As the Beverage War raged on, an ancient power stirred from the depths of the Frozen Peaks of Blended Eternity—the Smoothie Sect.
For eons, they had remained neutral, hidden in their icy sanctuaries, perfecting the Dao of Blending.
But when they heard of Tea-Coffee Fusion, their sect leader, the Eternal Blender Sage, could not remain silent.
He descended from his mountain, his robe stained with berry essence, his hands glowing with the power of frozen fruits.
"The balance is broken! Tea and coffee alone cannot rule the beverage universe!"
The Smoothie Sect had entered the war.
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Earth – The Family's Kitchen
Son-Wu San sat at the table, staring at the galactic news.
BREAKING NEWS:
Smoothie Sect Declares War!
Frozen Banana Cult challenges the Espresso Lords to a duel!
A mysterious "Lactose-Free Alliance" is rising in the shadows.
Son-Wu San buried his face in his hands.
"...Why?"
Xian Long excitedly pointed at the screen.
"Whoa! They're using fruit cultivation!"
Xian Xue nodded. "The Dao of Blending is super strong!"
Li-Yan Mei calmly sipped her new tea-coffee mix.
"It's quite balanced. But perhaps a hint of fruit essence would enhance the flavor."
Son-Wu San's soul nearly left his body.
"DO NOT SUGGEST THAT."
But Xian Xue was already typing a cosmic announcement into the Universal Dao Forum.
[New idea: Fruit-Infused Tea-Coffee!]
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The Beverage War – The Smoothie Sect Strikes
The battlefield trembled as the Eternal Blender Sage arrived.
His Aura of Refreshment spread across the war-torn realm.
"You fools. You fight over heat, but the true path lies in the cold!"
With a wave of his hand, the Smoothie Tempest swept across the battlefield.
Hot coffee froze mid-air.
Tea leaves became fruit-infused slush.
The battle stopped instantly as cultivators tasted the new fusion.
A Coffee God took a sip. His eyes widened.
"By the Cosmic Beans… This… This is delicious!"
A Tea Cultivator fell to his knees.
"The Dao of Blending… it is perfect!"
For the first time in universal history, tea and coffee agreed on something.
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Back on Earth – The Unthinkable Happens
Xian Xue clapped her hands. "See! Everyone loves it!"
Xian Long nodded. "Now they can stop fighting!"
Son-Wu San was not convinced.
"You don't understand. You just created something so powerful that the entire beverage universe will—"
DING!
A new universal decree flashed across the screen.
[ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE UNIVERSAL TRADE FEDERATION:]
"The Age of Blended Beverages has begun. All factions must now compete for the title of Ultimate Drink!"
Son-Wu San froze.
"...You just started an intergalactic beverage industry war."
Li-Yan Mei calmly poured herself another cup.
"Interesting. Let's see who wins."
Son-Wu San collapsed.
The war had only just begun.