[{"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-99":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},2340906,4576,"Chapter 99","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>“Young Master, are we really going in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Xuan, who walked beside Jun Xiaoyao, scanned the opulent, luxurious Xianqiong Tower, her face tinged with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never entered such an upscale venue before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we don't go in, how will we join the qin duel?\" Jun Xiaoyao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually pulled out a supreme divine source and tossed it to a servant beside the Xianqiong Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant stared in shock, daring not to block Jun Xiaoyao’s entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Xuan nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regarded Jun Xiaoyao as yet another admirer seeking to court the Heavenly Qin Maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the qin duel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Xuan had never even considered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Jun Xiaoyao and Qin Xuan ascended to the top floor of the Xianqiong Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Jun Xiaoyao appeared, every gaze in the hall turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was too extraordinary—impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Who is that? How can he possess such astonishing presence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel as if an immortal had descended to the mortal realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many young elites from great powers wore expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Imperial Prince and the young master of the Wanbao Trading Company also showed astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Third Imperial Prince, who, beneath his surprise, subtly revealed wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, men attending the qin duel mostly came to gaze upon the Heavenly Qin Maiden’s divine beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Third Imperial Prince had long regarded the Heavenly Qin Maiden as his exclusive possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mysterious young master, shrouded in celestial radiance, stirred a faint sense of threat within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For before this white-robed young master, even he, a prince, felt a subtle sense of inferiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if a humble mortal faced an immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling made the Third Imperial Prince deeply displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what displeased him more was that the Heavenly Qin Maiden’s gaze had also been drawn to this white-robed young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such astonishing aura…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Heavenly Qin Maiden, whose nature was icy and aloof, felt surprise within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this white-robed young master, she too felt a faint sense of inadequacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao paid no mind to the gazes around him and sat down casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Xuan, by contrast, felt flustered and uneasy under so many watching eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh… he…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Feng Qingling also noticed Jun Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes gathered crimson light, trying to pierce through the celestial mist veiling Jun Xiaoyao’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?” Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow, releasing soul force from his spiritual palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Feng Qingling frowned, feeling a sharp pain in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This man has some depth.” Feng Qingling frowned and abandoned her probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, her main purpose here was to test the so-called number-one qin artist of the realm—the Heavenly Qin Maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Xiaoyao withdrew his gaze and murmured, “People from the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain… it seems this lineage has begun to act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, it was only the Ancestral Dragon Nest stirring trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the heir of the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain has appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these two lineages happen to be on good terms—and both target the Jun Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jun Xiaoyao naturally held no fondness for Feng Qingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, time is nearly up—let the qin duel begin.\" An elderly woman from the Xianwu Qin Sect spoke from beside the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also the Heavenly Qin Maiden’s guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, then allow me to make a humble display first—I beg the Heavenly Qin Maiden to kindly offer instruction.\" A young man stepped forward, smiling, and drew out his ancient qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Proceed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Qin Maiden uttered only one word, her voice cool and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man played, his qin notes flowing like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Qin Maiden’s frosty features remained utterly expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to the young man’s piece, she finally brushed her slender, jade-like fingers across the qin strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the qin melody sounded like celestial music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacred auroras swirled around her, mist and clouds rose, and divine radiance flickered faintly in the void, making the Heavenly Qin Maiden appear like a fairy of the qin itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly everyone present was entranced; the Third Imperial Prince and the Wanbao Trading Company’s young master, among others, felt their admiration deepen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Heavenly Qin Maiden finished, the lingering echoes of her music filled the air, unceasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a divine melody! Brilliant, brilliant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After hearing the Heavenly Qin Maiden’s qin, I feel as if I’ve been elevated.\" Many young elites sighed in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s truly beautiful,” Qin Xuan murmured, lost in the music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she, who knew nothing of qin art, was half-dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright,” Jun Xiaoyao said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not specialize in qin art, nor had he practiced much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Jun Xiaoyao’s prodigious talent, combined with ancient qin melodies he remembered from his past life,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the fusion had, without his awareness, brought his qin skill to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the Heavenly Qin Maiden’s music was merely decent—worthy of appreciation, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man who challenged the Heavenly Qin Maiden bowed to her and said, \"No wonder you’re the number-one qin artist among the young generation of the Immortal Realm—I yield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your courtesy,” the Heavenly Qin Maiden replied coolly, showing no joy at her victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, several other prodigies stepped forward to challenge her—all were defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Third Imperial Prince and the Wanbao Trading Company’s young master smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could defeat the Heavenly Qin Maiden in qin art, so no one could stir her interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a voice filled with faint pride rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let Qingling test herself against you, the number-one qin artist of the young generation in the Immortal Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Qingling rose, her crimson long dress accentuating her tall, graceful figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her face was veiled in divine auroras, a fleeting glimpse revealed breathtaking beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew out a crimson ancient qin, its strings glowing as if wreathed in flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an extremely powerful royal weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare not claim to be the number-one qin artist. Since Miss Feng wishes to challenge, please proceed,\" the Heavenly Qin Maiden replied coolly, yet with a subtle edge of defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing each other, they began playing simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to my piece—Phoenix Seeks Phoenix!\" Feng Qingling’s fingers danced across the qin strings, and countless crimson runes imprinted themselves into the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the cries of phoenix and feng rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One phoenix, one feng—two lifelike divine birds circled Feng Qingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spectacle stunned many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Qin Maiden began playing her famed piece, “Robe of Clouds and Feathers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the crowd seemed to witness a celestial palace descending, celestial maidens dancing, petals raining from heaven, golden lotuses rising from the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was lost in the music, unaware of time or place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two qin melodies intertwined, clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally—CRACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of Feng Qingling’s qin strings snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned faintly green, her expression shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, she ceased playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you’re the number-one qin artist of the young generation in the Immortal Realm—if even I cannot defeat you, no one else can.\" Feng Qingling shook her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She came from the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain, bred with innate pride and nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, she had no choice but to admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was only a defeat in qin art—if they truly fought for strength, the Heavenly Qin Maiden was no match for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Feng Qingling was deeply proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She believed that if she could not defeat the Heavenly Qin Maiden, no one else in the entire Huanghe Immortal Realm’s young generation could.\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f5aa1c58f0a181533c3604659e65380b9142d310a83011489afbdb424a949dec","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-100","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-98",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]