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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 29: Unsettling Premonition

Nine Aquatic Sect is a sect inherited from ancient times, founded by Van Hu Chan - a powerful half-step Great Emperor.

He believes that he is the greatest fruit of enlightenment. He does not cultivate the way of heaven and earth, directs the human mind, and realizes his nature to become a god. Create your own set of Void Nerves, constantly searching for the "God" of nothingness in your ego. From ancient times until now, it can be said that although there has never been a Great Emperor-level powerhouse, it has still stood firmly in the world of cultivation for hundreds of thousands of years.

However, in this era, it has been a thousand years since the Nine Aquatic Sect appeared to have any heavenly pride with ​​Qi Condensation exceeding fifty thousand zhang. The inheritance was in ruins, even the only powerful one of the tribulation was about to run out of life, forever sleeping and not waking up unless a major life-or-death disaster occurred.

In this life, fortunately, there is still Patriarch Giang Tran serving faithfully, trying his best to steer the ship of Nine Aquatic Sect through the fierce waves.

- Nine Aquatic Sect is recruiting disciples again, this is the seventh time they have recruited disciples this year.

- Because there is no pride in this life, they make many promises. If you have good qualifications and become an inner disciple, you will be given the Hu Than Nerve. If you can train three deities in the realm of the Qi Condensation, you will immediately become a young master.

- It seems they are extremely thirsty for talent!

Along the way, Doc Co Minh heard all kinds of legends about this sect. Hu Than Nerve is a very magical technique that trains the ego into a deity, thereby expanding the Qi Condensation to ten thousand feet. If you can practice five of them, the Qi Condensation will open fifty thousand feet, becoming the ultimate heavenly pride.

In addition to the function of increasing cultivation, the deity also plays the role of an avatar, inheriting a certain portion of the deity's cultivation depending on the depth of the Hu Than Nerve cultivation level. For example, the creator of the Hu Than Nerve, the true man Van Hu, can create up to eight deities, each deity inherits half of his cultivation base. When fighting, it is equivalent to having up to nine Van Hu killing the enemy, which is an unpredictable technique.

- Why does coming to this place make me feel extremely uneasy? The feeling is even more intense than when entering the ancient ruins of Minh Vuong!

Looking at the sky-high mountain hidden in the clouds, Doc Co Minh suddenly stopped walking. He never doubted his premonitions, it was thanks to his ability to foresee danger that helped him escape from countless strong enemies.

Just as he was wondering whether he should come and apply for disciples, there was a sudden commotion at the registration area.

- Oh my god, this monster has the physical ability of Thien Ma Huyen The?

- Look at its eyes that only have black irises, it's true that only the legendary Thien Ma Huyen The body possesses it.

Doc Co Minh approached and saw in the crowd a girl about thirteen years old, looking down at the ground, her long black hair spread out, trying to cover her face, but a few people still used their hands to point it out, then admired it. Observe the girl's dark eyes.

Faced with dozens of people surrounding her, the girl seemed very scared but could do nothing else, she could only let people constantly touch her body.

- About the same age as little Vi...

Doc Co Minh sighed. He also didn't know if little Vi was just a dreamer or real. Either way, one day he would definitely find Luu Tich Quan to ask about the Hanh Hoa village that had taken care of him, but first he had to improve his strength. . Otherwise, when we meet Luu Tich Quan again, leaving her to kill would be bad.

Now seeing this little girl, for some reason, he feels sympathy from the bottom of his heart and wants to protect her like he did with little Vi.

- Let go! She's just a skinny and weak twelve- or thirteen-year-old girl. You guys, a bunch of young, tall and strong men and women, shamelessly bully her?

Feeling the hands that were constantly touching her body withdraw, she raised her head and saw a tall figure with a sturdy back standing in front of her.

Doc Co Minh snorted coldly, his eyes looking around with tears in his eyes.

- This bearded guy, who are you? The people who applied are all monks with good magic power. How high do you think you are to dare to teach everyone?

A young man in a brocade shirt holding a fan squinted at him. Doc Co Minh did not answer but asked again:

- What kind of cultivation do you have?

The young man smiled coldly:

- Six thousand zhang Qi Condensation! I am a member of the Tieu family, my name is Tieu Ngon. Tieu Uc Tinh and Tieu Mich Nhi are my cousins. If you dare to touch me, someone from the Tieu family will come and destroy you.

Hearing Tieu Ngon say that, everyone took a cold breath. The new applicant has a cultivation base of six thousand meters and is definitely qualified to enter the outer sect. Plus, with the Tieu family's backing, the future is limitless.

- What, are you scared?

Seeing Doc Co Minh not saying anything, Tieu Ngon looked pleased. But then he almost fainted when he heard him continue:

- No, I'm just thinking about the question: I'm too strong or you guys are too weak!

Doc Co Minh actually had this thought in his heart. Not long after he had been cultivating, he had already reached the Qi Condensation of forty-three thousand feet. He completely did not understand that even ten thousand feet was a level that ordinary people had to strive for their whole lives to overcome.

- You dare to look down on me?

Tieu Ngon got angry and used his spiritual power to attack Doc Co Minh.

- Brother, run away. Nguyet Nhi doesn't want to involve her brother...

Seeing Tieu Ngon being so aggressive, the girl behind Doc Co Minh was scared and pushed him away. Unexpectedly, Doc Co Minh just smiled and patted the girl's head, while his right hand swung lightly towards Tieu Ngon.

A loud popping sound rang out, shocking the entire school. Tieu Ngon, a middle-aged monk of Qi Condensation, was slapped away by a stranger. He vomited blood from his mouth and fell to the ground unconscious.

- Oh my god, that guy didn't even use spiritual power, he just knocked Tieu Ngon unconscious with just his physical body!

Everyone panicked and ran away. At this moment, seven disciples of Chan Dai Dao appeared and surrounded Doc Co Minh. The leader was a young man in a blue shirt, who looked at him coldly:

- Who are you to dare to act in my teaching area? Quickly reveal your name!

Doc Co Minh frowned, still holding her shoulder tightly to calm the frightened Nguyet Nhi.

- Duoi Ba Minh, a wandering cultivator came here to apply as a disciple!

- Since you've applied as a disciple, why don't you know the rules against fighting? Get out of here, Nine Aquatic Sect does not welcome you!

The young man in blue shirt said coldly. Then someone helped Tieu Ngon up, he clearly knew this person.

Doc Co Minh discovered that the young man in front of him had a cultivation level of 11,000 cagon Qi Condensation, which was considered quite an achievement.

- He wanted to attack me first, I just wanted to defend myself!

He smiled faintly, completely ignoring the group of Nine Aquatic Sect disciples surrounding him. Little girl Nguyet Nhi saw that this older brother was in danger because of her, so she shed tears, not knowing how to help him avoid another life.

- It's gone, all are late-stage Qi Condensation monks. Tieu Ngon was sent by the Tieu family to study the meaning of Ho Than Kinh, and from early on had a close relationship with several disciples in the sect.

- The young man in the blue shirt is Thuong Kinh Tu, an inner disciple, an emerging young generation talent.

- That young man with a thick beard is done for now!

Thuong Kinh Tu smiled faintly:

- Self-defense? I saw with my own eyes that you actively injured Tieu Ngon. This time I have to take you back to the school and interrogate you to see if it was a spy sent by another force to cause trouble...

- You're a fucking traitor!

Doc Co Minh smiled coldly, not angry at all, picked up Nguyet Nhi and placed it on his shoulder, then calmly looked at the seven people surrounding him. He is not used to being patient. If he is cornered, he will at best beat these guys once and then find another fire to collect. This world is not the only Pure Lotus True Fire of the Nine Aquatic Sect.

- Caught him!

Thuong Kinh Tu ordered, but at that moment another disciple hurriedly ran over and whispered a few words in his ear. His eyes stared at Doc Co Minh, then looked up and tried to look carefully at the black eyes hidden behind Nguyet Nhi's long hair. Next, he waved his hand to signal the other six disciples to retreat.

- Thien Ma Huyen The?

Thuong Kinh Tu stared at Nguyet Nhi sitting on Doc Co Minh's shoulder. Even though she was very scared, her dark black eyes still made others feel like she was from hell.

- What are you to it?

Thuong Kinh Tu asked Doc Co Minh. I just saw him smiling:

- I am its brother!

Not only were everyone around surprised, but even Nguyet Nhi also looked down at him with an incomprehensible expression. While everyone shunned her because of her dark and gloomy eyes, he stood up to protect her, even beating Nine Aquatic Sect's body because of her.

- Ca ca...

Nguyet Nhi's voice trembled but then he smiled reassuringly:

- Be good, big brother is here, no one can hurt you.

Everyone was talking loudly. Thuong Kinh Tu thought for a long time and then said:

- Thien Ma Huyen The is a once-in-a-thousand-year physique, and in the future, it will definitely become a peerless genius. Please let him join my teachings, his future is bound to be limitless...

Doc Co Minh did not answer but looked up at Nguyet Nhi sitting on his shoulder and asked:

- Do you want to join Nine Aquatic Sect?

Nguyet Nhi nodded and also asked him:

- Does your brother also want to join the Nine Aquatic Sect?

Doc Co Minh seemingly looked towards Tieu Khon, who was lying unconscious not far away, and replied indifferently:

- I do not know. Currently, I have accidentally offended a few people with roots in the Nine Aquatic Sect. I am afraid that my future path will be very difficult. How about you and I go to the Minh Sect, they are demon cultivators, more suitable for your Thien Ma Huyen The.

After finishing speaking, Doc Co Minh immediately turned around and walked away, leaving Thuong Kinh Tu standing there stunned. But he also reacted very quickly, immediately running in front of Doc Co Minh, holding his fist and saying:

- Little brother, our Nine Aquatic Sect is the most suitable. If the little brother agrees to let her enter the school, they will both immediately become inner disciples.

Everyone breathed in the cold air at the same time. As soon as they entered the sect, they immediately became inner disciples. How honorable was this? But if you think about it, it's reasonable, a Thien Ma Huyen The has the potential to become the ultimate heavenly hero, but if you don't keep it, if you let it go, it will be snatched away by other forces. Right now, Nine Aquatic Sect has weakened to an unimaginable level. Meeting this type of physique is certainly extremely gratifying.

- Oh, what an honor!

According to Doc Co Minh's research, only inner sect disciples are allowed to come into contact with Tinh Lien Chan Hoa to refine and refine the deity. But when his wish was easily achieved like this, his intuition told him something was very wrong.

Nguyet Nhi was extremely happy:

- Big brother, join the Nine Aquatic Sect with me...

- Okay!

Doc Co Minh sighed and ultimately chose to join.

He was completely unaware that at this moment on the top of the mountain, where the Van Hu palace of Nine Aquatic Sect was located, there was a middle-aged man wearing a robe with his hands behind his back, quietly looking at him. His eyes seemed to penetrate through nine layers of clouds, fixed on Doc Co Minh and Nguyet Nhi.

- Longevity Body, Thien Ma Huyen The, just enough, just enough...

He said a few incomprehensible sentences then smiled and turned to go inside.