[{"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-89":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},2340896,4576,"Chapter 89: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes Is About to Reveal Himself","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>Thousands of li beyond the capital of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom lies a city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city has been occupied by the allied armies of the Three Ancient Kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, within a luxurious imperial bedroom at the city’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the floor lay several dead dancer corpses, scattered haphazardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monarchs of Qinglong, Baihu, and Xuanwu stood with hands hanging at their sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, within the bed’s gauzy curtains, a voice carried cold fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You failed? Your million-man allied army couldn’t even take a tiny Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brought me neither the compass fragments nor that Bai Yuer—are you all worthless shit-eaters?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice seethed with furious, icy rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monarchs of Qinglong and the others bowed their heads slightly, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long grown accustomed to that young master’s capricious moods and violent temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they were sages themselves, the monarchs of Baihu and Xuanwu turned pale and green with suppressed fury, gritting their teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the four shadowy figures standing around them, their anger dissolved into helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun family’s divine child, Jun Xiaoyao—ha… does he really think he’s someone important?” the voice spat coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao’s status and power were indeed rare to match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t mean no one could challenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Jun family was immensely prosperous and glorious, it could not dominate the Immortal Realm entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young master refused to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Issue orders: reorganize the army. In three days, I shall lead the campaign personally—let’s see if that Jun family divine child grants me this courtesy!” the voice commanded coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Your Lordship.” The monarchs of Qinglong bowed and withdrew from the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once the final fragment is gathered, we’ll obtain the complete bronze compass—this will greatly aid in locating the Bronze Immortal Palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one shall obstruct me—not even the Jun family’s divine child!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a lavish pavilion in the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom’s imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint, lingering strings of a guqin melody drifted from the pavilion, soothing the soul, as if elevating one’s spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged on the bed, the Fengming Qishan guqin resting on his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His slender, pale fingers plucked the seven strings, producing a tranquil melody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This piece was one of the ten ancient guqin masterpieces he had heard in his past life: “High Mountains and Flowing Water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to it calmed even the most agitated mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao paid no mind to that so-called young master, appearing utterly serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he played, he faintly sensed a subtle spiritual fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that my mysterious guardian?” Jun Xiaoyao murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His guardian, it seemed, also used guqin melodies as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jun Xiaoyao play, the guardian inevitably revealed a trace of disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the melody ended, the mysterious guardian still did not appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the door was knocked upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.” Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer entered, dressed in a red gauze gown, carrying tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine Child, please have your tea,” Bai Yuer said obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had barely managed to beg the chance from Jun Linglong to serve Jun Xiaoyao tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she offered the tea, she stole glances at Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jun Xiaoyao playing the guqin now carried a different aura—more otherworldly, transcendent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any woman who looked at him would surely fall helplessly in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Jun Xiaoyao put away the Fengming Qishan and took the tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Bai Yuer and noticed her red gauze gown was unusually sheer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her snow-white skin shimmered faintly beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subtle, alluring charm radiated from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao acted as if he saw nothing and continued drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer bit her lip softly: “Divine Child, our Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom has a specialty—the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring. Bathing in it not only relaxes the spirit but also enhances blood circulation. Would Your Divine Grace care to try it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, fine.” Jun Xiaoyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this just a hot spring?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer beamed and led Jun Xiaoyao to the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the palace lay a spring, bubbling with warm spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual mist swirled like a fairyland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine Child, let Yuer serve you,” Bai Yuer volunteered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One ought to enjoy what one can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom, no one else could possibly be served by a princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer removed Jun Xiaoyao’s outer robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Jun Xiaoyao’s pale, perfectly proportioned upper body—like divine jade carved by immortal hands—was exposed before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao stepped into the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring and exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hot spring was indeed excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Yuer’s state was strange—her face flushed unnaturally, her jade hands trembling slightly as she massaged his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao noticed, thinking inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is she… in heat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine Child…” Bai Yuer’s voice trembled, her crimson eyes glistening with desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was simply too hungry for Jun Xiaoyao’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao kept his eyes closed, speaking coolly: “Remember your place. Don’t overstep your bounds…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were like ice water poured over her—she snapped back to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was merely his female slave, her status utterly unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao was a man she could never have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forgive me, Divine Child. Yuer overstepped,” Bai Yuer bit her lip, bitterness flooding her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao felt no pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not some indiscriminate womanizer, nor a lust-driven beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no problem with physical desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he required emotional connection too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer was his slave and pawn—how could she possibly deserve to touch him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break his virginity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a door existed—let alone a window!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave. Let me be alone,” Jun Xiaoyao said coldly, closing his eyes to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuer left, her face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her admiration and infatuation for Jun Xiaoyao remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao overlooked one truth: the more unattainable something is, the more it entices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three short days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout this time, the entire Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom remained on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet with Jun Xiaoyao and the Four Guards of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain guarding them, the kingdom’s morale had noticeably stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao had spent these days leisurely—either playing the guqin or soaking in the hot spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, within the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring, Jun Linglong brewed tea beside him, serving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao said coolly: “If that fellow doesn’t show up soon, I’ll go find him myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Giggling, that man is probably afraid of you, Divine Child—but he won’t give up easily,” Jun Linglong smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, at that moment, Jun Xuehuang announced outside: “Divine Child, the allied armies of the Three Ancient Kingdoms are advancing once more toward the capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally arrived? I’ve been waiting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao rose, and Jun Linglong gently helped him dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in pure white, spotless robes, Jun Xiaoyao wore a faint, playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let this Divine Son see just who this so-called Young Master really is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1161,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0b1e058048111d1f267d54f2643463d2a3e5598b1b787566d6cd4d7a85170dde","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-90","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-88",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]