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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 32: The Appearance of Ghosts

Doc Co Minh nodded, the story that Bach Tu Hao told was very reasonable. The content in it both implies that Giang Tran is the mastermind that caused the Hu Than Nerve to appear defective and also means that the real Hu Than Nerve still exists in the world. Perhaps this real version of the Hu Than Nerve is in Giang Tran's hands.

- What method did White Brother use to prevent the Hu Than Nerve from unleashing its own actions for seventy-seven years?

- Because I have destroyed my foundation, I will never be able to step foot into the Chaos Origin realm for the rest of my life.

Bach Tu Hao sighed deeply, showing an extremely depressed look.

Unexpectedly, Doc Co Minh did not sympathize but just smiled:

- Regarding this issue, I see that Brother Bach does not want to tell the truth. My intuition shows that you are even stronger than a 40,000-foot

 Qi Condensation like me. If you don't mind if I discuss with you a bit?

- Do not!

Bach Tu Hao was scared and quickly stood up to retreat, but then saw that Doc Co Minh still did not move, so he felt reassured and continued to sit down.

- Don't dare hide it! Even though I suspended all activities related to cultivation, I continued to refine my body for seventy-seven years. Your intuition must be reacting to my body...

Body refining is the path chosen by heavenly heroes as a way to increase their pure fighting ability. The process of refining the body is very arduous and consumes many geniuses and treasures, but the results are unquestionably good. It helps the practitioner's resistance to be stronger than that of monks who only specialize in cultivating spiritual energy. In combat, as long as you can get close to the opponent, your hard body is also an effective means of killing.

Bach Tu Hao trained his body for seventy-seven years, and no one knew what level his body had reached. Simply because he is always very humble when he sees a fight, he will avoid it, and no matter who insults or insults him, he almost never knows what anger is.

- What is the purpose of talking to me so much, Bach?

- Surely you don't want to have to cut yourself off from the path and live half-dead for the rest of your life? And my brothers and sisters too. The girl has begun cultivating the Hu Than Nerve, progressing incredibly quickly. During Brother Ba's retreat, I heard that she went to the Fire Vein inside the mountain to try to cast the first deity.

- Nguyet Nhi tried to attack the first god?

Doc Co Minh couldn't believe it. It's been just over a month since he and the girl entered the True Great Path. One must know that a year ago, he was continuously chased and killed by people, but in the secret realm he found six planets containing the essence of flesh and blood so that he could quickly cross the 10,000 meter Qi Condensation. And this little girl Nguyet Nhi has only been hiding in the cave for a month and has broken through so quickly.

- The Heavenly Demon's profound body has not yet reached the level of the Dao body, so logically it cannot be that fast!

While Doc Co Minh was contemplating, he suddenly heard Bach Tu Hao say:

- Have you ever heard of the concept of "the great path of communion"? If the Heavenly Demon Body shares a place with a powerful demon or demon treasure, it will progress very quickly...

Speaking of this, Bach Tu Hao smiled mysteriously:

- Legend has it that our sect's magic weapon is a black mask taken by Patriarch Van Hu from an ancient battlefield. The Hu Than Nerve was created based on this black mask, perhaps the clue to repair the Hu Than Nerve's defective technique is also here...

Doc Co Minh smiled faintly:

- After saying it again and again, it finally tells me that if you want to fix the defect of the Hu Than Nerve, you must get that black mask. But Giang Tran is a powerhouse at the same level as Luu Tong, half step of Ung Kiep. I don't have such great magical powers, goodbye!

Having finished speaking, he immediately left Bach Tu Hao's residence, did not return to his cave, but went straight to the Fire Circle the heart of the mountain to find Nguyet Nhi.

To reach the center of the Fire Circle, you need to cross a rather long passage. Even though it's far away from the Fire Circuit, the heat here is still very intense, enough to make it difficult for middle-stage and lower-level Qi Condensation monks to endure.

- He is the one who relied on the Heavenly Demon Body to enter the teachings!

- Humph, incompetent, and useless, what's the use of relying on a child?

The fact that Doc Co Minh, because of his status as Nguyet Nhi's older brother, could directly become an inner sect disciple has raised a wave of discontent among the outer sect disciples. Many people wanted to find him to cause trouble, but they did not dare to come to the inner sect's territory, so they had to give up the idea. When he saw Doc Co Minh coming to the Fire Circle, he happily went forward to find something to do.

- You stop!

A late-stage Qi Condensation shouted loudly.

Doc Co Minh sighed and continued walking without stopping. I wonder why there are so many broken brains. The day before, I had beaten those three guys to death, but now another, even larger group appeared.

If they had high cultivation level and came to pick trouble with him, then don't say anything, it would be considered as having the capital to be arrogant, but they themselves are so weak that they can't withstand a single blow, hitting them doesn't feel like it any achievements.

- I told you to stop, did you hear me?

The guy was angry because Doc Co Minh ignored him, so he took out his magic weapon and rushed to attack.

Doc Co Minh let out a sigh. He had no choice but to turn back and send him flying straight into the cliff. The sound of broken bones rang out. This person's cultivation was completely destroyed. He was determined to no longer be able to survive for the rest of his life cultivation ability.

- Don't tease me!

He coldly snorted, looked around at the frightened monks, then waved his hand and left.

- Stop!

Damn it! This time, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't keep calm anymore. He turned around and was about to beat this group of people until he realized that the person who had just spoken was a cold-looking girl in white with an adventurous temperament. Naked like a fairy in heaven..

- Senior So Tuyet!

- Luckily, Senior So Tuyet - a true disciple of Sect Leader Giang Tran, is here!

- That guy violated the sect's rules and dared to act cruelly against his fellow sect. Please, senior So Tuyet, deal with him!

Doc Co Minh frowned at the white-shirted girl in front of her. Very little information is known about this girl, only knowing that she has long been a mid-stage Immortal monk, of the same generation as Bach Tu Hao. No one knows how many deities So Tuyet condenses because she rarely takes action. And she is not in the sect, only returning for exactly one month each year to preside over Hoa Long's secret realm - a secret realm that Master Van Hu communicated with ancient relics to help talented people in the sect find out own destiny. Rumor has it that guarding the center of the Hoa Long secret realm every year is the magic weapon that guards the sect - the black mask once mentioned by Bach Tu Hao.

Returning to the present, So Tuyet saw Doc Co Minh turn around and coldly asked:

- Are you planning to hit me?

- No, you are the great senior sister with the beautiful name and beauty that makes the moon blush, the most famous beauty in the human world, So Tuyet? My younger brother's name is Ba Minh, he just joined the sect but loves you very much!

Doc Co Minh turned his face as quickly as flipping rice paper, causing the outer sect disciples to spit blood, even his mouth was so flexible that it made So Tuyet's cheeks turn red. She glared:

- The language is chaotic! I ask you why you dare to violate the sect's rules and harm your fellow sect.

- This is it!

Doc Co Minh looked miserable:

- A while ago, I accidentally overheard him and Lieu Than speaking ill of senior sister. I originally wanted to take action against them right away, but I just hated that Lieu Than's cultivation level was too high, so I had to deal with this bastard first. . In the future, I will try my best to practice and kill Lieu Than to avenge you!

His words were extremely eloquent, filled with certainty. If the outer sect monks hadn't personally witnessed the collision between him and that unfortunate late-stage Co Hai, they would have believed him.

- Shameless, senior So Tuyet, don't believe him!

- He lied!

So Tuyet was obviously not a fool, her expression was full of coldness as she looked at him:

- What are they saying bad about us?

Doc Co Minh pretended to hesitate:

- This...

Just when So Tuyet was gradually losing patience, a sudden change occurred within the Fire. Countless screams rang out, an extremely dark and evil aura radiated from inside, causing the outer sect disciples outside the passage to tremble.

- It's Nguyet Nhi's breath!

Without having time to think much, Doc Co Minh quickly used the Hundred Steps of Hong Tran to run straight into the Fire Circle.

Sister Tuyet also reacted very quickly, but in the end, it was still a beat slower, which made her frown slightly in surprise.

- Nguyet Nhi!

By the time Doc Co Minh got inside, he saw countless black lines below the Fire Circle flying up to enter Nguyet Nhi's body floating above. Nguyet Nhi now has a very different demeanor than usual, her whole body is filled with demonic energy, her jet-black eyes are now filled with darkness. Behind the girl appeared the form of a black god, from it radiated a pressure of ten thousand feet.

- This is not a god but a demon!

Doc Co Minh's face was gloomy. The Heavenly Demon Body is indeed collaborating with that demon treasure. He could feel the demonic energy in the air coming from outside and rushing straight into Nguyet Nhi's body, forcing her to condense the demon.

- Kill!

Nguyet Nhi smiled darkly, extending her hand forward. A powerful suction force appeared in the girl's small hand, sucking in an inner sect disciple with a late-stage of Qi Condensation cultivation level.

- Tasty!

The girl licked her lips looking extremely cruel, followed by an image that even people with the richest imagination could hardly imagine. I don't understand what magical power Nguyet Nhi performed that caused the body of that inner sect disciple to completely disintegrate, and then Nguyet Nhi sucked it all into his mouth, completely devoured.

- Violated sect rules, taken to Van Hu Palace to wait for the leader to judge!

Sister Tuyet flew up to face Nguyet Nhi, her whole body emitted an extremely cold aura, the space also froze completely locking her.

- Your Majesty, be merciful!

Doc Co Minh knew he couldn't fight against the monks of the Immortal Realm, so he looked at So Tuyet with pleading eyes.