[{"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-126":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},2356736,4610,"Chapter 126: Today, we","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-126",126,"\u003Cp>Not long after, the two arrived at the villa’s living room door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo had just changed into casual clothes and come downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Make yourselves at home, no need to be formal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gestured to the sofa, then went to the fridge and took out a bottle of soda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong didn’t hesitate, sitting down elegantly on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man stood quietly beside Ye Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, nice to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong pointed to the burly man and introduced him: “This is Wang Dawei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at the burly man and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Dawei? Who’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei had been standing tall, ready to receive the gaze of the top-ranked player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing this reply, he deflated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you only remember the top few, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those ranked lower don’t even deserve a name, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ye Kong spoke up: “Lin Mo, this man is also from Dragon Order Class—ranked seventh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched Wang Dawei’s crushed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo scratched his head awkwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… sorry, I didn’t pay attention to the names further down. Since you’re seventh, that’s still impressive—nice to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dismissive attitude left Wang Dawei on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong turned his gaze toward Lin Mo, his eyes sharpening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve come unannounced for two reasons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first one is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve always wondered—how did a blank-slate mage like you end up at rank one? To hold that position, you must have some exceptional ability, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s words were polite, but his underlying arrogance still showed through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resented it in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a blank-slate mage possibly tower over him, a space mage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo replied casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, nothing special—just know a bit more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bit more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A little fire, a little earth, and a little lightning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong and Wang Dawei exchanged glances, both stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit, triple-element mage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei blurted out, “No wonder you got rank one… triple-element mages at this level are incredibly rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s disdain softened considerably, “If you’re a triple-element mage, ranking first isn’t surprising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong fixed his gaze on Lin Mo again, seriously saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re this strong, I’ll be direct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want you to cooperate with my command and follow my assignments during the ‘Freshman Trials’ and future ‘Ten Nations Battlefield.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a space mage—my mobility and battlefield control are unmatched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’m the best choice as commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you, as a triple-element mage with the strongest firepower, should be the team’s core damage dealer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you follow my orders and we work together, I’m confident we can sweep all second-year veterans!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong spoke with fiery passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already pictured himself leading his team to glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already envisioned himself leading his team to the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo listened, then waved his hand listlessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two hundred second-year veterans? What’s the point of tactics? Just wipe them out in one go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei’s lip twitched:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re really bold—veterans have advantages in level, numbers, and coordination. Isn’t that a bit too much bragging?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong shot Wang Dawei a glare, signaling him to shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a hint of apology: “Sorry, Dawei’s blunt and speaks without thinking—I apologize on his behalf.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a hint of apology: \"Sorry, Dawei's just blunt and speaks without thinking—I apologize on his behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo waved it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong paused, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You probably don’t know yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last night, the school issued a notice—our opponents aren’t two hundred, but the entire second year: 1,987 people!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei stood with arms crossed, smirking, eager to see Lin Mo panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei stood nearby, arms crossed, wearing a look of eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty versus two hundred was a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty versus two thousand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was pure despair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Changed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo frowned, then pulled out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately spotted the pinned announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze dropped to the last line of reward details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately spotted the pinned announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lightning element fragments? So generous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earth Shield Technique” suddenly surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Earth Shield Technique’ collapsed: Aaaah! Why?! Why lightning fragments?! Why not earth?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo watched the skill’s distress and thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』collapsed: Aaaah! Why?! Why are there lightning elemental fragments?! Why not earth elements?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your big brother, Little Fire, worked hard and got a fire element fragment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your little brother, Little Thunder, started working hard last night—look, lightning fragments are already arranged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s what they call heaven rewarding diligence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Earth Shield Technique’ froze for a moment, then surged with renewed determination: No! I’ll work hard too! I’ll grind too!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill ‘Earth Shield Technique’ has been severely stimulated and entered deep meditation and evolution state…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』paused for a moment, then reignited its determination: No way! I must work harder! I must also hustle!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong, sitting across from him, noticed Lin Mo staring blankly at his phone and smiled confidently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, Lin Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we’re strong, facing two thousand veterans with higher levels, individual power is negligible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we fight alone, we’re scattered sand—only by working as a team do we have any chance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong stood up, straightening his clothes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I grew up in the Beijing compound, surrounded by command experience since childhood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m the perfect choice for commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All you need to do is be our strongest firepower—unleash everything when I call for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong looked at Lin Mo with full confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed his argument was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong looked at Lin Mo with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed his words had been perfectly seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would refuse a reliable commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo waved his hand again: “Forget it. I don’t see much difference between two thousand and two hundred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s smile froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No difference?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss, do you even know what you’re saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tenfold difference in numbers becomes a hundredfold—and you tell me it’s no big deal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei, seeing Ye Kong about to lose his temper, stepped forward quickly and soothed him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Kong, hey, don’t get angry, don’t get angry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong glared fiercely at Wang Dawei and yanked his hand away: “Why would I be angry? I’m doing this for everyone’s sake!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took several deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down, then turned to stare at Lin Mo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, let me be straight with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every cohort of the Long Xu Class selects a leader. It’s tradition—and requires unanimous approval from all students.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before coming to you, I already contacted everyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apart from you, the Han sisters, and Chu Lingxuan, everyone else has agreed to let me be leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s eyes gleamed with provocation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re so confident, let’s follow the rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoever wins becomes this year’s leader of the Long Xu Class!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The loser must obey the winner without question!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Ye Kong’s serious expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a hassle…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t we just skip the fight? I really don’t want to be leader—it’s too exhausting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong pressed forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t fight, then from now on, you follow my orders!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Follow someone else’s orders?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be controlled by someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have to coordinate tactical positioning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, that’s even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, a fight really does seem the simplest solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood up from the sofa and stretched: “If you insist on fighting, then fight. Where to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ye Kong’s eyes flickered with battle lust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d never accepted Lin Mo’s authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if he’s a tri-element mage? At the end of the day, isn’t he just a blank-slate mage? Can he really be stronger than my space element?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why should he lord it over me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go to the arena in our villa district. I’ll go call the rest of the class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, we settle this quickly—let’s crown a true Number One of the Long Xu Class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new year is coming—thank you for being here. Wishing all readers a blessed Year of the Horse, warmth always by your side, happiness and health!\u003C\u002Fp>",1378,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3f48ffd60a6f2562bc09c5d51a1b62e21274f855a31f6fb88ac149128bd37a20","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-127","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-125",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]