The Guardian of Realms: The Tale of Nguyen Cong Du
Author:unloginuser Time:2025/03/19 Read: 6247The Guardian of Realms: The Tale of Nguyen Cong Duong
Nguyen Cong Duong, a 26-year-old man born in the Lower Realm, never imagined his ordinary life would take an extraordinary turn. Raised in the bustling city of Hanoi, he led a normal existence until one fateful night when a celestial being appeared before him. The entity introduced itself as an emissary of the cosmic balance, revealing that Duong was not just an ordinary human but a chosen guardian of the Mortal Realm.
The emissary explained the delicate balance between the Six Realms: the Divine Realm ruled by Fuxi, the Infernal Realm governed by Xi You, the Immortal Realm of ascended sages, the Demon Realm where powerful creatures thrived, the Netherworld where souls underwent reincarnation, and the Mortal Realm where humanity struggled for existence. The Heavenly Emperor, ruler of the Divine Realm, was meant to protect order, yet he and the deities under his rule had grown distant, manipulating mortal destinies for their own benefit. Meanwhile, the Infernal and Demon Realms sought to consume humanity, either through corruption or brute force.
Duong’s destiny was clear—he was to act as a shield against the exploitation of the Divine Realm, the corruption of the Infernal Realm, and the schemes of the Demon Realm. Given a fragment of Bàn Cổ’s essence—the primordial force that shaped the universe—Duong gained the ability to see beyond mortal limitations. His newfound powers allowed him to traverse realms, sense the influence of celestial and demonic beings, and, most importantly, stand against those who sought to disrupt the balance of the world.
As Duong embarked on his journey, he encountered allies and foes alike. He met Lan, a wandering immortal who had abandoned the Immortal Realm after witnessing its indifference toward human suffering. She became his guide, teaching him the art of cultivation and the hidden truths of the realms. Alongside her was Tien, a reformed demon who sought redemption, proving that not all creatures from the Demon Realm were inherently evil.
Yet, for every ally, there was an enemy. The Archangel of Fate, acting under the Heavenly Emperor’s command, sought to bend Duong to his will, urging him to enforce the gods’ decrees without question. From the shadows, the Infernal Warlord sent his agents to tempt Duong with power, whispering that true balance could only be achieved by destroying the Divine Realm itself.
As battles waged across realms, Duong faced his greatest challenge—not just in combat, but in understanding the nature of balance itself. Was absolute order truly just? Could chaos exist without cruelty? And most importantly, could humanity truly thrive when constantly caught between gods and demons?
With each step, Duong grew stronger, not just in power but in wisdom. He realized that his mission was not to eradicate one side or another but to carve a path where mortals could determine their own fate, free from celestial manipulation and infernal corruption.
As the Guardian of Realms, Nguyen Cong Duong was not merely a warrior; he was a beacon of hope in a world where even gods had lost their way.
The neon glow of Hanoi’s night market cast a lurid sheen on Nguyen Cong Duong’s face as a shimmering, opalescent figure materialized before him. The air crackled with energy, the scent of pho momentarily overwhelmed by the ozone tang of the otherworldly being. It identified itself as Xylia, an emissary of the Cosmic Balance, and its words shattered Duong’s ordinary life into a million iridescent fragments.
Xylia revealed the intricate tapestry of the Six Realms, a cosmic clockwork perpetually threatened by imbalance. Fuxi, the Heavenly Emperor, once a benevolent ruler of the Divine Realm, had become a distant, manipulative force, using mortals as pawns in his celestial games. The Infernal Realm, ruled by the cunning Xi You, and the chaotic Demon Realm, both hungered for the Mortal Realm’s vitality.
Duong, chosen by fate (or perhaps by a cosmic whim), was gifted a fragment of Bàn Cổ’s essence – a shard of the primordial force that birthed the universe. This granted him extraordinary abilities: the ability to perceive the subtle currents of cosmic energy, to traverse realms, and to sense the manipulations of celestial and demonic entities. He became the Guardian of Realms, a shield against the encroaching darkness.
Lan, a jaded immortal who’d witnessed the Divine Realm’s callous disregard for humanity, became Duong’s unlikely mentor, her ethereal beauty masking a sharp intellect and formidable martial skill. Tien, a former demon general scarred by his past atrocities, now sought redemption, his knowledge of the Infernal Realm’s machinations proving invaluable.
Their alliance, however, was constantly under siege. Azrael, the Archangel of Fate, a relentless servant of Fuxi, relentlessly pursued Duong, attempting to bend him to the Heavenly Emperor’s will, to become a tool of divine order. From the shadowed depths of the Netherworld, the Infernal Warlord, Malkor, extended a tempting hand, whispering of a “true balance” achieved through the annihilation of the Divine Realm. His agents, insidious and powerful, sought to corrupt Duong with promises of unimaginable power.
The battles were breathtaking – clashes of celestial energy against infernal fire, fought across the vibrant streets of Hanoi, the ethereal landscapes of the Immortal Realm, and the desolate plains of the Netherworld. Duong, however, discovered that his greatest battles weren’t fought with swords and spells, but with the complexities of morality itself. Was absolute order, enforced by a distant god, truly just? Could chaos ever exist without cruelty? Could humanity truly thrive under the thumb of gods and demons?
Duong’s journey wasn’t about destroying either the Divine or the Infernal Realm. It was about carving a space for humanity’s self-determination. He used his newfound power not to enforce a pre-ordained order, but to empower humanity, to give them the tools to fight for their own destiny. He became a symbol of defiance, a living testament to the resilience of the human spirit against the machinations of the powerful.
In the end, Nguyen Cong Duong, the simple street vendor from Hanoi, didn’t conquer the realms; he redefined their relationship. He showed that balance wasn’t about absolute control, but about the fragile coexistence of opposing forces, where humanity found its own space to flourish, not as puppets of the gods, but as masters of their own fate. The Guardian of Realms wasn’t just a title; it was a testament to the extraordinary power of an ordinary man who dared to challenge the heavens.
