The morning after Buck's victory over Zhang Wei's wolf, Lu Fan woke up feeling more motivated than ever. The match had not only boosted his confidence but also deepened the bond between him and Buck. He knew they had the potential to become even stronger, and he was eager to explore it further.
After a quick breakfast, Lu Fan headed to the training fields with Buck trotting beside him. As they walked, Lu Fan decided to check Buck's system panel for any new updates.
With a thought, the familiar panel appeared before him, but this time there were some notable changes.
[Beast: Buck (Young Ram of Nellore Sheep)]
Type: Battle
Potential: High
Level: 1 (1/10)
Skills:
Crushing Horns (Proficiency: 1/10): Buck can deliver a powerful headbutt with his horns, capable of breaking through barriers and causing significant impact damage.
Shielding Charge (Proficiency: 1/10): Buck can charge with his body low to the ground, using his dense frame to block and deflect attacks, providing temporary protection to himself and his allies.
Growth Path:
War Ram (Requires rigorous training and exposure to combat. With proper nurturing, evolves into a powerful battle beast with enhanced physical strength and combat skills.)
Ironclad Titan (Requires rare minerals and intense combat experience. Evolution into this form grants the beast unparalleled defensive capabilities and resistance to physical damage.)
Materials Required for Evolution:
War Ram: Combat training sessions, high-protein feed, regular exercise.
Ironclad Titan: Mithril Ore (to be embedded in its horns), high-intensity combat drills, specialized defensive training.
Lu Fan examined the new additions to the panel with interest. The inclusion of proficiency brackets for skills and levels was something he hadn't expected. It was clear that as Buck gained experience and trained, both his level and skill proficiency would increase, unlocking greater power and abilities.
"Looks like we've got even more to work on, Buck," Lu Fan said, glancing down at the young ram. Buck looked up at him, his eyes bright and eager.
As they reached the training fields, Lu Fan decided to start by working on Buck's skill proficiency. He set up a series of targets and obstacles, similar to what they had faced in the arena the day before.
"Alright, Buck, let's start with Crushing Horns," Lu Fan instructed. "We need to build up your proficiency."
Buck lowered his head and charged at the first target. His horns struck the wooden dummy with a loud crack, splintering the wood. Lu Fan noted that while the attack was strong, there was still room for improvement.
"Again," Lu Fan said, resetting the target.
They repeated the exercise several times, each time focusing on precision and power. With each strike, Lu Fan could see Buck's movements becoming more fluid, his strength increasing. The proficiency bar on the system panel inched upward, slowly but surely.
After an hour of intense training, Lu Fan decided it was time to switch to Shielding Charge. He set up the obstacles and instructed Buck to charge through them.
"Shielding Charge, go!" Lu Fan commanded.
Buck responded immediately, his body lowering as he charged forward. The obstacles scattered in his path, but Lu Fan noticed that Buck's speed and reaction time could still be improved.
"Good, but let's try to be quicker," Lu Fan advised, resetting the obstacles. "You need to move faster and more efficiently."
They continued training throughout the morning, with Buck showing steady improvement in both his skills. By the time they took a break, Lu Fan noticed that Buck's proficiency in both Crushing Horns and Shielding Charge had increased to 2/10.
"Nice work, Buck," Lu Fan praised, offering the ram a handful of feed. "We're making progress."
Buck eagerly devoured the feed, and Lu Fan couldn't help but smile. The bond between them was growing stronger, and Lu Fan felt a sense of pride in the progress they were making.
As they rested, Lu Fan thought about the upcoming Beast Combat Tournament. The other students would undoubtedly be training hard as well, but Lu Fan was confident that with their unique approach and Buck's growing strength, they would be ready to face any challenge.
The rest of the day was spent reviewing what they had learned in class, with Lu Fan researching more about the materials required for Buck's evolution. He knew that while the War Ram path was more accessible, the Ironclad Titan evolution intrigued him. It would be difficult to achieve, but the thought of Buck becoming an unstoppable force on the battlefield was too tempting to ignore.
That evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Lu Fan sat beside Buck, who was resting after a long day of training. The bond between them felt stronger than ever, and Lu Fan couldn't shake the feeling that they were on the brink of something great.
"We're just getting started, Buck," Lu Fan said quietly. "There's so much more we can do, so much more we can achieve. Let's keep pushing forward, one step at a time."
Buck let out a soft bleat, as if in agreement, and Lu Fan felt a surge of determination. The road ahead would be long and challenging, but with Buck by his side, he knew they could overcome any obstacle.