[{"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-45":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},2356655,4610,"Chapter 45: Realization: Flame Pillar!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Trial Tower, Level 21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a ripple of spatial distortion, Lin Mo was teleported to the center of this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Examinees, pay attention!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The monster on this level is a highly mobile flying creature! Prepare yourselves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Countdown: 60 seconds!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold broadcast voice echoed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared blankly at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for “Fireball” to infer a new skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, under the shared perception of “Earth Shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground, once ordinary in “Fireball”’s view, became a skin pockmarked with countless tiny pores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he compressed fire elements and channeled them down these nodes, then detonated…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air suddenly grew scorching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath Lin Mo’s feet, the ground faintly glowed with a dark red aura, as if molten lava surged below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a series of notifications popped up on Lin Mo’s panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill “Fireball” has successfully perceived the earth’s texture!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill “Fireball” has spontaneously inferred and unlocked the intermediate fire skill—Flame Pillar (Lv.1)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Flame Pillar: Generate a ring of fire on a designated ground area. After a brief delay, a high-pressure column of flame erupts, dealing massive fire damage to all enemies within range. Cooldown: 15 seconds】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lv.1 Effect: Can unleash 5 consecutive pillars. Each level increase adds one pillar. Cooldown: 15 seconds.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the new skill description on his panel, a faint smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the value of an intermediate skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting with five pillars—if fully leveled, the image… he couldn’t even imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the “red circle” warning mechanism, though slightly silly, was acceptable when paired with control or terrain-limiting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” rejoiced: Hahaha! It worked! I did it!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” dispersed its surrounding turbulent flames and, for once, glanced at “Earth Shield” beside it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” snorted: Hmph. This time… you’re actually useful. I grant you preliminary recognition.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield” blushed: Really, it’s all because the Master is amazing! If not for his insight, I never would’ve thought of this! The Master is forever the god!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” nodded, thoroughly pleased: Hmm… this human may be lazy normally, but at critical moments, he’s not bad. When I become a forbidden spell, you both will be the greatest contributors.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough. New skill acquired. Let’s get to work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo mentally cut off the two skills’ mutual flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, raise the wall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield” fired up: Got it, Master!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Mo didn’t idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated his attribute panel’s inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, several unused skill books lay quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exam hall didn’t prohibit carrying these skill books, only one-time skill scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo immediately consumed all remaining skill books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of light flew from his inventory and pierced into Lin Mo’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill “Fireball” devoured “Flame Shock,” “Chain Fireball,” “Personal Flame”…!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball,” “Multiple Explosive Fireballs,” “Infernal Spiral Dragon Ball,” “Flame Pillar” have gained massive proficiency!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current skill levels: Fireball Lv.18 (maxed), Multiple Explosive Fireballs Lv.18, Infernal Spiral Dragon Ball Lv.18, Flame Pillar Lv.18】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your skill “Earth Shield” devoured “Rock Skin”…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within mere seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill books worth millions of Dragon Nation coins were all consumed as nourishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s skill bar was utterly transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All skills, including the newly unlocked 【Flame Pillar】, were raised to his own level: Lv.18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv.18 Flame Pillar…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Base five pillars, plus seventeen levels of enhancement—that’s… twenty-two pillars total!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his empty inventory and began calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this consumption is huge. After the exam, I’ll have to go back and restock with Mom. Also get some lightning-element skill books.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I get into the Dragon Order Class, Mom might be so happy she gives me extra pocket money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the countdown in the broadcast hit zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Monster teleportation initiated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the hexagonal earthen cage, the teleportation array flared brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space twisted, and figures materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly twenty Level 22 monsters filled the cramped space to bursting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of them were grotesque 【Bloodthirsty Bats】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they landed, they froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering earthen walls surrounded them on all sides—no gap, no opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath them suddenly glowed with vivid red circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, two, five…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense red circles instantly covered the entire cage floor, every inch, leaving no blind spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, a rain of fifteen fireballs plummeted from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” laughed wildly: Welcome to… the Inferno!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom boom boom boom boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty-three Flame Pillars erupted simultaneously from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world inside the earthen walls became a hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireballs rained from above; flame pillars surged from below…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poor monsters didn’t even have time to scream before they were reduced to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames roared skyward, reddening half the Trial Tower space; even the thick earthen walls glowed red-hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood at a distance, feeling the heat wave rush toward him, calmly pulling out a sealed bag of new snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk tsk tsk…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder intermediate skills are valued—this burst power outshines all previous ones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t imagine what high-level or forbidden spells would be like…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” let out an ecstatic sigh: Aaaah!! So satisfying! So brutal! I adore this new skill!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield,” staring at the towering flames, swallowed hard: Bro, you’re insane. I feel my walls might collapse from the shock…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball” roared with laughter: This is nothing! Wait till I become a forbidden spell—you’ll see what true flame really is!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, examinee Lin Mo! Level 21 cleared!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Time taken: 3 seconds!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broadcast announced the end of this one-sided massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stretched lazily, his bones cracking with crisp pops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually glanced at a red-glowing surveillance camera in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the camera, someone was about to feast.\u003C\u002Fp>",971,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8668264f4ad5ba386718a22f294faeb80c164e4b7e655d8b70ec3a12dd0f24cc","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-46","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-44",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]