Chapter 329: Those Humans Finally Left
Hurricane Lilies bloomed on the Divine Devouring Vine as Shen Tian completely sunk into the glacier.
The next second, the whole Yin-Yang Two Eyes domain started to shake violently, and magma surged out from underground.
Qi Shaoxuan, Wang Shenxu, and Ao Wu exchanged looks but were at a loss. They had never expected Shen Tian to be this daring, directly chasing the tree underground.
That was a 1,000,000-year-old Tree of Enlightenment, after all. Normally speaking, its cultivation level was simply unimaginable. If it was the outside, it might have even ascended the road of cultivation.
However, this Tree of Enlightenment seemed to be quite weak in this mystic realm, or it could be said that it was extremely restricted.
Otherwise, it would definitely not have ended up being chased by Shen Tian.
Boom!
Suddenly, the glacier cracked open, and an azure green tree root suddenly shot out from underground. A figure was then knocked back.
Swoosh!
As if being kicked away, that figure instantly flew away by hundreds of miles. Who else could it be besides Shen Tian, who was full of smiles?
“Worth it, definitely worth it!”
Shen Tian had a bright smile on his face as the leaf in his hands gleamed like a jade plate.
That’s right—Shen Tian had plucked the Tree of Enlightenment’s top peerless leaf!
No one knew just how precious this leaf was, but obviously, even a true immortal would be tempted by such supreme treasure.
Qi Shaoxuan and the others were also extremely dumbfounded as they looked at the leaf Shen Tian was holding. They were unable to move their gazes.
It was not because they coveted it. That piece of leaf was just too extraordinary, so even if one just took a look at it, they would be greatly attracted to it and unable to look away.
“Brother Qi, Brother Wang, Ao Wu, these three are yours.”
After putting away the peerless leaf, Shen Tian took three small jars out of his storage ring and passed them to the three of them.
Each small jar was filled with three silver enlightenment leaves and tens of normal enlightenment leaves that had yet to ripen.
The instant they opened the cap, the smell of tea fragrance filled the air and cleared one’s mind, allowing one to almost enter the state of “enlightenment”.
Qi Shaoxuan held the small jar in his hands. Although it was really as light as a feather, he felt that the jar was as heavy as Mount Taishan.
He smiled bitterly and shook his head. “These are Brother Shen’s gains. How could you just give them to me for nothing?”
Although Wang Shenxu stared at those three small jars eagerly, he was also unwilling to be outdone. Thus, he said, “Even he’s feeling embarrassed, all the more so that I cannot accept such a supreme treasure for nothing.”
Ao Wu, on the other hand, had already given up. “Brother Shen, I’ll accept these leaves. I’ll tell my father to give you treasures in return!”
That’s right—as the most favored prince, he could be willful.
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Shen Tian smiled and said, “There’s no need to stand on ceremony with me. It’s because I had been too forceful when plucking the Dragon Source Fruits that the Tree of Enlightenment got frightened and ran away.
“Originally, if the Tree of Enlightenment had not retracted underground, you should have obtained quite the number of leaves.
“Therefore, it’s just a token of appreciation for everyone. There’s no need to worry. Just take them.”
What an excellent explanation!
Shen Tian’s words moved the trio to the extreme.
He was a truly modest gentleman! There was nothing more to ask for if one had such a friend!
The three of them felt resigned and put away their enlightenment leaves under Shen Tian’s persistent persuading attempts.
At the same time, the three of them secretly swore to themselves that they would definitely return this favor as long as they lived!
Of course, whether or not they would have the chance to do so... only the heavens knew!
As for just how many enlightenment leaves Shen Tian had kept for himself, the three of them made the wise decision of not asking.
Firstly, it was because such a topic was too sensitive. Thus, they could not anyhow ask to avoid suspicion.
Secondly, the three of them thought that if they truly asked such a thing, their self-confidence might suffer a tragic blow.
As such, it was better for them to hold their curiosity so as to not go looking for frustration themselves.
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The two divine trees completely disappeared underground, and the Yin-Yang Two Eyes domain also started to weaken.
The ground seemed desolate and barren under the moonlight.
No one would ever be able to imagine that there were two peerless divine trees present in this land just a moment ago.
“Now, where should we go?”
Wang Shenxu looked toward Shen Tian in curiosity.
Shen Tian looked relaxed with his eyes closed.
The feeling of his providence increasing was comfortable. It was even better than going to massage parlors to listen to music and enjoy massages.
He glanced at Qi Shaoxuan, Wang Shenxu, and Ao Wu’s heads before smiling and saying, “We’ve had quite a fruitful gain in this mystic realm. Since the other Drakes and Dragons are all in their lairs, refusing to come out, it will be difficult to find other treasures.
“How about we return to the Eternal Thearch’s mystic realm and brew a few cups of enlightenment tea with these freshly plucked tea leaves?
“Just nicely, Brother Wang could also have a deeper understanding of the Eternal Life Sutra and restore his lifespan as soon as possible.”
Wang Shenxu’s eyes lit up. “Brother Shen is right!”
Not only could the enlightenment tea improve one’s aptitude for enlightenment permanently, but its effects would also be increased several times in the short period after one drank the tea.
Some people originally had outstanding enlightenment abilities, so they might even be able to enter the enlightenment state after drinking the enlightenment tea. At the same time, their aptitude for enlightenment would increase by 10 times.
Although such a state would not last for long, it was enough for Wang Shenxu’s proficiency in the Eternal Life Sutra to increase greatly.
At that thought, Wang Shenxu hurriedly took out a small bag of herbs. He excitedly said, “These are the 3,000-year-old Blood Ginseng, Wolfberry, Mulberry, and Solomon’s Seal. Brother Shen could brew the tea with these herbs if you don’t mind.”
Shen Tian’s mouth twitched slightly. He smiled and said, “Cough, cough... I think it’s better to keep them for yourself!”
You must be joking! Why would I need such things? My body is perfectly healthy!
The taste will be too extreme if they are added to the enlightenment tea.
Do you think it’s Ginseng Five Treasures Tea!?
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After confirming their course of actions, Shen Tian and the others arrived at the Eternal Thearch’s mystic realm and started brewing the enlightenment tea.
The enlightenment tea was a peerless treasure, especially each tea leaves Shen Tian had plucked. They were all supreme-grade leaves.
Even the normal leaves that were imprinted with incomplete Daos would result in countless Supremacies fighting over them if they were to appear at the grotto-heavens or blessed-lands.
Not to mention those silver mature enlightenment tea leaves. They were simply the best out of all the spirit herbs.
Besides Shen Tian, who could be said to be the most wealthy in the whole Eastern Wilderness or even the five regions, only a few people in the entire cultivation world could take out such tea leaves to serve one’s friends so casually.
The enlightenment tea leaves’ price was something countless Supremacies’ whole fortunes could not even begin to compare.
Shen Tian did not have the habit of drinking tea, so he did not have any high-quality tea set.
Although Wang Shenxu drank tea every day, he drank Five Treasures Tea. Thus, once he took out his tea set, the whole Eternal mystic realm was filled with the smell of wolfberries.
In the end, it was Qi Shaoxuan who contributed a purple supreme-grade Spirit artifact tea set.
Although, in theory, even such a supreme-grade Spirit artifact tea set was totally unworthy of such a level of enlightenment tea—most probably only Divine artifacts were worthy—there were no other tea sets to substitute. Thus, they could only put up with it for now.
Now that they had both the tea leaves and tea set, the water to boil the tea leaves was also equally important.
Supreme-grade spirit spring water would be able to bring out more of the enlightenment tea’s effects with the help of spirit flames.
Frankly speaking, such spirit spring water was not easy to find.
In the end, Shen Tian was too lazy to search for it, so he directly took out 500ml of Nirvana Holy Liquid.
Well, even Shen Tian did not know if the tea brewed by the silvery-white Nirvana Holy Liquid was still counted as green tea or milk tea.
However, at least, things wouldn’t go wrong by brewing good things together. He’s already giving Qi Shaoxuan and the others enough face by serving them such tea.
In fact, it was as Shen Tian had guessed. Qi Shaoxuan and the others had a weird expression when they saw the silvery-white Nirvana Holy Liquid was brewing the silvery-white enlightenment tea leaves.
They were somewhat touched and felt somewhat awkward.
The Divine Devouring Vine’s Nirvana Holy Liquid and enlightenment tea were the five regions’ most precious treasures. Was it really fine to brew them together like that?
As expected of Brother Shen, having wealth really allows one to be willful!
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As the saying goes, “Gifts blind the eyes”.
Qi Shaoxuan, Wang Shenxu, and Ao Wu naturally could not say such things while drinking Shen Tian’s enlightenment tea.
However, although Shen Tian’s brewing tea method was special, when Shen Tian used the maximum output of his Nan Ming Li Fire, and the Nirvana Holy Liquid started boiling, the enlightenment tea leaves really started to spread.
The silver tea leaves started surging within the silver Nirvana Holy Liquid and unleashing their Daos within.
Shen Tian had put a total of four enlightenment tea leaves within, forming four images of a cauldron, bell, mirror, and spear.
After the Nirvana Holy Liquid started boiling, the four tea leaves directly floated in mid-air and seemed to be vaguely gathering the laws that contained profundity.
Suppose Shen Tian and the others were interested. In that case, they might be able to comprehend ancient times’ peerless law fragments if they concentrated on sensing those laws when drinking the tea, or even restore certain ancient times’ forbidden killing arts.
Of course, the value of those arts paled in comparison to the complete Thearch mystic arts.
“This time, I’ll definitely cultivate the Eternal Life Sutra to greater mastery!”
Wang Shenxu drank the enlightenment tea in one shot and only felt that the taste was strange.
It was a little sour, a little sweet, slightly hot, but also had the slight fragrance of tea. The taste was very rich and fulfilling.
At the same time, a ball of powerful energy surged throughout his whole body through Wang Shenxu’s meridians.
That was the effect of the Nirvana Holy Liquid. It was replenishing his lifespan as it had sensed his lacking lifeforce.
Meanwhile, another mysterious power followed his meridians and surged toward his soul.
That was the enlightenment tea’s special effect. It would be able to increase Wang Shenxu’s aptitude by a few times or even up to dozens of times in a short period.
In this short period, even if Wang Shenxu did not try understanding any cultivation technique, his strength could also be enhanced dozens of times.
Even if this short period passed, his enlightenment would also increase by quite a lot permanently. This was also the enlightenment tea’s effect that everyone valued the most.
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“How’s the taste?”
Shen Tian looked at Wang Shenxu nervously as it was the first time he brewed tea.
Shen Tian did not dare to drink the tea before Wang Shenxu drank it. He wanted to ensure that the tea could be brewed like this and would not taste disgusting.
Wang Shenxu narrowed his eyes and looked very comfortable. He had a blissful expression as he smiled and said, “Taste? Hehe, one cup is enough to refresh me. It’s delicious!”
After finishing, Wang Shenxu poured another cup for himself as he licked his lips.
Shen Tian was caught between laughter and tears. “Alright, drink more if you think it’s delicious. Brother Qi and Ao Wu, drink up too!”
Qi Shaoxuan and Ao Wu exchanged looks. They had no other choice but to pour a cup. They then closed their eyes as they drank it.
Hmm?
Eh? It tastes quite good!
A sour, sweet, fragrant, and crisp taste exploded in their mouths.
The boost to their physical strength and mental concentration only served for them to indulge in the sensation.
Qi Shaoxuan felt as if he had become one with the world in that instant and entered a wonderful, indescribable state.
He could sense that his Dao had become extremely clear, and the cultivation techniques he had learned previously were all listed in front of him. He had numerous new understandings of the cultivation techniques.
Purple aura appeared behind him, and within the endless purple aura, Heavenly Eagles were flying around, and Dragons were soaring in the sky.
The avatars became clearer and larger, each detail becoming even more realistic.
The purple Nascent Soul above his head also slowly grew bigger. In layman’s terms, Qi Shaoxuan’s cultivation level was increasing rapidly, at an astonishing speed.
As for Ao Wu, he seemed as if he was drunk after drinking the enlightenment tea. He clenched his fists and started punching the air. He was so serious that he seemed quite impressive.
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Upon seeing how everyone was so excited, Shen Tian also did not hold back. He poured a cup of tea and drank it slowly. He instantly felt as if his whole body turned warm.
The Tinder Body-Tempering Art and Five Elements’ power were crazily absorbing the Nirvana Holy Liquid to refine it to the energy of the same source.
As for that ball of chaotic aura in his dantian, it was quite calm and did not show any signs of snatching the Nirvana Holy Liquid.
When will I be able to control this ball of chaotic aura at will?
At least, if possible, driving the chaotic aura out is okay, too!
It really feels dangerous to leave it in my body like this.
Shen Tian murmured to himself. Everyone knew how fearsome the chaotic aura was—not even Sages would dare to let their guard down.
Shen Tian had obtained bountiful gains, so what if the chaotic aura directly caused his body to remain in Chaotic Star Island? It would be a huge loss!
No! I must return to the City of Bliss after this island’s chaotic aura barrier opens.
At least, after I place my treasures on me now to a safe place—
Hmmm!?
He seemed to have set a red flag for himself unconsciously.
Dangerous!
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After everyone drank the enlightenment tea, they entered a deep enlightenment state.
Qi Shaoxuan’s cultivation level increased dramatically. He also glanced at the Eternal Life Sutra and learned this mystic art in secret.
Meanwhile, Wang Shenxu directly lay down in front of the Black Tortoise Tablet. He kept on stretching out and drawing back his head in the hope of being able to finish learning the Eternal Life Sutra.
Only then could he completely avoid the awkward situation of not having enough lifespan to sacrifice!
Time passed gradually in such a harmonious and fulfilling process. In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
Shen Tian and others had already been waiting near the chaotic aura barrier for it to open long ago. Seven to eight months had already passed since Chaotic Star Island had opened, after all.
If they could not leave this time, then they would have to wait another three months.
By then, it would almost be time for the Chaotic Star Island to be sealed again. IF they were lost for some time, then it would be over for them.
Thus, they had to leave earlier and head toward the outer area to be on the safe side.
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Rumble!
The chaotic aura barrier finally cracked open.
The four of them flew outside of Dragon God Island like shooting stars.
Behind them, numerous pairs of joyous eyes shined. Those pairs of eyes belonged to none other than the island’s Dragons and Drakes.
Those humans have finally left!
Suddenly, a sigh resounded within the island’s core area.
It was as if it was a sound from 10,000 years ago.