[{"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-39":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},2356649,4610,"Chapter 39: Are Human Tactics Really This Abstract?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>The first floor of the Trial Tower, the internal space where Lin Mo stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an extremely spacious enclosed hall, covering an area of a thousand square meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding walls were cast from an unknown black metal, radiating a chilling aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Candidates, please pay attention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A broadcast voice echoed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first-floor monsters will arrive on the battlefield via the teleportation array in 60 seconds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepare your combat stance! A basic supply box on the right side of the hall contains Basic Mana Potions and Health Potions—take as needed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Countdown begins: 59, 58…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at the teleportation array in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like a simple test of output class capabilities—monsters would teleport in through the array on each floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』excitedly bounced up and down: Hurry up, hurry up! Where are the monsters? I shall wash this place in blood! I’ll turn it into a Lotus Hell! Hehehe! Let those ants scream in the flames!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo couldn’t help but mutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Little Fire, can we not act like some villainous final boss, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』snorted dismissively: Pfft, boring humans. In this world, violence is truth, destruction is eternity. What do you know?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed. \"Fine, fine, but can we please stop laughing 'hehehe' all the time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』weakly chimed in: Yeah, yeah! Big bro, you’re too violent—can’t you be more steady like me?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』snickered: Learn from you? Take us to the sky?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』lifted his head defiantly: That was an accident, okay?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. The exam has begun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo cut off the skills’ bickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, the one-minute countdown reached zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teleportation array at the far end of the hall erupted in blinding light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space twisted as several short, grotesque figures slowly materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five creatures with rusted iron clubs and ink-green skin burst forth from the array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Goblin Warrior, Lv.5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only level 5?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these are beginner monsters—goblins?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, it made sense—this was only the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Little Fire, send them on their way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』flames surged instantly, emitting a chilling laugh: Hehehe… At last! Now, burn to ashes in despair!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball instantly coalesced before Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo chewed snacks, mumbling the word indistinctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball streaked through the air, trailing a long tail of flame, hurtling toward the goblins just now steadying their footing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground before Lin Mo trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive earthen wall rose two meters in front of him, shielding him behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it also blocked the fireball, which was about to unleash carnage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew, dust billowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the five goblins, now poised to charge, their faces showed a flicker of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this human doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human tactics… are they really this abstract now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the earthen wall:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』stunned: ???】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』furious: Are you insane? Are you seriously insane? Why did you block me?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』spouted continuously: I just yelled ‘burn to ashes’—and you do this?! Don’t I have any dignity?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his big brother’s rage, 『Earth Shield Spell』muttered weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』shrinking into a ball: I… I just didn’t want those monsters to hurt Master…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』roared: Hurt Master? From those trash? Are you doubting my power?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』mumbled: Safety first… as long as Master is fine… Besides, look—my wall even withstood your explosion. That proves I’m strong!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』: I’ll kill you!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo slapped his own forehead, feeling his blood pressure spike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you two just calm down? This is an exam—being broadcast live across the city! Can you at least give me some dignity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo took a deep breath and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Earth, your intentions are good, but you need to read the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those five level-5 monsters? No need for Earth Flow Wall at all. And even if you insist on using it, wait until your big brother launches first—coordinate, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scolded by his master, 『Earth Shield Spell』deflated completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』bowing in shame: Sorry, Master… I was just too nervous… I was wrong.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Mo sided with him, 『Fireball Spell』beamed smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』hands on hips, laughing: Hear that, coward?! Clear the path now! Don’t block my output!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』drawing circles sadly: Okay…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned to soothe his furious big brother:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Little Fire, don’t gloat—send those goblins on their way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goblins outside had finally reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t smart enough to understand what the human was doing—only that they must kill all humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goblins swung their iron clubs, howling as they charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes turned cold; he shifted his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick earthen wall before him instantly dissolved into flowing sand, sinking back into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His view cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead goblin raised his club, a cruel grin spreading across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』smirked: Laugh? Just wait till you’re crying! Die, fools!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blazing fireball formed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it launched, it shuddered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple Exploding Fireballs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single fireball split instantly into fifteen explosive projectiles, precisely locking onto the five pitiful goblins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dual crushing weight of class and skill level, the goblins had no chance to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames erupted skyward, heat waves rolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The narrow fan-shaped area became an inferno in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five goblins were vaporized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Professional Examination Monitoring Command Center, VIP Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Good! Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei suddenly slammed his thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at one of the screens, face glowing with pride:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Lao! See? My little Yu didn’t just master 【Multiple Exploding Fireballs】—he split it into five fireballs, each perfectly hitting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such micro-control, such talent—Xu Lao, this is definitely the ceiling of this year’s Jianghai City candidates!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the expected praise from Xu Lao did not come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Lao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei frowned, turning to look at Xu Wenchang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang suddenly spoke, then ordered the technicians sternly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rewind the candidate Lin Mo’s footage by ten seconds! Slow it down tenfold!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The technician immediately complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large screen instantly switched, and time began to reverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei had just focused all his attention on his son Zhao Yu and hadn’t noticed what was happening with Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, seeing Xu Lao’s expression, he sensed something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Lin Mo have been caught cheating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, the footage began playing in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the tenfold slow-motion lens, everyone clearly saw the fireball violently tremble in midair, then begin to split…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One… two… five… ten…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei shot up from the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten… fifteen?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How the hell is that possible?!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9a416602871b25e3a628f276abf93e8a3e5d9f60ff760c466768d34f29fd1a6f","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-40","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-38",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]