Somewhere in the Infinite Realms, within the Sacred Spice Pavilion…
A group of ancient cultivators gathered in complete panic.
The Chili Monarch clenched his fists.
"The Bread Cultivators… are gone."
The Curry Emperor shook his head.
"Fools. They thought they could impress the Supreme Family. They played with forces beyond comprehension."
The Pepper Ancestor slammed his palm on the table.
"This is a disaster! If they ever turn their attention to spices…"
The room fell silent.
A single bead of sweat rolled down the Salt Sage's forehead.
"We… we must prepare."
---
Back on Earth
Xian Xue sat on the couch, flipping through a cookbook.
"Mom, I wanna try making something spicy!"
Li-Yan Mei smiled.
"Of course, dear. I'll teach you how to make our family's Legendary Inferno Curry."
Son-Wu San looked up from his tea.
"Wait, the Inferno Curry? Isn't that a little too much for her?"
Li-Yan Mei laughed.
"Nonsense. She's my daughter. A little spice won't hurt her."
Meanwhile, Xian Long peeked over the couch.
"Spicy? Pfft. Bet I can eat more than her."
Xian Xue narrowed her eyes.
"Oh? Wanna bet?"
Li-Yan Mei chuckled.
"Alright, alright. Let's cook!"
---
Three Hours Later
A glowing cauldron bubbled in the kitchen.
The air shimmered with a fiery aura.
Reality itself wavered from the sheer spiciness radiating from the dish.
Xian Xue proudly stirred the pot.
"Done!"
Son-Wu San peered inside.
"Uh… why is it glowing?"
Li-Yan Mei wiped her hands.
"That's just the Inferno Essence. It happens when the spice level surpasses mortal understanding."
Xian Long snorted.
"Looks weak."
Xian Xue smirked.
"Then you take the first bite."
He grabbed a spoon, scooped up a chunk, and swallowed.
…
For a second, nothing happened.
Then—
BOOOOOOM.
A pillar of fire shot from his mouth.
The house shook.
The sky turned red.
A nearby mountain melted.
A celestial dragon flying by caught fire and panicked.
The Great Ocean boiled for a moment before calming down.
Son-Wu San blinked.
"…That's a bit much."
Li-Yan Mei tilted her head.
"Hm. Maybe I added too much Primordial Ghost Pepper."
Xian Long coughed, his eyes watering.
"O-okay. That was a little spicy…"
Xian Xue grinned.
"My turn!"
She took a spoonful and swallowed.
…
Silence.
She blinked.
"Not bad!"
The Spice Cultivators felt a disturbance in the universe.
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Sacred Spice Pavilion
The Chili Monarch's eyes snapped open.
"SOMEONE HAS EATEN THE LEGENDARY SPICE… AND SURVIVED."
The Salt Sage clutched his chest.
"Unbelievable… Who? WHO?!"
The Curry Emperor stood up, trembling.
"Activate the Spice Oracle!"
A glowing crystal hovered in the air, showing an image of…
A little girl, casually eating Inferno Curry.
The Spice Cultivators collapsed.
The Pepper Ancestor gasped.
"That child… is beyond us."
The Cinnamon Monarch whispered.
"If she ever asks for stronger spices… what will we do?"
The Salt Sage clenched his fists.
"There is only one way."
The room fell silent.
"We must surrender… before she notices us."
The Spice Cultivators knelt toward Earth.
"ALL SPICES BELONG TO THE SUPREME FAMILY FROM THIS DAY FORWARD."
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Back on Earth
Xian Xue wiped her mouth.
"That was good! But I think it could be a little spicier."
Xian Long paled.
Son-Wu San sighed.
Li-Yan Mei smiled.
"I'll make it stronger next time."
In the distance, an entire sect of Spice Cultivators collapsed in despair.
They had lost… before the battle even began.