Master and disciples savored tea and discussed the Dao; the Supreme of Undying Mountain flew into a rage

"Thank you, Master! Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Ye Hao eagerly approached the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, reached out, grabbed a golden leaf shaped like a divine bell, and tugged hard.

Rustle!

At Ye Hao's movement, the entire Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree rustled. Its three thousand leaves radiated brilliance, faintly resonating with the three thousand Great Daos and dissolving the force in Ye Hao's hand into nothingness.

Ye Hao felt as though he were contending against the Three Thousand Great Worlds. No matter how much strength he exerted, he could not pluck the golden leaf in his hand!

"This Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree has spirituality. Brute force won't work when picking its leaves. Only those with affinity can pluck them," Jiang Chen reminded him with a smile.

A thoughtful look appeared in Han Yuyao's eyes. She lightly brushed her breastbone, and that jade-clear Chaos Sword Bone appeared in her hand before flashing away with a streak of Chaos sword light.

Swish!

A pitch-black, sword-shaped leaf broke free. Sword Qi soared into the heavens, cold light radiated in all directions, and the leaf floated into Han Yuyao's hand, giving off a refreshing fragrance that seeped into the heart.

Delight appeared in Han Yuyao's eyes. With a turn of her fair hand, she put the tea leaf away and looked at the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree again.

The Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree trembled gently, and a new leaf bud emerged among its branches. Shaped like a dragon and blood-red all over, it released a fresh tea fragrance.

Whenever a leaf fell from the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, another new leaf formed.

For the new leaf to mature, it still needed nourishment from a vast amount of providence.

Both disciples were children of providence. As they plucked the leaves, the providence they carried had already begun silently nourishing the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree. Before long, the new leaves would mature again.

Seeing his senior sister pick leaves this way, Ye Hao had a flash of inspiration. The surging blood and vitality contained within the 840 million particles in his body boiled in their entirety. Golden divine power surged in his Wheel Sea, and a majestic phantom of a Heavenly Emperor appeared behind him, merging with him.

At that moment, Ye Hao's hand gripping the golden leaf became like an abyss, like a prison. It emanated a supreme, mighty force that could seal the myriad Daos, resembling a cage encompassing heaven and earth.

Hum!

The golden leaf shaped like a divine bell broke free of the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree and fell into Ye Hao's hand. He promptly put it away.

On the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, another new leaf grew to maturity, hanging from a branch tip with crystalline, precious radiance.

"So that's it! We have to find a way to earn the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree's recognition before we can pick its leaves!"

Ye Hao laughed heartily and reached for another qilin-shaped leaf gleaming with precious light.

Though Ye Hao made it sound easy, he himself understood that he had to muster every ounce of strength in his body to pick even a single leaf. His picking speed was not fast.

Clang! Clang!

Han Yuyao brought out both Chaos Sword Bones. They circled and danced around the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, Sword Qi sweeping freely and chaos spreading as they cut down one leaf after another.

However, Han Yuyao likewise had to exert her full strength with every slash that cut down a leaf. Her picking speed was not fast either.

The Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree's leaves were not so easily picked. Even with every means at their disposal, they could only slowly pick them one by one.

"The water's boiling."

Jiang Chen spoke softly with a smile.

Han Yuyao and Ye Hao stopped in unison. Though their master had a good temper, they did not dare go against his wishes.

Once the water boiled, they had to stop picking!

Han Yuyao withdrew her two Chaos Sword Bones, her clear eyes filled with joy.

In this short time, she had picked thirty-three leaves. It was an enormous haul.

Ye Hao dispelled the manifestations within his body, grinning so widely he could not close his mouth. "I'm rich! I've really struck it rich this time! Master is truly extravagant!"

Ye Hao could not match Han Yuyao's picking speed with her two Chaos Sword Bones and had only picked twenty-four leaves, but he was thoroughly satisfied.

After all, any single Dao Comprehension Tea leaf could be considered a divine treasure. Even a Divine Spirit would struggle to obtain one!

Han Yuyao extended her fair hand and lightly swept it through the air. Thirty-three leaves of different shapes appeared in the air as she said to Jiang Chen, "Master, these are the Dao Comprehension Tea leaves I picked. Which one would you like to taste?"

Seeing this, Ye Hao hurriedly brought the Dao Comprehension Tea leaves he had picked out of his Wheel Sea. "Master, these are the ones I picked! Have whichever one catches your eye!"

Jiang Chen could not help laughing. He waved his hand and said, "Put them all away!"

"I already said that whatever you picked belongs to you!"

"Besides, the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree is right here. I can pick a leaf whenever I want a drink!"

With that, Jiang Chen lightly crooked a finger toward the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree through the air. A leaf resembling a black-and-white taiji diagram fell off on its own.

The leaf was crystalline and translucent, its yang fish white as snow and its yin fish black as ink. Yin Qi and Yang Qi flowed through it, bringing tranquility to the mind. It floated into the purple clay teapot and tumbled ceaselessly in the boiling water, its tea fragrance spreading in all directions and seeping into the heart.

The leaf quickly dissolved in the boiling water, all the essence of Dao resonance it contained merging into the tea. Wisps of tea fragrance drifted through the surrounding air.

"All right, Master really does have wealth to spare! Then I won't stand on ceremony with you!" Ye Hao laughed freely and casually put away the Dao Comprehension Tea leaves he had picked.

Han Yuyao likewise put away her own Dao Comprehension Tea leaves, then took the initiative to step forward, lift the purple clay teapot, and elegantly pour a cup.

Then Han Yuyao placed the purple clay teapot on the small red-clay charcoal stove. Holding the teacup in both hands, she offered it to Jiang Chen and said respectfully, "Please have some tea, Master!"

Jiang Chen took the teacup and sipped gently. The fresh tea fragrance spread through his mouth and seeped into his limbs and bones.

At that moment, Jiang Chen's mind was tranquil and natural, as though he were wandering through the most primordial Great Dao of Yin and Yang in heaven and earth. His grasp of his own Great Dao seemed to have undergone a slight elevation.

Jiang Chen's Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Physique was far too heaven-defying. The effect of this Dao Comprehension Tea on him was barely better than nothing, though its flavor was quite good.

"The spring water used to brew the tea is only ordinary spirit spring water, and this purple clay teapot is only an ordinary secret treasure. They're somewhat unworthy of this Dao Comprehension Tea."

Jiang Chen offered this brief appraisal, then gestured toward the purple clay teapot with his gaze. "You two should try it as well."

Ye Hao hurried forward, lifted the teapot, and poured two cups. He handed one to Han Yuyao. "Senior Sister, have some tea!"

Han Yuyao lifted her teacup and took a sip, closing her eyes to sense the Dao resonance within the Dao Comprehension Tea. Her mind was peaceful and serene.

Ye Hao likewise lifted his teacup and tasted it, praising, "Wonderful tea! I've never had tea this delicious in my life!"

Wisps of tea fragrance seeped into their hearts, and hazy Dao resonance cleansed their Dao hearts. Master and disciples savored tea and discussed the Dao, free and unfettered. Even time seemed to slow here.

Canggu Great World, Undying Mountain.

The entire mountain range resembled an ink-black true dragon lying across the land. Every peak towered majestically, lush ancient trees reached into the sky everywhere, great lakes dotted the landscape like stars scattered across a chessboard, and exotic flowers and rare plants covered the ground.

On the surface, the whole of Undying Mountain appeared brimming with life, yet it exuded an eerie stillness. A deep, vast, terrifying presence faintly lay dormant within.

This was a forbidden zone of life!

Even an immortal Divine Spirit who came here would find it difficult to leave alive!

The instant Jiang Chen brought out the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree rooted among the cliffs deep within Undying Mountain shattered without warning.

In the blink of an eye, the entire Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree turned to nothingness, vanishing completely from heaven and earth without leaving even a single leaf behind.

Boom!

Vast imperial might surged into the heavens from the depths of Undying Mountain. Supreme laws shook the river of stars, pressing down until the entire world trembled and wailed. An enraged voice rang out into the distance: "Who tampered with my Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree?"