Chapter 97: Fortunately, Lin Mo the Big Shot is on our side

"Ah... Lin Mo the Big Shot is eating the book again?"

"This, this, this, is he going to open it up again?"

Han Mengqing and Chu Lingxuan were both somewhat stunned.

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

【"Earthquake · Thousand Rock Spikes" level increased to Lv. 5!】

【"Earthquake · Thousand Rock Spikes" level increased to Lv. 12!】

【"Earthquake · Thousand Rock Spikes" level increased to Lv. 23 (current cap)!】

In less than ten seconds.

The newly comprehended Earth-element mid-tier ultimate move was directly paid up to max level.

【'Earth Shield Technique' trembled all over in excitement: Master! My great blade... oh no, my earth spikes are already thirsty! It's time to let these monsters see what the Second Brother is capable of!】

【'Fireball Technique': What are you screaming about? You scared me, this Seat.】

【'Lightning Strike Technique': Quiet, watch the show.】

Outside.

The ground tremors grew more and more violent, even the gravel underfoot began to jump slightly.

A foul stench rushed to their faces; that was the scent of countless 【Thunder-Fire Two-Headed Lizards】.

Those pairs of scarlet eyes lit up in the dim forest, carrying bloodthirsty madness, and were now less than five hundred meters from the four of them!

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

"Prepare!"

Han Mengyao came to her senses and refocused her gaze forward.

Regardless of whether Lin Mo had truly comprehended a new skill, they had to face every battle seriously.

Chu Lingxuan's eyes sharpened, and holy light surged over her body.

She slammed the Giant Shield, Heavily Fortified into the ground, and the golden 【Holy Light Barrier】 instantly unfolded, shielding everyone behind it.

Han Mengqing dared not be negligent either; she waved her staff and quickly buffed everyone.

Just then,

Lin Mo, standing behind the three of them, took a step forward.

"Let me handle it."

Lin Mo's tone and posture appeared so confident.

All three of them were stunned for a moment.

Could this guy have really comprehended a new skill?

Something like the Thunder Hell ultimate move?

The three exchanged glances and ultimately chose to believe him.

"Roar——!!!"

The roar was deafening.

The dark mass of Thunder-Fire Two-Headed Lizards was now less than one hundred meters from Lin Mo!

Lin Mo looked at those ferocious giant mouths, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Go, Little Lei, Little Tu."

Zzzzt——!!!

Blinding Lei Guang exploded in his palm.

Lin Mo suddenly bent his waist and slammed his right hand, wrapped in Lei Guang, heavily onto the ground!

"Thunder Chain Prison!"

Boom!

Countless fine blue lightning snakes spread out crazily along the ground.

They moved at extreme speed, instantly diving into the beast tide.

The Lei Guang bounced wildly among the dense lizard swarm; with every jump, it left a flickering electric arc mark on these two-headed lizards.

In the blink of an eye, the electrocution status had been applied to the entire field!

Immediately after.

Lin Mo straightened his waist and raised his hands in the air.

"Earthquake, Thousand Rock Spikes!"

Boom-boom-boom——!!

The ground of the entire forest began to trem violently.

Han Mengqing felt only numbness underfoot and almost lost her balance.

She widened her eyes:

"Holy crap? Big Sister, this commotion... Earthquake? Is it really Earthquake?"

Han Mengyao stared fixedly at the front.

She hadn't seen the actual manifestation of that skill either, but this earthquake should be unmistakable...

This was the strongest area-of-effect damage skill of the mid-tier Earth element, Earthquake · Thousand Rock Spikes!

Lin Mo the Big Shot really succeeded in comprehending it...

And ahead,

The Thunder-Fire Two-Headed Lizard swarm, charging at full speed, was now thrown into chaos.

The violent oscillations forcibly interrupted their movements.

Their massive bodies swayed unsteadily, unable to stand firm, all plunged into a 【Stun】 state!

The next second.

Lin Mo's hands suddenly heaved upward, cold light exploding in his eyes!

At the same time, the 'Earth Shield Technique' in his mind let out a long-suppressed roar!

【'Earth Shield Technique': Die for me!!!】

【'Fireball Technique', startled: Hmm? Isn't that my line?】

Boom-boom-boom—!!!

The ground around instantly shattered!

Countless thick rock spikes erupted from the depths with unstoppable force!

It was like a forest of rock spikes that had instantly grown!

The two-headed lizard packs, stuck in stun and under the 【Electrified】 status, each had their bodies pierced by several rock spikes.

Blood sprayed wildly!

Countless elite monsters, in that instant, were collectively hung upon the Shi Lin!

Some were pierced through the abdomen by a single spike, others torn apart simultaneously by multiple ground spikes.

【Congratulations! Killed Lv. 25 Elite · Thunder-Fire Two-Headed Lizard...】

Dense kill notifications floated above Lin Mo's panel, and the experience bar shot up a huge chunk.

【Current Level: Lv. 23 (85%)】

Lin Mo looked at the Shi Lin ahead, a satisfied curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

Comfortable...

I told you so, this is normal damage.

With Han Mengqing's damage-boosting BUFF, plus the Electrified status, there's no reason not to one-shot these mere Lv. 25 elites.

【'Earth Shield Technique', looking at the terrifying destruction it caused, was somewhat stunned.】

【'Earth Shield Technique', extremely excited: Big Brother! Third Brother! Did you see? Did you see?】

【'Earth Shield Technique', like a child waiting for praise, eagerly sought recognition.】

【'Thunder Strike Technique's' light flickered slightly, its tone still cool: Not bad.】

These three simple words, for 'Earth Shield Technique', were simply like heavenly music!

【'Earth Shield Technique', overjoyed: Wow! Third Brother, you actually praised me?!】

'Fireball Technique' nearby, hearing this, felt somewhat displeased.

【'Fireball Technique', looking at 'Thunder Strike Technique': Hey, Third Brother, my skill is way more powerful than its, right? Why haven't I seen you praise me once?】

【'Thunder Strike Technique' replied indifferently: You're too noisy.】

【'Fireball Technique':???】

【'Earth Shield Technique', looking expectantly at 'Fireball Technique': Big Brother, what do you think? Was what I just did... okay?】

【'Fireball Technique' snorted coldly, somewhat awkward: Hmm... just so-so. Mainly relying on the attribute not being countered, plus Third Brother's Electrification help, it's barely passable.】

【'Earth Shield Technique', somewhat disappointed: I understand, Big Brother, I will keep working hard...】

The wind blew through the Shi Lin, making a moaning sound.

Han Mengqing struggled to swallow, "Holy crap, crap, crap, crap, crap... t-this, this, this, is this making candied haws?"

Chu Lingxuan was also full of shock, "Too amazing... Classmate Lin Mo is really too amazing..."

Han Mengyao was also whispering softly:

"Is this still human? This is the hardest mid-tier skill to comprehend in the Earth element... Just comprehended the Ground Spike Technique, and then immediately pulls out this move?"

Lin Mo turned around, brushed the dust off his hands, and looked at the three girls with faces full of shock.

"How was it? Is this efficiency okay?"

Han Mengyao took a deep breath, still unable to help asking:

"Lin Mo, was that move just now really something you just comprehended?"

"Uh..."

Lin Mo thought for a moment, casually made up a reason, "Yes, I just felt the Earth has a temper too; you knock it, it shakes..."

Speaking of this, Lin Mo nodded quite satisfied:

"I have to say, the move you recommended is indeed useful, simple and brutal, I like it very much."

"..."

Han Mengyao felt she was about to suffocate.

She, who was always cold and aloof, was also starting to lose her composure.

"You... are you a pervert?"

Lin Mo shrugged, casually making things up:

"Maybe... this is just talent?"

"After all, I've loved playing with mud since I was little, I feel quite close to mud."

"What the hell does 'close to mud' mean!"

Han Mengqing couldn't take it anymore, couldn't help shouting out a complaint:

"I play with mud every day too, and I'm even a master at making mud figures! I still haven't learned this move!"

Lin Mo waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on this issue for too long.

"Alright, alright, stop dwelling on this, let's go quickly, finish farming early and get back to school to sleep."

With that, Lin Mo took the lead, walking toward the temple.

Han Mengyao watched Lin Mo's back, her expression extremely complex.

"Sister, don't be so depressed."

Han Mengqing leaned over and said with a grin:

"Look on the bright side: such a perverted powerhouse is on our side, and he's even the top-ranked member of our Long Xu Ban."

"In the future, on the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Nations, it will be those foreigners who are depressed."

Hearing these words, Han Mengyao's mood seemed to improve somewhat.

Indeed.

Having such an utterly unreasonable monster as a teammate was truly an extremely reassuring thing.

"Let's go!"

Chu Lingxuan also pulled herself together, raised her shield, and followed behind.