[{"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-18":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},2340825,4576,"Chapter 18","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Watching Xiao Chen’s mindless rage, Bai Yuer felt increasing disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People are like this—you don’t realize how bad they are until you compare them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had once thought Xiao Chen was quite outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, compared to Jun Xiaoyao, Xiao Chen instantly became a mud eel buried in dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked disgusting in every way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This man is supposed to be my fiancé…” Bai Yuer silently shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke: “This is all my own choice, Xiao Chen. Leave now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer’s words struck Xiao Chen’s heart like a brutal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trembled with rage, his face icy as he glared at Jun Xiaoyao: “You’re Jun Xiaoyao, right? It’s you—you’ve bewitched Yuer with some spell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen roared like an enraged lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jun Xiaoyao’s expression remained calm, his eyes holding a flicker of unusual interest as he stared at Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, he stared at the coiled-dragon ring on Xiao Chen’s finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jun Xiaoyao cultivated the Chaotic Divine Mill Contemplation, his soul’s sensitivity far surpassed ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the coiled-dragon ring, Jun Xiaoyao sensed a different aura and soul fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way—is this really the trick?\" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes showed surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring grandpa, betraying the fiancée.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same recipe, same flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the roles have been reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting. Is Xiao Chen trying to come here and slap my face?” Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer continued: “Enough, Xiao Chen. My mind is made up—I will serve the Divine Son for life, as his slave or servant. Our engagement is hereby annulled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Bai Yuer’s heart now, there was only Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao was her master for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xiao Chen, the childhood affection they once shared had long been worn away by repeated disappointments and lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen promised her the Immortality Pill, yet never fulfilled his vow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… how could you do this, Yuer…” Xiao Chen’s whole body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fiancée had been taken from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen felt his head turn green, and he even believed Bai Yuer had traded her body to earn Jun Xiaoyao’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah, so that’s how it is? You wretched woman—you sold your body for the Immortality Pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen’s heart sank to the bottom. He tore off his mask entirely, laughing bitterly with icy contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not bear his woman’s betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected that Xiao Chen, who had always been calm, resolute, and caring toward her, would say such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao, however, found this entirely unsurprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protagonists always follow the rule: those who obey me live; those who defy me die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can anyone who betrays the protagonist expect a good end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jun Xiaoyao asked himself—if he were in Xiao Chen’s position, he would have killed Bai Yuer without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Motherly compassion? Nonexistent. He would do it even more ruthlessly and thoroughly than Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, Bai Yuer was now his pawn and slave—he could not allow Xiao Chen to touch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment, he could also stage a performance to further cement her devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You call yourself Bai Yuer’s fiancé, yet you slander her purity? Even as an outsider, I feel icy sorrow for her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao stepped forward, standing before Bai Yuer, sighing with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine Son…” Bai Yuer’s heart stirred, her crimson eyes misting with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Jun Xiaoyao would defend her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, her feelings toward Jun Xiaoyao went beyond reverence and admiration—they held something deeper, indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this look, seen by Xiao Chen, was unmistakably tender affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn you, you wretched woman!” Xiao Chen burned with rage, his fury blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer had just openly exchanged glances of longing with Jun Xiaoyao right before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a green head—it was a vast Hulunber grassland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Xiaoyao, dare you fight me fairly?” Xiao Chen shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only solution now was to utterly crush Jun Xiaoyao before Bai Yuer’s eyes, trampling him beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could Xiao Chen vent his fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see Bai Yuer, filled with regret, groveling at his feet, begging for forgiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m eight years old, and you’re already fifteen or sixteen? What a fair fight.” Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, dripping with sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen’s face twitched slightly, but he still hardened his tone: “So what? You’re the Jun Clan’s Divine Son, with endless resources—it’s still fair. Or are you too afraid to fight me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen adopted a taunting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, he had finally mastered the martial technique passed down by the coiled-dragon ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confident that few of his peers could match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Jun Clan’s Divine Son was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well. To the combat arena.” Jun Xiaoyao clasped his hands behind his back and stepped forward directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, no more words were needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This self-important protagonist archetype deserved a slap to wake him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer and Jun Linglong followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Linglong’s beautiful eyes glanced at Xiao Chen, filled with cold mockery and pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At age three, Jun Xiaoyao had defeated Jun Zhangjian of the Tenth Sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, how strong he had become—even Jun Linglong didn’t fully know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jun Xiaoyao flanked by two beauties, Xiao Chen’s eyes burned with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I had been born into an ancient clan, my achievements would not be lower than Jun Xiaoyao’s. But he never imagined I have the coiled-dragon ring’s aid,” Xiao Chen thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Jun Xiaoyao and Xiao Chen arrived at the combat arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their arrival drew the attention of many Jun Clan disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Divine Son! What’s he doing at the combat arena?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard some fool dared challenge the Divine Son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That prince from the Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom? How stupid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed. The Divine Son deigning to fight him is already his honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, nearly every Jun Clan member sneered at and looked down on Xiao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen saw it all, his fists clenched tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t legendary novel protagonists also endure scorn? Yet in the end, they always turned things around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all are blind dogs. Born into an ancient clan? I’ll show you what human will can overcome heaven!” Xiao Chen’s lips curled into a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao and Xiao Chen stood on the same arena platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Linglong, Bai Yuer, and many Jun Clan members watched from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadows, Clan Elders like Jun Zhantian also observed secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t worried Jun Xiaoyao would lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to use this battle to gauge just how powerful Jun Xiaoyao had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright. You may attack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the platform, Jun Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph. If I strike, you won’t have a chance to retaliate.” Xiao Chen smirked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a prodigy of the Divine Palace Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this Jun Xiaoyao was only eight years old—how strong could he possibly be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? Then fine.” Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply raised one palm and struck—golden blood qi surged like a tidal wave, shaking the very void!\u003C\u002Fp>",1176,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a7f1c40f7aba37eca6445dd1b8ab762830550cd5c34cf08f42a8bdfab23ca29f","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-19","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-17",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]