[{"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-87":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},2356697,4610,"Chapter 87: 200 Against Our 20?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the political and cultural center of Long Nation, its prosperity far surpasses that of Jianghai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo and the others took a taxi to Beijing University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before them rose a massive, imposing gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate stood dozens of meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side, stone pillars were carved with lifelike dragons, their heads raised as if about to burst free and soar into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the gate, the golden characters “Beijing University” swirled with power, radiating an aura of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy shit, so majestic! Several times bigger than the entrances of malls in our metropolis!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing gaped as she gestured wildly, “I feel like an ant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao stood beside her, glancing at her sister, “That’s to instill reverence. And don’t act like you’ve never seen the world—it’s embarrassing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, it really is that big.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo adjusted his collar and stepped forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, take a look inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four walked toward the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most first-year students were still on summer break, leaving the vast gate area quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few guards were on duty, scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When their gazes fell on Lin Mo and the others, they fixed on their chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden dragons coiled around blades, four badges gleaming in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead guard didn’t hesitate—he pressed the controller in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate slowly swung open on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing lifted her chin and strode in, waving cheerfully past the guards:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks, Uncle! Must be tough standing guard in this heat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan walked past with her head down, murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, sorry to trouble you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao stared straight ahead, giving a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo brought up the rear, smiling at the guard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They passed through the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, a single elegant sunshade stood alone on a lawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A banner hung above it: [Dragon Order Class New Student Reception].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath it sat a girl with long hair, idly scrolling on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing footsteps, she looked up and immediately came forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hi there! Finally, you’ve arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled warmly and extended her hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Gu Qingge, a second-year student at Beijing University, assigned to welcome this year’s Dragon Order Class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to Beijing University~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior! I’m Han Mengqing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing grabbed the senior’s hand with ease, “Your skin is so smooth—what brand of skincare do you use?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge paused, then laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, I’ll recommend some to you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the other three introduced themselves, Gu Qingge’s gaze settled on Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! You’re the number one! I didn’t expect you to be this handsome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our group went wild—everyone’s curious how a blank mage could outshine everyone else!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shrugged and smiled, “Senior, you flatter me. I am handsome, sure, but the number one? Just lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge covered her mouth with her hand, laughing softly, “Alright, let me take you to the dorms—we can chat as we walk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beijing University’s campus was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge walked while enthusiastically explaining:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On the left is the library—it holds nearly all historical records, skill compendiums, dungeon guides, and monster catalogs since the Great Cataclysm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over there is the Technology Lab.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is our first cafeteria—heard a new chef arrived, and his cooking is incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of food, Han Mengqing’s eyes lit up, nodding frantically as she took notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through a teaching zone, they reached a vast square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center stood a ten-meter-tall humanoid statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It depicted an old man, staff in hand, gazing deeply into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge stopped, looking up at the statue with reverence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Zhang Wuyi, our nation’s legendary Magic God.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was the first—and only in history—a triple-element Magic God, using the terrifying power of fire, wind, and water to lead Long Nation out of the Dark Age…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo followed Gu Qingge’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the statue’s pedestal, a line of large characters was carved:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【With my flesh and blood, I forge the backbone of Long Nation. With my strength, I guard the eternal prosperity of Great Xia.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s heart skipped a beat, his eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy weight pressed upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Triple-element Magic God? Pfft, our Lin Mo boss is also three…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmmph—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Han Mengyao clamped a hand over her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge turned back, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao smiled faintly, “Lin Mo hasn’t bathed in three days—take us to the dorms, please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was too cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think it necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a world where strength ruled, concealing one’s power was wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But more often, showing one’s edge saved unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Lin Mo had no intention of exposing her—let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Dragon Order Class students, please go easy on us soon~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, “Go easy? What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge blinked, “You don’t know? It’s an old tradition here at Beijing University.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each year, the new Dragon Order Class faces off against second-year students from regular classes in a ‘friendly brawl.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brawl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing frowned, “We’re only twenty. You second-years have thousands—this is totally unfair!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge shook her head, smiling, “No, no—we won’t send everyone. We’ll pick the best two hundred to spar with you...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s eyes widened, “Two hundred? So each of us fights ten of you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at Gu Qingge and cast a scan spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, level 31.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were expected to fight two hundred second-years, all around level 30?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This “tradition” was insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge spoke as if it were obvious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the Dragon Order Class! The nation’s top geniuses, monsters among monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If numbers were equal, how would you be tested? Besides, it’s to evaluate your combat resilience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s cheeks puffed out in anger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s an excuse! It’s definitely an excuse—you’re just bullying new students!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao slightly frowned and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, if I remember correctly, since this tradition began, the Dragon Order class has never won a single time, has it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan turned pale and exclaimed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Never won? That bad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The numerical gap is simply too great; even the most talented struggle to overcome it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Qingge smiled sweetly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Han, you seem to know your history well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, you’ve never won before—but this year is different…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This year, you have Ye Kong, an SSS-ranked Space Walker; Chu Lingxuan, a Light user… and this mysterious Senior Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps history will be rewritten in your hands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge playfully blinked, clasped her hands together, and feigned weakness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So please, please, go easy on us when the time comes. Getting hit really hurts, you know~ I’m terrified of pain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Gu Qingge spoke of holding back, Lin Mo could clearly sense she had no real concern in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That confidence stemmed from absolute numerical superiority and historical precedent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notion of “rewriting history” was merely polite flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled and changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, are we there yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, we’re here, we’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge pointed ahead, “Just pass through this grove and you’ll reach it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the group arrived at a quiet area nestled against mountain and water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A row of elegant, standalone villas were arranged neatly at the mountain’s foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here we are—this is your dormitory district.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge pointed to the cluster of villas, a hint of envy in her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s enough to make you jealous—ordinary students like us cram four to a dorm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you? One villa each…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The villas are assigned by list number; your door number is your sequence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a figure approached from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge spotted the person and immediately bowed respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Xu, what brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head at the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Xu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this must be the admissions officer his father mentioned—his old classmate Xu Wenchang.\u003C\u002Fp>",1333,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","833fc7061f609008c533fe7c30e430620e671d2b790d4ab5aeb273b18efa4e8c","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-88","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-86",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]