All ten special points were added to the prediction attribute. After that, Lu Ke's mind was hit by a brainstorm, and countless fantastical thoughts came rushing in. He even "saw" himself standing on a stage, holding up the Super Bowl trophy. But before he could savor the ecstasy, a big bang-like storm swept over him, and then… there was nothing else. Lu Ke woke up.
His vision became clear again, his consciousness became clear again, and his mind became calm again. For a moment, Lu Ke felt that every detail in his line of sight had become clearer than ever before, as if they were placed under a microscope. But this feeling was fleeting. Lu Ke didn't even have time to savor it before everything returned to normal.
Faintly, Lu Ke could feel the change, but he couldn't explain it. However, what was certain was that his strength had indeed been greatly improved. After all the base points and special points were added, Lu Ke's eyes fell on the skill packs. Although the number of base points he received this week was not as big as he had imagined, and he was still hoping for a hidden mission—after all, the San Francisco 49ers made it to the playoffs after eight years, which was a big accomplishment—the system didn't react at all, just like when he broke the rookie quarterback's single-game touchdown record in the first regular season game. The system was also silent then.
However, the four unknown special skill packs and one team training skill pack still made Lu Ke look forward to it. Special skills are not as solid and long-term as base points, but when a player's form is not ideal and they can't perform at their best, special skills can save the day and even produce unimaginable results. Lu Ke felt this especially deeply in the past two weeks when he didn't have any special skills.
In the two consecutive games he lost, Lu Ke used up all his skills, leaving only the "Amplification Aura." But at that time, the entire team's form was terrible, and the Amplification Aura, which only lasted for five minutes, couldn't have a game-changing effect. So Lu Ke didn't use it. Now, it seems that he could save it for a critical moment in the playoffs. Today, he finally saw special skills again, and he couldn't wait to open the four unknown special skill packs. Amidst a series of pleasant notifications, he began to examine them one by one.
The first special skill was Absolute Footwork, which lasts for three seconds and has 2/2 uses.
The second special skill was Bullet Time, which lasts for five seconds and has 1/1 use.
The third special skill was Iron Body, which has 3/3 uses.
The above three skills were old acquaintances, and there was no need to elaborate on the skill content and usage. Absolute Footwork and Iron Body are both very practical skills in a game. The effect is immediate at critical moments and can often create unimaginable opportunities and turn the tide of the game.
Bullet Time appeared for the second time. After the first use, it never appeared again. It was undoubtedly an incredible skill, and the way it's used and its effects probably have more possibilities, waiting for Lu Ke to slowly discover them. The real surprise came from the fourth special skill, Falcon's Eye. This was a new skill that had never appeared before.
"Ding, congratulations on obtaining the special skill 'Falcon's Eye', 3/3 uses." Lu Ke skillfully began to read the detailed description of the special skill. The so-called Falcon's Eye is actually a skill specifically used during a pass. After the ball is snapped, the quarterback stands in the offensive line's pocket, moving and observing, looking for a passing lane and a passing target in the duel between the defensive and offensive players, and then throws the ball. Falcon's Eye will be the most important tool in this process. With Falcon's Eye, Lu Ke can screen for passing targets more quickly and effectively. On one hand, he can speed up his release time because Falcon's Eye will provide a judgment that covers the entire field, including the choice of a pass and the position changes of the defensive players who are rushing the quarterback. On the other hand, he can choose a perfect option and avoid an interception as much as possible.
In simple terms, the work that was originally done by the brain is now done by a computer. Even if the success rate is not 100%, it is at least 99%, so the effect is naturally different. In addition, the effect of Falcon's Eye is more similar to Iron Body. It has no time limit but a usage limit. After it is used, the effect of the skill can last until the ball is thrown. In comparison, the other special skills are to make up for Lu Ke's shortcomings and play a greater role at critical moments. Falcon's Eye, on the other hand, is to further improve Lu Ke's strengths and take them to the extreme.
The game is constantly changing. In some offensive plays, a solid and well-organized defense can truly leave a quarterback helpless. It seems that all the passing targets are locked down, or there is a blind spot in their vision, and they can't throw the ball for a long time, which leads to a potential sack, fumble, and interception because the longer the quarterback holds the ball, the more pressure the offensive line is under, and the tighter the situation becomes. At a time like this, Falcon's Eye can see the passing lanes that Lu Ke cannot.
Imagine, with Lu Ke's current strength, if he can't find a suitable target on offense and gets into a difficult situation, it could mean that the opponent's defense is truly outstanding, or it could mean that Lu Ke's form is truly terrible, or it could mean a crisis in the game. But no matter which possibility, Falcon's Eye can become the key to turning the tide and leading the team to continue to advance. It is foreseeable that this is a special skill beyond imagination. The four special skills will play a vital role in the upcoming playoffs.
Finally, Lu Ke opened the Team Training Skill Pack. After confirming the mission completion, this was the reward option that Lu Ke was most curious about and most looking forward to, not only because it was something new that had never appeared before, but also because it was a team training skill, another skill that works for the entire team after the Amplification Aura. Although Lu Ke's personal strength has been continuously improving and has achieved remarkable results, he is only one part of the team and one part of the team's path to victory. At the end of the day, football is still a team sport.
"Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Partial Function Training Skill Pack. Through the relevant training, you can improve the team's local chemistry, thus improving their performance on the field."
Lu Ke read the detailed description of the training skill pack carefully. Similar to the quarterback training skill pack, this is also used for daily training. After using this training pack, the team can get a corresponding improvement in a specific area. But the difference is that this is a training pack whose effect cannot be quantified or detected. If you read the reward information again, you will find that a short sentence is worth thinking about: it improves the chemistry of the team, not the individual strength of the other players. It improves local chemistry, not the chemistry between Lu Ke and the players.
In other words, the system can directly affect Lu Ke's personal strength improvement, but it cannot change the strength of other players. It can only unite the individual strengths through chemistry to create a more powerful team strength. It is precisely because of this that it is a training pack that can be used on the entire team. Last time, Lu Ke used the quarterback personal training pack in a tricky way to improve the entire team's tactical understanding and tactical application. This time, there is no need to be tricky. The skill itself can work on his teammates.
In a way, it is somewhat similar to the Amplification Aura. Through Lu Ke's personal effect, it promotes the chemistry between his teammates and improves the overall strength. However, the Amplification Aura is used during a game and only lasts for five minutes, while the Partial Function Training Skill Pack is used during training. Once successful, the effect can last for the entire season or even longer. Although the effect of the latter training cannot be specified, materialized, or even predicted, after Lu Ke carefully read the details, his eyes lit up, because the Partial Function Training Pack has a wide range of effects.
Offensive line, receiving corps, run blocking, push blocking, and trick plays—these are just some of the offensive parts. Defensive line, run defense, linebacker blitz, pass defense, and cornerback matchups—these are some of the defensive parts. Kickoff, kick return, punt control, field goals, and extra point kicks—these are the special teams' parts. In other words, every part and every aspect of the entire team can become a training target, but you can only choose one.
Lu Ke couldn't help but be envious. This Partial Function Training Skill Pack can be used on any weak link in the team to improve the team's strength by improving their chemistry. For the team, this is a dream come true. Unfortunately, the system is still about balance. It only allows Lu Ke to choose one thing at a time, and the training effect is probably limited. It still requires long-term practice and chemistry.
After careful consideration, Lu Ke decided to choose the offensive line. This was undoubtedly the most relevant part to Lu Ke and also the most important part, not only because of the game against the Ravens, where nine sacks were truly outrageous, but also because the offensive line's performance has always been unstable. The chemistry between the players is indeed more important than their individual strength. With the playoffs approaching, improving this area's strength solves an urgent problem, and it couldn't be better for the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Lu Ke can't wait to go back to the training ground to test the effect of the training pack.
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