[{"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-123":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},2340930,4576,"Chapter 123: Jun Xiaoyao Stuns the World Again: The Wager with Wu Mingyue","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>After the banquet of the Panwu Divine Dynasty ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events that transpired there spread throughout the Vast Heaven Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Jun Xiaoyao once again became the subject of countless whispers and exclamations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he caused such a sensation was during the Yuan Tian Secret Treasury, when he stood against the Supreme Demon Corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, it was even more shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jun Xiaoyao had humiliated an immortal divine dynasty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some men felt sorry for Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a beautiful woman, publicly humiliated like this, had lost all chance of becoming imperial daughter-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao, who could have been the imperial son-in-law, had no interest in Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made many male cultivators furious—how could the gap between people be this vast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goddess they could never reach, Jun Xiaoyao dismissed without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the banquet ended, all factions departed, and Jiang Luoli and others left reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this incident, Jiang Luoli grew even more fond of and admiring of Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Jun Xiaoyao was not that kind of man who took any woman who came his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao was equally frustrated—he simply didn’t want to marry his own female slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had he suddenly become seen as a three-good man by other women?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These women’s imaginations were too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao did not leave immediately but stayed in the imperial capital for several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reason for staying was naturally because he still had one matter to attend to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep into the night, the imperial palace’s Forbidden City was utterly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white-robed figure quietly arrived before a side pavilion—it was Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance, a young maid was dozing off drowsily—it was Xi Er, Wu Mingyue’s personal attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Er’s eyes were hazy and half-closed; suddenly, she saw a white-robed, transcendent figure walking slowly under the moonlight, and she was momentarily confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has an immortal descended from heaven?” Xi Er mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought she was dreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Mingyue is inside, right?” Jun Xiaoyao said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I’m the Jun Clan’s Divine Son!” Xi Er snapped back to reality, eyes wide, her expression filled with delight and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded like a chicken pecking rice: “The Princess is inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.” Jun Xiaoyao pushed the door open directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Er clasped her hands together, looking utterly enchanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I actually spoke to the Jun Clan’s Divine Son! Oh my heavens, up close, the Divine Son is even more flawless, like a celestial being descended under the moon…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Er remained lost in Jun Xiaoyao’s charm, unable to pull herself away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pavilion, before a dressing table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s exquisite face bore signs of weariness as she stared at the bronze mirror, lost in sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events of recent days were cruel beyond measure for a woman like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to sever ties with Xiao Chen, publicly rejected by Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, the Divine Dynasty’s eldest princess, had become a laughingstock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any woman would be unable to bear it—even contemplating death would be natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Wu Mingyue was surprisingly strong; she still had one inner support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She believed that with Xiao Chen’s perseverance and determination, he would surely rise again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a white-robed figure appeared silently behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mirror, reflected was a face of ethereal radiance, handsome and otherworldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue snapped back to awareness, her face filled with shock—she never expected Jun Xiaoyao to come to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should you call me?” Jun Xiaoyao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s voice hesitated slightly, then forced out two words through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. It seems you haven’t forgotten your identity as a female slave,” Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue clenched her slender hands, lowering her head slightly, feeling a deep sense of humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you say I wasn’t worthy of you? Then why are you here?” Wu Mingyue said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you… sulking?” Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did Wu Mingyue’s tone sound like a wife abandoned by her husband?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not!” Wu Mingyue turned her face away—how could she possibly feel such emotions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao not becoming imperial son-in-law had actually relieved her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But being publicly belittled by Jun Xiaoyao had left her seething inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh… you’ve been wronged, haven’t you? I didn’t consider your feelings. My apologies,” Jun Xiaoyao smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue lifted her eyelids slightly, her eyes showing surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao was apologizing to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was this gentle smile?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was it so dazzling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s thoughts grew chaotic; she didn’t know what expression to wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Jun Xiaoyao here to comfort her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wu Mingyue thought this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s smile deepened, and he spoke: “I came to ask you—how many immortal sources do you have? Hand them all over. Don’t make me take them by force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue: “????”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she had imagined too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao hadn’t come to comfort her—he’d come to rob her of immortal sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that innocent, charming smile was just the grin of a demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao… you!” Wu Mingyue’s flawless face flushed crimson, her heart seething—she wanted to bite Jun Xiaoyao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was too despicable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, won’t give?” Jun Xiaoyao’s expression instantly darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago smiling, now his face was as stormy as a tempest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only have fifty-some pieces,” Wu Mingyue gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand them over,” Jun Xiaoyao said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue angrily handed over the fifty-some immortal sources, glaring at Jun Xiaoyao with her beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she should never have entertained any illusions about Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon, wooden-headed, rigid man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining the immortal sources, Jun Xiaoyao silently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed even an immortal dynasty’s princess wasn’t as wealthy as he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Wu Mingyue’s expressionless face, Jun Xiaoyao paused, then said: “Do you still harbor illusions about Xiao Chen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue said nothing, only lightly bit her jade-colored lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao chuckled: “You still haven’t seen through Xiao Chen’s true nature—he only wanted to use you to gain the position of imperial son-in-law, secure the Panwu Divine Dynasty’s support, and oppose me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t assume everyone is as vile as you!” Wu Mingyue said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this matter, she firmly believed in Xiao Chen’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about we make a bet?” Jun Xiaoyao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of bet?” Wu Mingyue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Xiao Chen’s character is truly as noble as you claim, then I lose—I’ll remove your slave seal.” Jun Xiaoyao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jun Xiaoyao would remove her slave seal, Wu Mingyue showed a flicker of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had longed day and night for Jun Xiaoyao to remove the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. If I’m right, then you will willingly submit to me, this Divine Son!” Jun Xiaoyao swept his sleeve, speaking coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wu Mingyue nodded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her view, this was Jun Xiaoyao handing her a free chance to be freed from the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then the bet is settled,” Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s snow-white face lit up with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she would be free—no longer bound by Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jun Xiaoyao’s lips curled into a faint smile as he silently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This naive, sweet princess… reality is cruel indeed…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao had noticed long ago—the madness and ruthlessness in Xiao Chen’s eyes as he departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A madman is capable of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a trap set by Jun Xiaoyao for Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Divine Dynasty’s eldest princess was utterly manipulated by Jun Xiaoyao in the palm of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",1262,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a56621cc32f22406e025cb947e4ba7e9019235cc5c55f5acd1db15dd34e121ab","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-124","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-122",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]