Just when the Universal Beverage War seemed to be settling, an ancient, fizzing energy erupted across the cosmos.
From the depths of the Endless Carbonation Abyss, they emerged.
The Soda Immortals.
Their arrival was marked by a cosmic hiss, as if an ancient bottle had just been opened after millennia of being shaken.
At their forefront stood the Supreme Fizz Overlord, his robes bubbling with effervescence, his staff made of pure crystallized sugar and caffeine essence.
"Blasphemy!" he declared.
"Tea. Coffee. Smoothies. You all have forgotten the true path."
His voice rumbled through the realms, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.
"THE PATH OF FIZZ!"
With a single stomp, the ground beneath him sizzled as carbonation erupted into the air.
The war had a new contender.
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Earth – The Family's Backyard
Son-Wu San stared at the sky in despair as bubbles began appearing in the clouds.
He turned to his chaotic children.
"Xian Long… What did you do?"
Xian Long blinked innocently.
"I just thought the war was missing something… so I may have suggested soda could be a strong contender!"
Son-Wu San felt his soul leaving his body.
Xian Xue excitedly held up her tablet.
"Look! The universal beverage market just added carbonated beverages as an official combat style!"
Son-Wu San glanced at the headline.
BREAKING NEWS: 'Soda Cult' Declares War – Claims Carbonation is the Ultimate Dao!
His head hit the table.
"...I need a nap."
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The Battle of Fizz and Foam
The Soda Immortals descended onto the battlefield.
"You all focus on leaves, beans, and fruit—"
"But where is the BURST? The EXCITEMENT? The CHAOS?"
With a wave of the Fizz Overlord's hand, a mighty geyser of pure, sparkling carbonation erupted, knocking back even the most powerful Coffee Lords.
A Tea Grandmaster coughed, his throat dry.
"W-What is this… tingling sensation?!"
The Smoothie Sect Leader tried to retaliate, but the carbonation froze his fruits mid-blend.
The battlefield was in shambles.
Soda had changed the game.
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Earth – The Family's Snack Time
Son-Wu San refused to look at the screen.
Li-Yan Mei calmly sipped her tea-coffee fusion.
"This is getting interesting."
Xian Xue excitedly refreshed the Universal Dao Forum.
"Whoa! They just invented Bubble Tea Battle Techniques to counter the Soda Immortals!"
Xian Long clapped. "YES! Bubble Tea Lords enter the war!"
Son-Wu San slowly turned toward them.
"...Bubble Tea Lords?"
Xian Xue nodded.
"Yeah! They believe in balancing the elements! Tea, milk, bubbles, and just the right amount of ice!"
Son-Wu San buried his face in his hands.
"This war is never going to end."