Heavenly Ascension True God

"### Pricing Information: Offering a navigator for 10 mana stones per copy. Explore the forest with ease!"

"Hey brother, are you here to pick herbs and search for rare ores? Then you will need my map; come, they are cheap and reliable; the danger zones and fortune zones are all mapped out here."

A short, hairy, scrawny young man of the demonic race with twitchy eyes and a red nose approached me. His appearance surprised me because this was my first time meeting someone from the demonic race.

This guy should be of the monkey race from his appearance. I firmly shook my head and stated that I had no intention of venturing far and therefore did not require a map.

The monkey guy clapped his hands while saying, "That's the more reason you need my help." I stopped and looked at him.

Seeing that he had my attention, he ran in front of me again and said, "Since you don't need a map, I will be your tour guide".

"Come just follow me. I don't charge much, just 50 low-grade Qi stones, he said proudly. The amount he called shocked me. Do they make that much from being a tour guide? Should I also become a guide?

"What about the map? How much is it?" I asked. He looked around sneakily before saying, "My maps are enchanted with locations of rare artifacts like the Celestial Crystal and Earth Essence, unlocking hidden treasures and resources of the forest."

He gestured with his hands. "Observing your potential as a cultivator, it's evident that you require adequate resources to support your growth. If you buy my maps, all the resources of the earthod forest will be yours for the taking. These maps are enchanted to reveal hidden treasures and resources."

"So how much is it?" I asked again.

He coughed once while putting on a serious expression—"not much, just 100 low-grade Qi stones" as he emphasized the rarity and value of the treasure maps, hinting at their potential benefits.

I was utterly astounded by the exorbitant price, finding it incredulous and absurd. "I heard you shouting 10 Mana stones per copy. How come it's now 100 Mana stones?" I asked while leaving in annoyance.

"I don't need a map or guide to get around this forest; I can tour this whole forest in a day."

While searching for an oddity with the earth element, I practiced a breathing technique I got from the rising dragon mountain and entered a comprehension state, trying to sense the earth's energy within the ground.

As time flew by, night fell swiftly, jolting me awake from my focused state of meditation.

I looked around, trying to remember where I was and how I got there. After a frantic search and several minutes of running, it dawned on me that I was completely lost in the forest.

I sat under a red tree, picking its fruit to satisfy my hunger.

When I heard growling's, I looked down and saw a pack of wolves surrounding the tree.

After counting, this pack numbered nine, with the alpha wolf being the strongest, while the rest of the pack were also formidable.

At this moment I felt sweaty and focused; my body was already retreating into the grass. I tried recalling all the life-saving methods taught at the academy.

I recognized this wolf as a pyro wolf, distinguished by its fiery red fur, ability to launch scorching fireballs, and exceptional resistance to fire-based attacks.

The easiest way to defeat them is to outnumber them, but I am alone, so I think plan B is the best choice.

I took a deep breath, then I sprang to my feet and began running towards the weakest looking wolf.

The wolves, seeing that I was running towards them, also prepared themselves for battle.

The rest of the wolves also barked at me, trying to intimidate me, while the Alpha wolf looked at me with what seemed to be a sneer; they were all ready to engage me in battle.

I smirked as I watched the wolves forming a strategic defensive circle, ready to pounce at any moment. With a surge of adrenaline, I swiftly pivoted and dashed in the opposite direction, catching the wolves off guard.

I let out a sardonic chuckle as I fled, finding irony in the situation as I outwitted the wolves momentarily. "Catch me if you can, dogs!" The wolves hesitated before realizing they had been tricked.

Woof woof, they barked and howled angrily before chasing after me; they were very fast and quickly caught up to me.

Woof woof, I almost broke into curses seeing how fast the wolves were.

"What's this?"

"Are they on energy-boosting pills or what?" I need to think fast.

What strategy can I employ to evade these relentless wolves? I attempted to listen to the wind to discern the direction of a nearby stream, but my focus was disrupted by the intense heat emanating from the pursuing wolves.

I could feel my clothes and feet being singed by the flames.

After a frantic sprint, I reached a dead end at the cliff, feeling a surge of panic and frustration welling up within me. "Fuck, what's up with my luck? Damn it" I cursed angrily, frustration evident in my voice.

Looking back in horror, I grasped the dire reality of being surrounded once more by the unyielding pack of wolves, a sense of impending doom creeping over me.

Preparing for the impending showdown, I greeted the wolves with grim determination, knowing that a fierce battle was about to unfold. "How about we come to a peaceful conc... fuck" a huge fireball was shot at me, I dodged while rolling on the rough ground, looking very pitiful.

Ha, breathing heavily, I stood up; if I didn't show my might, you dogs would mistake me for a sick cat.

Woof woof, the wolves barked, looking smug.

"You dare taunt me, ah..." I roar angrily while releasing my Divine Eros Faere.

Amidst the roaring mana, my ascension spirit emerged, radiating power that surged with the surrounding energy, its ethereal form solidifying into a formidable presence.

My cultivation experienced a breakthrough at that moment, advancing from the first stage to the fourth stage of body tempering.

A surge of power emanated from me, as the earth elemental energy enveloped the surroundings, amplifying my presence and aura.

At that moment, I felt a surge in my comprehension, gaining profound insights into the intricacies of various elements and techniques.