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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 17: The main forces in the Chu Yu Empire

Ancient beasts are ferocious beasts without intelligence, with only basic hunting instincts in their heads like mortal animals.

Unlike demonic beasts, ancient beasts do not need to be trained but are born with powerful powers depending on the purity of their bloodline. The longer you live, the stronger your demonic power will be. There are some ancient beasts that have lived for hundreds of thousands of years and are even strong enough to rival human and Demon Master level powerhouses. But this is also the weakness of ancient beasts besides not possessing too high intelligence.

Although demon beasts have to cultivate each level according to the human race's system, they can reach their peak in a very short time, without having to live through long years to accumulate like ancient beasts.

- This destroyed underworld has a very large area, according to our Luu family's records, it is sometimes half as large as Chu Yu Empire, so it is very difficult for us to encounter those ten heavenly heroes.

Doc Co Minh nodded.

Those ten geniuses are all powerful and unparalleled, they are the new generation of heroes of Chu Yu Empire. The lowest among them can reach forty thousand feet. If they are unlucky, they will surely die.

- You should focus on refining those four planets. During this time, I will tell you complete information about the ten heavenly prides so that you can best adapt.

The two stayed in this dark forest to practice in seclusion. In the blink of an eye, two weeks had passed. Finally, Doc Co Minh had refined four planets, and his level had also increased dramatically.

He sat cross-legged and drank, the silver blood in his body boiling, the pores of his whole body opened wide to receive endless spiritual energy that forged his body and then flowed into the Qi Condensation. The barrier of the Qi Condensation was shattered by the planet's violent energy, forming a vast Qi Condensation.

The Qi Condensation is thirty-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine feet!

Last time two planets helped him ascend a distance of nearly twenty thousand feet, but this time four planets were needed to have the same effect. Obviously, the later it goes, the higher the difficulty of expanding the ocean.

Thinking about this, Doc Co Minh understands the importance of being a member of a great power. Those geniuses must have been given an incredibly large amount of resources, so they were able to compete with the heroes in the world.

- Last time you killed Vuong That and Truong Giac but refused to search their miserable sea to take their assets.

Luu Tich Quan expressed regret. Of course, he couldn't be blamed, he had only been practicing for more than a month, had little experience and knowledge, and was completely unaware of the location monks often used to hide treasures.

During this time, he also learned more about the so-called "One holy land, three sects, five sects, and four great masters".

The most holy land is obviously Phong Loi holy land. The two holy sons Loi Diet and Phong Diet are the most outstanding characters of this generation, having broken through the Fairy Spirit realm early on. Phong Loi's two holy sons are incredibly terrifying, no one knows exactly how much strength they have. Following into the Nether forbidden land, there was also a person from this holy land, that was the new saint Aether Fern, with a cultivation level of forty-two thousand feet.

The three sects include Blazing sect, Nine Tianshan sect, and Nine Miraculous sect. Among these three sects, only the Nine Tianshan sect, Nine Aquatic sect, and the Purgatory sect, Demon Face Army sect, can enter the second level.

Nine Tianshan sect specializes in cultivating the body, and a genius of the Dao Ancestor realm at its peak like Trieu Thang can use his bare hands to fiercely resist the Melody. If it is not of the highest grade or above, he can even destroy it.

The Purgatory sect's techniques are more inclined toward the devil path and are no less evil than the Minh sect. Demon Face Army is the emerging genius of this force. Even though he is still very young, he has already reached the sea level of forty-seven thousand feet, on par with Kim Thien Chi of the Kim Chi Dieu clan. This time, the demon race that reached the second level also had Prince Linh Minh of the Thach Hau clan, whose strength was no less than that of Kim Thien Chi.

The five sects include Minh sect, Begonia sect, Nine Aquatic sect, Nine Miraculous sect, Nine Tianshan sect.

The Ming sect specializes in cultivating evil ways. This generation of Ming sect talents are countless, of which Young Master Truong Kiet is the most prominent. Truong Giac's younger brother, Truong Kiet, is superior compared to other powerful saints and young masters, but when he is in the Minh Cult, he is still only in the middle range, enough to understand how terrifying the Minh sect is. Currently, they have up to three Ung Kiep powerhouses in command, completely on par with Phong Loi Holy Land.

Begonia Buddhism is a religion inherited from ancient times. This generation has Young Master Tu Ma De Giang, who is a powerful Immortal Spirit, and his junior brother Doan Chi Binh, who is at the peak of the Dao Ancestor realm, is also very famous in Chu Yu Empire.

Nine Aquatic Sect believes that oneself is the greatest fruit of the path, not cultivating the way of heaven and earth, directly pointing at the human heart, realizing one's nature, and becoming a god. In this life, only Hua Do Qi Condensation of three thousand six hundred miles stands out, which can be said to be the weakest of the five teachings.

Nine Miraculous sect also failed just like Nine Tianshan. Although young master Tinh Minh assisted Doc Co Minh in successfully killing Truong Giac and Vuong That, he still gave him the key. Simply because Doc Co Minh hated the fact that Young Master Tinh Minh dared to sneak attack him, in addition, his eyes always sparkled with fierce light, full of malice.

Tu Duong Dao is very strong, famous for the Qi Sutra, and is the only force among the five sects that had a Great Emperor in ancient times. However, this time they did not have any arrogant people coming here.

Luu Tich Quan continued to say:

- As for the four great masters, you probably already know everything. Currently, the strongest is Vuong, second is Tieu, our Luu family is third, and last is Ly family. Of the four families, only the Luu family and Tieu family were able to reach the second level.

Doc Co Minh pondered. Tieu Mich Nhi is Carmine's younger sister, has an appearance like a flower like a jade, and once helped him hold off Kim Thien Chi and Hua Do's group. Unlike Ly Mat of the Ly family, Tieu Mich Nhi has no hostility towards him, making him very favorable.

- What kind of person is Carmine that everyone says he is on par with Cyathula and Crimson?

Doc Co Minh was very curious about this person.

Luu Tich Quan smiled and replied:

- He is as mysterious as those two saints, never truly revealing his true strength. He cultivates love, has a melancholy appearance, has droopy hair, uses a pipa as a magic weapon, and never stands up in battle. Someone once saw him just playing the guitar caused a late-stage Immortal monk to explode and die...

- So perverted?

The three sects include Blazing sect, Nine Tianshan sect, and Nine Miraculous sect. Among these three sects, only the Nine Tianshan sect, Nine Aquatic sect, and the Purgatory sect, Demon Face Army sect, can enter the second level.

Nine Tianshan sect specializes in cultivating the body, and a genius of the Dao Ancestor realm at its peak like Trieu Thang can use his bare hands to fiercely resist the Melody. If it is not of the highest grade or above, he can even destroy it.

The Purgatory sect's techniques are more inclined toward the devil path and are no less evil than the Minh sect. Demon Face Army is the emerging genius of this force. Even though he is still very young, he has already reached the sea level of forty-seven thousand feet, on par with Kim Thien Chi of the Kim Chi Dieu clan. This time, the demon race that reached the second level also had Prince Linh Minh of the Thach Hau clan, whose strength was no less than that of Kim Thien Chi.

The five sects include Minh sect, Begonia sect, Nine Aquatic sect, Nine Miraculous sect, Nine Tianshan sect.

The Minh sect specializes in cultivating evil ways. This generation of Minh sect talents are countless, of which Young Master Truong Kiet is the most prominent. Truong Giac's younger brother, Truong Kiet, is superior compared to other powerful saints and young masters, but when he is in the Minh Cult, he is still only in the middle range, enough to understand how terrifying the Minh sect is. Currently, they have up to three Ung Kiep powerhouses in command, completely on par with Phong Loi Holy Land.

Begonia Buddhism is a religion inherited from ancient times. This generation has Young Master Tu Ma De Giang, who is a powerful Immortal Spirit, and his junior brother Doan Chi Binh, who is at the peak of the Dao Ancestor realm, is also very famous in Chu Yu Empire.

Nine Aquatic Sect believes that one is the greatest fruit of the path, not cultivating the way of heaven and earth, directly pointing at the human heart, realizing one's nature, and becoming a god. In this life, only Hua Do Qi Condensation of three thousand six hundred miles stands out, which can be said to be the weakest of the five teachings.

Nine Miraculous sect also failed just like Nine Tianshan. Although young master Tinh Minh assisted Doc Co Minh in successfully killing Truong Giac and Vuong That, he still gave him the key. Simply because Doc Co Minh hated the fact that Young Master Tinh Minh dared to sneak attack him, in addition, his eyes always sparkled with fierce light, full of malice.

Tu Duong Dao is very strong, famous for the Qi Sutra, and is the only force among the five sects that had a Great Emperor in ancient times. However, this time they did not have any arrogant people coming here.

Luu Tich Quan continued to say:

- As for the four great masters, you probably already know everything. Currently, the strongest is Vuong, second is Tieu, our Luu family is third, and last is Ly family. Of the four families, only the Luu family and Tieu family were able to reach the second level.

Doc Co Minh pondered. Tieu Mich Nhi is Carmine's younger sister, has an appearance like a flower like a jade, and once helped him hold off Kim Thien Chi and Hua Do's group. Unlike Ly Mat of the Ly family, Tieu Mich Nhi has no hostility towards him, making him very favorable.

- What kind of person is Carmine that everyone says he is on par with Cyathula and Crimson?

Doc Co Minh was very curious about this person.

Luu Tich Quan smiled and replied:

- He is as mysterious as those two saints, never truly revealing his true strength. He cultivates love, has a melancholy appearance, has droopy hair, uses a pipa as a magic weapon, and never stands up in battle. Someone once saw him just playing the guitar caused a late-stage Immortal monk to explode and die...

- So perverted?