[{"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-96":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},2356706,4610,"Chapter 96","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>\"I'll give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo looked at Han Mengqing beside him, his tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” attempts to respond to the master’s will, commanding the ground to rise…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attempt failed. The ground merely bulged into a small, rounded, soft mound—utterly lacking sharpness or lethality.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” immediately gave up, pouting: It’s no use, Master… I only know how to build walls…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed in frustration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imagine if some enemy tried to ambush you—wouldn’t you want to hit him hard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Concentrate it to a single point! Pierce up from underground—hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Upon hearing this, the “Earth Shield Technique” instantly erupted in anger: Ambush the Master? Then I’ll crush him! Who dares touch the Master—I’ll impale them all!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” began frantically compressing earth elements: Sharper… even sharper… impale the villain!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone spike, about two meters long and razor-sharp like a spear, erupted violently from the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Your skill “Earth Shield Technique,” driven by fierce devotion to protect its master, has successfully evolved and unlocked the low-tier Earth skill—Earth Spike Technique (Lv.1)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” was overjoyed: Wow! Master! Master! I did it!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” was incredulous: So… I can be this aggressive?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Fireball Technique” glanced at it with utter disdain: That’s it? Struggling to unlock a low-tier skill? You’re embarrassing the whole skill community.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” instantly became meek: B…Big Brother’s right… I’m still too weak… Compared to Big Brother and Third Brother, I’m just playing house…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored this cowardly little earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the three girls and said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I’ve got it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three girls: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at the stone spike, then at Lin Mo’s calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got it now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean “now”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Earth mages are lucky to produce a half-meter spike when first unlocking Earth Spike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You start with a two-meter spike and tell me you just learned it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lin Mo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s lip twitched, \"You already knew how to do this, right? You definitely knew it already, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo spread his hands, offering no explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing circled the spike once, then frowned in disappointment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, but Earth Spike is single-target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Facing a massive beast surge, stabbing one by one—how long will that take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What we need now is area-of-effect damage! Something that wipes out entire groups at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao nodded beside her, her expression grave as she analyzed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mengqing is right—Earth Spike is too inefficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to what I know, among Earth skills at the mid-tier, there’s one with the greatest damage and control: [Earth Shakes, Mountain Crumbles—Thousand Rock Spears].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This technique shatters the earth, then instantly condenses hundreds or thousands of spikes for wide-area piercing attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s hailed as the strongest mid-tier Earth skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only is the damage greater, but it also carries an ‘earthquake’ effect—anyone standing on the collapsing ground will lose balance and become immobilized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this skill, clearing monsters would double in efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Han Mengyao sighed and shook her head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad—this technique demands extremely high Earth affinity and perception. Even a level-40 specialist Earth mage struggles to master it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo listened, silently nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Area-of-effect damage plus area-of-effect hard control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill sounded incredibly powerful...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since his Lightning and Fire elements were currently suppressed, having this would be perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good. I’ll give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three girls froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao opened her mouth, then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t Master Lin Mo hear the second half of what I just said?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even level-40 Earth specialists struggle with this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Lin Mo’s serious expression, the words died in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned to his skill panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Earth, heard that? [Earth Shakes, Mountain Crumbles—Thousand Rock Spears].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can make one, making a thousand shouldn’t be hard, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And add vibration—make the ground shake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” felt overwhelming pressure: M…Master, this…this is way too hard!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” struggled: Vibration… vibration… a thousand spikes…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath Lin Mo trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like an elephant stomping its foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then… nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Thousand Rock Spears. No Earth Shakes, Mountain Crumbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint tremor didn’t even unsteady Han Mengqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing blinked, \"That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao also exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good… good...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lin Mo might be a monster, but he’s not that unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could learn a high-difficulty mid-tier skill just by hearing its name, what does that make our efforts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine, Lin Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao stepped forward, comforting him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is normal. It’s a top-tier mid-tier skill—one of the hardest to master in Earth. We’ll take it slow. Don’t push yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lingxuan also whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master Lin Mo, don’t put too much pressure on yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Fire and Lightning damage is already high. We’re just slower—steady progress will still clear the stage. No need to force it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Mo ignored their comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at his skill panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to crank up the pressure on “Earth Shield Technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was the Earth Spirit—this little thing would never know its own strength unless pushed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Fireball Technique” roared with laughter: Hahaha! This is hilarious! Brother Two, just stick to building walls in the back—big scenes like this still need...】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up. Still want to eat braised fire-cow tendons? Get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo roared inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Fireball Technique” had been ready to retort, but the mention of braised fire-cow tendons—last night’s absolute delicacy, whose fire essence left it craving more—struck a chord.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Between culinary temptation and pride, the “Fireball Technique” found balance.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Fireball Technique” reluctantly dimmed its flames: Hmph! Fine, I’m leaving!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo took a deep breath and began pressuring “Earth Shield Technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Earth, you saw it—Fire and Lightning are both suppressed. Their damage can’t handle these elite monsters anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now’s your time to stand up. You’re the family’s last hope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The “Earth Shield Technique” shuddered, its glow flickering: T…The family’s hope? Me? Am I…?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! It’s you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s voice surged with intensity, pressing forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says Earth must only take hits? Who says Earth must be a turtle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Earth, understand this: the best defense isn’t passive endurance—it’s eliminating every threat… completely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve always been the leaf, the sidekick. Big Brother bullies you. Third Brother ignores you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But today! Here! You’re the protagonist! You’re the center stage! You’re the hero who saves the day from collapse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think about it—if today you master [Earthshaker], would Little Fire still dare mock you? Would Little Lei still dare ignore you? They’d both have to call you Second Brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not mud—you’re mountains! You’re rock! You’re the backbone of the earth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage! Make this earth tremble beneath you! Let those monsters know who truly rules the surface!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words struck right at the deepest longing within [Earthshield].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protagonist? Center stage? Great hero?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The glow of [Earthshield] grew rapid and intense.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【That thing which had only ever cowered in the corner, trembling—that thing always looked down upon by Big Brother and Third Brother… now it was the only hope?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Though timid, though afraid of death, it was still a noble elemental spirit!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Its heavy, earthy body—how could these ants trample it so freely?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Little Earth’s emotions had been stirred,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo began to instruct [Earthshield] seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, listen closely! The name is the answer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is it called Earthshaker? Imagine the earth as a drum—you’re striking it! Find its frequency!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Resonance! Do you understand resonance? That humming, vibrating feeling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Press the soil and rocks together until they can’t take it anymore—they’ll naturally burst out seeking an escape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like… like a shaken soda! Build up the pressure, then—puff!—it all explodes out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a proper earth-elemental master had heard this, he’d probably have spat blood three liters on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resonance? Soda? Drumming? Utter nonsense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For [Earthshield], already sentient, these words felt like a door swinging open to a new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【[Earthshield] froze: Drumming… resonance… soda? I think I’m starting to get it—if I make the earth itself stir, it will become a weapon on its own!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【[Earthshield] grasped something… yet grasped nothing at all.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【[Earthshield] had always thought to harden the earth, to make it unbreakable—but now it no longer wanted strength. It wanted to stir. It wanted to release!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It began searching for the earth’s frequency, began feeling the earth.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【[Earthshield] felt it! The earth’s unrest! The earth’s groan!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【That’s the frequency!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【[Earthshield] slipped into flow, undergoing sudden enlightenment of a new skill…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Your skill [Earthshield] has, through intense longing, successfully unlocked the mid-tier earth skill—Earthshaker: Thousand Rock Spears (Lv.1)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Earthshaker: Thousand Rock Spears (Lv.1): Triggers violent earthquakes within a 500-meter radius (range increases by 10 meters per skill level).】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Earthshaker: Forces all ground-based targets within range to halt their current action and enter a stasis state.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Thousand Rock Spears: Condenses countless sharp rock spears from beneath the ground, dealing massive earth-element damage to all enemies in range.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cooldown: 1 minute.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s heart leapt with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar came another earth-shaking roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s face paled; she pointed and cried out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Worse! Another wave’s coming! And this one feels even larger!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao’s eyes sharpened; her spear shimmered with icy aura:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare for battle! Lingxuan, take the front! Mengqing, buff Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, we’ll wear them down slowly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao turned to Lin Mo—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was frantically using skill scrolls right where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao remembered how, outside the train, Lin Mo had suddenly devoured scrolls like crazy—then moments later pulled out [Thunder Chain Prison], a devastating weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way…”\u003C\u002Fp>",1635,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f69dc18f88792259cd8863159856eee7b0dda6b95c6528ba4f1f7445137b274f","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-97","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-95",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]