[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning":3,"chapter-sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Sacred Body of the Ancients from the Beginning",{"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},870444,1140,"Chapter 16: Vermilion Bird Ancient Country Surrenders, Heavenly Destiny Protagonist Xiao Chen Sets Out for the Jun Family","sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Within a chamber of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign lay upon the bed, surrounded by numerous alchemists and imperial physicians of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, none of them could cure the Vermilion Bird Sovereign’s illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sovereign’s illness stemmed from a few years ago when he, alongside the Cyan Dragon Monarch, explored a secret realm and was injured by an ancient relic species demon beast, the Nine Demons Snake Demon, whose strength rivaled that of a saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venom of the Nine Demons Snake Demon is something even a saint finds hard to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone the Vermilion Bird Sovereign, who is a quasi-saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, what can be done now? The Princess went to the Jun Family not only to return without the immortality medicine but also got humiliated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can we do? We can’t possibly go and confront the Jun Family; that would be akin to courting death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alchemists, physicians, and ministers of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country all shook their heads and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dared not provoke an ancient desolate family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even upon hearing that Bai Yu’Er was humiliated and forced to kneel, the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country had no intention of seeking retribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign on the bed coughed at these words, a look of desolation upon his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at that moment, a guard hurriedly rushed in and announced, \"Report to Your Majesty, a distinguished guest has arrived at our Vermilion Bird Ancient Country, wishing to meet Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, one of the ministers immediately flicked his sleeves and shouted in anger, \"You blind fool, do you not see the Sovereign’s current state, yet you disturb him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the minister finished speaking, a gentle female voice emerged at the entrance of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t the Vermilion Bird Sovereign not yet terminally ill? If so, why can’t he see guests?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Courting death, who dares!?\" The minister’s face turned with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you shout at my lady, such insolence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly figure appeared, with a flick of the sleeve, a commanding aura of quasi-saint cultivation burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minister immediately spewed fresh blood, his body flying backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the hall, all the members of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country froze, their legs trembling in sheer terror!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of a quasi-saint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most powerful sovereign of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country only had a quasi-saint cultivation at best!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes trembled as they looked on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw an old woman in plain clothes entering, her expression detached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her was a beautiful lady clad in palace attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden hair flowed down her shoulders, her strands silky smooth, her snow-white face as jade, breathtakingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than Jun Linglong and Granny Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a noble lady from the Jun Family...\" Some ministers felt waves of shock in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Linglong was quite renowned in the outside world, thus recognized by them at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minister who previously shouted was now bleeding from the corner of his mouth, filled with fear, collapsed on the ground, unable to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough... Who would’ve thought it is a noble lady from the Jun Family. Have you come to hold us accountable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign on the bed managed to rise with difficulty, his face showing fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, news spread that Bai Yu’Er had offended the Jun Family’s Divine Son, kneeling for long outside the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the Jun Family had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not to question, then for what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words caused everyone in the great hall of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country to tremble, filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Jun Family to obliterate the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country would require minimal effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign resigned himself to fate, thus remaining composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is our Divine Son the kind of great demon who destroys families at will? You should be grateful for the Divine Son’s mercy.\" Jun Linglong covered her mouth with a smile, her tone gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" The Vermilion Bird Sovereign and others were bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the Jun Family was not here to place blame?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Linglong stepped forward, her jade hand brushing over the void ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, purple light surged, medicinal fragrance spread, and a herb resembling a Qilin appeared before everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... the immortality medicine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All members of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country widened their eyes, almost unable to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign was also somewhat astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every emergence of an immortality herb causes great waves in the Desolate Celestial Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Jun Linglong so effortlessly produced an immortality medicine, shocking them as if hillbillies had discovered a mountain of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granny Hua beside them witnessed the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country’s reaction, a hint of disdain flickering in her old eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vermilion Bird Sovereign, you have two choices: pledge allegiance to Lord Divine Son and obtain the immortality medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you refuse, then you are on your own.\" Jun Linglong’s tone was indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jun Xiaoyao, her demeanor was humble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now faced with outsiders, she exuded the aura of a noble lady from the Jun Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" The ministers of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country all changed expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discerned the implication in Jun Linglong’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was allegiance to the Jun Family’s Divine Son, not directly to the Jun Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This difference was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Submitting to the Desolate Ancient Royal Family might not be unacceptable for the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, many top-level Daoist lineages were affiliated with the Jun Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But submission to just Jun Xiaoyao alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a top-level Daoist lineage, it might be somewhat dishonorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unwilling? Do you realize what an honor it is to pledge allegiance to Lord Divine Son?\" Jun Linglong raised an eyebrow, her face slightly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign’s eyes showed a hint of struggle, but finally, he sighed softly, \"I agree and express my gratitude to the Jun Family Divine Son, only hoping he won’t trouble Yu’Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What choice did the Vermilion Bird Sovereign have at this point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Lord Divine Son has only lightly disciplined Bai Yu’Er; he will not do anything severe to her.\" Jun Linglong spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed over the Qilin Immortality Elixir to the Vermilion Bird Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Sovereign received the immortality elixir, his hands trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would choose death if they could live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially a sovereign of a country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enhance your cultivation well; this immortal herb will not only heal your injuries but might even help you advance further, increasing your utility to Lord Divine Son.\" Jun Linglong advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jun Linglong’s words, the ministers were speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was obviously treating the Vermilion Bird Sovereign as a tool and subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" The Vermilion Bird Sovereign nodded, showing no dissatisfaction, instead displaying excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond a quasi-saint is a saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of this Qilin Immortality Elixir, he might indeed break through to the Saint Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, this is a blessing from Lord Divine Son. If you dare harbor any disloyalty...\" Jun Linglong’s tone turned extremely cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carrot-and-stick approach, she wielded it expertly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, henceforth, Lord Divine Son will be the true master of our Vermilion Bird Ancient Country.\" The Vermilion Bird Sovereign expressed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To offend the Jun Family’s Divine Son was to offend the Jun Family itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country was a first-class influence, it was merely a slightly larger ant before the Jun Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good to understand.\" Jun Linglong and Granny Hua turned and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird Ancient Country had fully submitted to Jun Xiaoyao, becoming his vassal force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In due time, once Bai Yu’Er was properly managed, Jun Xiaoyao could better control the Vermilion Bird Ancient Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Months passed, in the Celestial Emperor Palace, Jun Xiaoyao rose with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about time; Bai Yu’Er has knelt for a year; it’s time to educate and subdue her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, within the Cyan Dragon Ancient Country, a Jiao Dragon Chariot soared into the sky, heading towards the Jun Family’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one inside the chariot was indeed the Eldest Prince of the Cyan Dragon Ancient Country, Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That move is complete; it’s time to retrieve Yu’Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Jun Family’s Divine Son, if I challenge him and defeat him, surely my name would shake the Desolate Celestial Immortal Realm, and the Jun Family would not lower their dignity to trouble a junior like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen’s lips curled into a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No venture into the tiger’s den, no capture of the tiger cub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, Xiao Chen, would single-handedly storm the Jun Family, rescue the beauty into his embrace, and trample the Jun Family’s Divine Son, renowned across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that how the heavenly destiny protagonists in those biographical novels all do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about such a scene, Xiao Chen felt a surge of hot blood, almost impatiently eager.\u003C\u002Fp>",1488,"2026-06-03T05:14:03.568Z",1,"novelbin.me","afd08939b98b5043c0e46938276c8269358c62de094a3b9ed0e09bb668570661","sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-chapter-17","sacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-chapter-15",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsacred-body-of-the-ancients-from-the-beginning-cover.jpg"]