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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]".

Janclesio · Eastern
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Chapter 3: I Am Doc Co Minh

Luu Tich Quan's face turned pale after hearing this, wondering why this Medicinal Body is suddenly so sly and profound. A complete contrast to his dull appearance over the past three months. Could it be that he deliberately pretended to be stupid to deceive me?

- That's right!

Luu Tich Quan felt there was nothing left to hide, so he told the truth:

- I have a life-protecting talisman that, once activated, is equivalent to a full-force attack from a Nascent Soul Great Perfection powerhouse. But can only be used once!

After hearing this, Minh was scared. Just now, this girl was forced to the limit but still did not use this magic talisman, and deliberately shouted loudly to call the Luu family to come, clearly intending to destroy both him and the Luu family in one fell swoop.

Luu Tich Quan smiled coldly:

- You know you're scared? You force me to the end, I will make you die without a place to bury you!

Still not giving up!

Minh curled his mouth and pulled up the shirt covering Luu Tich Quan's naked body. This time it was even more outrageous, he pushed away Luu Tich Quan's hands covering her chest and groped her.

- I will kill you!

Luu Tich Quan shouted loudly, the seal in the middle of the road suddenly lit up. A yellow talisman gradually appeared, it brought an aura of death and destruction that made the hair on the back of Minh's neck shiver.

Even though his whole body was scared, Minh still tried kneading a few more times before standing up and saying:

- Before the Luu family arrives, you still won't dare to use it. I don't want to offend you, I just want you to understand that I hate being threatened the most.

He threw his shirt over her again, making a helpless expression that made Luu Tich Quan want to vomit blood.

"Sooner or later, the day will come when I will cut you to pieces!"

Luu Tich Quan gritted teeth but still controlled herself. She is the proud daughter of this generation, her future is bright, there is no need for her gems to melt together with the lowly guy in front of her. Think of it as being bitten by a dog.

- There is someone in the Luu family who wants to kill me. As long as you help me escape, I will forget all of today's grievances. Even gave you a great opportunity!

Luu Tich Quan changed her soft attitude, thinking to herself that the great opportunity is to tear you into a hundred pieces!

Minh also nodded, his expression very sincere:

- I really don't want to offend you, I'm just forced to.

- You act on your own but say you were forced, leave! You are not stupid, I can teach you a secret technique of Nine Turns Heavily Technique, so you can safely take me away without anyone noticing.

Hearing that, Minh was extremely excited. This is cultivating the Way like in some fairy tales. It seems that God has already decided that in this life I will have to travel through space and come here to attain enlightenment and become an emperor.

- What are you laughing at? It looks so despicable!

Luu Tich Quan's eyes suddenly flashed with a strange light and then disappeared. Begin reading a passage recording the method of breathing and feeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Minh closed his eyes and began to follow Luu Tich Quan's instructions.

In this world, the cultivation process is roughly divided into five main realms: Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation.

The first thing a mortal needs to do to enter the path of spiritual practice is to bring the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the body, breaking open the dan dien to create a chaotic space.

In this space, spiritual energy will gradually transform into spiritual energy in liquid form. Gradually accumulating spiritual energy will flow in the Dan Dien, the scene is like a vast ocean, that's why it is called the Qi Condensation.

The key to entering the realm of the Qi Condensation is "destroying and then establishing".

Looking at Minh sitting cross-legged and concentrating on feeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, a cold light appeared in the bottom of Luu Tich Quan's eyes.

This guy's aura-sensing speed is truly too fast. Even though the technique she taught him was the famous Nine Turns Heavily Technique that shook the Chu Yu Emprise, it took at least five or ten seconds to mobilize the aura.

And here, Minh just had to listen and close his eyes, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth immediately pulled from all around and entered the pores of his whole body.

- The speed of absorbing spiritual energy is too terrifying, even though I am a Thien Linh Xuan body, I cannot compare to him. This speed is only comparable to some Dao-level physiques.

The structure of heaven and earth is very complex, it is difficult to clearly say which constitution is stronger. But from ancient times to present, the consensus is to rely on the speed of absorbing spiritual energy and sensing the great path of heaven and earth as a standard to divide high and low. At the bottom of the list is the Spatial Tempering level, next is Body Intergration, second is Grand Ascension, the strongest is Pseudo Immortal.

If a person has a Pseudo Immmortal and is supported by heaven and earth, if he does not die prematurely, he will definitely cultivate at least to the stage of Response to Tribulation enough opportunity and luck, the achievement of the Great Emperor is within reach. Just look at the current Five Emperors in the Human World, there are four people with natural Pseudo Immortal, only the Great Emperor Nam Hoang is with a Xuan Class, and his strength is much weaker than the other four emperors.

But something strange happened. Despite the terrifying speed of absorbing spiritual energy, after Minh conducted the spiritual energy to open the dan dien, something happened that stunned both him and Luu Tich Quan.

The recovery speed of his dantian after being damaged is many times faster than the speed of absorbing aura.

As soon as a space is broken open, it is immediately pulled in by powerful vitality and restored to its original state.

Minh's face turned pale and he couldn't help but swear:

- Damn it, do you still have divine principles? Since you let me travel to this world, don't you want me to open Qi Condensation and cultivate to become an Emperor?

- Piercing? What nonsense are you talking about?

Luu Tich Quan became extremely gloomy. This was the first time she witnessed someone unable to open the Qi Condensation simply because their vitality and recovery speed were too strong.

- Unless the speed of dantian exploitation is faster than the speed of recovery, your life will definitely stop at that of a mortal from now on.

Luu Tich Quan said a sentence and felt his heart heavy. The enemy is coming, even if she uses magic talisman and escapes, she will definitely die. Because her life still depends on the Longevity body of this terrible bastard Doc Co Minh. As long as she is away from him for too long, the magic seal that exists between the two of them disappears and she will lose her vitality supply.

Minh thought for a long time, remembered the fairy tales he had read, added the stories he heard from Mr. Ly, and finally found a feasible solution.

- Do you have any powerful pills or herbs?

- Yes, but what do you want to do? Don't say you intend to use it to destroy your dantian. This should not be done. Unless the Longevity Body reaches Golden Blood, no matter how persistent your vitality is, you will explode and die.

Longevity also has a division between high and low realms.

The weakest is Red blood. In this realm, normal wounds heal very quickly, but if limbs or head are amputated, they absolutely cannot grow back.

The next realm is Golden Blood. The blood became golden and looked extremely divine. At this time, the Longevity Body has the ability to restore limbs, or even a severed head, making it extremely difficult to die.

The third realm is Purple blood. Until now, the Longevity Body is worthy of its name. Even if it is chopped into hundreds of thousands of pieces, burning all its flesh and blood, just a strand of hair or a small piece of nail is enough to regenerate.

And Zenith Heaven's lifespan at this time is also scary. You must know that a monk in the Tribulation Realm can only live a maximum of no more than ten thousand years. If one were to overcome three calamities and nine lifetimes and become an invincible Emperor, one would only be able to live for a maximum of another fifty thousand years. But Zenith Heaven is truly against heaven. There was once a man named Pangju who was originally a mortal, his mind was not flexible, and he could not cultivate. For some unknown reason, the Longevity Body transformed his body for the third time and lived for eighty thousand years.

The curious Great Emperor tried to kill him, but after three moves, Pangju was still able to revive from a small speck of remaining flesh. In the end, the Great Emperor could only sigh and give up his experiment.

Currently, Minh is in the Red Blood realm but has experienced the hegemony of Longevity. Because this constitution is too anti-heaven and against the destiny of heaven, he is cursed by the source forever and ever, unable to cultivate the religion, and his mind is confused. But when it was Minh's turn, he suddenly became the most intelligent and alert the Longevity Body ever.

- Can't think much. If you don't try, you'll die, but if you try, there's still hope of survival.

Holding in his hand two bottles of medicinal pills that were classified as level one Loose Immortal pill for monks of the Qi Condensation, and level two True Immortal pills for monks of the Dao Ancestor, Minh began the somewhat crazy process of drinking the pill. .

Normal people who have any of these two types of pills will cherish them and refine one every three months, while Minh puts a handful of dozens of pills in his mouth and swallows it in one gulp.

- Diep Thien De also used to take pills continuously to level up. I risk my life!

Minh gritted his teeth as he began to feel the powerful medicinal power attacking the bad luck in his body. Not only was the dantian destroyed, even the pores of the whole body were cracked and bleeding.

Painful! Extremely painful!

- Ah, crazy dog, what are you doing?

Luu Tich Quan screamed, tears welling up in his eyes. Unexpectedly, that shameless Doc Co Minh grabbed my hand and bit me to the bone.

- Ha ha, you use my life force to maintain your life. So you also suffer with me? The two of us can enjoy blessings together, and endure misfortunes together!

Although Diep Pham was in so much pain that he wanted to live and die, he still laughed out loud.

After biting Luu Tich Quan's hand and bleeding, he tried to sit cross-legged and began to refine the terrifying medicinal power in his body.

Sure enough, he calculated correctly. The recovery speed cannot keep up with the destruction speed, so his dan is constantly expanding. He could clearly feel that space being gradually explored.

- Worth it, everything is worth it. Ha ha ha!

Minh laughed loudly, collected his efforts, slowly stood up, an arrogant expression on his face, his hands clasped behind his back in a heroic posture.

- Finally, I can practice Buddhism. In that world, I will never be able to raise my head, but in this world, when great luck descends on me, I will definitely be like Vuong Lam and Diep Pham, achieving unparalleled immortality.

Oh!

Luu Tich Quan was about to scold him for being arrogant when he was suddenly stunned. Because at this moment, a bright bolt of lightning suddenly appeared from the sky and struck the cave, piercing through the thick layer of mountain rock and hitting Doc Co Minh directly.

A terrible sound rang out, where Doc Co Minh had just stood, now there was only a hole ten feet deep left.

- I... You're a god! Did you descend into the heavenly tribulation because you were jealous of my brilliance?

Minh tremblingly reached out with his black hand from the hole and crawled up. He once again stood up straight. Although his head was still bowed, his eyes contained an indomitable will that made Luu Tich Quan feel shaken.

- God, do you know who I am...

Bright rays of sunlight fell as if forcing him to close his eyes. However, he still stubbornly held his head high and opened his eyes wide:

- Listen carefully... From today until one hundred thousand years from now... This world will tremble at the mention of my name! My name is...

He coldly looked at the bright sun above, mouthing each word:

- Doc Co Minh!

Oh!

The sky continued to strike down a bolt of lightning twice as big as before as if accepting his challenge.

- Does the blue sky really have eyes? Want to beat this shameless guy to death?

Luu Tich Quan really couldn't understand why the inherently merciless God actually reacted to Doc Co Minh.

- I hate... Just kidding, is it necessary to be so cruel? Heaven and earth nourish me, how can I go against heaven? In this life, Doc Co Minh, I obey the heavens, save the suffering of the world, and bestow the grace of the ancestors to sentient beings...

Listening to Doc Co Minh groaning in the deep pit, Luu Tich Quan completely muted his voice, feeling that this guy was truly the pinnacle of shamelessness, turning over faster than turning over rice paper.

Doc Co Minh once again scrambled to his feet. Even though he was in the Eternal Life form, he was still struck by lightning and nearly died.

That's right, becoming a cultivator made him accept his current identity.

From this moment on, he is Doc Co Minh.

He must live a truly amazing life to make up for his poor life as a beggar in the old world.