[{"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-129":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},2356739,4610,"Chapter 129: Set Up?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>Under Xu Wenchang’s guidance, the group arrived at the adjacent high-level arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a massive open-air structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve enormous stone pillars encircled it, and the floor was paved with solid blocks of extremely hard black iron rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Han Mengqing stepped onto the field, she gasped: “This is way too big! Much more impressive than that little cage we just left!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood at the edge of the arena, his gaze sweeping across the open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly estimated, its area was at least a full circle larger than a standard soccer field—and possibly more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>whether it was large-scale skill bombardment or high-speed mobile combat, there was more than enough room to maneuver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now this is more like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao glanced around and nodded in satisfaction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That beginner arena was only good enough for Ye Kong to jump around in. If Lin Mo really went all out, one skill would’ve blown the roof off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan deeply agreed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True, Lin Mo’s skills have enormous ranges.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the space were too small, it’d be easy to accidentally injure spectators. This arena size is perfect for Lin Mo to perform at his best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the ‘Fireball Spell,’ which had stayed up all night, finally woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball Spell’ yawned: What a great nap~ Huh? Where am I? What’s going on?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball Spell’ frowned: Huh? Where’s my little brother? Bold! Big bro’s awake—why aren’t you coming to greet me?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo heard this and glanced at his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill ‘Earth Shield Spell’ is currently in deep seclusion, refining a new skill…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My little brother’s developing a new skill. Don’t disturb him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball Spell’ wrinkled his brow, skeptical: Developing a new skill? Him?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored ‘Fireball Spell.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward Ye Kong far away and thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget that for now. See that guy in the white suit over there? We’re fighting him soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s a space-type—he’ll rely on his mobility to close in instantly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember the combo we used against the Shadow Wing Lord in the Trial Tower during our final exam?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball Spell’ thought for a moment, then perked up excitedly: Of course I remember! That was one of my greatest moments!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Remember it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared at Ye Kong from afar, his expression calm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment he gets close, we hit him with that combo—send him flying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball Spell’ sneered: Hmph. What trash dares provoke us? I’ll show him why flowers are red!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Su frowned at the massive arena before him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Wenchang, is it really necessary to come here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two twenty-something-level kids sparring—wouldn’t the beginner arena be enough? You’re overestimating that student Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang merely smiled mysteriously and waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Su, just watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang offered no further explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Lin Mo and Ye Kong and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, before the match begins, Director Su will cast a [Soul Protection] on each of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You both experienced this during your final exam—it preserves your last breath and locks in your final bit of HP.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang’s tone grew slightly more serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And with Director Su here, as long as you still have one breath left, she can bring you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have no need for hesitation in this battle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No holding back! No stopping at a touch! Show me everything you’ve got!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The class monitor of Long Xu Class isn’t chosen by words—it’s won by fists! Everyone in the class must be truly convinced!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang sized up the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong shouted back, his eyes burning with fierce battle intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo lazily gave a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the other students from Long Xu Class who had come along were now gathered on the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there were only a dozen or so, the atmosphere was electric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, who do you think will win?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obviously Ye Kong! Space-type vs. mage? It’s like father beating son—total counter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! Space walkers are called ‘mage killers.’ One space jump to close in, and a mage’s fragile body is gone in one combo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo may be rank one, but he’s still a mage. Once closed in, he’s done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I bet all my money on Ye Kong! Ten million! If this wins, I’ll make a hundred million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too! I bet everything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s chatter overwhelmingly favored Ye Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Lin Mo was rank one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this world, class advantages were common knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragile damage dealers feared being closed in—especially when the opponent was a top-tier class with space-jump ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner of the crowd,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the boy who had originally wanted to bet on Lin Mo but was tricked into betting on Ye Kong now stared at the distance, troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Han Mengqing was hugging her little ledger, grinning foolishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe… so much money… so much money…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Han Mengqing’s greedy grin, the boy felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Han Mengqing smiling so happily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be… that I’ve been set up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could Ye Kong lose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. At least I’ve got a guaranteed payout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Lin Mo, Ye Kong, take your positions on either side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang glanced at the two and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo and Ye Kong walked toward the center of the arena, standing at opposite ends, a hundred meters apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Su, seeing they were ready, gently raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white light shot from her fingertip, split into two, and instantly sank into each of their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Soul Protection] status applied successfully!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint white membrane shimmered over both of them, then vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re both ready…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang took a deep breath and sharply waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… begin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his words ended,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s eyes instantly sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wasted words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his right hand in midair—a Tang blade materialized instantly in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure vanished from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred meters meant nothing to a space-type—it was but a thought away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space rippled like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s figure appeared before Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the terror of a Space Walker!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignore distance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignore obstacles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly cut through the backline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, it’s over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong’s eyes were icy as his Tang blade slashed at Lin Mo without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d2ae1fa0dbdab46fa9fd329774f52c4c9fa87ed9e107f4e5439b671ee8669e93","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-130","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-128",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]