1018 BC, Van Lang Kingdom

In the sky, Xi Chi ships were on patrol. Apparently, they were the same as a giant white centipede, as big as a mount.

On the ground, land force continuously fired at what appeared to be another human. Between fire and smoke there were cries of pain and despair. However, army did not stop right there.

All at once, there was a boy, on horseback, flew towards Xi Chi troops. Then, it punched the ship in the cockpit. Then, terrible explosion blew the ship to bits. After, other ones suffered the same fate. Remaining ships tried to shoot down the enemy. However, it was so fast that they could not keep up with.

At this moment, Yin wondered if what was going on. However, a man who was on Iron Horse back had wiped out

Then, that creature slowly landed on the ground like a thunder storm. As a result, hundreds of soldiers were torn to shreds. All at once, millions of Xi Chi rush forward as current sets strongly. However, it's stopped by a rod that whipping thousands of Xi Chi life. Next, Iron Horse set enemies afire as they were firewood.

Finally, Thanh Giong put an alien army to rout.

In fact, that was first time that Yin had seen terrible power with his own eyes. Then, Xi Chi army which was second to none in Normal World, bow to Giong power.

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"You know, Thanh Giong, then, I swore on my honor to avenge this loss. Finally, the chance came. Now, you are no longer powerful as before." Yin said as he was reviewing the past.

"Listen to me, Yin. You have no idea what you are doing" Giong said sincerely. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to protect his homeland, where he was born, from invaders. Then, as a child, he did not stand any cruelty from Xi Chi.

However, in order to return Giong advice, a palm of fierce winds was formed. It formed a storm which divided into two parts tore through the air towards Giong. Nevertheless, he did not retreat. In an instant, countless bamboo trees formed a shield wall, the same as the Great Wall in China. As a result, this weapon smashed heavily each storms and force it to brow out

Then, fierce red light burst out from the sword. Next, a massive fire erupted out from the sword. Soon, it turned into a pillar of blame and attacked forwards Giong.

This time, Giong hurriedly retreated ten of steps. After, he gripped his rod and dense huge energy surged out.

Then, pillar of blame collided huge energy. On the upshot, things blew up as a volcano erupted morning in a towering plume of thick, black smoke almost six miles high and a shower of fiercely hot rock and toxic gases.

At the meantime, Iron horse had taken Mai, Cuong, Duy to a safe place, on Tran Hung Dao* Ship. Basely, it was a simple task. However, Iron Horse had to overcome hundreds of Zacktonian ship, like rabbits in a warren. So, it's time-consuming. Then, it came back to Thanh Giong.

From a distance, on the ship, people, including three children witnessed terrible explosion as giant was digging. Actually, Giants were going to appeared, as well

Besides, for unwilling audiences on ship, there was nothing they could do. Therefore, they quickly got out of there.

Meanwhile, it's was neck and neck between Giong and Yin. Suddenly, Yin had an upper land. Timely, Iron Horse came out. It received huge power from Thanh Giong and then it slashed mercilessly at Yin. Thanks to his horse, Giong's all right.

Nevertheless, Yin's attitude was still calm although he had been charged because it was a part of the plan in order to hold Thanh Giong here.

At this moment, Giong asking his horse angrily

"What the hell are you doing?"

"Master, I am here to fight with you against Yin. Don't worry, sir. Our men in there will protect three children."

Exactly, Giong did not only tell the Iron Horse to take them to safe place but also came by with them in order to protect. Nevertheless, the horse came back as it realized its master was in danger. When in reality, Giong, like Son Tinh and Chu Dong Tu, was not as strong as he once was. Therefore, Iron Horse was not stupid. Moreover, Yin's now as powerful as Giong. So, he still needed its help.

This time, Yin pulled a card and it was scanned by red ring. Then, he raised the ring upwards. His body changed into a ball of energy, a light of beam, unveiling a monster. It was sixty meters tall, like a hill. Its nails were like huge bear's nails. Its horns were the same as factory's chimney in twenty century. On its chest made us feel that it was a face with eyes were as big as giant chicken-eggs and

"You are facing one of my strongest, Giong. Its name is Destroyer" inside the beast, Yin's voice resounded scarily like a thunder storm.

After, Giong pulled the other card, too. It was image of giants and canned by his magic crossbow

Then, Giong changed into ball of energy and unveiling a giant riding an iron horse, the same as a mount.

Inside the beast, Yin just smiled

Then, he said:

"By the way, you're right Giong. It's trap to hunt and study all Children of dragon and fairy. This time, they are coming under ambush"

In fact, Yin's mission was to keep Giong here, in order not to let him protect children. So, there was only Weak flicker of hope that they would protect those children.

Right now, Thanh Giong was battling against the strongest Yin's state. In fact, Giong's huge form had limit time and when it was over, he quickly turned into a small child.

Besides, Yin was really strong. Though he tried hard as he could, Giong couldn't keep up with the beast. Even thought he was fast enough to avoid the monster's fire steams, his monster easily repelled Giong's attacks, catching or devouring his rod in his teeth. Finally, Thanh Giong managed to land a hit on Yin, now was monster by striking him in the chest with a bamboo spear which was covered by big flame. In fact, Giong wanted to use it to destroy Yin. However, again, Giong tried to manage to even up the combat score with Destroyer but the latter turned the tables on him and sent Giong flying with a powerful kick.

To make matter worse, another giant ogre made attack on Giong. They charged straight forwards Giong. Besides, in the sky, ships fire continuously their beams to Giong.

So, Giong ordered Iron Horse to charge. After, the horse soared high in the sky. Then, his horse opened its mouth that let huge pillar fire spat out. The flame radiated heat and light that destroyed countless ships. Spaceships went off like fireworks in New Year. Next, Giong hold his bamboo spears and pointed at the place where remaining ships focused their firepower on Giong. All at once, bamboo sticks which came out from nowhere flew towards ships. Illogically, they moved so fast that laser beams could not stop them. They flew like a meteor. Their current speed is more rapid than any ships. Finally, they passed through remaining ships. In the sequel, ships were one by one blown to pieces.

Meanwhile, Destroyer screamed and shot fireballs. He dodged the attack that made big explosions. Then, they, one by one, sent its tail towards Giong. He realized he was unable to avoid in time. So, Giong used his bamboo sticks

Therefore, Giong shouted

"Stick together, Stick together"

Immediately, countless amounts of huge bamboo sticks began to appeared, from nowhere. After, they covered Orge's bodies. So, they all at once stuck at the end of bamboo tree.

"Thanh Giong, in past, I used to be ready to give up my life for my empire. And you, no doubt, you fought for nothing, Dragonian, a species was extinct? That's nonsense" Yin voice resounded again as a way to disengage emotionally"

"You know, Yin. It doesn't matter how powerful I am or who's I am. I'm still protecting same people. Like you, my love for the motherland is still in being. For thousands of years, I have done my best in order to defend my world" Giong shouted as he could.

Besides, the iron horse suddenly separated into many species and combine with Giong's body. Horse's head, back, neck, foreleg, back leg became his armor. Now, Giong was like samurai, stepped forward, stately.

Threaten by the knowledge of new form of Giong's power, Yin controlled Destroyer to fire him once more but Giong walked past them and slashed at Destroyer with his bamboo spear which was upgraded.

Next, bamboo trees grew up so quickly that it seemly happened before someone could blink. Apparently, they were as tall as the highest building and especially, they were burning violent. When seen from afar, monstrous fire was extremely hot as volcano's erupting. Next, Giong pulled up them and used as a weapon to fight again the enemy, like four thousands year ago.

Finally, Yin newest beast finally met its end as Thanh Giong summoned the combined power of all. He conjured a big Dong Son bronze drumhead of iridescent light in the sky and launched immense beam of energy. The beam divided into more parts. Each beam, like cruise missile, flew beasts to bits. Afterward, there's an explosion ripping through the office building, thousands of kilometers from there. In addition, countless coconut trees as well as plant fell down and burnt.

Giong was on the ground, together with his horse. Now, he's very tired. Ironically, he had no time to take a rest

After, a hologram of Mr. Manh appeared:

"Giong, you're alright?" Mr. Manh asked seriously.

"Fine, frankly, you must get them, in person. My friend"

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When Giong and Yin were fighting, thousands of kilometers from battlefield, there was a huge spacecraft. Especially, its name was Tran Hung Dao, after Vietnamese hero who defeated Kubai Khan's troops in thirteen century. Apparently, it was the same as a normal plane which was as yellow as a wheat field. However, inside, it was big ship which was enough room for more than one hundred people. To be honest, it was really similar to a mobile base.

Inside a room, boys and girl were sitting. At this time, children were looking through the ship's window. It was too hard to look for news from their home

In the meantime, lieutenant-general was in next room. In fact, he specially paid attention on the girl. For all practical purposes, she was chosen by Sixth Precious Object of World, in order to its observer, as Mr. Manh said. Moreover, her ancestor was one of hundred children of Lac Long Quan and Au Co

Meantime, the alien attack obliterated whole Ben Tre province, trade center, school, building, houses. So, there was nothing that escaped incineration. And there was nothing to provide a point of reference for the rest of the houses where Mai, Cuong, Duy used to live there, as well.

Strangely, though no one told them that their home had been destroyed, somehow, they had known the truth. Honestly, it's understandable. In fact, they had seen level of destruction as they left. Nevertheless, it did not mean that they would give up. For example, Mai still remembered the bed that she shared with her brother. For Cuong, he remembered rice noodle with grilled meat, a popular Vietnamese food which his mother cooked before she died. To be honest, it's so delicious that he and his father had to eat together. However, it's long time ago. For Duy, there were not more things to care. Honestly, he's really particular case because of his past. For year, Duy had felt more and more lost. Therefore, he was haunted by having an appetence of something. However, he especially cared about his friend.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant-general Tien did not know what they were thinking. However, he really wanted to see them. Frankly, boys and girl had passed through many hardships. This time, they need to talk to someone

Unexpectedly, they were surrounded by too many ships

"Sir, we are under attack."

From his experience, he came to the view screen to find out what's going on right now.

The top center of the screen showed an overlaid tactical overview of the combat going on around them.

After, his voice resounded on the ship.

"Everyone, Clear the decks for action.

At this time, enemy's ship continuously fired their laser beams as a bunch of lions were attacking a beer. Claws of beams sliced into fore armor, through the structure of the vessel. It caused serious level of damage. Alien's butterflies were under control of Commanders ship like horse carriage creating dance of ray light and death, more death. In fact, they, commander ship, was smaller than the Mother Ship, huge ship which had landed on Pacific Ocean, but bigger than butterfly-shape ships. Apparently, it had two horse-shape laser canons which were as big as huge cave.

At this moment, more than fifty smaller ships were trying to protect the ship which named after Vietnamese hero. To be honest, they were outnumbered, out of time and the fate of the world is at stake. However, they did their best to battle against the enemy.

Inside Tran Hung Dao vessel's bridge, Lieutenant-general Dinh Minh Tien asked officer.

"How long until reinforcement arrive?"

"More than then ten minute, Sir. Chim Lac and our troops are on their way."

Reported the First officer

Right now, Thanh Giong was fighting against Yin. In fact, the Four Immortal was only the Giong left. At the meantime, Son Tinh had reincarnated, along with his long-time enemy, Thuy Tinh. Lieu Hanh princess was not on the Earth. Moreover, she only joined the war if it influenced the entire universe. Chu Dong Tu was missing, together with his wife. So, they're on their own.

"How many ship have we lost now?"

"More than twenty ones, sir"

"How long does enemy can open fire on us?"

"Unknown Sir. We do not know the effective range of their weapon."

Lieutenant-general Tien sighed. Honestly, human race's technology, as well as their weapon was too backward.

Thankfully, this ship was relatively advanced. As a matter of fact, Tran Hung Dao ship was really typical example of the collaboration between Chim Lac. However, scientists are currently experimenting. Besides,

"How close do we have to use laser canon and rocket to fire mother ship"

"Sorry sir. But their shield system seems to cope with our weapon or our weapon is not strong enough. I suspect rocket would not affect them. Laser canon maybe but it takes too much time to charge."

Have thought for a while, he asked

"Can we launch two escape pods?"

"Yes sir. But why? They only have a few missile and laser guns"

The first Officer wondered. Right now, they were facing alien troops and two escape pod would not help

However, Lieutenant still said

"Do It"

"Yes Sir"

Then, two lifeboats emerged from the large side doors on either side of its hanger deck. At first, enemy ships ignored the lifeboats, but then it seem to think better of it, turning of their firepower to shoot at maneuvering lifeboats.

To be honest, Lieutenant-general hoped that these lifeboats and this ship would draw some fire away that let them have time to evacuee. Meanwhile, Tran Hung Dao ship firing continuously enemy ship. In simple phrase, this was all a diversion. There're still three lifeboats, taking off as Zacktonian paid attention on Dragonian ships and remaining ship.

After, everything went according to plan. From the large side door, a coconut tree-shape emerged and flew away, together with more than ten ships, as regiment of birds were trying to ride out a storm. Honestly, the coconut tree-shape was a Dragonian spaceship, as lifeboats, having been found by archeologist, for a long time.

Then, as two Dragonian lifeboats, Tran Hung Dao Ship and others had drawn some fire away, lifeboats, full of civilians, all at once, took off. However, one ship was shot down. Clearly, invaders didn't rise to the bait. Basely, plan fell to the ground. Fortunately, on that ship, as an explorer, there was no man. Therefore, there was no casualty. Nevertheless, since enemy discovered plan, there was no way out.

This time, lieutenant-general was now standing close to the screen. Increasing number of ships was being destroyed. It maybe includes his vessel. He could see more and more ships had been fallen down. Basely, enemy was stronger than his troops. However, it did not mean that he would lose.

Suddenly, the view screen went instantly black. All computer fill with warning error. Lights fell again. Really, it's its limit. However, as a ship named after a hero, this ship had shot down hundreds of enemy ships

Then, Tran Hung Dao ship's computer gave the order to abandon ship. It's over.

However, all is not lost.

When Lieutenant-general was facing a kiss of death, reinforcement's just be on time. As Tran Hung Dao ship was being surrounded by countless alien ships, a big object flying towards them as quick as a lightning

"Sir, this is Chim Lac" Officer shouted like a duck to water

Right now, everyone was witnessing a huge carp destroying enemy's ship. It was as big as a aircraft carrier. Especially, its scabs were shinning bright like stars on the sky. Thanks to the carp, they escaped by the skin of your teeth

Next, Tran Hung Dao ship and other spaceships focused their firepower on Zacktonian ships. Human was now fighting back.

Basely, the boot is on the other leg, thanks to Giong's message

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At the meantime, Giong's power had gone out. So, he became a child. Honestly, he got hungry as a bear, and need to eat a big meal in order to change back into Thanh Giong. However, in the middle of now where, especially when VPA had evacuee the valley and the city was razed to the ground, it's hard to look out for a meal. Besides, his horse was no getting better. Therefore, he had to stay off his feet

Luckily, a few planes landed on the ground. After, some Special Forces got out and quickly took him on the plane, together with his horse, in order to get them to someplace safe. In fact, when Giong sent message to Mr. Manh, he felt something bad happening. Immediately, he asked Lieutenant-General Tien to send a troop in order to get Giong to safe place and give an appetite, as well.

On the plane, he suddenly asked Iron Horse to get closer. Then, he ordered his horse to go to where three children was

"But master, you are."

Iron horse said anxiously.

"I'm fine. However, those children are in danger. Though Mr. Manh was former Kitchen God, this time, it is fear he can't not get out of it. Therefore, you have to go now, in order to save them. They are Chosen Ones to help us to reach Precious Object of World." Giong said weakly

"I got it. However, you must take a rest and took a heavy meal" Iron Horse said. Then, it left.

Then, Giong in the shape of a baby, knocked out on the plane while a generous meal was waiting for him.

At the meantime, Tran Hung Dao ship landed on Viet Bac**

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*Tran Hung Dao (1228–1300), also known as Grand Prince of Hung Dao, was an imperial prince, statesman and military commander of Đai Viet during the Tran Dynasty.

**Viet Bac is a region of Vietnam north of Hanoi that served as the Việt Minh's base of support during the First Indochina War (1946–1954).