C2 The Unknown Hidden Evolutionary Route.

"Data Panel."

Lin Ze eagerly scanned the information.

His Soul Strength registered at 0.8, aligning with the results from the school's standardized testing.

His physical attribute was a solid 1.0—not too shabby.

For a high schooler still in development, matching the average adult male's physique was quite the feat, a testament to his consistent exercise regimen.

Typically, he'd need to forge a contract with a pet. Only after an evaluation and baptism by the Beastmaster Association could he earn the title of Apprentice Beastmaster.

Currently, Lin Ze didn't even qualify as an Apprentice.

"Soul Power is Soul Strength times 100, so mine is 80," he noted, perusing his data panel further.

Upon reaching certain milestones, one could earn achievement points and rewards.

These points could be used to boost a pet's growth rate, unlock skills, or enhance a Beastmaster's attributes.

"Amazing!"

Lin Ze was thrilled.

Usually, to level up their pets, Beastmasters had to rely on training or feeding them rare, expensive materials—something only the wealthy could afford.

Most had to invest considerable time and effort into their pets' development.

But this Achievement System promised a shortcut to power, a significant boon for him.

With it, the dream of becoming a formidable Beastmaster seemed within reach.

Overcome with excitement, Lin Ze took a moment to compose himself before turning his attention to Little Snowball at his side.

Little Snowball's attribute panel popped up:

Name: Little Snowball

Element: Ice

Level: Rank 1, Level 1

Growth Point: 23%

Skill: Frost Breathing

It could level up by consuming energy-rich items or through combat.

Reaching 100% Growth Point meant evolution, with a substantial boost in power.

Pets were classified from Rank 1 to Rank 9, with Rank 1 subdivided into nine levels—Rank 1, Level 1 being the lowest.

Just then, Lin Ze noticed two lines of text at the bottom of the panel, outlining potential evolutionary paths:

The Giant's Route emphasized melee prowess, enhancing physical attributes while diminishing ice element control. Little Snowball's next form could be a Snow Monster, capable of reaching up to Rank 5.

The Queen's Route prioritized ice element mastery and innate talent, boosting spellcasting at the expense of melee strength. Its next form could be an Ice Crystal Soul, ascending to King Level.

Lin Ze was taken aback.

He had always believed Little Snowball incapable of evolution, hence its Class F ranking.

"Could I have been wrong?"

He quickly checked online with his phone, but all signs confirmed Little Snowball's static nature.

His memory was accurate.

"These must be two uncharted Hidden Evolutionary Routes!" Lin Ze gasped.

The pet world was vast, with less than 10% of species known to humanity, and even fewer evolutionary paths charted.

Centuries had passed as humans mapped out over a hundred thousand routes.

Yet, numerous evolutionary paths for pets remained uncharted.

Nowadays, researchers uncover at least a thousand new evolutionary paths annually.

Studying the potential directions of pet evolution is an arduous and lengthy journey.

Lin Ze had never imagined that the system would possess the capability to display a pet's evolutionary routes.

Even more astonishing, it seemed capable of revealing every possible evolutionary path for a pet.

"This is incredibly powerful!"

After a moment's consideration, Lin Ze grasped the significance of this feature.

He could now select pets with immense evolutionary potential to form contracts with.

He might just become a renowned pet breeder.

"The system's features are overwhelmingly strong!"

Lin Ze was ecstatic.

Little Snowball, once considered merely an ornamental pet, actually harbored two hidden evolutionary routes.

Little Snowball had the potential to evolve to King Level!

By the standards of the Beastmaster Association, a pet with King Level potential was classified as S Class!

The gap between Class F and S Class was vast.

Such news would astonish many if it were to become public.

Lin Ze was thrilled as he examined the two evolutionary routes.

Giant's Route: The next evolutionary form is Snow Monster. Requirements: 100% Growth Point, 10 Low Level Ice Element Essences, and 100 grams of Wild Horn Powder.

Queen's Route: The next evolutionary form is Ice Crystal Soul. Requirements: 100% Growth Point, 20 Low Level Ice Element Essences, and one Soul Jade.

The prerequisites for the second route were significantly more demanding than those for the first.

Lin Ze unhesitatingly opted for the Queen's Route.

After all, it led to a King Level Pet!

In Pinghai City, Beastmasters with King Level pets were a rarity.

"Now, I need to figure out how to evolve Little Snowball."

Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief, having found a solution to a problem that had long troubled him.

Gaining admission to the Beastmaster Academy was no longer just a pipe dream.

"The college entrance exam is on the 13th next month. Before then, I must secure the Apprentice Beastmaster qualification certificate."

The Federation mandated that all prospective Beastmaster Academy students pass the Beastmaster Association's exam to qualify as an Apprentice Beastmaster.

This requirement weeded out those students who didn't meet the criteria yet harbored false hopes.

Following the prompts, Lin Ze located the achievement list.

His achievements were few.

Contracting his first pet would earn him 100 achievement points and a Soul Crystal.

Passing the Apprentice Beastmaster qualification exam and completing the initial baptism would net him 200 achievement points, a Soul Crystal, and a Physique-improving Crystal.

Securing an acceptance letter from any Beastmaster Academy would bring him 300 achievement points, a Soul Crystal, and a Physique-improving Crystal.

Lin Ze immediately claimed the reward for his first achievement.

He gained 100 achievement points and a Soul Crystal.

Suddenly, Lin Ze held a longan-sized, lustrous silver object in his hand.

Soul Crystal: A mystical crystal imbued with soul power. Once fused with the user, it enhances Soul Strength, the extent of which depends on the user's existing Soul Strength.

Without hesitation, Lin Ze used the Soul Crystal.

The crystal seamlessly merged into his body through his pores.

Lin Ze felt invigorated.

His Soul Strength had now increased to 1.8.