[{"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-126":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},2340933,4576,"Chapter 126: Wu Mingyue and Xiao Chen Turn Enemies, Qinglong Shangren Intervenes, This Divine Son Grants You Freedom","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-126",126,"\u003Cp>Now, there’s no need to say anything further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue witnessed it with her own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally understood how foolish and naive she had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she have been deceived by Xiao Chen’s false affection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she never had any intimate contact with Xiao Chen—otherwise, Wu Mingyue would regret it for the rest of her life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Wu Mingyue’s tear-streaked face, filled with bitter remorse, Jun Xiaoyao sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had finally seen the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jun Xiaoyao also knew that although Xiao Chen had intended to use Wu Mingyue, he had truly loved her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Jun Xiaoyao had ruined it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue had completely given up on Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, she now felt a trace of disgust and anger toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Xiao Chen had slaughtered defenseless old men, women, and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any cultivator with even a shred of conscience would never commit such an atrocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Wu Mingyue, Xiao Chen was no longer merely a deceitful villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a monster who had lost all conscience, devoid of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Chen, you’re not just a villain—you’re a heartless devil! How could I have been so blind as to help you inside the Yuan Tian Secret Repository!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue deeply regretted why she had been so foolish to aid Xiao Chen back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She now realized that when Xiao Chen had ruthlessly attacked Jun Wanjie, he had already revealed his true nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How laughable—she had even comforted herself, thinking he was merely merciless toward enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she saw: Xiao Chen was this cruel and heartless toward everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she thought, the angrier she became, until she saw the helpless villagers beside Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could no longer hold back—she struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast magic power erupted from her body as she unleashed a devastating palm strike toward Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiao Chen’s heart clenched with pain, and he sneered wildly: “You bitch! So you’ve finally shown your true colors—you want to kill me, don’t you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen retaliated, blue light surging as he formed a fist shaped like a great dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two who might have become soulmates now stood blade to blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao watched this scene with indifferent eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had orchestrated it all himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao felt no inner turmoil—on the contrary, he almost wanted to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, Wu Mingyue and Xiao Chen had already begun fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xiao Chen was powerless against Jun Xiaoyao,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that was relative—his strength was still among the top among prodigies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue, as the Divine Dynasty’s eldest princess, was no slouch, but compared to Xiao Chen, the chosen one of fate, she still lagged slightly behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hunyuan San Shou!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue’s jade hand swept forward, instantly unleashing hundreds of palm strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bitch truly meant to kill him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bitch, since you’re unkind, don’t blame me for being unloyal!” Xiao Chen’s eyes ran red with blood, as if driven mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unleashed his ultimate technique: Dragon Severing Seven Styles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven fist impressions erupted in succession, each stronger than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His full cultivation base of Return-to-Unity peak exploded outward, his body partially transforming into a half-dragon form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After only three punches, Wu Mingyue’s technique shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fourth punch, she summoned a shield to block it—but still spat blood from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth punch, she vomited a large gout of blood, staining her white robe crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sixth punch, her arm bones cracked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seventh punch was aimed straight at Wu Mingyue’s delicate head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen held nothing back—he was truly trying to kill her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue stared at Xiao Chen’s twisted face as he lunged with that killing fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally understood: Xiao Chen truly intended to kill her—with no hesitation whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue slowly closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coldness, despair, regret—emotions churned within her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a hand rested upon Wu Mingyue’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a calm, icy voice spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Chen, are you so bold as to commit murder right under my nose, as if I were not here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Wu Mingyue heard only a thunderous crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she opened her eyes again, she saw Xiao Chen spitting blood as he flew backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly turning her head, a stunningly beautiful, ethereal face appeared before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you alright?” Jun Xiaoyao asked coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue stared, stunned, forgetting to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, barely noticeable smile curled at Jun Xiaoyao’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first six punches had wounded Wu Mingyue and made her spit blood—Jun Xiaoyao had remained motionless, as if he hadn’t seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the lethal seventh punch was unleashed did Jun Xiaoyao decide to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only then would Wu Mingyue remember more deeply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who had saved her life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Wu Mingyue’s dazed state, Jun Xiaoyao turned to Xiao Chen and said coldly: “You’ve danced long enough—it’s over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao simply raised his hand and sent forth a single palm strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen’s face turned pale with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an aged voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Chen, I’ll help you one last time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A semi-transparent, blue-robed old man’s primordial spirit emerged behind Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Qinglong Shangren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re Xiao Chen’s old grandpa?” Jun Xiaoyao’s expression remained utterly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Qinglong Shangren dared not harm him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Qinglong Shangren cast a wary glance at Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he unleashed powerful soul energy, tearing open the void and dragging Xiao Chen’s body away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the spatial rift came Xiao Chen’s hoarse, screaming voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao, I, Xiao Chen, will take your life—I swear it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words faded, the spatial rift sealed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao stood in place, making no move to pursue—he let him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not brought A Jiu with him this time; A Jiu only cared about Jun Xiaoyao’s life, not other trivial matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen had been taken away by Qinglong Shangren—Jun Xiaoyao didn’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Xiao Chen could wait until anytime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was more curious about what confidence Xiao Chen had to claim he could take Jun Xiaoyao’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, won’t you pursue him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Jun Zhangjian appear in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. I’m certain Xiao Chen will come to me himself next time—why bother searching for him?” Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xiao Chen wanted to kill him, he would naturally come to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao glanced at Wu Mingyue—she still wore a dazed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All her illusions had shattered; she felt like an empty void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao stepped forward and looked at Wu Mingyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue looked back at Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he had saved her just now, she no longer felt so repelled by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This wager… I’ve lost,” Wu Mingyue lowered her head, offering a bitter, self-mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen had shattered all her illusions—and now, she was still Jun Xiaoyao’s female slave, and must fully submit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao raised his hand and snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slave mark within her divine palace dissolved into nothingness at the sound of that snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Mingyue snapped her head up, her pale jade cheeks filled with utter disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... why? I clearly lost the bet...\" Wu Mingyue felt confused, bewildered inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had clearly lost the bet, yet Jun Xiaoyao removed the slave seal for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, the Divine Son, have never liked taking slaves—I only wish for someone to follow me wholeheartedly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you've always resisted, then now, I, the Divine Son, return your freedom. Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao spoke coolly, then turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3dcf1061834c6a60dc6c9d2363dd1e3b6bf33ec44bf872202a48bf9a945897b2","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-127","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-125",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]