1. The Centurion Corps – The Aura Army ??


  

  A similar incident occurred in Doanh Thành (Encampment City). A squad of the Dark Shadow Army ?? attacked a horse stable outside Doanh Thành where Doanh Th??ng Quan was staying. He was the third son of Doanh Th??ng Nhan, considered the least talented among the three sons because his aptitude was only Three-Spiritual Roots (Fire ??, Ice ??, Lightning ?). His two older brothers both had Two-Spiritual Roots, so their father entrusted them with managing the small city of Doanh Thành.

  The Dark Shadow Army ?? was considered one of the kingdom's most elite forces, so at first, they thought capturing Doanh Th??ng Quan was easy, looking down upon his Centurion Corps (Bách H? Doanh). But after attempting to breach the horse stable a few times, they were completely astonished. This hundred-man army moved like a unified entity, excelling in both offense and defense.

  Even when the Dark Shadow Army ?? mobilized over 100 people, it made no difference. They understood the problem when they saw the Two Poles Formation (L??ng Nghi) and the Eight Trigrams Formation (Bát Quái Tr?n) – an incredibly complex, constantly shifting Eight Trigrams Formation. Furthermore, the Centurion Corps' training path was completely unconventional.

  All of them emitted an Aura (Hào Quang) ?? combined with magical Ancient Runes on their clothing. This light had many types, transforming according to each person's emotions, combining and reinforcing one another to boost attack power, speed, recovery, and more. Doanh Th??ng Quan was particularly special, possessing an Aura that could attack, dealing Ice ??, Fire ??, and Lightning ? damage.

  The Dark Shadow Army knew this was a test to gauge the strength of this corps, and they were completely convinced. They acknowledged that this army was strong enough to protect the Prince. After the test, Doanh Th??ng Quan burned down the horse stable, changed into Dark Shadow Army uniforms, and secretly set off for the capital, staging the event as a successful assassination where Doanh Th??ng Quan died without a trace in the fire ??.

  Note on Special Cultivation: From the beginning, Noe ?? trained Doanh Th??ng Quan on the path of the Aura Knight (Hi?p S? Hào Quang), upgrading the basic "invisible protection shield" spell into the Multi-Colored Energy Shield. This shield could combine with others through formations and the Ancient Elven Language (C? Ng? Tiên Elf)—a simplified version being the Rune Ancient Language, also known as the Language of the Gods. This energy shield, when combined with emotions, manifests different types of colors for each emotion, ranging from feelings of peace, courage, to joy. Doanh Th??ng Quan is a special case because of a blood contract with a dragon ??, allowing him to create an offensive Aura.

  

  
2. The False Contentment and the Invitation to Adventure ?


  

  Before this trial, Noe ?? met Doanh Th??ng Quan while he was in the horse stable selling Doanh Thành's finest horses. The two, Master and disciple, had not met for a long time and were very happy, chatting for hours. The conversation was cheerful until Noe ?? changed his tone, becoming much more formal. Noe asked: "Are you content to live like this for the rest of your life?"

  Doanh Th??ng Quan was silent for a moment, then said: "Am I content? I am content, Master. You once taught me to be content in all circumstances."

  Noe ?? smiled and said: "You are truly a good disciple. Then let me ask you: Why are the stable hands who are with you so different—their vital energy is strong, their power is flowing, their eyes are sharp, and their steps are steady? They are all dragons and tigers in the human world."

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  "And you, too. Whatever clothes you wear cannot hide the imperial aura within your heart. You still diligently train every day, don't you?"

  Doanh Th??ng Quan smiled and said: "Yes, but my spirit is weary, Master. I no longer feel like doing it."

  Noe ?? said nothing more, stood up, and walked toward the men selling horses, who were Doanh Th??ng Quan's subordinates. They were speaking: "Ladies and gentlemen, look how magnificent this horse is! It is worth every penny you spend; it is a profitable investment. Come and see, touch this solid muscle mass."

  Noe ?? smiled and said: "You've taught these men very well. Can you tell me more about investment?"

  Doanh Th??ng Quan smiled brightly, his pride undeniable: "Yes, I practice diversified investment to avoid risks, like the saying 'don't put all your eggs in one basket.' I invest in caring for many horses at once to increase the chance of achieving sustained profit in the long run..." Suddenly, he remembered who taught him these things, laughed, and said: "But you taught me this, Master! Why ask me?"

  Noe ?? said: "Do you want to learn a new lesson?" Doanh Th??ng Quan nodded.

  Noe ?? smiled and said: "I have experimented with this, but only on a small scale. I divide investment into three main groups:

  

  
• Financial Investment: If I have 10 coins (3 coins for donation, charity, and savings; 2 coins for investment; and 5 coins for spending).


  
• Time Investment: I use my time for self-improvement, continuous learning. Books are essential for me.


  
• Investment in People: The Heavenly Dao mission is the highest priority, followed by my disciples, who will continue the work when I am not here.


  

  Doanh Th??ng Quan was silent for a moment, thought, and then said: "You have an important task you want me to do, don't you, Master? Please tell me."

  Noe ?? hesitated slightly, then said: "This mission could change your entire life, but are you willing to give up your current comfort and freedom? What I am about to tell you will be filled with difficulty, hardship, and sorrow, but if you endure it, you will become a great dragon, a force known to all. Are you ready for the adventure ??"

  In Doanh Th??ng Quan's eyes, a fire of enthusiasm and determination blazed: "I am ready ??!"

  

  
3. The Dragon Emissaries and the Kingdom's Destiny ??


  

  A few days later, Doanh Th??ng Quan closed the horse stable, giving the Centurion Corps three days off to visit their homes, then reopened on the fourth day. On that reopening day, a great fire broke out at night, killing many people and horses.

  But in reality, they had changed clothes and traveled under the cover of night straight to the Capital of the Pearl Jade Nation ??. All of them rode horses, except for Doanh Th??ng Quan, who rode a Triceratops (kh?ng long ba s?ng). A few weeks later, they saw a large golden dragon ?? and an even larger Green dragon flying overhead. The two Emissaries of the Dragon King transformed into human form and emerged from the forest.

  The man with shimmering yellow skin and golden hair (the transformed Gold Dragon ??) stepped out and scolded Doanh Th??ng Quan: "You little brat! You're old enough, what kind of foolish game are you playing now, trying to fake your death? Do you know your father is worried sick? Go home immediately!"

  Doanh Th??ng Quan was surprised and asked: "How did you two emissaries know I faked my death?"

  The woman in the Green cloak (the transformed Green Dragon ??) pointed at the triceratops and said: "Thanks to it. The entire fire was very convincing, but the only thing that didn't make sense was, why wasn't there a single dinosaur corpse? You can only fool simple-minded people with that trick."

  The Gold Dragon ?? coughed awkwardly and continued: "Enough talk! Go home right now!"

  At this moment, Noe ?? removed his hood and said: "You are too impatient. His departure has a reason. Respect me and let him go."

  The Gold Dragon ?? laughed, walked closer, and said: "I thought you were dead without a trace! You're still alive and well."

  The Green Dragon ?? frowned: "What kind of talk is that? You just met and you're already talking about life and death."

  The Gold Dragon ?? laughed: "I'm used to it. We're old friends. We understand each other too well, right, Noe?"

  Noe ?? said: "Yes. Let's get to the main point. We have an urgent matter and need to leave immediately. Just deliver this letter ?? to Doanh Th??ng Nhan."

  The Gold Dragon ?? nodded, then transformed back into a golden dragon and flew away ??. Doanh Th??ng Quan was so impressed by the majestic demeanor of the Gold Dragon that he later named his future kingdom after that image.