[{"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-79":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},2356689,4610,"Chapter 79: That","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” cried out in surprise: “Hey, big brother, look over at third brother—he’s quietly leveled up big time!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” spun around sharply, staring at the other side of the skill bar.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, beneath the Lightning skill tree, a new skill had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” widened his eyes: “Mid-rank skill? Last time I mysteriously unlocked the Thunder Qilin—now this again?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” stared in awe: “Big brother, you slaved all night and only unlocked two—third brother just thinks about it and gets it. Third brother’s really strong. Maybe we should follow him from now on…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: …】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell,” stung to the core, exploded in rage: “Which side are you on? Can you even speak properly? If you can’t, donate your mouth!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Lightning Strike”: If you’re weak, train more. Don’t yell.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” instantly erupted in flames: “Who you talking to? Got guts? Let’s compare area damage!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” paced frantically: “Oh no! Big brother, calm down! Third brother, say less! Harmony is precious, harmony is precious!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored the skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, watching the elite monster horde surge toward him like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was not on his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he’d learned a new skill, he’d push it to its maximum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo pulled out skill book after skill book from his panel inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precious skill books instantly turned to streams of light, frantically drilling into Lin Mo’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This commotion drew glances from those nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu watched, feeling as if his heart were bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is he doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating skill books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, skill books were treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people took years to save up enough to buy one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Lin Mo treats them like they’re free…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These skill books cost at least five years’ salary each!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what made him utterly baffled was—this was a life-or-death moment. Why eat skill books now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, consuming skill books only accelerated skill comprehension—they didn’t grant instant mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, skill books were merely auxiliary tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this classic last-minute cramming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Classmate… isn’t it a bit late to be eating books now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu couldn’t help but speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao and Chu Lingxuan, standing nearby, also looked surprised—but didn’t react like Xiao Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were top-tier prodigies themselves, well aware that top-tier prodigies had unique traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was unquestionably the prodigy among prodigies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his reasons for doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they needed to do was watch, and wait for Lin Mo’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored Xiao Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was immersed in the euphoria of leveling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the skill books were consumed, his skill levels surged wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lightning Strike level increased… Lv.21!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Thunder Qilin Descends level increased… Lv.21!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Thunder Chain Prison level increased… Lv.21!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Flame Storm level increased… Lv.21!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maxed out—all maxed out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo exhaled slowly, his gaze sharpening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good. All possible upgrades complete. Now, it’s time to test the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy footsteps shook the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of massive elite monsters now stood less than one hundred meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their grotesque faces, stinking, gaping maws—even the crimson 【War Aura】 coating their bodies—were clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressure crashed over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu’s face darkened; he instantly entered combat stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Distance is sufficient, Lin Mo. Prepare to unleash your first skill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone else, protect Lin Mo at all costs—buy him time for skill cooldowns with your lives!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two team members and Chu Lingxuan roared in unison, ready to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” erupted in flames: “Move aside! All of you! Come on, third brother, let’s see whose area damage is better!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo soothed him silently in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire, don’t rush. This time, let Little Thunder go first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” didn’t care: “Hmph, fine. First or last—it doesn’t matter. The spotlight’s mine anyway.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” found his excuse: “I’m the grand finale. You know what ‘grand finale’ means?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lin Mo turned his gaze to the Lightning Strike skill icon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Thunder, ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Lightning Strike”: Don’t waste time. Start now.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bold. I like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant burst of lightning erupted from Lin Mo’s right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless fine electric arcs danced across his palm, hissing like a thousand birds screaming, sending chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu’s eyes bulged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning affinity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t he fire and earth dual-affinity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can use lightning too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao stared at Lin Mo in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d always assumed he was a top-tier prodigy in fire and earth—never imagined he was hiding a lightning affinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward sharply and slammed the wild torrent of lightning onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thunder Chain Prison!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning burst exploded on contact, transforming into countless electric currents that surged across the earth at blinding speed toward the elite monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zzzzz—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swarms of lightning struck the monster horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hitting the first target, they began to ricochet wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of lightning instantly struck another target within five meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like countless invisible mirrors refracting light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, a vast web of lightning, woven from pure electricity, blazed across the dark sea of monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elite monsters erupted in howls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“L… Lightning Chain Prison?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu stared, mouth agape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the core skills of a lightning mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of raw damage—but because of its terrifying area damage debuff: Electrified State!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Electrified State, all subsequent damage is doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Lin Mo… was hiding this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or… did he just learn it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu looked at Lin Mo with stunned disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiao Liu was still questioning reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Huo, your turn—don’t let your third brother look down on you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” shouted from the side: Brother, go! Brother, you’re the best! Brother, you’re the strongest!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” had long been holding back: Let all of you perish! In this world, only flame is the eternal truth!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Multiple Exploding Fireballs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Flame Pillar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, dense fireballs rained down like meteor showers onto the elite monster group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, countless crimson fire pillars erupted skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without holding back, Lin Mo unfurled his Flame Wind Wings and charged straight into the elite monster group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Protect Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiao Liu rushed forward immediately, and the others followed close behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo flew above the elite monster group, raised his arm slightly, and clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Flame… Storm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson flame tornado spun wildly around Lin Mo, devouring everything nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu and the others who had just arrived instinctively prepared to defend themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they discovered the flames expertly avoided them entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This level of control…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu stood speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos of battle, could he precisely steer every flame away from every ally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number one student of Dragon Order… is he even human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under electrified status, damage is doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning and fire intertwined, explosions never ceasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo moved like a fire god walking among mortals—wherever he passed, not a blade of grass remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one wave of skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames dissipated, the lightning vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once densely packed elite monster group had completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield, only charred remains littered the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s Flame Wind Wings beat slowly behind him as he hovered midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Xiao Liu and the others, frozen in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Liu remained with his mouth wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the empty surroundings, his mind utterly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where… where did the monsters go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A level 21 mage, in a single burst of firepower, wiped out a group of level 30 elite monsters with a berserk buff… and they’re all… gone?\u003C\u002Fp>",1299,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","33ac7331b471d0be3f0ba81d459083009b4ded95665564a277ddc8d3c6b11ef2","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-80","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-78",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]