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The Ascension Journey of a Mortal

In the bustling heart of Saigon, the city dazzles with its duality: opulence for the affluent and desolation for the destitute. Amidst this urban chaos, a compelling saga unfolds, capturing the essence of survival, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of hope. Meet Minh, a streetwise young man with a knack for evading trouble. Despite his unassuming appearance and history of petty theft, Minh harbors a heart full of loyalty and a dream for a better life. His life is a constant chase, not just from the authorities but from his own limitations and circumstances. "Are you good at standing still?" might as well be Minh’s mantra, for his life is anything but stationary. Minh's closest confidant and moral compass is Mr. Ly, an elderly man who, despite his advanced age and destitution, possesses a wealth of wisdom. Mr. Ly has taught Minh how to read and instilled in him the value of knowledge. Their bond is not just of necessity but of mutual respect and unspoken familial ties. Minh often reflects, "I often suspect that you are a person from another world who has come here!" This suspicion is more admiration, highlighting the stark contrast between their lives and Mr. Ly's enigmatic presence. The narrative takes a mystical turn when Minh's encounters introduce him to a realm of fantastical possibilities. The tales Mr. Ly used to tell about different kinds of spiritual bodies and their abilitiessome blessed by gods to control elements like Wind and Lightning start to feel less like stories and more like hidden truths about the world Minh inhabits. This revelation begins when he meets Luu Tich Quan, a formidable woman bound by family pride and mysterious powers. Their interaction is a dance of power and secrecy, each with their own past and future to protect. Minh's struggle intensifies as he grapples with his own latent abilities and the harsh realities of the mystical world he is slowly drawn into. "Your problem is that the bitter sea recovers too quickly, it is difficult to expand, you can only rely on external support to explore," Luu Tich Quan tells Minh, hinting at the untapped potential within him and the monumental challenges he faces. His body, described as the Longevity Body, suggests he is destined for greatness but also curses him with perpetual struggle. The stakes rise as Minh becomes entangled with the powerful Luu family, known for their mastery over ancient techniques and ruthless ambition. The conflict with the Luu family is not just physical but deeply ideological, testing Minh's principles and his resolve to protect those he loves, like little Vi, who represents his hope and future. In a particularly gripping scene, Minh faces off with Luu Toan, a proud member of the Luu family. The tension is palpable, with Luu Toan underestimating Minh's tenacity. "I really don't want to offend you, I'm just forced to," Minh says, encapsulating his reluctant heroism. This moment marks the beginning of Minh’s transformation from a street survivor to a significant player in the unfolding mystical war. The narrative's climax is both a physical and spiritual battle. Minh’s journey through ancient relics, facing mythical beasts, and deciphering cryptic prophecies leads him to a profound understanding of his purpose. The encounters with other powerful entities, like Doc Co Minh and the enigmatic Nether Demon Master, push Minh to his limits, forcing him to harness his true potential. “Don't worry, I can never die,” Minh declares, embodying the resilience that defines his character. This statement is not just bravado but a testament to his undying spirit, foreshadowing his crucial role in the larger cosmic struggle. Can Minh fully realize his potential and face the harsh challenges that lie ahead? Where will this journey take him, and what secrets will be revealed in the battle between good and evil? Stay tuned to uncover the surprises and wonders still hidden within "[The Ascension Journey of a Mortal]".

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Chapter 33: The Successor of the Nascent Soul

Sister Tuyet still remained calm, only glanced at him and then completely ignored him. Her hand waved, causing the temperature of the space around Nguyet Nhi to drop to extremely low levels, eventually forming a block of ice that sealed her.

- All of you, quickly leave the Fire Circle, and don't come back here for a month?

After So Tuyet gave the order, she took away the ice block with Nguyet Nhi sealed inside. The girl's face inside the ice block still retains the evil expression, her dark eyes seem to want to devour the souls of those who look at her.

- Nguyet Nhi, rest assured I will save you!

The crowd of disciples began to leave the Fire Circle in droves. Doc Co Minh stood in the crowd, his eyes following So Tuyet's back as he gradually disappeared from the passage, his heart began to make up his mind.

- Kid, quickly throw me into the Fire Circle!

At that moment, a loud voice rang out in Doc Co Minh's head, but he looked sideways and up and down but didn't see anyone. While he was frowning in confusion, that mysterious voice rang out again:

- Little boy, do you have cerebral palsy? I am the rock in your Qi Condensation...

- What? Can you talk? That old immortal Thao Thiet said you were just a weak descendant of that old man, right?

Doc Co Minh was surprised and quickly used his mind to check the black rock in the Qi Condensation and saw that a small piece had just peeled off the top of its head. This piece of rock unexpectedly knew how to move, lying on his back swimming back and forth in his sea of ​​spiritual fluid, eyes half-closed, occasionally reaching out with his tiny turtle hand to pick up a mouthful of spiritual fluid and drink it.

- Damn it, where did a black turtle suddenly appear? You still dare to consider my Qi Condensation as a place to rest, leisurely swimming in it?

Doc Co Minh almost fainted. In his heart, he cursed eighteen generations of that bastard Thao Thiet, clearly defrauding him.

- Incorrect! The rock is still intact, this black turtle must be a parasite on the rock. Get out of my misery, you shameless bastard!

The crowd of disciples passing by Doc Co Minh suddenly saw him angry, everyone was afraid of danger and quickly moved dozens of meters away.

The black turtle lay on its back swimming in his ocean, looking very proud, and said:

- If you want to save that girl Nguyet Nhi, then quickly listen to me and throw me into the Fire Circle. Otherwise, if I change my mind, I won't have time to regret it!

Doc Co Minh looked around to see if anyone was paying attention to him. Taking advantage of the chaos, he continuously stepped back, and soon arrived at the crater right above the Fire Circle. The bottom was filled with hot lava as if it wanted to burn the monks who dared to approach. Even Doc Co Minh, who possesses the Longevity Body, still has to work very hard to stand here.

- Are you sure you want me to throw it down?

Doc Co Minh transmitted the voice and asked again.

- Don't worry, I was the Co Chi Ton in ancient times, I am the only one in heaven and earth, unparalleled in beauty, the number one peach blossom in the six worlds, even Ba Luan would meet me, run ten meters away... How can a small lake cause trouble for me?

- Your motherfucker, you're more narcissistic than me!

For the first time, Doc Co Minh encountered someone who made him feel that he was too good. This black turtle seems to be the concentration of all the shameless sources in the world, even thick-skinned people like him still feel angry when talking to it.

Taking the black turtle out of the Qi Condensation, Doc Co Minh without any hesitation threw it into the boiling lava stream:

- Ah, Tieu Minh Tu, I forgot and I don't know how to swim, please help me!

The black turtle fell into the lava with a splash, then pretended to be drowning and raised its hand to ask for help to tease him.

- You're going to die, tomorrow I'll come back here and pick up your body and bring it back to make grilled turtle with salt and chili...

Doc Co Minh snorted coldly, but did not forget to hold his fist and bow to the turtle:

- I hope you will help me save Nguyet Nhi. If successful, I will do whatever you want!

Even though he hated this turtle, he knew it was extremely abnormal. The Fire Circle is the most fiery place in the world, even Nascent Soul monks who fall into it must be burned without any ash left, but this turtle can freely swim and even scoop up lava water to drink. , clearly possessing a demonic body is even more terrifying than the powerhouse Ung Kiep. The only thing he felt was lacking in it was vitality and spiritual energy fluctuations.

- Okay, I'll come back in a month. That girl hasn't reached the fifth level of demon training yet, and the suffering sea has reached fifty thousand zhang, so there's no danger yet! Go away quickly, don't let anyone else notice!

As soon as the turtle finished speaking, he took a deep breath and disappeared. Doc Co Minh didn't bother anymore and quickly left this Hoa Mach.

The event of Nguyet Nhi disappearing into a demon right at the Fire Circuit caused the disciples of Chan Nascent Soul to gossip for several days, and in the end, So Tuyet herself went to suppress it completely.

Doc Co Minh, after returning to the cave, remained in seclusion and declared that he would not meet anyone. Ngo Trung, Lieu Than, and Tieu Ngon were forced to move their mansion nearby to keep watch. If they saw anyone coming and wanting to see him, they had to find an excuse to chase him away immediately.

It was for this reason that Bach Tu Hao never met Doc Co Minh, but he was extremely calm and came every few days to ask to see him.

At this time, inside the cave, Doc Co Minh was sitting cross-legged and using his mind to enter the heart sea, he began to find a way to break the Hu Than Nerve. However, this practice is incomparably domineering, and that ego now seems to no longer belong to him, cultivating autonomously, breathing autonomously. Half a month after the third god's head was formed, his ego first emitted fluctuations of life.

It's like there's a dark seed filled with madness that's gradually growing in the ego, causing it to gradually change its appearance. Even though he was still Doc Co Minh, his hair was longer, darker, and her skin was pale as if it had been lacking light for a long time, making no one want to stand near his.

During this half month, Doc Co Minh was completely desperate. Even the mysterious ancient jade no longer protected him. This is easy to understand because, after all, that "ego" and him are one entity. Ancient jade only appears when it has an emperor-level threat or higher, otherwise it is nothing more than a useless piece of broken jade.

- Will I eventually become a bloodthirsty demon who specializes in devouring flesh and blood?

Doc Co Minh sighed and stopped practicing.

After seeing him appear outside the cave, the three names Ngo Trung, Tieu Khon, and Lieu Than hurriedly ran to pay their respects. Especially Lieu Than looked terrified, holding his fist and bowing his head so low that his back was broken in half.

- Sir!

- What's the matter, call me Big Brother Ba!

In True Great Religion, there are also many factions. At the present time, on Vuong Luc's side, the genius from the Vuong family is the strongest because he holds the authority to manage the Alchemy Pavilion and is responsible for distributing medicinal pills to the disciples of the entire sect. Speaking of the Vuong family, Doc Co Minh could not help but admire the coverage of this family. Almost all of the thirteen biggest forces of Chu Yu Empire have their roots attached to them, their roots are very deep.

Although Phong Loi Holy Land is famous for having the Great Emperor sitting in its command, the past few thousand years of life and death are unknown. Today, although there are two amazing saints, Phong Diet and Loi Diet, they are incomparably amazing, but they have not completely overwhelmed the forces other.

The Tieu family's strength is profound and unfathomable. This generation has Tieu Uc Tinh, a genius of the Immortal realm. In the realm of Chaos and Qi Condensation, there is no shortage of genius. In addition, there are two Elders of Ung Kiep sitting in command to compete with Phong Loi Holy Land.

However, both of these forces are still no match for the Minh Sect and the Vuong family.

The royal family has four Ung Kiep elders sitting in town. Although two of them have only just advanced to the next level, they still have long-term combat power and are not old people who sleep soundly all year round. The seventh prince's royal family is even more amazing, from Vuong Tu up, his strength is profound and unfathomable. These four young masters always stay in the Royal Family and do not go out, they are very well protected.

There is no need to say anything about the Ming teachings. In this life, they don't know who their true pride is. Every once in a while, they send out a mediocre person to roam the world of cultivation, leaving without revenge or pity, as if to create a distraction to protect some supreme arrogance. . Some people speculate that it is young master Truong Kiet, Truong Giac's older brother, but there are also people who conjecture that that person is even more terrifying than Truong Kiet, insisting on cultivating, waiting for the right opportunity to appear and oppress the twelve generations remaining force.

After the beating of the previous day, Lieu Than and the others immediately realized that Doc Co Minh's strength was absolutely approaching that of the 50,000-foot Qi Condensation. He was the type of peerless arrogance that could compare to Kim Thien Chi, Prince Linh Minh, and Tieu. Mich Nhi or Ly Mat. For such a peerless and arrogant person, they accepted to be their followers, feeling that there was no loss of face.

- Big Brother Ba has just left the customs, making the younger brothers think that Big Brother encountered an accident while cultivating, making them cry with sadness.

Doc Co Minh looked at Lieu Than with tears in his eyes and couldn't help but be frightened. This guy's acting skills and flattery were many times more intelligent than him. After that black turtle, now this name Lieu Than, is it possible that all the arrogant people in the world of shameless great sects are starting to appear?

- Why didn't you say anything, Big Brother? Big brother, there's no need to be moved. In this life, I live for you. If you just say something, even if it's hot water, I'm ready to jump in and risk my life.

- Brother, I misunderstood you before... Forgive me!

Doc Co Minh let out a breath, put both hands on Lieu Than's shoulders, and looked straight into his eyes:

- I have only one wish: to break into Van Hu Palace to rescue Nguyet Nhi. Are you willing to go east and west for me to deal with Sect Leader Giang Tran to save me time?

After hearing this, Lieu Than's face was as black as coal, but he returned to his look of kindness that could reach the sky, holding his fist and bowing three times to Doc Co Minh:

- This time I leave and I may never be able to return, I hope you stay healthy!

With tears in his eyes, he turned and walked towards the top of the mountain.

- EH...

Doc Co Minh was about to open his mouth to say "I'm just kidding" when he saw Ngo Trung and Tieu Ngon rush to hug Lieu Than, crying loudly:

- Brother Lieu Than, if you want to go, take us with you. We have blessings to enjoy together and sufferings to endure together!

- Brother Lieu Than, I can't let you go up there alone...

Lieu Than choked up and hugged Ngo Trung and Tieu Khon:

- This time Big Brother gave me an order, I couldn't refuse. Please stay and take care of Big Brother Ba...

- No, take us away!

....

Doc Co Minh raised his hand to stroke his forehead. He had been sitting here waiting for an hour but the three men still hadn't parted ways, crying until his eyes were purple and black, and his mouth was dry.

- That's enough, I accept your feelings. Now come with me to the mall, I want to take a look around!

- Yes, yes, boss!

The three men who were hugging each other and crying heard that and immediately showed expressions like pardoned sinners. They jumped up and immediately walked behind Doc Co Minh.