[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-above-the-mage":3,"chapter-above-the-mage-above-the-mage-chapter-111":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Above the Mage!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2257115,4404,"Chapter 111: Add Points","above-the-mage-chapter-111",111,"\u003Cp>Gao De stared at the newly added effect, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enhanced direction of [Freeze Ray] looks ordinary, but it should prove exceptionally effective in certain special environments or team battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, in extreme cold environments, no preparation is needed—nearly every [Freeze Ray+] can trigger the freeze effect directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Freeze Ray] has never been frequently used by Gao De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in terms of power, casting range, or damage area, it is far inferior to [Flame Arrow].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that does not mean [Flame Arrow] is a higher-tier spell than [Freeze Ray].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Freeze Ray] possesses strategic value that [Flame Arrow] cannot replace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of the characteristics of spells: even as damage spells, their applicable ranges differ drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even spells with lower damage have their unique roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spells in this world are not like those described in some old novels Gao De read in his past life, where spells follow a simple upgrade-and-replace system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those books, grand mages seemed to master a multitude of spells, but in practice, they typically used only one or two of the most powerful ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, spells learned at 0th level can be used all the way through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, [Mage Hand]—high-level mages still use it constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This makes the breadth of each mage’s spell repertoire exceptionally important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by storing enough spells in one’s repertoire can one respond effortlessly to any situation and truly be called “omnipotent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ma Qieyi let everyone rest for a full hour before leading them back into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day’s land-reclamation task was only briefly dangerous at the start, when they encountered the earth demon bats; the rest of the time passed without major incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it seemed the total number of geopulse creatures in any given region fluctuated around a fixed value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had already slain twelve geopulse creatures at the start—including one 0th-level geopulse creature—Ma Qieyi could find no more geopulse creatures within his assigned territory before nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time since joining the team that Gao De’s group completed their mission ahead of schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather was growing hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the calendar reached the 20th day of Harvest Month, this half-month-long “land reclamation” was nearing its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh environment and life under open skies had turned the apprentice mages, who had set out radiant and fresh, into disheveled, filthy figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death had always trailed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gao De’s own team had lost one member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a 0th-level leaf venom snake, hidden among the leaves, launching a sudden attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ma Qieyi swiftly killed it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the leaf venom snake’s toxin spread too quickly—in just a few minutes, the poison had infected the apprentice mage’s entire bloodstream, beyond any remedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as time passed, daily casualties steadily decreased, unless special circumstances arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For over a dozen consecutive days, there were at least five or six battles each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the rogue mages, who had originally joined merely for extra income, grow increasingly skilled in handling geopulse creatures, accumulating rich experience, sharpening their vigilance, and gradually forming their own understanding of combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was especially true for Gao De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, his combat experience had been extremely lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days of intense land reclamation had filled the weakest gap in Gao De’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, by fighting alongside so many apprentice mages under the leadership of Ma Qieyi, a 0th-level enforcer mage, he had gained deep insight into the specific effects of many spells, greatly expanding his knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, all this was secondary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gao De, the real gain—unseen by others—was within. He stirred his thoughts and opened [Wind Spirit Moon Shadow].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to before their departure half a month ago, the information panel of [Wind Spirit Moon Shadow] was now vastly richer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Origins:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>0th-level—[Gray-Eyed Rat], [Earth Demon Bat] (used);\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Human] (2\u002F7), [Burrowing Worm] (1\u002F7), [Wolf Rat] (7\u002F7), [Ferocious Rat] (7\u002F7), [Magic Exploding Frog] (2\u002F7), [Electric Lizard] (7\u002F7), [Maned Dog] (1\u002F7), [Giant Soldier Ant] (2\u002F7).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At departure, the Origins list had only seven entries; now it had expanded to fourteen—exactly doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao De believed the types of 0th-level geopulse creatures emerging from the Hogen Geopulse were certainly far more numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet not all 0th-level geopulse creatures wandered this far from the geopulse’s center, nor did all of them appear along the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the area they had swept was only a tiny, tiny patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before I knew it, we’ve been out seventeen days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao De gazed at his everyday robes, bought only upon arriving in Baimai City and meant to last one or two years, now worn thin by intense outdoor life, and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet though these days were hard, watching the numbers in [Wind Spirit Moon Shadow]’s Origins list climb, seeing his combat skills grow smoother and his mindset steadier, Gao De found himself strangely addicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It faintly reminded him of his past life’s “internet-addicted teen” staying up all night in a cybercafe, slurping instant noodles and gnawing on a sausage while leveling up—tough, yet deeply satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, aside from used and incomplete origins, Gao De still held three unused origin points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this over, Gao De turned his “gaze” to the spell list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spells:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>0th-level—[Repair+], [Acid Splash+], [Freeze Ray+], [Enhance Resistance+], [Flame Arrow+], [Blade Ward+]; [Mage Hand], [Create Water], [Compass], [Purify Food], [Tracking Mark], [Flash], [Fatigue Touch], [Detect Magic], [Read Magic], [Detect Poison], [Minor Illusion], [Open\u002FClose], [Message].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of nineteen 0th-level spells, six of which had already been upgraded, including all the spells Gao De used most frequently in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the remaining unupgraded spells, Gao De rarely used them, so after gaining origin points, he had not rushed to upgrade them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was foreseeable that after this land reclamation mission ended, he would not soon again have such rapid opportunities to gain origin points—his origin collection would temporarily stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good steel must be used on the blade’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao De needed to carefully consider where to spend these three origin points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After days of thought, he had made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from spells that directly boost combat power or are currently used frequently, the next priority for upgrading should be:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spells that can be foreseen as frequently used > Spells like [Repair+] that may generate income > Others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this logic, the three spells Gao De selected were:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Detect Magic], [Create Water], [Read Magic].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Food is relatively easy to find in the wild, but finding safe water is not so simple; food is also light to carry—even several days’ rations won’t add much burden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Water is different: at 3.5 liters per day, that’s 3.5 kilograms—three days’ water alone weighs ten kilograms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, in the wild, water must primarily come from spells.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My next plan is to study at the Serais Magic Academy; I can foresee a sharp rise in opportunities to encounter magical script—[Read Magic] will certainly be used frequently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“[Detect Magic] needs no explanation—it has always been one of the most commonly used spells among mages, second only to [Mage Hand].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao De mentally reviewed his reasoning once more, confirmed his choices, focused his attention, and clicked the three flashing yellow “+” signs beside these three spell entries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1195,"2026-06-19T14:28:48.629Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ca339112e9b8031b632094e905dfc1468e2e274d173b15df2c0cceb7b1047116","above-the-mage-chapter-112","above-the-mage-chapter-110",529,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabove-the-mage-cover.jpg"]