[{"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-371":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},2356981,4610,"Chapter 371: Another War Giant?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-371",371,"\u003Cp>At the wall of Zhuxing Town, inside the forward command post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan had his hands behind his back, brows furrowed, pacing anxiously back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy military boots struck the floor, producing dull thuds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the four guild leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, they too were visibly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting upright with rigid posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to face one of Longguo’s true powerholders—one of the Five Elders of the Tianshu Bureau, Feng Cangqiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely a figure from television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo would also appear before them shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Lin Mo was nothing short of an idol in Longguo’s professional circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even seasoned veterans like them held him in deep respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ironblood Guild leader spoke nervously, voice trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is Elder Feng’s temper?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we bow when we meet him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan turned and shot him a stern glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If his temper were good, would you skip the salute?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s one of Longguo’s top powerholders—mind your words carefully, don’t bring shame to Zhuxing Town!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, yes, yes, yes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ironblood Guild leader nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The command post’s doors swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four guild leaders leapt to their feet as if electrocuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan also drew a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face lit with a smile as he hurried forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aide reported respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Feng, Elder Mo, Lin Mo, and Yan Lie have arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figures behind the aide,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan stepped forward two paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfectly executed military salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Feng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wan Zhongshan, Commander of Zhuxing Town’s city defense forces, reporting to you two!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong smiled and nodded, waving a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan, no need for formalities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is an emergency—let’s skip the rituals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Feng Cangqiong’s gentle tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy stone in Wan Zhongshan’s chest finally settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his arm, still beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right, Elder Feng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan’s gaze turned to Yan Lie and Lin Mo standing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d seen Yan Lie on TV before—some vague memory remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This gentleman must be Yan Lie, Chairman of the Green Association?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan greeted with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan, hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lie nodded in reply, “I’m former chairman now—Lin Mo is the current one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Yan Lie gestured to Lin Mo beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan’s eyes finally landed on Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder he’s Longguo’s greatest prodigy in millennia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just standing here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence is unmistakably different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman Lin, it’s an honor to finally meet you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Wan Zhongshan’s warm reaction,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gave a slight nod in reply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan, you’re too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just call me Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong’s gaze swept over the four men standing rigidly in the command post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are these men?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Elder Feng’s question,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan immediately snapped to attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped aside and began introducing them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reporting, Elder Feng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Lei Zhen, Chairman of the Ironblood Guild of Zhuxing Town.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his name,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zhen shuddered, “Elder Feng! Elder Mo! Chairman Lin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Shen Hongye, Chairman of the Flameheart Guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Chu Tiankuo, Chairman of the Starfall Guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Gao Pan, Chairman of the Steelclad Guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan introduced them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four chairmen bowed respectfully in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the introductions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan straightened his chest, voice tinged with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Feng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These four chairmen, upon learning of the beast tide, immediately rallied their guild’s elite to come to our aid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong’s face broke into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the four still-nervous guild leaders before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Longguo’s current peace and stability,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its endurance against beast tides and the watchful eyes of foreign nations,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is thanks to men like you—children of Longguo who never retreat, who draw their swords in the face of disaster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong’s voice carried deep satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is because of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Longguo stands united, with one heart and one will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then could we have the life we have now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed slightly to the four of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am here, representing the Tian Shu Bureau and the high leadership of Longguo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To express our deepest gratitude to you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Feng Cangqiong’s declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four guild leaders were all startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zhen quickly spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feng Lao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is what we should do!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s what every citizen of Longguo should do!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hongye also nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the nation is in peril, every common man bears responsibility!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tiankuo and Gao Pan also spoke in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For Longguo! Fight to the death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zhen also smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Feng Lao himself here in person to oversee things,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our hearts are much more at ease!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if it were a hundred thousand beasts, we wouldn’t fear!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zhen’s gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Mo beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but exclaim:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today I not only met Feng Lao, but also saw young Brother Lin Mo with my own eyes—truly, heroes emerge in youth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lei Zhen’s praise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled faintly and said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to be honest, he had heard too many times already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong waved his hand, cutting off the others’ continued formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s save these pleasantries until after we’ve repelled the beast tide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Cangqiong’s gaze returned to Wan Zhongshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Wan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me—what’s the current situation of the beast tide?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Feng Cangqiong ask about the matter at hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Zhongshan’s expression instantly turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Feng Lao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to reports from frontline scouts,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly spawned wilderness boss is a Level 75 wilderness boss: War Giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that name,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyebrows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War Giant again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was far too familiar with this boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when he was heading to Jing University for enrollment, he encountered this boss on the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From memory,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its attack power was nothing special—just very high health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made it truly troublesome was its passive aura: War Aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All monsters within its range gained a 200% boost to all attributes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also entered a state of absolute berserk, fearless of death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in beast tide battlefield engagements, everyone dreaded facing the War Giant most.\u003C\u002Fp>",1061,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f6a81cf2393c88913568417ea06664f0a5e23b9a9f4e86a52b636e66fdd82ec6","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-372","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-370",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]