This Summoner Is Too Powerful

Conceding directly, of course Liu Jisheng would never do that.

As the greatest repeat student in history, Liu Jisheng, would I not care about my reputation?

However, when Li Pu raised the issue, he did acknowledge that he might have overlooked it.

The original plan was for each of their five summoned creatures to battle individually, making it easier to observe each one’s strength.

But Li Pu’s situation is different from an ordinary summoner, as he himself is an important part of the combat force.

Excluding the summoner would be somewhat unfair to him.

"But you, boy, aren’t you thinking of actually beating me..."

Liu Jisheng could already feel the seriousness from the other side.

"Of course."

Li Pu nodded.

The reason he agreed to the other’s 1V1 proposal was because he wasn’t confident in a full-scale battle.

His summoned creatures were indeed powerful, far exceeding others of the same class and level.

Yet, considering the performance over so many rounds, Liu Jisheng was equally formidable and had hidden depths.

Moreover, compared to cooperative combat, he had more confidence in his creatures’ individual combat power.

Thus, Liu Jisheng’s proposal fit perfectly, and Li Pu believed he had a better chance in a 1V1 matchup.

"Alright, then we’ll have a total of six 1V1 matches."

Ultimately, Liu Jisheng agreed to the arrangement and signaled for the referee to officiate.

Their conversation, at the same time, spread throughout the entire audience.

"Wow, a sudden change in competition format!"

"But it sounds more exciting this way."

"Exactly, team battles are too overwhelming to watch, while 1V1 is more straightforward."

"You’ll surely be treated to a visual feast."

"That’s not necessarily true; if it’s 4:0, it’ll end early, won’t it?"

"What you say makes sense..."

With the audience’s anticipation, their mutual suggestion received approval from the referee.

In the agreed-upon ring, any format change was okay as long as both sides consented.

Even if the creatures were to play cards, it would be fine, as long as they didn’t mind offending the whole audience.

The 1V1 format was quite reasonable, so the referee had no reason to deny it.

After discussing some temporary details, the 1V1 officially began.

"In that case, bring it on, junior."

Liu Jisheng released his summoned creatures and ordered them to retreat.

This time, he started off deceiving himself and others.

Though his pride wouldn’t allow a direct surrender, he could at least exchange a few moves, pretend to be at a disadvantage, and then gracefully withdraw and concede.

"Alright."

Li Pu nodded first, then glanced at the opponent’s summoned creatures.

That Void Giant still hadn’t made an appearance.

He waved his hand and fused with No. 2.

Then he advanced in mecha attire.

"... Li Pu, my student,"

To ensure the summoner’s safety, the referee appeared directly on the scene for this round.

"In this state, it’s not considered 1V1."

She twitched an eyelid, showing a rare emotional fluctuation.

"Junior, you can’t be joking with me."

Liu Jisheng secretly broke into a cold sweat.

That was a mighty mecha capable of severely injuring even the transformed Chen Hualang—how could his small frame withstand it?

He wouldn’t even have time to pretend not to be able to handle it; he’d be instantly KO’d, right?

He still wanted to save some energy to command his creatures!

(Wait!)

At this thought, Liu Jisheng’s cold sweat went from a drop to a full body.

Could it be that from the start, his junior intended to knock him out to the point of unconsciousness?

If that were true, not only would he be unable to command his creatures, but he wouldn’t be able to summon the Void Giant either!

Oh no! This guy found the loophole!

The more he thought about it, the more real it seemed.

However, if Li Pu knew what the other was thinking, he would certainly feel that he was misunderstanding his intentions.

He never even considered that direction at all.

In a 1V1 battle of summoned creatures, how much effect could a summoner’s command truly have? It’s really hard to say.

"Sorry, it’s just a habit, so I forgot."

At this moment, he simply apologized, then separated from No. 2 and returned.

"Phew... Thankfully."

Seeing this scene, Liu Jisheng let out a sigh of relief.

"Um, but something seems off about it."

But in the next second, he stared at No. 2, dumbfounded.

"Junior! Isn’t this round supposed to be a 1V1 between us?"

He quickly called to Li Pu.

"Senior, have you ever heard of the story of Tian Ji’s horse racing?"

Yet as Li Pu walked away, he didn’t even look back, just raised a hand and waved.

Tian Ji’s horse racing?

Liu Jisheng was puzzled by these words, glanced at No. 2, and pondered himself.

Doesn’t what you said not match? Is this not a lower horse against a lower horse?

After understanding, he felt somewhat at a loss.

Now that the match had started, according to the rules, he couldn’t change personnel anymore.

"Referee..."

So he looked to the referee for help.

"Hmm... In your prior discussion, indeed, there was no rule that summoners had to face summoners."

The referee gently shook her head.

In truth, it couldn’t be said that Liu Jisheng wasn’t sharp; after all, what normal summoner would want to solo a summoned creature?

(Is he perhaps planning to solo my Void Giant?)

In fact, Liu Jisheng even had such a thought.

It felt absurd but quite likely.

"Referee, I’m ready on this end."

Li Pu’s indication interrupted Liu Jisheng’s train of thought.

"I’m... also ready."

Liu Jisheng, somewhat helpless, could only nod.