[{"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-116":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},2340923,4576,"Chapter 116: Tearing Off the Mask: Is Wu Mingyue Worthy? The Panwu Divine Lord","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>Watching Xiao Chen stumble away, Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze grew deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Xiao Chen hid something behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Jun Xiaoyao silently transmitted a message to Jun Zhangjian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhangjian, follow Xiao Chen secretly. Remember, don’t alarm him or let him notice—just track and record.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zhangjian nodded slightly, his figure flickering and vanishing from where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curled at Jun Xiaoyao’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be long before Xiao Chen’s secret was uncovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, the most important thing wasn’t Xiao Chen—it was the opportunity in Panwu Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That old fox…” Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Panwu Shen Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panwu Shen Zhu clearly intended to force him to publicly acknowledge his identity as Panwu Divine Dynasty’s Imperial Son-in-Law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, if Jun Xiaoyao did anything harmful to the Panwu Divine Dynasty, that title would become a shackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole world would curse Jun Xiaoyao as ungrateful and traitorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Panwu Shen Zhu, you’re indeed cunning—trying to sacrifice Wu Mingyue to bind me to your dynasty, but is it really that simple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s lips curled in a cold sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was born free, rejecting all constraints—how could he bind himself to the Panwu Divine Dynasty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Wu Mingyue’s current status is his female slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Jun Xiaoyao possibly marry his own slave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly wanted Wu Mingyue’s body, he could simply activate the slave seal—why go through such trouble just to claim the title of Imperial Son-in-Law?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Panwu Shen Zhu, aren’t you being a bit too eager?” Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, why wait for a lucky day? This Emperor also hopes his daughter finds a good match.” Panwu Shen Zhu chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A good match?” Jun Xiaoyao tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue probably hated him to the core by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Pan, who had emerged from the ruins, heard Panwu Shen Zhu’s words and his face turned deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t foolish—he knew Panwu Shen Zhu would never let him become Imperial Son-in-Law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, in the end, you still need this Marquis to find the Three Panhuang Swords,” Yang Pan muttered darkly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained calm, unlike before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice—he’d been beaten too badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though protected by the Panhuang Life Sword, he wasn’t in mortal danger, but he’d been relentlessly crushed by Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he gained new opportunity, Yang Pan dared not act rashly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Since it’s settled, the banquet continues—but now it’s a wedding feast.” Panwu Shen Zhu waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marry Jun Xiaoyao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even compared to Yang Pan, Jun Xiaoyao was infinitely better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was still a fire pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since she was currently his slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their wedding night, if Jun Xiaoyao decided to play some special master-slave games…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue couldn’t bear to think further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Panwu Shen Zhu’s words, the entire hall erupted in murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many celestial daughters from powerful factions stared at Wu Mingyue with envy, jealousy, and resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Luoli grew distant, her two ponytails drooping listlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It shouldn’t… be like this…” Jiang Shengyi clenched her jade hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, Jun Xiaoyao wasn’t the kind of man to act so casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his status, position, and appearance, he could have any celestial daughter he wanted—why settle for a divine dynasty’s crown princess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Jiang Shengyi thought, the more unpleasant it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly snapped back to herself, realizing she was jealous of Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bore the Primordial Dao Body—her Dao heart was serene, unshaken by external gains or losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when had she begun experiencing such emotional fluctuations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as murmurs rose from all sides,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a faint sigh suddenly echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Panwu Shen Zhu, isn’t it better to pretend you didn’t see? Must you force me to tear off the mask and speak plainly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this voice, all chatter in the hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of incredulous gazes fixed on Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Luoli and others regained their vitality, eyes locked on Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panwu Shen Zhu’s expression hardened. “Jun Xiaoyao, what do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do I mean?” Jun Xiaoyao smiled. “Do you think Wu Mingyue is worthy of me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words silenced everyone in the Purple Forbidden City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the heart of the Panwu Divine Dynasty’s Purple Forbidden City, before Panwu Shen Zhu’s face, questioning whether the crown princess was worthy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a blatant slap in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s lips nearly bled from biting, her face as white as paper, devoid of all color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s words were, in themselves, a humiliation to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao, do you know what you’re saying?” Panwu Shen Zhu unleashed his aura, the power of a Semi-Sovereign spreading outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panwu Shen Zhu was a Semi-Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was clearly not the strongest in the Panwu Divine Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an immortal lineage, even a Supreme Sovereign wasn’t the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet unfortunately, this aura had no effect on Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao had originally intended to simply play along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, everyone would be happy, and no one would have to tear off the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Panwu Shen Zhu insisted on forcing him to become Imperial Son-in-Law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That annoyed Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Panwu Shen Zhu was scheming against him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao could only turn the tables and scheme against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he still had one hidden move unused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d thought this pawn wouldn’t be needed today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it seemed he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no interest in being Imperial Son-in-Law—but I will enter Panwu Ling!” Jun Xiaoyao’s tone was cold and domineering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words sparked a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people in the hall were stunned to the point of their scalps tingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Return-to-Unity realm prodigy speaking this way to a Semi-Sovereign? It shattered their understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the title of Imperial Son-in-Law of an immortal divine dynasty—so coveted by countless prodigies, yet Jun Xiaoyao looked at it with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, many male prodigies felt sympathy for Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, female cultivators screamed in adoring, fervent excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Jun family’s divine heir they admired and longed for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aloof prince vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not some careless, promiscuous scoundrel who chased after anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, I knew Xiaoyao brother wasn’t that kind of person!” Jiang Luoli’s energy returned, her fair face lighting up with a sweet, silly grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shengyi also exhaled softly in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, if Jun Xiaoyao barely cared for Jiang Luoli, how much less would he care for Wu Mingyue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao, are you here to wreck the banquet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panwu Shen Zhu’s eyes glinted with cold fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other prodigy—even from an immortal lineage—he would have crushed them without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jun Xiaoyao? Panwu Shen Zhu simply couldn’t bring himself to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profound fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Jun Xiaoyao meant instantly enraging both the Jun and Jiang families—two ancient clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Panwu Divine Dynasty couldn’t bear the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b2b4d0f305962a42bb217b047dc60fd74c5ce3257c19efaeed3285d48beea1d8","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-117","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-115",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]