At the same time that the huge commotion was happening on the Main Continent, Cain had already completed Nix's mission. The group had visited several places to buy and collect the necessary ingredients, with Cain handling the process himself.
While on the way to the next location, where Cain could find two beasts suitable as opponents for Nix and Little White, Fenix had already refined the evolution pill and immediately fed it to Nix inside the beast space.
After waiting for a while, Cain ordered the system to upgrade Nix's rank to the Dominator Rank.
[Ding! 1 billion Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Dominator Rank Beast.]
Once the usual process was complete and both Nix and Cain had grown stronger, Cain immediately checked Nix's updated information, curious about his new stats after advancing to the Dominator Rank.
[Race: Ice Dragon]
[Attribute: Peak-level Ice Element]
[Rank: Dominator Rank Beast]
[Qualification: Dominator]
[Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm, Mirror Ice.]
[Strength]: 13,750,000
[Agility]: 12,500,000
[Health]: 15,000,000
[Sense]: 12,500,000
[Energy]: 15,750,000
Noticing that Nix had gained a new skill, Cain decided to check its description. If it was good enough, he intended to learn it himself.
[Mirror Ice – Reflects a portion of incoming magic attacks by forming a mirror-like ice wall.]
"Not bad," Cain thought to himself before ordering the system to learn the skill.
Subsequently, Cain withdrew his projection as he detected two beasts that were perfect for Nix and Little White's first team fight. Since he wanted them to develop teamwork in battle, this would be an ideal challenge.
A few kilometers ahead, two Lion-type beasts roamed the area as if searching for prey. They were a Rockfang Lion and a Woodfang Lion.
"Nix, Little White… Be careful, because this is going to be your first team fight," Cain said with a smile as he watched them slowly advance toward the Lions.
Roar!
Awoo!
Nix and Little White announced their presence, roaring and howling in sequence.
The dense forest loomed over the battlefield, its towering trees casting dappled shadows upon the ground. The scent of damp earth filled the air as leaves rustled in the light afternoon breeze.
This was the ideal hunting environment for the two lions, the Rockfang Lion and the Woodfang Lion, who moved through the thicket with ease, their golden eyes shining with wisdom.
Their powerful frames moved fluidly as they stalked forward, the Rockfang Lion's stone-like mane bristling, while the Woodfang Lion's bark-like fur rustled as it absorbed the ambient energy of the surrounding flora.
On the opposite side of the battlefield, Nix and Little White stood side by side, their bodies tense with anticipation. This was their first battle together as a team, and while both were strong individually, coordination was an entirely different challenge.
They needed to rely on one another, to trust each other's instincts in the heat of battle. But as the two lions emitted a deep, synchronized growl, it was clear they had been fighting together for far longer.
With a mighty roar, the Rockfang Lion stomped on the ground, sending tremors through the earth. A shockwave of jagged stone erupted toward Nix and Little White.
The Ice Dragon leaped backward with a powerful flap of his wings, while the Silver Moon Wolf dashed to the side with agility.
However, just as they evaded the initial strike, the Woodfang Lion took advantage of the opening, its body blending into the surrounding trees as if vanishing into thin air.
Little White's ears twitched as his keen senses picked up the faintest disturbance.
"Big Brother Nix, to your left!" Little White barked, telling his big brother about the lion's whereabouts.
Before Nix could fully react, the Woodfang Lion burst out of the shadows, its claws extending as thick vines wrapped around its legs, reinforcing its next attack.
With a powerful swipe, it slashed across Nix's side, sending icy scales flying and leaving a deep wound. Nix snarled as he retaliated with a swipe of his Ice Claw, but the lion nimbly retreated into the trees.
Little White growled as he summoned his [Lunar Slash] skill. A crescent-shaped blade of silver energy formed in the air before he launched it toward the retreating Woodfang Lion.
The onslaught slashed through the woods, bringing down trees in its path. However, the lion rotated its body at the last second, dodging the attack while using the falling debris as cover.
Meanwhile, the Rockfang Lion wasn't idle. It slammed its paws into the ground, activating its [Earthen Chains] skill, causing thick stone tendrils to erupt from the ground beneath Nix.
The Ice Dragon roared as they coiled around his limbs and restricted his movement. Before he could break free, the Rockfang Lion charged, lowering its head to slam into him with its [Titan Ram] skill.
"Big Brother Nix, hold on!" Little White barked as he dashed forward and activated his [Silver Fang] skill.
His fangs shimmered with a silvery glow as he lunged at the Rockfang Lion's exposed side. His teeth penetrated into the lion's strong hide, forcing it to abandon its attack.
The lion snarled in distress and lunged out with its tail, knocking Little White backward. The Little White slid across the dirt before quickly regaining his balance as his sharp eyes fixed on their foes.
Nix took advantage of the distraction, using his [Frost Armor] skill to reinforce his body before using brute strength to shatter the stone chains binding him.
Chunks of rock scattered as he flapped his wings, taking to the air for a better vantage point.
He then inhaled deeply as he used his [Ice Breath] skill, unleashing a freezing torrent toward the Rockfang Lion.
The lion roared, planting its feet firmly on the ground before activating its [Stone Bastion] skill. A protective layer of hardened rock enveloped its body, allowing it to endure the onslaught of icy energy with minimal damage.