Chapter 97: Good Thing Lin Mo

“Ah… Lin Mo’s eating another book again?”

“This this this— isn’t he about to unlock it again?”

Han Mengqing and Chu Lingxuan both looked stunned.

At this moment, Lin Mo was rapidly leveling up his skills.

【“Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears” leveled up to Lv.5!】

【“Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears” leveled up to Lv.12!】

【“Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears” leveled up to Lv.23 (current cap)!】

Less than ten seconds had passed.

The newly learned mid-tier earth technique had been instantly maxed out.

【“Earth Shield” trembled with excitement: Master! My great blade… oh no, my rock spears are starving! It’s time to show these monsters the power of Brother Two!】

【“Fireball”: What are you yelling for? You scared me!】

【“Lightning Strike”: Quiet. Watch.】

Outside.

The ground trembled more violently, even the loose stones beneath their feet began to jitter.

A foul, stinking odor rushed toward them—the scent of countless 【Thunderfire Twin-headed Lizards】.

Dozens of crimson eyes glowed in the dim forest, filled with bloodthirsty madness, now less than five hundred meters away!

At this distance, it was only a matter of a few charges.

“Prepare!”

Han Mengyao snapped back to attention, refocusing her gaze ahead.

Whether or not Lin Mo had truly learned a new skill, they had to take every battle seriously.

Chu Lingxuan’s eyes hardened, holy light surging around her.

She slammed her massive shield into the ground, and a golden 【Holy Barrier】 instantly erupted, shielding them all from behind.

Han Mengqing didn’t hesitate either, swinging her staff to rapidly cast buffs on everyone.

Just then,

Lin Mo, behind the three, stepped forward.

“Let me handle it.”

Lin Mo’s tone and posture radiated absolute confidence.

All three froze.

Could this guy really have learned a new skill?

Something like Thunderforge Hell?

The three exchanged glances, then chose to believe.

“Roar—!!!”

The roar was deafening.

The dark tide of Thunderfire Twin-headed Lizards was now less than a hundred meters from Lin Mo!

Lin Mo stared at the grotesque jaws before him, a faint smile curling his lips.

“Go on, Xiao Lei, Xiao Tu.”

Zizla—!!!

Brilliant lightning exploded in his palm.

Lin Mo bent low and slammed his lightning-wrapped right hand hard into the ground!

“Thunderchain Hell!”

Boom!

Countless thin blue lightning serpents surged wildly across the ground.

They moved at blinding speed, instantly piercing through the beast horde.

Lightning arced wildly through the dense group of lizards, each strike leaving behind a flickering electric mark on the twin-headed lizards.

In the blink of an eye, every single beast was coated in 【Electrified】 status.

Then,

Lin Mo straightened up, lifting his hands slightly.

“Earthshaker, Thousand Rock Spears!”

Boom—roar—!!!

The entire forest floor began to violently shake.

Han Mengqing felt a jolt beneath her feet and nearly lost her balance.

She widened her eyes:

“Holy shit? Big sis, this tremor… Earthshaker? Is this really Earthshaker?”

Han Mengyao stared fixedly ahead.

She’d never seen the actual effect of this skill, but this quake—there was no mistaking it…

This was the strongest mid-tier area-of-effect earth technique: Earthshaker·Thousand Rock Spears!

Lin Mo’s senior really mastered it…

And ahead,

the Thunderfire Twin-headed Lizards, charging at full speed, were now in utter chaos.

The violent shaking forcibly halted their movements.

Their massive bodies toppled and staggered, unable to stand—each one locked in 【Stun】!

The next second,

Lin Mo thrust his hands upward sharply, icy sparks flashing in his eyes!

Simultaneously, “Earth Shield” let out a long-suppressed roar in his mind!

【“Earth Shield”: DIE, YOU BASTARDS!!!】

【“Fireball”: Huh? Isn’t that my line?】

Boom—roar—!!!

The earth around them shattered instantly!

Countless thick rock spears erupted from the ground with unstoppable force!

Like a forest of rock spikes springing up in an instant!

The stunned, 【Electrified】 Twin-headed Lizards were each pierced through by multiple spears.

Blood gushed!

Dozens of elite monsters were impaled on the stone forest in one instant!

Some were skewered through the abdomen, others torn apart by multiple spears at once.

【Congratulations! Slain Lv.25 Elite·Thunderfire Twin-headed Lizard…】

A flood of kill notifications flashed across Lin Mo’s panel, his experience bar surged dramatically.

【Current Level: Lv.23 (85%)】

Lin Mo gazed at the stone forest ahead, a satisfied curve forming on his lips.

Much better…

I told you—this is real damage.

With Han Mengqing’s damage buff and the Electrified status, there’s no way these Lv.25 elites shouldn’t be wiped out.

【“Earth Shield” stared at the horrific destruction it had caused, momentarily stunned.】

【“Earth Shield” thrilled beyond words: Big Brother! Little Brother! Did you see that? Did you see it?!】

【“Earth Shield” looked like a child begging for praise, desperate for recognition.】

【“Lightning Strike”’s glow flickered slightly, its tone still cold: Not bad.】

These three simple words were music to “Earth Shield”’s ears!

【“Earth Shield” ecstatic: Wow! Little Brother actually complimented me?!】

Nearby, “Fireball” frowned.

【“Fireball” glared at “Lightning Strike”: Hey, Little Brother, my skill’s way stronger than his! Why haven’t you ever praised me?】

【“Lightning Strike” replied calmly: You’re too loud.】

【“Fireball”: ???】

【“Earth Shield” looked hopefully at “Fireball”: Big Brother, what do you think? Was that… good?】

【“Fireball” snorted, slightly embarrassed: Hmph… it was okay, I guess. Mostly because it wasn’t resisted, and Little Brother’s Electrified helped. Barely passable.】

【“Earth Shield” looked disappointed: I see, Big Brother… I’ll keep working harder…】

…

Wind blew through the stone forest, whistling softly.

Han Mengqing swallowed hard, “Holy shit shit shit shit… Is this… like skewering candied haws?”

Chu Lingxuan was equally stunned, “Incredible… Lin Mo is truly incredible…”

Han Mengyao whispered under her breath:

“Is he even human? This is the hardest mid-tier earth skill to master… He just learned Rock Spear, and now he pulls this off?”

Lin Mo turned around, brushed the dust off his hands, and looked at the three girls with stunned expressions.

“How’s that for efficiency?”

Han Mengyao took a deep breath, unable to resist asking:

“Lin Mo, was that move you just now really something you just realized?”

“Uh…”

Lin Mo thought for a moment, then made up an excuse: “Yeah, I just figured the earth has its own temper—if you hit it, it shakes back…”

Saying this, Lin Mo nodded with clear satisfaction:

“I have to say, the move you recommended really works—simple, brutal, I love it.”

“…”

Han Mengyao felt like she was suffocating.

Even she, usually cold and aloof, was starting to crack.

“You… are you a freak?”

Lin Mo spread his hands and bluffed casually:

“Maybe… this is just talent?”

“I’ve liked playing with mud since I was a kid—I feel a real connection to it.”

“What the hell kind of connection to mud?!”

Han Mengqing couldn’t take it anymore and blurted out:

“I play with mud every day too—I’m even an expert at making clay figures! Yet I still can’t learn this move!”

Lin Mo waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on this any longer.

“Alright, enough about that—let’s go. Finish quick, get back to school, and sleep.”

With that, Lin Mo led the way toward the temple.

Han Mengyao stared at Lin Mo’s back, her eyes filled with complex emotion.

“Sis, don’t be down.”

Han Mengqing leaned over, grinning:

“Think positively—this insane powerhouse is on our side, and he’s top of our Longxu Class.”

“On the World Arena, it’ll be the foreigners who have to suffer.”

Hearing this, Han Mengyao’s mood lifted slightly.

Yes.

Having such an utterly unreasonable prodigy as a teammate was indeed incredibly reassuring.

“Let’s go!”

Chu Lingxuan also steadied her emotions, raised her shield, and followed after him.