[{"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-117":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},2340924,4576,"Chapter 117: The Mysterious Guardian of the Dao Strikes—Anyone Who Threatens the Young Master, Kill Without Mercy!","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>The Jun family and the Jiang family are two of the Three Imperial Clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strength and depth of heritage place them among the leading houses among the ancient primordial clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary immortal sects dare not provoke them lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since the Panwu Divine Dynasty has recently shown signs of decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their strategic weapon, the imperial blade Panhuang Sword, has yet to be recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, if they truly provoked the two great clans, the Panwu Divine Dynasty would pay an unimaginable price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might even spark an immortal war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all these reasons, the Panwu Divine Lord forcibly suppressed his rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his gaze was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, expression calm, a cold smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved seeing the Panwu Divine Lord furious yet powerless to touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid…” the Panwu Divine Lord’s eyelid twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jun Xiaoyao’s smirk, he longed to slap him across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reason kept the Panwu Divine Lord from unleashing his killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the impassive Panwu Divine Lord, the elders and senior figures from all surrounding factions quietly drew in breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Jun family’s intimidation factor was far stronger than they’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao had insulted and provoked them so openly, yet the Panwu Divine Lord cowered like a turtle, daring not to move against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, Jun Xiaoyao. Since you look down on the position of Imperial Son-in-Law, then leave. Our Panwu Divine Dynasty doesn’t need you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Panwu Divine Lord swept his sleeve, voice cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already his last shred of dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao remained where he stood, tilting his head slightly. “Panwu Divine Lord, didn’t you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The title of Imperial Son-in-Law? I, this Divine Son, disdain it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Panwu Mausoleum—I intend to enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Insolent!” The Panwu Divine Lord’s aura erupted uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already forgiven him, letting him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jun Xiaoyao dared to press his luck further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jun Zhantian stepped forward coldly. “Panwu Divine Lord, watch your words. My Jun family’s Divine Son is not someone anyone can scold at will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Panwu Divine Lord’s face froze into ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Wu Mingyue couldn’t help speaking. “Jun Xiaoyao, enough. Mingyue admits she’s unworthy of you, but please don’t act childishly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Act childishly? I, Jun, always convince with reason. When have I acted childishly?” Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jun Xiaoyao’s expression, Wu Mingyue gritted her silver teeth in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shameless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao was utterly shameless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jun Xiaoyao truly cared for reason, pigs could fly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine,” the Panwu Divine Lord said coldly. “I’ll see what reasoning you can produce. If you can’t, this matter won’t end so easily today!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already retreated. If he continued to show weakness, what prestige would the Panwu Divine Dynasty have left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the reasoning really that complicated?” Jun Xiaoyao produced a light-shadow stone in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward the Third Imperial Prince, a faint smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that smile, the Third Imperial Prince’s heart plummeted like a boulder bound in chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of dread rose in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… impossible… absolutely not… he’s just frightening me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat broke out on the Third Imperial Prince’s back; his legs began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao infused spiritual energy into the light-shadow stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectral shadow of the Yinming Tian assassin appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with it came his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was the Panwu Divine Dynasty… the Third Imperial Prince… who hired us, Yinming Tian assassins, to kill you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice from the light-shadow stone echoed throughout the Forbidden City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, all around fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the scene within the light-shadow stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Third Imperial Prince of the Panwu Divine Dynasty hired Yinming Tian assassins to kill the Jun family’s Divine Son?” A senior elder from a top sect drew a sharp breath, his heart reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he suicidal? The most forbidden thing among immortal sects is for their heirs to be assassinated by killers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s finished… the Third Prince is finished…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, the surrounding area erupted into a deafening uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt disbelief—no one expected Jun Xiaoyao to produce such evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… how?” Wu Mingyue’s face froze, a chill running through her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassinate Jun Xiaoyao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much courage did it take to do such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Panwu Divine Lord’s expression was stunned; his earlier confidence vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Imperial Prince’s legs gave out; he collapsed onto the ground, his crotch soaked, emitting a foul odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… no, I didn’t! I knew nothing!” The Third Prince sweated profusely, his face as pale as a corpse, trembling like a leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you do it and now dare not admit it? I have witnesses.” Jun Xiaoyao smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the crowd stepped a stunningly beautiful woman—Tian Qin Nu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cold eyes glanced at the Third Prince. “Tian Qin Nu can testify: earlier, at Xianqiong Pavilion, the Third Prince harbored strong hostility toward the Divine Son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, the Divine Son indeed came to my residence to play the qin and discuss the Dao. Surely, he was attacked only after the Divine Son left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Qin Nu’s words further confirmed the truth of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tian Qin Nu, you…” The Third Prince nearly spat blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had pursued Tian Qin Nu for years, giving her countless treasures—even the Immortal Source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, she betrayed him without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Qin Nu’s face remained cold, tinged with revulsion. “The Divine Son is a peerless figure. How dare you even think of assassinating him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Tian Qin Nu turned her head toward Jun Xiaoyao and instantly replaced her expression with a sweet, obedient smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if hoping for Jun Xiaoyao’s praise and approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly and gave Tian Qin Nu a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Qin Nu smiled, deeply satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Third Prince’s face turned purple, and he finally spat out a mouthful of old blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goddess, his idol, had become Jun Xiaoyao’s groveling lapdog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, an even greater crisis was just beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the evidence confirmed, Jun Xiaoyao’s expression turned cold. “Panwu Divine Lord, your dynasty’s Third Prince attempted to assassinate this Divine Son. How do you intend to settle this debt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s words plunged the Panwu Divine Lord’s face into utter darkness. He turned to the Third Prince, wishing he could crush him with a single palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the entire Panwu Divine Dynasty had lost all face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue was also terrified—she never imagined events would spiral this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zhantian and several clan elders stepped forward, their aged faces filled with fury and coldness. “Panwu Divine Lord, shouldn’t you give our Jun family an explanation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Panwu Divine Lord was momentarily speechless, cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, a musical blade of killing intent pierced the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its target: the Third Imperial Prince!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?!” The Panwu Divine Lord reacted—but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade slashed through—blood sprayed across the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Prince’s head separated from his body, soaring high into the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face still bore expressions of shock, confusion, terror, and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! Who dares kill my son?!” The Panwu Divine Lord roared in fury, his aura exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, frost-like voice echoed from the depths of the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who threatens the Young Master—kill on sight!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1235,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f9cdd3243169bc4bbdaf6f57ce1b5998b22e59e0aff2dc1f60de128e57f580fc","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-118","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-116",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]