A legend says that beyond Earth, life has always existed in the cosmos. However, from ancient times to the present, no one has been able to unravel the mysteries of the vast universe.
At this moment, in a place infinitely far from Earth, within a simply furnished room, a young man lay on a small bed, his eyes tightly shut, breathing steadily as if in deep sleep. He was around eighteen, with rosy lips and fair skin, extraordinarily handsome. Yet, the faint smile playing on his face revealed the demeanor of a scoundrel.
After an unknown amount of time, the young man's eyelids twitched, then slowly opened with some difficulty. His dark eyes darted around a few times. He stirred slightly and sat up, looking around for a while, then thoroughly checking his body. After a long moment, he let out a sigh of relief and muttered, "Damn it! It was just a dream, but it scared me half to death!"
Incidentally, this young man was Vo Thien Nhan, originally from Earth. His parents had named him Vo Thien Nhan, hoping he would become a good person later in life. Yet, fate played a cruel trick; his parents passed away when he was only seven. With no relatives and no one to guide him, he fell in with a gang of ruffians, specializing in causing trouble in the village. After several years of getting by, he eventually became the "Big Boss," leading a group of delinquents, stealing chickens, snatching dogs, and more.
When the villagers of Vu Dai heard the name Vo Thien Nhan, they were all terrified, trembling with fear. Unable to bear it any longer, they secretly discussed how to get rid of him. Finally, the village chief and a few elders had no choice but to meet Vo Thien Nhan, advising him to leave, seek new horizons, and build a career. They even praised him profusely, calling him intelligent, a dragon among men, and saying that staying in this backwater would truly be a waste of his talent.
Seeing Vo Thien Nhan seemed hesitant, they immediately spoke up in unison, spewing out all sorts of beautiful words and ideas, talking until foam appeared at their mouths.
"Thien Nhan, you are an intelligent man. I believe that wherever you go, you will shine brightly."
"A great bird needs to spread its wings and soar into the sky. Thien Nhan, don't let us down."
"You've also reached the age to settle down and start a family; go find yourself a beautiful and talented wife."
Vo Thien Nhan found their words pleasing to his ears, his heart enjoying the flattery. Seeing everyone's enthusiastic support, he stood up, puffed out his chest, and declared, "Indeed, I must venture out into the world and make a name for myself!"
On the day he left, the villagers secretly rejoiced, but outwardly, they showed no such attitude, only wearing expressions of regret and wishing him a safe journey.
Vo Thien Nhan felt that everyone treated him too well, and said emotionally, "After I leave, remember to take care of your health!"
"Thien Nhan, you are a talent rarely matched throughout history. If you've left... don't look back. Because... *cough* *cough*... We're afraid we won't bear to let you go." The village chief had practiced this line for three days and three nights, but still found it difficult to say smoothly.
The moment Vo Thien Nhan's figure disappeared from sight, the village chief immediately ordered people to slaughter buffalo and cattle to celebrate, cheering, dancing, and filling the entire area with boisterous sounds.
"That damned guy really left?"
"Thank heavens! We finally waited for this day. Come on, everyone, let's party..."
"Damn it! If he'd stayed here a few more years, I'd surely have gone mad."
"From today, I'll diligently do good deeds, hoping that troublesome spirit won't ever come back."
"Vo Thien Nhan...! I scoff. He should be called Vo Ac Nhan instead!"
Vo Thien Nhan walked a distance, and in his ears, strange sounds echoed, making his expression slightly embarrassed. He hesitated for a moment before saying sadly, “Ah… No need to get emotional, no need to miss me. I will definitely make time to visit everyone.”
A while later, he looked up and exclaimed, “Oh, it’s just because I’m a person of great loyalty and integrity, always remembering my roots and responsibilities. Everyone loves me wherever I go. Such is my fate, what can I do?”
Fortunately, these words were spoken to himself. If others had heard them, their faces would probably have turned dark with fury.
Mount Yen Tu is a high mountain range located in the Northeast of Vietnam. It is a famous scenic spot, attracting thousands of visitors every day.
At this moment, the figure of a young man appeared at the foot of the mountain. Gazing into the distance, a wicked smile played on the young man's lips: “I hear there’s a famous bronze pagoda at the summit of this mountain. It’s a good opportunity to check it out. It’s been a long time since I practiced my craft… and a good chance to earn some extra travel money. Haha…”
This person was indeed Vo Thien Nhan. Mentally calculating, several days had passed since he left Vu Dai Village. His "heroic ambitions" had long since been extinguished, and his heart felt a persistent urge to turn back many times. But after much deliberation, he finally gritted his teeth and banished the thought from his mind.
Coincidentally, today was the full moon day, and Yen Tu summit was packed with people. Vo Thien Nhan blended into the crowd. He moved like an eel, weaving through the crowd, scanning his surroundings. However, he was not in a hurry to act, but quietly observed, waiting for the opportune moment.
The bustling stream of people—men and women, young and old—but in Vo Thien Nhan's eyes, they were all gold and silver.
“I’m going to strike it rich this time!”
Yen Tu summit was shrouded in mist, filling every space; one couldn't even see their hand held out in front of them. This made Vo Thien Nhan even more excited, and he secretly thought, “This is exactly the place that will help me achieve my ‘enlightenment.’ If only there were a heavy rain now, these people would be even more chaotic, and then I could make my move without anyone knowing.”
“CRACK!”
Just then, a strange phenomenon occurred in the sky. A deafening clap of thunder exploded, loud enough to burst eardrums. Flashes of lightning appeared and disappeared as if tearing the sky apart.
Wind rose, clouds surged.
The space suddenly seemed to freeze.
Vo Thien Nhan started: “Could it be that even Heaven wants to help me?”
But before he could rejoice, suddenly from above, a gigantic black hole appeared, emitting a blinding light, and shot straight down, landing precisely where Vo Thien Nhan was standing.
Vo Thien Nhan was terrified in his heart: “No, this isn't right. Is Heaven trying to punish me? It was just a petty thieving intention, surely not enough to be struck dead by divine lightning, right?”
Immediately, an ancient aura enveloped Vo Thien Nhan's body. An overpowering gravitational pull surged forth, trying to drag him into the black hole.
Vo Thien Nhan was naturally timid and had heard of the sacredness of this bronze pagoda. His heart panicked. He quickly reached out and clung tightly to a nearby rock, yelling loudly, “Old Man Heaven, I was just kidding! No need for rain, no need for thunder and lightning… I’m afraid of ghosts, don’t scare me…”
However, the suction force continued relentlessly. Feeling this strange, eerie power, Vo Thien Nhan's scalp crawled, his eyes were bloodshot, and his palms, from gripping too hard, were torn in several places, fresh blood gushing out.
Vo Thien Nhan didn't know that at this moment, the white ring he wore on his hand subtly vibrated.
After a few breaths, finally, Vo Thien Nhan felt his entire body become weightless. Unexpectedly, both he and the rock were lifted up and hurtled straight into the strange black hole.
In the blink of an eye, the black hole and the beam of light carrying Võ Thiện Nhân vanished, leaving behind only a roaring scream like a sow being slaughtered: “Son of a bitch, what the hell is going on? Help, everyone, help me! Help, help…”