[{"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-127":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},2356737,4610,"Chapter 127: Ten Million! I","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>On the way to the villa district arena, the sunlight was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plane trees along the road rustled softly in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo walked at the front, his pace leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao, Chu Lingxuan, and Han Mengqing followed beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, Ye Kong’s profession is SSS-rank Spatial Walker, also known as the ‘Mage Killer.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao glanced at Lin Mo, her expression grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, curiously asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao nodded and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The most annoying thing about the Spatial system is its ability to appear and vanish at will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spatial Walkers not only possess long-range attack capabilities but also terrifying close-range combat skills—they’re a dual-range profession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once they use their [Spatial Leap] to close in, conventional mages can’t survive a single burst combo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why Spatial users are nearly invincible at the same level, especially against fragile professions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan beside her also nodded, her small face serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And I heard Spatial users can dodge damage by retreating into space—not only are they dual-range, they’re also excellent at survival…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t particularly worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many skills on him, it’d be hard to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the Lava Battle Armor—he doubted Ye Kong could even break his defense…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh come on, sis, Lingxuan-sis, don’t worry so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing swayed as she spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how strong Ye Kong is, can he be stronger than that giant lizard in the temple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can he be stronger than the four hundred people outside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao, who had been slightly anxious, froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled Lin Mo's thunderous power and fiery strength in the temple dungeon—how he destroyed everything with a mere gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the terrifying scene where he vaporized over four hundred berserkers in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got a point…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao sighed and shook her head, her frown easing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Kong may be a Mage Killer, but he’s still within the bounds of normal profession logic…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan nodded in deep agreement, clenching her tiny fist:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah! I think Lin Mo won’t lose!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, Spatial users can dodge, but there must be a time limit, right? Lin Mo’s got so many skills—he can just unleash nonstop firepower. How long can he keep dodging?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao glanced at Chu Lingxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the words sounded brutal, it somehow… made sense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing lifted her chin triumphantly, “In my opinion, Ye Kong wants to be boss? He’s not even worthy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan stole a glance at Lin Mo, her cheeks slightly flushed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only the strongest deserves to be boss. Lin Mo is far stronger than Ye Kong—only he should be boss, and only then will I accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! Go for it, Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing glanced at Lin Mo and gave a subtle wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo seemed to have reached some unspoken agreement with Han Mengqing, giving a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though for Lin Mo, he had zero desire to be boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hated even more being ordered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the villa district arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an indoor arena, surrounded by tiered seating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center stood a combat platform paved with special stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area wasn’t large—roughly five hundred square meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the arena was already crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Lin Mo’s group, the remaining sixteen students of this year’s Dragon Order class had all arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clustered around Ye Kong, chatting and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Lin Mo and the others enter, the noisy chatter instantly quieted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of eyes turned toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This place… is kind of small.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo scanned the arena, sounding dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a beginner arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For adventurers under level 30, skill ranges and destructive power are limited—five hundred square meters is more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Higher-level intermediate and advanced arenas are meant for level 30 and above, even level 60 and beyond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded, not particularly concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’ll do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing sprinted straight toward Ye Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong stood in the center of the arena, arms crossed, eyes closed, posing like a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A staff was shoved directly against his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Kong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing asked excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the challenger in today’s ‘Get Punched Challenge,’ do you have confidence you can survive ten seconds against Lin Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding area fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students exchanged glances, expressions odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get Punched Challenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survive ten seconds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s… really harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, gently pushed away Han Mengqing’s staff, straightened his collar, and replied with a tone of weary arrogance:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Han Mengqing, that’s not funny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Spatial—any fragile profession’s nightmare. You should know that better than anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for surviving ten seconds… you should ask Lin Mo if he can survive my burst combo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei beside him snorted and chimed in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I know you’re on Lin Mo’s side, but you can’t be completely unreasonable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kong’s profession speaks for itself—surviving ten seconds? That’s pure arrogance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kong will win!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing retracted her staff, grinning mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pulled out two stacks of paper slips—one labeled Ye Kong, the other Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s a Dragon vs. Tiger showdown for Dragon Order—how can we not have stakes? We need to give everyone some involvement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, don’t miss out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dragon Order’s #1 showdown is now open for bets!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing waved the two stacks of slips, calling out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Odds for Ye Kong to win: 1 to 10! Odds for Lin Mo to win: 1 to 1.1!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bets are closed! No cheating, guaranteed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the surrounding students were momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this overly familiar Han Meng, no one could quickly respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are these odds serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong wins, 1 to 10?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo wins, 1 to 1.1?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means if you bet one yuan on Ye Kong and win, you get ten yuan back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you bet on Lin Mo, you only make a ten percent profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference is too huge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Han Meng, what do you mean? 1 to 10? My odds are that high?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these odds, Ye Kong immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the odds, the less the bookmaker believes in the outcome, the lower the chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This betting line is an outright insult!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding students whispered among themselves:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, these odds are insane—Ye Kong is an SSS-rank spatial system cultivator!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Ye Kong’s question,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Meng looked utterly confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the bookmaker—I decide the odds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you think it’s high? High is good—it means higher returns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re so confident you’ll win, why not bet on yourself? You’d make ten times your money! It’s like money falling from the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care who I favor—as long as you win, my money becomes yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Meng was right—odds were set entirely by the bookmaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he won, these odds would indeed make him rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether for money or for pride,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong waved his hand decisively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to give me money, I’ll accept!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yanked out the slip with his name on it and declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten million! I bet on myself to win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1225,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1a2cfd862248467dc0fb64c773962077aa8527299130a9772ee5bd506fa72f79","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-128","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-126",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]