[{"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-355":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},2356965,4610,"Chapter 355: One Day, You","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-355",355,"\u003Cp>The night was as dark as ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Zhuxing Town, a hundred li of barren wasteland stretched out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The howling wind whipped up sand and stones from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, a crimson streak plummeted like a meteor with a thunderous crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bai landed steadily on a rocky promontory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four paws touching the ground, its pure white fur flared wildly in the night wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night shift time had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Listen up, all of you!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Fireball Spell』 stood with hands on hips, face brimming with arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“This evening’s first place is still mine—you’re only fit to fight for second!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“My Nine Yang Inferno Art has been starving for this!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Same as always—I take the west.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“This evening, not a single hair will survive in the west under my hand!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiao Huo’s boastful declaration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Ice Spike Spell\" also wore a look of resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Such a crude, brutal creature.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“All it knows is blow, blow, blow—filling the air with smoke and filth. What elegance is there in just making noise?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Ice Spike Spell』 radiated a noble, frigid chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“This evening, I’ll show you what true clearing efficiency looks like.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“When the Frost Blade Prison opens, all things wither in silence.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“This is true nobility and grace—first place belongs to me alone!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Lightning Strike Spell』 slowly opened its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hmph.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Before the punishment of heaven, all are ants.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“I take all the monsters in the east.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the declarations of the three core combatants,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Earth Shield Spell』 huddled in the corner and spoke with a tinge of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Pfft, always fighting and killing—what’s so impressive? Zero technical skill.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Earth Shield Spell』 turned its head toward the obedient, bewildered 『Wind Blade Spell』.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Five, ignore these violent fools.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Let’s go!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Tonight, we head south—Big Brother will guide you further in mastering the supreme art of protecting our master!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 immediately bobbed up and down, its blue-green light flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Yes, Big Brother!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Wind doesn’t care about first place—Little Wind only wants to protect the master!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 seemed to remember something, its soft voice taking on a hint of seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“But Big Brother…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“The master just gave specific instructions.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“The master said we must prioritize mastering single-target high-damage skills.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Wind can’t ignore the master’s orders.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Little Five’s reminder,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Earth Shield Spell』 froze for a moment, then cleared his throat loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Cough! Cough!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Of course!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“The master’s words are divine decree!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Tu adopted the air of a profound, mysterious mentor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“What Big Brother means is, tonight we first unlock your Wind-element single-target high-damage skill—fulfill the master’s task!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Only after that will we deeply study how to better protect the master!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Two hands on both tasks—both must be strong. Got it?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Big Brother’s perfect plan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 nodded earnestly in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Got it, Big Brother!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Only Big Brother thinks so thoroughly!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two brothers finished their discussion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Fireball Spell』 let out a scoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Too much talk—I’m off first!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hehehehe, tremble, ants!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Huo transformed into a towering pillar of flame and roared as he shot westward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Xiao Bing and Xiao Lei, unwilling to be outdone, became streaks of ice-blue and purple light, racing toward the north and east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bai yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its four paws kicked up wind as it chased after Xiao Huo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to have realized: following the volatile elder brother offered the brightest future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the original spot,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only 『Earth Shield Spell』 and 『Wind Blade Spell』 remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Earth Shield Spell』 shook its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Come on, Little Five—let’s not waste time. Head south and hunt monsters.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Mm!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>South.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gales Canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had once been the gathering ground of Level 55 monsters: Gales Wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, wolf howls echoed endlessly here, with hundreds or thousands of Gales Wolves roaming—extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the entire canyon was deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single wolf cry could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canyon floor had turned into swirling quicksand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the edges of the quicksand, hundreds of thick, sharp rock spikes jutted out like thorns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On those rock spikes hung the torn remains of many Gales Wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the surrounding cliffs and precipices had cracked open with terrifying fissures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place had endured a brutal, one-sided massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely cleansed by Xiao Tu and Xiao Feng working together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the canyon’s end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the edge of a towering cliff,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 gazed up at 『Earth Shield Spell』 in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Wow…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Big Brother, you’re so powerful!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Wind feels—you’re truly the core damage dealer of this family!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Earth Shield Spell』 cleared his throat twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Cough, cough—keep it low-key, don’t show off.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wind Blade Spell』 looked at 『Earth Shield Spell』 with eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“When will Little Wind become as strong as Big Brother?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Wind wants to be this impressive too!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Then the master will surely look at Little Wind with new eyes!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" listened to \"Wind Blade Technique\" raving wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire skill visibly swelled by a full circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Cough, cough…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" forcibly suppressed the wild joy in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Five.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Don’t envy your second brother—you’re still young, your path is long.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" adopted the posture of a seasoned elder and spoke with solemn gravity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Back when I first followed the Master…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“I couldn’t do a thing—except throw up a Soil Wall to tank damage, nothing else.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Do you know how I grew strong?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Blade Technique\" asked with enthusiastic support:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“How did you grow strong, Second Brother?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" sighed, gazing upward at the stars at a forty-five-degree angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hard work!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“You must understand—serving the Master means always fighting at the highest level!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“As long as you endure enough punishment, your potential will be forced out!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Gradually, you’ll realize that merely taking hits isn’t enough—you must learn to counterattack, learn how to eliminate those bastards who dare harm the Master!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“So, Little Five.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" looked at \"Wind Blade Technique\" with deep meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“As long as you work hard, think deeply, and reflect often, one day you’ll become as fierce as your Second Brother!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Wind Blade Technique\" downed this bowl of chicken soup with full conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Wu…wu…wu…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Second Brother, you’re so inspiring!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Wind understands! Little Wind will work hard too! I’ll strive to become a master like you!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching \"Wind Blade Technique\" in this state,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" wore a look of deep satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Good. Now that you understand, keep it quiet—keep it quiet.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" glanced around, surveying the empty canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Alright, the monsters are cleared. It’s time for the real task.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Shroud Technique\" grew stern, urging:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“The Master’s mission comes first.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Little Five, recall the old man’s single-target skill—figure out how to replicate it.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Study deeply!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“If you don’t master it today, even your Second Brother might get scolded along with you!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Blade Technique\" instantly became utterly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Yes, Second Brother!”】\u003C\u002Fp>",1163,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","37c6971b175bd7ed5ee875a2fc892f6ffbcec7198172e126ce82de9608c708f6","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-356","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-354",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]