[{"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-22":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},2356632,4610,"Chapter 22: Realization: Earth Flow Wall!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>«???»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo, hearing that deafening scream in his mind, froze completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy shit, you can talk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were silent all this time, then suddenly you’re the loudest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo instinctively glanced at the rock ten meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the small fireball in the rock’s hand was no larger than a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked smaller than the fireball he himself could cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing is called danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo looked at the earth shield before him, and felt utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this [Earth Shield] somehow misunderstanding the meaning of “danger”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the [Earth Shield] in his skill bar didn’t calm down—it began flashing wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 trembling: So terrifying! I felt it! That fireball is sneering! Master, it’ll burn you to ash!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 is spiraling into irrational panic due to extreme fear…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It believes a thin shield cannot possibly withstand such “terrifying” attack! It needs thicker! Harder! More comprehensive protection!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 is desperately drawing earth elements from deep beneath the ground…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Due to your skill’s extreme fear of death, it has spontaneously evolved into an advanced skill—Earth Flow Wall (Beginner)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Earth Flow Wall: Instantly raises a thick wall of earth and stone from the ground, blocking frontal damage and altering terrain. Cooldown: 5 seconds.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«…»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared at the new skill description on his panel, his lips twitching twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extreme fear of death led to the realization of Earth Flow Wall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Mo could recover, the rock standing afar spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Young Master? Ready?»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rock wore a simple, earnest smile as he explained patiently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Don’t be nervous. Breathe deeply. Focus your mental energy on the shield.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«I’m going to attack now?»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at the icon of the new skill, [Earth Flow Wall], then at the rock’s harmless little fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Uh… ready.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skill has been realized—should count as ready, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rock sharply noticed the odd look on Lin Mo’s face. He dropped his smile, his tone turning solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Young Master, you really don’t need to worry.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Your current earth shield, though not very thick yet, is sufficient under my control.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«And I’ll hold back my power—rest assured.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Based on my over a decade of experience as an earth mage, your shield will definitely block it—even without shaking.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«This is mainly for you to feel what it’s like to withstand an attack.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Ah Hu chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«That’s right, Young Master. Just relax.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Even though Stone is an earth mage, he’s got excellent control over fireball. If he says it’s safe, it’s safe.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongyu stood a short distance away, silent but nodding slightly, signaling Lin Mo to be at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Mo felt a headache coming on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t worried about getting hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was worried about whether they’d be scared…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t explain it. Lin Mo simply nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Alright, come on, Stone Brother. I won’t dodge.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Got it! Young Master, watch closely…»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Stone spoke, he flicked his wrist lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Go!»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orange-red miniature fireball shot toward Lin Mo—slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 screamed in despair: Aaah! It’s coming! It’s coming!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 in utter panic: Help! I’m going to die! This is a killing blow!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』: Just learned a new skill—will it hold? Let’s try!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』: I’ll protect my Master at all costs!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, the ground began violently shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumbling sounded like a subterranean dragon rolling over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Holy shit?!» Ah Hu’s face paled. «An earthquake?!»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongyu’s pupils contracted; her dagger appeared in hand as she scanned the surroundings warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Stone looked utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst everyone’s confused stares,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground before Lin Mo erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Rise!!!»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the [Earth Shield]’s roar inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast amounts of earth and rock erupted from beneath the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a massive wall of earth and stone rose between Lin Mo and the miniature fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a shield—a wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal barrier five meters high, ten meters long, and two meters thick…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its immense shadow instantly engulfed everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once sunlit clearing now seemed blocked by a small mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that little fireball, meant for training, looked utterly insignificant before this wall of despair…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball struck the center of the [Earth Flow Wall].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It vanished without leaving even a scorch mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a faint wisp of smoke rose slowly before the towering wall, looking profoundly forlorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the rocky beach, only the wind howling through the earth wall remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«This shield… no, this wall…»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Hu stared blankly at the wall, mumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongyu’s dagger-hand froze midair, her eyes filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Stone, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the wall like a fortress, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beginner earth skill—Earth Flow Wall??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just learned the basic skill, and now instantly realized a beginner advanced skill??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s not the point—the point is using Earth Flow Wall to block your own fist-sized fireball??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this… really necessary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the [Earth Shield] was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 trembling, sighing in relief: That was close… way too close!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It was shaken: In that instant, I felt death counting down! The fireball was less than ten meters from the Master!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield』 proudly boasting: Master! How was my reaction? Feel safe? Without me, you’d be a pile of charcoal right now!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«…»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood behind the thick wall, looking up at the colossal structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and touched the wall—the rough, hard rock texture still carried the chill of the earth’s depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This truly felt safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother, can’t we have a little dignity for our skills?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball the size of a fist—you’re acting like the end of the world. I’m so embarrassed!\u003C\u002Fp>",974,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","173650219f4c1acaa564d134aba227c261dccdd4def486dc9056dcc8c3cc97cf","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-23","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-21",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]