According to them, everyone has a star ?? representing them in the sky. The brighter the star, the greater the person's influence; if it flickers and weakens, it is a sign that the person is about to die ??. The stars gathering, separating, aligning, or forming any special shape all hold their own meanings. Although not as accurate as seers, it is an excellent method for reference and verification.
The Star Clan ? fled to Wolf King City ???? and were highly valued for their talent by the Wolf King ??. The Wolf King frequently invited them to the palace to predict the weather and search for certain people. Through this, the Star Clan learned that the seer Noe ?? was still alive and residing in the Pearl Jade Nation ??, that the Pearl Jade King's ?? destiny was nearing its end, and that the destiny of the Wolf King Nation ?? was on the rise ??.
The Wolf King ?? asked Tinh V? Minh (The Star Clan Chief ?): "You say my nation is increasingly prospering, why do I not see it?"
Tinh V? Minh ? replied: "There are many types of growth: growth in land, wealth, food, or talents ??. But the former will increase in many years to come. This year, there will be a significant increase in talents ??; many brilliant people will come here from the Pearl Jade Nation ??."
However, due to the hostile policy between the Wolf Nation ?? and the Pearl Jade Nation ?? over the years, Wolf Nation soldiers ?? would loot and enslave ?? any Pearl Jade citizen ?? they encountered.
Tinh V? Minh ? proposed: "If only Your Majesty issues a decree to forbid ??? this, I ask to be the one to convince them."
The Wolf King ?? laughed heartily and said: "Haha, good, very good. You are granted freedom of movement, but your family must stay here with me (signifying a bond). I will assign my most trustworthy person to support you."
The Wolf King turned to his close friend, the Black Guard General (H?c H? V? Th?n T??ng) ?????, and said: "This is the Wolf King Sword ???. My friend, you have the full authority to strike first and report later ??. Go with Tinh V? Minh ?, and bring the talented people here to meet me. Forbid and instruct the soldiers: we are the friends of the Pearl Jade people ??; I only have one enemy, the Pearl Jade King ??."
The Black Guard General ????? bowed and said: "Yes, your subordinate understands."
Afterward, the two went out, spoke with the soldiers, and led an elite squad ??. Following the guiding stars ?? of Tinh V? Minh ?, they reached the secret hiding places ??? of the immortal cultivation clans ?? and invited them to Wolf King City ????.
Because their secret residences had been exposed, for the safety of the remaining family members, and due to the courtesy of Tinh V? Minh ? and the kindness of the Black Guard General ?????, along with the provision of water and food wagons ??, many immortal cultivation clans ?? were willing to serve the Wolf King ??, as long as it didn't harm people or go against their conscience.
Many clans followed the Wolf King, including a very famous clan called the Yin-Yang Clan (?m D??ng Gia) ?? and the Five Elements Clan (Ng? Hành Gia) ??. The important representative was Huy?n Anh (the Young Master of the Yin-Yang Clan ??), whose magical skills were profound, who understood many things, and was deeply trusted by the Wolf King.
The Wolf King ?? asked: "What is your talent?"
Huy?n Anh ?? replied: "I am proficient in divination ??—knowing the past and predicting the future—and I am skilled in Formations ??."
The Wolf King nodded and said: "Good. I already have Tinh V? Minh ? for divination, but not for Formations ??. Give me a brief explanation of Formations."
Huy?n Anh ?? replied: "Formations ?? have many types and ways of classification. Some types can be listed as follows:
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Two Poles Formation (L??ng Nghi Tr?n) ??
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Three Stars Formation (Tam Tinh Tr?n) ??
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Four Symbols Formation (T? T??ng Tr?n) ??
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Five Elements Formation (Ng? Hành Tr?n) ?????? metal ??
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Six Combinations Formation (L?c H?p Tr?n) ??
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Seven Stars Formation (Th?t Tinh Tr?n) ???????
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Eight Trigrams Formation (Bát Quái Tr?n) ??
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Nine Palaces/Nine Stars Formation (C?u Cung/C?u Tinh Tr?n) ???
The larger the number, the more complex the Formation. All formations can be both offensive and defensive. Even numbers favor defense ??? over offense ??, while odd numbers favor offense ?? over defense ???. The general purpose of Formations is to let the few defeat the many, and the weak defeat the strong ??."
The Wolf King ?? was quite intrigued after hearing this and said: "Good. Then I will assign you to train a squad. How long will you need to train them?"
Huy?n Anh ?? said: "At least one month ???, Your Majesty."
The Wolf King ?? said: "Good. Then we shall meet again in one month."
... One month later ??? ...
The Wolf King ?? asked: "What have you taught my army?"
Huy?n Anh ?? replied: "I have taught them the Four Quarters Formation ??. The results are quite good."
The Wolf King then asked: "Can that squad defeat three other squads simultaneously?" Huy?n Anh ?? shook his head.
The Wolf King asked again with a slight disappointment ??: "Then two squads?" Huy?n Anh ?? still shook his head.
The Wolf King shook his head with complete disappointment and said: "One and a half squads then?" Huy?n Anh ?? still shook his head.
The Wolf King was about to speak words of blame when Huy?n Anh ?? abruptly raised his head, his eyes flashing with confidence ?: "Four squads, Your Majesty! One against four, and a victory! ??"
The Wolf King's ?? eyes shifted from disappointment to extreme excitement ??, and he immediately said: "Show me a demonstration!"
Huy?n Anh ?? replied: "Please allow me to enter the formation."
The Wolf King said: "That is too dangerous ??? for you. I do not wish to lose a talented person."
Huy?n Anh ?? replied: "Then, please have the King change the metal weapons to wooden ones ??." The Wolf King agreed.
Huy?n Anh ?? stood in the center of the Four Quarters Formation ??, with the four directions representing:
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Divine Dragon ?? – Wind ??
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White Tiger ?? – Water ??
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Vermillion Bird ??? – Fire ??
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Black Tortoise ?? – Earth ??
The representative squads activated these elements through talismans ?? worn by each person, along with incantations on the command flags ?? stationed at the four corners.
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Wind ?? restrains Fire ?? when Fire is weak; Wind reinforces Fire ?? when Fire is strong.
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Water ?? restrains Earth ?? when Earth is weak; Water reinforces Earth ?? when Earth is strong.
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Fire ?? restrains Water ?? when Water is weak. Fire reinforces Water ?? when Water is strong. The clash of Fire and Water can even dissolve rock and metal.
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Earth ?? restrains Wind ?? when Wind is weak. Earth reinforces Wind ?? when Wind is strong.
The four basic elements restrain each other when weak, but reinforce each other when strong, creating a supportive cycle ??.
Huy?n Anh ?? created four clones ?? to lead the four corners, each clone holding a battle flag ??. Huy?n Anh ?? could freely move between the clones depending on the situation. The four squads of the Wolf King ?? surrounded and simultaneously attacked the Four Quarters Formation ??.
With the mutual support of the elements, the soldiers within the Formation became incredibly powerful:
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Water ?? provided recovery abilities and reduced fatigue.
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Earth ?? provided defense, with earthen armor protecting the body.
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Fire ?? provided offensive power.
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Wind ?? provided speed.
The four elements continuously rotated according to Huy?n Anh's ?? commands, creating a unified entity with unpredictable variations ??.
Although the Four Quarters Formation ?? did not achieve a victory, resulting in a draw ??, the outcome of one against four was an extremely outstanding achievement for the Wolf King. Witnessing the extraordinary power of the Formation, the Wolf King was completely convinced.
From then on, Huy?n Anh ?? became the military advisor and chief trainer, always by the side of the Wolf King ??, and was called the Strategist (Quan S?).
?? Daily Log: [A period of 10 years]
Event: The Pearl Jade Nation ?? collapsed ?? due to the terrible rule of the third king. Immortal cultivation clans ?? left to find a safer place. The Wolf King ?? successfully recruited many talents ??, preparing for a new era.
Impact: The prophecy ?? of the Pearl Jade Nation's collapse was fulfilled. A relationship between the Wolf King and the cultivation clans was established. A new dawn ?? has begun, with the Wolf King becoming a formidable force.
The Heavenly Scroll has collected and analyzed notable streams of Merit ? this time. Noe ?? has the ability to use the "Merit Eye" (C?ng ??c chi nh?n) to see the Merit of others and himself.
The Heavenly Scroll has collected new data and updated the character files.