[{"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-107":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},2340914,4576,"Chapter 107: Ye Xingyun","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>Several streaks of light descended from the flying ancient beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned toward them; at the forefront stood a tall youth with a proud, defiant gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this man, the surrounding cultivators felt a hint of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not the Young Emperor of the Wang Clan—just Wang Gang, Wang Teng’s younger brother,” murmured a young prodigy, shaking his head in mild disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had hoped to catch a glimpse of the Young Emperor’s grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, how could my brother possibly come here to compete with a crowd for the position of Imperial Son-in-Law?” Wang Gang swept his gaze around and sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held great respect for Wang Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, if Wu Mingyue were to pursue him willingly, Wang Teng might even accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Wang Teng to come here and fight for the role of Imperial Son-in-Law would be beneath the Young Emperor’s dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Wang Clan of the North takes pride in Wang Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the distant sky rumbled again as a palanquin approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Jun Clan has finally arrived!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators from the assembled factions rose to their feet, gazing eagerly to see if Jun Xiaoyao had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to their disappointment, they saw no trace of the nine-headed lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Jun Xiaoyao’s personal mount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zhantian appeared, accompanied by Jun Zhangjian and several others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming definitively that Jun Xiaoyao was not among them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>murmurs and comments spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, most still believed that even if Jun Xiaoyao couldn’t defeat the Champion Marquis, he certainly wouldn’t fear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few others thought Jun Xiaoyao had grown fearful and dared not show his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What short-sighted fools you are—how could anyone fathom my master’s true strength?” Jun Linglong said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those closest to him didn’t know his true cultivation base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could outsiders possibly understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ignore them. I believe Xiaoyao will come,” Jun Zhantian said with a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the Jiang Clan arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shengyi and Jiang Luoli, the two beauties—tall and petite—appeared, as if adding radiance to heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless eyes were drawn to these two graceful figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say the Divine Dynasty’s Princess is a paragon of beauty, but the Jiang sisters surpass her,” murmured a young prodigy in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I could win even one of these beauties’ favor, I’d die content!” a male cultivator sighed dreamily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re dreaming—do you think you’re the Jun Clan’s Divine Son?” a group scoffed, rolling their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Ye Clan’s side, Ye Xingyun’s pupils trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender, ethereal figure he had longed for day and night had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his personality had subtly changed, his feelings remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Ye Xingyun was about to step forward and greet her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Luoli bounded straight toward the Jun Clan’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Xiaoyao brother? Where’s Xiaoyao brother?” Jiang Luoli craned her neck, scanning the Jun Clan’s crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But left and right, she saw no trace of the figure she had missed day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoyao hasn’t arrived yet,” said Jun Zhantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so impatient, little one?” Jiang Shengyi walked over, her snow-white robe spotless, her divine beauty like a dream, intoxicating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph…” Jiang Luoli puffed out her cheeks and wrinkled her tiny nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a little upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she hadn’t seen the one she wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then, Ye Xingyun happened to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luoli, it’s been a long time,” Ye Xingyun offered a composed, courteous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” Jiang Luoli frowned, irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Ye Xingyun,” Ye Xingyun’s face stiffened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, now I remember…” Jiang Luoli nodded her small head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Ye Xingyun could secretly rejoice, he heard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the one Xiaoyao brother knocked out cold, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his usually calm demeanor, Ye Xingyun nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Luoli spoke of “Xiaoyao brother” constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a curse, driving Ye Xingyun mad with envy—he longed to erase Jun Xiaoyao from existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a stiff smile, then turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Luoli didn’t care—her heart held only Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, little one—I think he’ll come,” Jiang Shengyi smiled gently, soothing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she showed no sign, inside…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She too wanted to see Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—she very much wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the major immortal factions had all arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no one noticed a hooded figure seated in the farthest corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cold gaze fixed on the Jun Clan’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say love me, love my dog—hate works the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day, if I rise to full power, I will uproot the Jun Clan entirely—cut down every last root and shoot!” Xiao Chen vowed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a chorus of shocked exclamations erupted around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the distant sky, a figure shrouded in divine light descended through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Champion Marquis!” many cultivators cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder they were so attentive—the Champion Marquis was the very epicenter of the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the most likely candidate to become Wu Mingyue’s Imperial Son-in-Law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his duel against Jun Xiaoyao,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everything had thrust the Champion Marquis into the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis before them differed from the one in the Zhuque Ancient Nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That one had been merely a projection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was his true body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true Champion Marquis wore a sleek, fearsome black celestial horn divine armor, wielding a cold, razor-sharp Shangming Divine Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within him, an unceasing, radiant sword intent subtly spread—undoubtedly the Panhuang Life Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the Divine Dynasty’s Champion Marquis? His aura is truly formidable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed—better than a hundred rumors. Though his reputation isn’t great, his strength is undeniable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the real Champion Marquis appear, many prodigies from the immortal factions grew solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis’s aura was too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the divine armor he’d somehow acquired,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even the top prodigies of immortal clans had to tread carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, Xiao Chen’s face turned icy at the sight of the Champion Marquis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the scoundrel who dares covet Mingyue? He’s not to be underestimated,” Xiao Chen thought, coldness spreading through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, Yang Pan’s gaze fell on the Jun Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, so he didn’t show up after all—I overestimated Jun Xiaoyao,” Yang Pan sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao had stolen his peach, seized his opportunity, and destroyed his projection and his Saint puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Pan longed to kill Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To publicly humiliate Jun Xiaoyao’s reputation would be a kind of revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no sooner had he spoken than a sharp, furious voice rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How dare you judge Xiaoyao brother? You ugly black beetle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Jiang Luoli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words left the entire crowd stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then many turned to look at the Champion Marquis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis wore black celestial horn divine armor, with two curved black horns atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, he did indeed resemble a giant black beetle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators burst into stifled laughter, hands clamped over their mouths, faces flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Pan’s expression darkened, turning cold and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>",1168,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","33fa29df39e10fd801fc338fec78e1a00eb7f937053ac053978d7896a518f148","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-108","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-106",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]