Chapter 154: Comprehending a High-Tier Skill, World-Ending Meteor Firefall!

On the other side.

On a vast plain just five kilometers from the Hero's Main City.

The 【Flame Wind Wings】 behind Lin Mo suddenly folded in, dissolving into tiny sparks that vanished into the air.

Just as he was about to touch the ground, he tapped his toes lightly and landed steadily on the soft grass.

【Flame Wind Wings (Lv. 27): Condense fire into wings to gain flight capability, lasting 30 minutes. During flight, fire feathers can be fired to attack, dealing area splash damage. Cooldown: 2 hours.】

Looking at the skill description, Lin Mo helplessly turned down the corners of his mouth.

This skill extends its duration by one minute for every level gained.

It started at 3 minutes, and now it is exactly 30 minutes.

But the catch is that the cooldown time actually increases in sync with the level!

"If only this cooldown could stay at the half-hour mark from level one..."

Lin Mo clicked his tongue, feeling a bit regretful.

"In that case, by timing it perfectly, couldn't I step my left foot on my right foot and achieve seamless, infinite flight?"

Unfortunately, this was ultimately just a beautiful fantasy.

Lin Mo glanced at the mini-map.

The golden marker representing the Hero's Main City was already very close; a rough estimate put the remaining distance at less than five kilometers.

"Never mind, it's not far anyway; walking over there will just be like taking a stroll."

Lin Mo stretched.

He casually shoved both hands into his pockets and started walking forward.

One had to admit, the environment here was indeed quite good.

A gentle breeze blew, bringing the earthy fragrance of green grass, while a few white doves circled in the sky in the distance.

It was simply a perfect vacation spot.

Just then,

a series of notifications appeared on the panel.

【Your skill 'Fireball' has reached a state of sudden enlightenment! Under uninterrupted brainstorming, it saw... the true essence of fire!】

【It was not the faint light illuminating the darkness, nor the bonfire bringing warmth, but absolute destruction that burns everything to ashes!】

【Your skill 'Fireball' has successfully broken the conventional range and power limits of fire skills and comprehended the ultimate art of wide-area destruction!】

【Congratulations! Your skill 'Fireball' has fallen into deep enlightenment and successfully deduced a high-tier fire skill—World-Ending Meteor Firefall!】

Seeing these notifications,

Lin Mo's steps suddenly halted.

"It actually worked?"

Although he had seriously fooled Hearing Xiao Huo before, he actually had no confidence in his own heart.

After all, that was a high-tier skill.

Those who comprehend high-tier skills are called Spell Kings!

In history, even the lowest-level Spell Kings were at least level 70 or above.

He was not yet level 30, yet he already held two high-tier skills...

Monstrous...

Lin Mo couldn't wait to check out this new high-tier skill.

【World-Ending Meteor Firefall (Lv. 1)】

【Skill Effect: Lock onto an area, condense a patch of ultra-high-temperature fire clouds at ten thousand meters altitude. Then, continuously rain down blazing meteors, creating a devastating meteor firestorm! Deals massive damage! Cooldown: 10 minutes】

Looking at these words, Lin Mo's eyes widened even more, and he couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.

"Holy crap..."

"This damn thing... it's a space-based weapon!"

【'Fireball' laughed wildly, its laughter echoing in Lin Mo's mind: Hehehehehe!!!】

【'Fireball' roared with flames surging around it, shouting arrogantly: I have succeeded! I have finally succeeded! What the hell is that water curtain? In front of my sky-filling meteors, they are all just chickens and clay dogs!】

【It twisted its body frantically, displaying its invincible posture under heaven.】

【'Fireball' suddenly turned around and stared down at its neighbor, 'Lightning Strike', from a position of superiority.】

【'Fireball' loudly taunted: Third Brother! Did you see that! I now have a high-tier skill too! And my skill range is bigger than yours! My destructive power is stronger than yours! Tremble! In this house, I am the eternal boss!】

【'Lightning Strike' glanced at it indifferently: Impressive.】

"..."

【'Fireball' instantly froze in place.】

It felt like it had thrown its full strength into a punch that landed on a ball of cotton.

【'Fireball' trembled all over with anger: What kind of attitude is this? Shouldn't you be shocked? Shouldn't you be terrified? Are you looking down on me?】

Seeing that Hearing Xiao Huo was about to fall into self-doubt again,

Lin Mo quickly spoke up to comfort it.

"Ahem! Hearing Xiao Huo! Great job!"

"I knew you were the best!"

"What high-tier skill? In the face of your supreme comprehension, it is nothing!"

"Don't mind that Third Brother speaks little; that's just how he is. Actually, he is already so shocked by you inside that he can't say a word."

【'Lightning Strike': 6.】

The 'Fireball', which had just been soothed by a barrage of rainbow farts from Lin Mo, instantly flew into a rage.

【"Fireball Spell" angrily pointed at "Lightning Strike Spell" and shouted at Lin Mo: Look at it!】

Lin Mo was speechless.

This little Lightning Strike, usually so aloof—why is it so damn sarcastic now?

"Cough… Xiao Huo, calm down."

Lin Mo quickly continued to soothe:

"This '6' means incredibly awesome, utterly astonishing!"

"It's the highest form of praise! It shows Third Brother admires you so much he can't even speak—only this character can express his worship!"

Hearing this explanation,

【"Fireball Spell" asked skeptically: Really?】

"Absolutely true!"

Lin Mo replied.

Little Lightning, please shut up, don't say another word.

Fortunately, "Lightning Strike Spell" said nothing more.

【"Fireball Spell" lifted its chin triumphantly: Hmph! Good thing it's sensible! If that's the case, I won't bother with it.】

Just then,

from the corner, "Earth Shield Spell" let out a pitiful sound.

【"Earth Shield Spell" gazed longingly at its elder brother: Brother… I just tried too, wanted to break the rules, but felt completely lost…】

Hearing his younger brother's lament, "Fireball Spell" felt its vanity greatly satisfied.

【"Fireball Spell" looked down condescendingly at "Earth Shield Spell": Hmph! You think it's that easy? With your stupid rock, you dare dream of touching the rules?】

Now "Earth Shield Spell" felt even more wronged, as if it might shut down at any moment.

Seeing this, Lin Mo slightly raised his eyebrows.

Fire and lightning being awesome isn't enough.

Even though my current firepower can already wipe the ground clean, as a mage, who would ever complain about having too much defense?

"Xiao Huo, you can't say that."

Lin Mo spoke with solemn gravity:

"You're the eldest of our little family, the supreme king who wields the Celestial Meteor, and someday you'll become a Forbidden Spell."

"How can a true king have weak underlings?"

"Others will say: Look at that little fireball—strong himself, but his underlings are trash. That's a disgrace to you, the elder brother!"

"Besides,"

"If Xiao Tu were strong enough to stand at the front in battle, you could comfortably cast spells from behind—wouldn't that be better?"

After hearing Lin Mo's analysis, "Fireball Spell" fell into thought.

【"Fireball Spell" rubbed its round chin: Hmmm… Master is right! I do need a tough tank up front to soak up the dust!】

Once it understood this, "Fireball Spell" immediately changed its attitude.

【It turned to "Earth Shield Spell" and assumed a profound, masterly pose: Listen well! I'll teach you only once! Whether you attain enlightenment depends entirely on your own destiny!】

【"Earth Shield Spell" instantly rejoiced: Thank you, Brother! I'll work hard! I won't bring shame to you!】

【Your skill "Fireball Spell" begins sharing elemental perception with "Earth Shield Spell"!】

Although fire and earth are entirely different elements,

at the fundamental level of elemental logic, the difference is minor.

As perception was shared, "Earth Shield Spell" felt as if pulled into a wondrous microscopic world.

【"Earth Shield Spell": Wow! So… it can be done like this?】

【Your skill "Earth Shield Spell" suddenly saw through the clouds, received profound inspiration, and plunged into deep deduction… Current deduction progress: 1%…】

Seeing this, Lin Mo smiled contentedly.

A family must help each other, work together in harmony—this future is bright indeed!

Lin Mo was in high spirits.

He slipped his hands into his pockets, humming an unknown tune, continuing toward the distant Heroic Capital.

…

Heroic Capital, atop the city wall.

Fourteen main squads, over 1,400 second-year students, gathered here.

Mages gripped their staves, archers held arrows tight.

Knights and warriors blocked every gap and gate of the wall, leaving no space.

Over a thousand stood ready.

Shen Jun stood at the center of the wall, eyes fixed on the far horizon of the plain.

"Is it coming… that monster…?"

Just then,

a nearby archer's pupils shrank.

Thanks to his archer passive ability, 【Eagle Eye】,

he saw it.

No army, no horde—only a leisurely boy.

A gentle breeze stirred his sleeves.

He was even looking around curiously.

Sometimes gazing at the white clouds in the sky, sometimes at the wildflowers by the roadside...

Yet, to the archers, this seemingly thin and casual figure appeared like a demonic god.

He glanced around at the massive, blackening defensive line.

For some reason,

his side clearly had a full 1,400 people, yet facing a first-year freshman, his hands were still trembling.

Could they really... win?

"Dead Hand, stop shaking!"