[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware-":3,"chapter-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-108":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Just Became a Mage, and My Skills Got Self-Aware? What the Hell?",{"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},2356718,4610,"Chapter 108: Awakening, Death Thorn Rock Spear!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>Lin Mo watched this scene, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both thunder and fire had been neutralized, and ice control had no effect either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the only hope lay in earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth! Stop watching!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo roared inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s your turn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』had been holding back for too long: Big brother and little brother both got scraped raw—now it’s second brother’s turn! Master, rest assured, watch me pierce it through!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already shattered ruins of the temple erupted again in violent upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderfire Demon Dragon Beast staggered violently; its motion to gather and exhale its dragon breath was forcibly interrupted, leaving it momentarily frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo clenched his hand in the air and yanked upward sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! !!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless rock spears erupted wildly from the ground beneath the demon dragon’s belly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the full, pent-up force of 『Earth Shield Art』!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aoooh—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderfire Demon Dragon Beast let out a cry of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body was forcibly lifted off the ground by the dense spears, all four limbs dangling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of the thickest spears drove deep into the softer gaps between its abdominal scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood slowly dripped down the rock spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing jumped up excitedly in the distance:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa! It pierced through! It pierced through! Lin Mo, you’re awesome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao’s eyes brightened, her tense nerves easing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the demon dragon’s health bar had dropped by less than one percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This defense… is it even real?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The technique “Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears” was, in essence, just an area-of-effect skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though grand in spectacle, the spears were scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a dozen or so actually struck the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the boss’s absurdly high defense, this meant while penetration was achieved, damage remained negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding it down with this alone would see them dead before the boss fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Earth could awaken a new single-target killing technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Lin Mo’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly called out to 『Earth Shield Art』.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』’s voice sounded weak: Master… I’m here…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had seen the pitiful damage number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had expected to unleash a cataclysm—only to give the boss a pedicure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly inflated “second brother” ego collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』whined: Master, big brother, little brother—I did my best. You guys handle it now…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo cut off its retreat, launching into a furious PUA session:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did your best? This is your best?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, understand the situation now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before, big brother had your back, little brother had your back with explosions—you could just slack off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this time is different! If you don’t step up now, this family is truly over…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words placed 『Earth Shield Art』directly on the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』asked: But Master… what should I do? My Thousand Rock Spears can’t even scratch it…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s gaze grew deep, his mind racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, it was because the boss’s defense was simply too absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only there were a technique that could deliver piercing damage that ignored defense…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piercing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo spoke low and firm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, compress every single earth element you can control—compress it to the extreme!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need only one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Imagine a spear forged from countless rocks compressed into one point—piercing through armor with ultimate penetration!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』trembled with excitement: Rock Spear? Sounds powerful! I’ll try!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』began attempting to draw in surrounding earth elements, trying to squeeze them together.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next second:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Art』deflated: No… no good, Master. The earth elements won’t obey—they scatter the moment I squeeze them. I can’t hold them…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly called upon the elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire! Stop pretending to be dead! I know you’re listening!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you create your 【Burning Spiral Dragon Orb】? Are you, the big brother, just going to stand by?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Art』snorted haughtily: Hmph. Of course—this family can’t function without me. At the critical moment, only my expertise can save the day.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Art』turned to 『Earth Shield Art』, adopting a master’s demeanor: Second brother, watch closely! I’ll teach you only once!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire, show it what rotation means! What compression means!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo roared inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Art』transmitted, through shared perception, the absolute mastery of elemental control directly to 『Earth Shield Art』.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air twisted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball coalesced at his fingertip, spinning wildly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding fire elements were forcibly compressed to their limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark red spiral beam instantly pierced through space, slamming into the demon dragon’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-speed rotating flames tore furiously at the Thunderfire Crystal Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds later, the light faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon dragon lowered its head, glancing at its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the thick crystal armor, only a faint white mark remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Art』felt awkward: Cough… this hide is too thick… but that’s not the point! The technique matters! Little brother, got it?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the damage was low, it enraged the Thunderfire Demon Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flung open its jaws, light blazing deep within its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another thick column of thunderfire swept toward Lin Mo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo! Get out of the way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao cried out from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of massive flame wings erupted behind him, then flashed sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderfire column grazed his heels, reducing the ruined stone pavilion behind him to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shouted inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth! How’s it going? Any sense yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” is vaguely grasping: It seems… I’m getting it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” tries to mimic what Big Brother just did, forcing the earth elements to rotate.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【But the earth elements are too dense—they’re nothing like the lively fire elements.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It failed.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” paces frantically: No good, Master! I… am I just too stupid?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as “Earth Shield Spell” was about to fall into another dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” scolds in exasperation: Idiot! Absolutely brainless!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” roars: Are you dumb? Earth elements are heavy—blind rotation only flings them away.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” whines: Then how do I stop them from flying off?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” cuts to the point: Centripetal force! While rotating, you must pull them inward with greater force!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” continues instructing: Make them collide, grind, and interlock as they spin!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Those words instantly awakened “Earth Shield Spell”.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” jolts: Rotate while pulling inward?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Next, “Earth Shield Spell” no longer flings wildly—it grips every earth element trying to escape, two forces raging against each other!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan’s cry rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo! Watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Dragon Beast fired another Thunder Yan  Cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, with the Flame Wind Wings’ boost, Lin Mo was far more agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flared his wings and dodged sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Yan  Cannon missed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Flame Wind Wings would last only three minutes—he had to hurry Xiao Tu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Tu! Don’t tell me you’re not done yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t get it out, your master’s gonna be turned into meat paste!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Under extreme pressure, “Earth Shield Spell” finally found that feeling!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” roared: Master! I’ve got it! I understand! Big Brother’s a genius!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” wildly mobilized the surrounding earth elements, pulling them fiercely inward as they spun.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Your skill “Earth Shield Spell” has successfully unlocked the Earth-element Intermediate skill—Dead Thorn Rock Spear (Lv.1)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dead Thorn Rock Spear: Compresses earth elements to their extreme, forming an indestructible spear of dead thorns. Possesses “Absolute Penetration”—ignores 70% of target’s defense and deals massive damage! Damage scales with level. Cooldown: 30 seconds.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring 70% defense—in his past life, in any game, this was an absurdly overpowered skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done, Xiao Tu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo praised silently in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had the new skill, there was only one thing left to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max it out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao, struggling to dodge the boss’s attacks, happened to catch sight of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way… again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy… is he eating books again?!\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","672a96f14d29057efe288869ecfd711312bc267bc96490c5840b942b028b9854","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-109","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-107",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]