Training Results

As the bamboo pole was gradually raised level, the leverage created by the weight at its end immediately became apparent.

Combusken felt the pressure on its claws suddenly increase. The front end of the bamboo pole began to tremble slightly, forcing it to use more strength to maintain its balance.

When the bamboo pole was finally lifted off the ground, Combusken could clearly feel the weight of this special training equipment.

A ten-pound weight, amplified by a five-meter lever, placed a far greater actual burden on its hands than ten pounds alone.

Although the strain on its arm strength, wrist strength, and core strength was not yet especially great, prolonged training would clearly be quite a challenge.

"How does it feel?" Xinhai asked with concern.

"Combusken! Combusken!" Combusken nodded, then shook its head, its eyes filled with both novelty and a desire for challenge.

It found this training method very unusual. It was not too strenuous yet, but it could tell it would be highly effective for developing its upper-body strength.

Xinhai led Combusken to a target area specially set up on one side of the training room. A round target with a clearly marked bullseye stood some distance away.

"Combusken, stand to the side of the target." Xinhai guided Combusken in adjusting its posture. "Grip the end of the bamboo pole like before. Now, try using only the strength in your wrist and forearm to control the weight at the front of the pole and strike that bullseye."

Combusken assumed the instructed stance, its red eyes fixed tightly on the target five meters away.

It took a deep breath of Qi, clenched the bamboo pole in its right claw, and began to exert force.

The weighted end of the bamboo pole traced a slight arc through the air, striking