At that moment.
Everyone saw a glow flicker in Xiao Yichen’s palm, followed closely by a faint, refreshing fragrance that spread in all directions.
The crowd felt invigorated and refreshed.
Then they saw a verdant green leaf appear in Xiao Yichen’s palm.
The leaf was no larger than the palm of a hand, brimming with boundless vitality. Its veins shimmered like golden threads, radiating divine light.
Moreover, wisps of misty vapour rose from the leaf, resembling clouds and rosy haze, making it appear extraordinarily remarkable.
“Enlightenment Tea!”
Someone knowledgeable in the crowd recognised the leaf and exclaimed in shock.
“The Butian Sect possesses a heavenly spiritual root known as the Enlightenment Tea Tree!”
“It is said that the sect’s founding leader sat beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree for nine hundred years, rising from an ordinary mortal with no cultivation to a Saint King powerhouse. He created the peerless Heaven-Mending Art and shook the Eastern Wilderness with his fame!”
“Legend has it that comprehending the Dao beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree allows one to advance a thousand li in a single day.”
The Enlightenment Tea Tree flowers only once every thirty thousand years, bears fruit once every thirty thousand years, and only then, after another thirty thousand years, does it produce leaves. Each time, it yields merely nine leaves.
“Ninety thousand years for just nine leaves. One can see how precious Enlightenment Tea is.”
“The effects of Enlightenment Tea are astonishing, far surpassing ordinary divine medicines. It is said that even someone with dull aptitude, upon drinking Enlightenment Tea, can instantly become a genius!”
“No one expected Divine Son Xiao to be so generous as to produce a leaf of Enlightenment Tea directly!”
“…”
Exclamations rang out all around.
Ye Qiu and Elder Longbrow heard every word clearly.
“Little brat, did you hear that? Enlightenment Tea takes ninety thousand years to produce nine leaves. Such a precious item, you must help me seize it.” Elder Longbrow said.
Ye Qiu turned and saw Elder Longbrow staring at the Enlightenment Tea like a drooling hound, his eyes fixed intently. Ye Qiu laughed and scolded, “It is just a leaf. Look at how little ambition you have.”
Elder Longbrow stressed, “This is no ordinary leaf. It is Enlightenment Tea.”
“Fine, I will help you seize it later.” Ye Qiu said.
Elder Longbrow beamed with delight upon hearing this. “You are the one who treats me best. If I were a woman, I would certainly marry you.”
Ye Qiu replied, “If you were a woman, you would be an ugly hag.”
Elder Longbrow: “???”
In the air.
The other divine sons also recognised the Enlightenment Tea. Shock filled their eyes. Clearly, none had expected Xiao Yichen to produce Enlightenment Tea.
Whoosh.
Xiao Yichen flicked his finger, and the Enlightenment Tea leaf flew through the air to Li Jian.
“Brother Li, are you satisfied with this leaf of Enlightenment Tea?” Xiao Yichen asked with a smile.
“Very satisfied, extremely satisfied.” Li Jian quickly accepted it, cupped his fists, and said, “Many thanks to Brother Xiao.”
Xiao Yichen replied, “We are all allies. No need for thanks.”
Wang Cong said, “Brother Xiao, I have long heard that your honoured sect’s Enlightenment Tea is extraordinarily remarkable. When might we have the chance to taste it?”
“Soon.” Xiao Yichen declared loudly, “My friends, once we leave the Dragon Burial Nest, I shall become the new leader of the Butian Sect.”
“At that time, the Butian Sect will hold a grand ceremony for my inauguration as leader. All are welcome to attend.”
“On that occasion, guests attending the ceremony will have the opportunity to sample Enlightenment Tea.”
Hearing this, those present were filled with delight.
Wang Cong said, “Brother Xiao, you must invite me when the time comes.”
“Rest assured, you will not be forgotten.” Xiao Yichen laughed.
Chen Tianming gave a cold snort. “Do not celebrate too soon. Whether you can leave here alive remains uncertain.”
“You—” Xiao Yichen flew into a rage and was about to erupt when Qi Tian’s voice transmission reached his ear.
“Brother Xiao, do not lose your temper.” “At a time like this, the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance is what matters most.”
“As for Chen Tianming’s words, pay them no heed, for he will soon be a dead man.”
Indeed, why quarrel with someone soon to die?
Xiao Yichen calmed instantly. He stared at Chen Tianming, his gaze cold as eternal ice.
Seeing Xiao Yichen stare at him, Chen Tianming cursed outright, “What the hell are you staring at? Got big eyes, have you?”
Xiao Yichen seethed with anger, but recalling Qi Tian’s words, he forcibly swallowed his fury.
“Brother Li, I brought nothing particularly fine on this trip. I cannot give you the Saint King Bell, so I offer this instead. I hope you will not disdain it.”
Wang Cong spoke, produced a treasure vial, and tossed it to Li Jian.
Li Jian caught the vial, removed the stopper, and a rich surge of life essence struck his face.
The next moment, Li Jian saw a droplet of water inside the vial.
The droplet was roughly the size of a baby’s fist, perfectly round, crystal clear, and unyielding in form.
“Heavenly Dew Pearl!”
Li Jian’s pupils contracted in shock, followed by great joy. He hurriedly expressed thanks. “Brother Wang, I like this item very much. Thank you!”
“As long as you like it.” Wang Cong smiled outwardly, though his heart ached inwardly.
The Primordial Holy Land possesses a heavenly pool in which a divine lotus is planted.
Every three thousand years, the divine lotus condenses a single dew pearl, known as the Heavenly Dew Pearl.
The Heavenly Dew Pearl contains powerful life essence. Its primary effect is healing wounds, especially repairing damaged dantian, where it is remarkably efficacious.
This Heavenly Dew Pearl had been given to Wang Cong by his elder brother Wang Chong before entering the Dragon Burial Nest.
Thus, parting with it caused Wang Cong considerable pain.
Yet there was no alternative now. To glimpse the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance, he could only pin his hopes on Li Jian.
Elder Longbrow transmitted to Ye Qiu, “Little brat, that Heavenly Dew Pearl also looks extraordinary. You must help me seize it later.”
Ye Qiu was about to reply when Wu Qinghao’s voice rang out.
“Brother Li, this armour is for you.” Wu Qinghao waved his hand, and a jet-black suit of armour appeared before Li Jian.
It was a saint artefact.
“My thanks.” Li Jian accepted the armour.
Now only Chen Tianming remained.
“Chen Tianming, what do you intend to give Brother Li?” Xiao Yichen said, “If it is not something truly remarkable, you had best not embarrass yourself by offering it.”
“Hmph, I have treasures aplenty.” Chen Tianming snorted coldly and waved his palm.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
Streaks of cold light flew towards Li Jian.
Li Jian caught them swiftly in his hand.
Nine flying swords!
Chen Tianming declared proudly, “These nine flying swords were forged by my grandfather himself. Each is a saint sword. When used together, they can form their own sword array.”
“Li Jian, are you satisfied?”
“My thanks.” Li Jian smiled and put them away.
Thereafter, the five divine sons present swore publicly that they would safely escort Li Jian out of the Dragon Burial Nest.
“Brother Li, the treasures have been given, and we have all sworn. Now it is up to you.” Qi Tian said.
“Understood.” Li Jian replied, then sat cross-legged in mid-air.
His hands rapidly formed seals before him while he silently chanted incantations.
After a while.
A jet of blood arrowed from the crown of Li Jian’s head, transforming into a circle above him.
“Disciple Li Jian summons my honoured master!”
