[{"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-74":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},2356684,4610,"Chapter 74: Alright, alright, alright, you wanna play like this, huh?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Inside the cockpit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng, the train conductor, and Xiao Liu were all staring fixedly at the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were searching for the source of this beast surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is it… where the hell is it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng frantically scanned through his telescope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu cried out: “Captain Shen, I think I found it! Look at eleven o’clock!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng’s heart leapt, and he instantly turned his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive figure entered his line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a terrifying giant, over twenty meters tall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire body was made of gray-white rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick chains wrapped around its body, and on its back stuck a tattered battle flag radiating a crimson glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though its movements appeared slow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its direction of advance lay directly on the train’s inevitable path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s… the War Giant…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng recognized it and involuntarily sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“War Giant? Captain Shen, is this thing that powerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng’s expression turned grave:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The War Giant itself isn’t strong—it just has enormous HP, is extremely tanky, and is immune to all control skills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s just dumb?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu blinked, then relaxed, “If it has no attack power, why not call up the elite squad and focus fire to take it down in one go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng lowered his telescope and said grimly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Its most terrifying feature isn’t itself—it’s its core skill, [War Aura]!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All monsters under its control gain a 200% boost to all attributes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A-all attributes boosted by 200%?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current beast surge was only around level 25–30; the train’s defensive forces alone could easily repel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… a 200% boost to all attributes was a different matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those cannon fodder that used to be wiped out by a single burst from a magic-energy machine gun might now charge straight through the fire to the train’s front!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these enhanced beasts broke through the defense array and engaged the roof guards in close combat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passengers inside the carriages would likely be caught in the crossfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu dared not imagine further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with this vast, enhanced beast surge, the carriage’s defenses would inevitably be breached!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! Why did we have to run into this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng slammed a fist onto the control panel, his eyes blazing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had instantly become a dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the elite guard squad focused fire on this thick-skinned giant, the remaining regular troops couldn’t hold back the doubled-strength berserk beast surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the elite forces cleared the minor beasts to defend the carriage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the giant would advance unimpeded to the train’s front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, with this control-immune, tanky giant looming, the passengers inside would have no chance of survival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, death awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No choice left…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng’s eyes flashed with resolve as he roared at the train conductor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop the train!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train conductor’s hand trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop immediately! Hold position! Await reinforcements!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yifeng’s eyes burned red as he bellowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have no other option!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Order all elite guards: give everything you’ve got! Eliminate that damn giant as fast as possible, then return to defend the carriage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone else: get to the roof! Hold the line at all costs! Not a single beast is allowed to breach the carriage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we all die, we must hold out until reinforcements arrive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This order carried the weight of a tragic, certain death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a gamble remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to bet they could destroy the giant before the beast surge crushed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu didn’t hesitate—he turned and pulled out his communicator to relay the orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hssss—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-speed magic-powered train came to a sudden halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the luxury carriage:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? Why did we stop?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the beast surge had already clashed with the train’s guards—flames erupted everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tatata-tatata—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom! Boom! Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic-energy machine guns and cannons roared furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various cultivators unleashed colorful skills, blasting the endless waves of beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s odd…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was puzzled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember magic-powered trains often encounter beast surges, but they usually keep moving while fighting—why are they stopping to stand their ground?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing also didn’t understand: “Yeah, I’ve ridden this route many times—I’ve never seen them stop to fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared at the dark, overwhelming beast surge and the explosive battle outside, a bad premonition stirring in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After finally getting out, something has to go wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could my luck really be this bad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, seeing the guards’ intense firepower and the beasts being mowed down in droves, he felt slightly reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like the guards are pretty strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his chin, trying to comfort himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Shen is a professional—if he dared stop, he must have a plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, I’m just a passenger. This kind of violent mess is better left to the experts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he accepted this, the tension in his chest eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, stop staring—it’s scary. Forget that last hand, let’s keep playing, three hundred rounds!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing called out to Lin Mo to resume their card game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, you think I’m scared?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three of a kind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five of a kind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash came from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the panic in the carriage, the entire vehicle shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive claw tore a gaping tear, several meters long, straight through the rigid roof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the tear, a huge monster’s head lowered, greedily scanning the passengers inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaahhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passengers screamed in unison, thrown into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Shield spell was the first to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Earth Shield spell: Protect the carriage!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fireball spell erupted instantly, face lit with excitement: Finally! Daring to cause trouble on the Emperor’s territory!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shot to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re asking for death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned cold; his lazy expression vanished as he raised his arm decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark red dots coalesced instantly at his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a spiraling dragon bullet shot forth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster, just about to pounce, was blasted spiraling away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing patted her chest, still shaken:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank goodness you’re here… I nearly had a heart attack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Han Mengqing stood up, her expression grave:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Lin Mo, the defense array has been shattered—this is truly going to be big.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared at the tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d truly been too lazy to act; after all, that was the guards’ job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laziness didn’t make him heartless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the threat had reached him—and endangered everyone in this carriage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no longer any reason to stand idly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Han Mengqing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head, his voice sharp: “Give me all your strongest buffs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s eyes lit up; she instantly became exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Okay, Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, her staff appeared in her hand as she swung it sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three beams of light struck Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt his body grow light, an unprecedented surge of power flooding through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stepped into the aisle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of massive flame wings burst open behind him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant firelight instantly illuminated the dim carriage, revealing Han Mengqing’s awestruck expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way… is he this cool? No wonder he’s the top donor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored Han Mengqing and the other passengers’ shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flared his wings and shot out through the tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind howled around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo hovered in midair, glancing at his buff panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see exactly what buffs Han Mengqing had given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Power Through Miracle: Damage increased by 50%, defense reduced by 50%, duration 5 minutes, unremovable.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Pain and Joy: Regenerate 2% of max HP per second, pain sensitivity increased by 200%, duration 5 minutes, unremovable.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s lips twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of stupid names are these? And there are side effects?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… the effects are strong, and the side effects are tolerable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have Lava Armor—my defense is already high enough; halving it won’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for pain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. As long as I don’t get killed, I’m fine. This healing is insane—so long as I’m not one-shotted, I’m an indestructible cockroach!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lin Mo turned his gaze to the third buff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Come Here!: All damage taken reduced by 50%, forcibly draws aggro from all monsters within 1000 meters, unremovable, immune to evasion.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All buffs collected—set bonus activated: Hope of the Village】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All above effects increased by an additional 30%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo snapped his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of crimson eyes locked onto him in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright. You wanna play like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fireball spell frantically darted across the panel: This… is what it feels like to be the center of attention? Hahaha! Let these vermin witness true destruction! Tremble! Burn to ashes before absolute annihilation!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Please send a small gift, or free electricity~ TT)\u003C\u002Fp>",1490,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","66d7e9c22c5f6711eaebea151b347eecd49f333e77fdf6ee42f93d1bd4ae596f","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-75","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-73",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]