns.

Plus Bub, Little Wolf, Half-dragon, and Fire-tong Scorpion.

All with quite formidable strength within the 2-turn tier.

Especially Bub, who is outrageously dominant, likely holds significant sway within the faction.

It seems that it won't be long before the 2-turn faction is absorbed as well.

"Just kids' games, let them be."

Li Pu was indifferent and shrugged.

"Does this setup mean the monthly exam will last quite a while..."

He was now concerned with those students sitting in the tents.

"You wouldn't understand."

Wu Guinan introduced as he greeted classmates here and there.

During this time, he learned quite a lot in the combat department here.

Besides textbook knowledge, the gains were plenty.

"Conservatively speaking, these monthly exams will probably last about five days."

He had also inquired about the content of this month's exam in advance.

"Is it that lengthy?"

Li Pu was a bit puzzled.

"Primarily because it's the first monthly exam, so everyone is unfamiliar with this racing mode."

"Additionally, the temporary dungeons for each monthly exam are constructed by the school's teachers, the theme remains the same but the content rarely repeats."

"So, the exact time it takes is uncertain."

Wu Guinan explained this way.

From past experience, each round averages around 40 minutes.

"40 minutes indeed makes it a small solo dungeon."

After hearing Wu Guinan's calculation, Li Pu nodded.

The time required for clearing varies, without waiting nearby, one truly cannot predict when it's their turn.

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