[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body":3,"chapter-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting with the Wasteland Sacred Body",{"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},2340909,4576,"Chapter 102: The Third Prince","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-102",102,"\u003Cp>Seeing Tianqin Nü’s expression, many young male elites present felt as if their hearts had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they had self-awareness enough to know Jun Xiaoyao was no one to provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao, watching Tianqin Nü’s softened demeanor, curled his lips into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth proved there was no such thing as a cold ice maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her coldness toward you was not due to personality, but simply because she looked down on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Imperial Prince was precisely such a pitiful existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his status and position were high, in character, ability, and every other aspect, he failed to meet Tianqin Nü’s standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Jun Xiaoyao appeared to Tianqin Nü as something divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mysterious identity and terrifying strength aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely his peerless mastery of the qin alone was enough to win Tianqin Nü’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Jun Xiaoyao had no interest in Tianqin Nü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet to set a trap for the Third Imperial Prince, Jun Xiaoyao could only agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Tianqin Nü extends such an invitation, I shall not refuse,” Jun Xiaoyao said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jun Xiaoyao’s acceptance, Tianqin Nü was overjoyed; her previously icy expression bloomed into a captivating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the Third Imperial Prince so jealous he nearly developed red-eye disease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not buy her smile with a thousand gold pieces, yet Jun Xiaoyao’s casual agreement made Tianqin Nü laugh sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, please…” Tianqin Nü seemed eager, wanting to play the qin and discuss the Dao with Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, leaving with Qin Xuan and Tianqin Nü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving behind a group of sycophants, staring at each other, bewildered in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, Third Imperial Prince, after all our struggles, we’ve merely made someone else’s wedding feast,” the Young Master of Wanbao Commerce said, approaching with a bitter laugh and a shake of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you truly accept letting that man lay claim to Tianqin Nü?” The Third Imperial Prince’s eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I warn you only this: best not provoke that man,” said the Young Master of Wanbao Commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Do you know his identity?” The Third Imperial Prince’s gaze flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, only an instinct,” said the Young Master of Wanbao Commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had met too many people; he developed instincts for who could be provoked and who could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t provoke him? Hmph, even if he’s an heir of an immortal sect, I am still a prince of the Panwu Divine Dynasty,” the Third Imperial Prince sneered, sweeping his sleeve and leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, those who ignore good advice suffer the consequences,” the Young Master of Wanbao Commerce silently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a hunch the Third Imperial Prince was about to suffer great misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Qiong Tower qin contest had now ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it stirred considerable ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, a young generation member had bested Tianqin Nü in qin art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Qingling, a noblewoman of Wanhuang Spirit Mountain, being crushed by a mysterious young master, shocked many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the imperial capital, countless cultivators in taverns and teahouses discussed this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the Princess Imperial choosing her imperial son-in-law, powerful prodigies are emerging everywhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, Feng Qingling of Wanhuang Spirit Mountain was a peerless force among the young generation, yet she was easily defeated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows what other freaks will appear next.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I look forward to the Jun family’s divine heir’s arrival—though I’ve heard no word of him coming yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep waiting. I believe the Jun family’s divine heir will not let the Marquis of the Crown remain arrogant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eastern district of the imperial capital, a secluded, elegant villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint qin melodies occasionally drifted out, intoxicating to the ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon had climbed past its zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao, clad in white robes, stepped out of the villa, followed by Tianqin Nü, reluctant to part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, it’s so late—won’t you rest inside the villa?” Tianqin Nü’s voice carried a hint of longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the villa, she and Jun Xiaoyao had played the qin and discussed the Dao, comfortable and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never felt such a sensation before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I have matters to attend to. Farewell,” Jun Xiaoyao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? How regrettable. I hope we may meet again,” Tianqin Nü’s lovely face dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao turned to leave, but Tianqin Nü called out to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After such a long exchange, I still don’t know your name?” Tianqin Nü asked, her eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To attain immortality is easy; to live free is hard. Farewell,” Jun Xiaoyao departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To attain immortality is easy; to live free is hard…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianqin Nü murmured, then froze as if struck by lightning, her beautiful pupils widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… it was him…” Tianqin Nü drew a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joy, surprise, delight—emotions churned within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had spent such a long time alone in conversation with such an exalted being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Jun Xiaoyao walked through empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve lingered long enough—can that one still hold back?” Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not gone to play the qin with Tianqin Nü out of boredom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides securing three hundred immortal sources, his primary goal was to set a trap for the Third Imperial Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jun Xiaoyao pondered inwardly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he suddenly noticed surrounding voices had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the lanterns of buildings around the imperial capital had gone dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total darkness enveloped him; not even the chirps of insects or birds remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? You’ve come?” Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had been sealed within a barrier array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a shadow suddenly emerged behind Jun Xiaoyao, a crimson blade thrusting toward his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cultivation realm: He Dao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao instantly sensed the man’s aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hoarse voice issued from the shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson blade carried lethal sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blood Killing Sword Art—you’re an assassin of Youming Tian,” Jun Xiaoyao sidestepped, slamming a palm into the blade as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Youming Tian was a notorious assassin organization in the Huangtian Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a sufficient price, they would kill anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even heirs of immortal sects were not spared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jun Xiaoyao block his blade with his bare hand, the assassin sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His realm was already one level higher than Jun Xiaoyao’s, and he wielded a royal weapon, unleashing a supreme assassination sword technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such conditions, for Jun Xiaoyao to retaliate with his bare hand seemed utterly stupid in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the next moment, the Youming Tian assassin could no longer smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound like metal striking metal rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao shattered the royal weapon with his bare hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his right arm surged with immortal aura, radiant light blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Great Luo Immortal Bones simultaneously amplified his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One punch unleashed, causing the void to tremble, ripples spreading outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible!” The assassin’s pupils constricted in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PUFF!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s punch turned the assassin into a bloody mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood rain fell like scattered petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s expression remained icy; he glanced around and said calmly, “Come out. Why hide?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, we underestimated this prey. Which immortal sect are you heir to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the pitch-black night, four figures materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides three black-robed assassins, there was also a blood-robed assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Youming Tian blood-robed assassin’s cultivation realm: Nirvana.\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","68ff9c6233a76a133560eacefc64c73c178dfe10d8fec8d2e2aa75b7c45b3480","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-103","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-101",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]