Chapter 4: The First Summoning
After the system’s thorough explanation, Wang Yu finally understood the basic rules of this summoning system.
“By the way, system, what are the attribute standards for talents of each level?” Wang Yu asked again. He needed to clarify everything before he could start summoning!
“Ding. Third-rate talents: attributes between 60 and 69, or martial prowess at third-rate internal skill level.
Second-rate talents: attributes between 70 and 79, or martial prowess at second-rate internal skill level.
First-rate talents: attributes between 80 and 89, or martial prowess at first-rate internal skill level.
Super first-rate talents: martial prowess between 90 and 99, other attributes between 90 and 94, or martial prowess at innate internal skill level.
Heaven-level talents: martial prowess between 100 and 104, other attributes between 95 and 99, or martial prowess at grandmaster internal skill level.
Divine-level talents (Divine Marshal, Divine General, Celestial Being, Divine Strategist, Divine Minister): martial prowess between 105 and 110, other attributes between 100 and 105, or martial prowess at celestial internal skill level.”
“Ding. May I ask if the host wishes to begin summoning?”
“Start, of course start! First, use two random summoning cards, focusing respectively on leadership and external martial prowess for one summoning each!” Wang Yu said, somewhat excited.
He wasn’t in a hurry with the other summoning cards, but undoubtedly, his own summons couldn’t escape.
“Ding. Leadership summoning commencing.
First individual: Yang Yanzhao, Leadership 95.”
The Yang family generals, huh? A leadership value of 95 was quite impressive by Wang Yu’s standards.
However, the system only displayed leadership attributes for the summoned commanders. So, when narrowing down from the five candidates to three, he had to be cautious.
After all, other attributes also mattered.
“Ding. Second individual: Xue Rengui, Leadership 100.”
Xue Rengui was much stronger than Yang Yanzhao, not just in leadership but even more so in martial prowess.
Xue Rengui enlisted at the end of the Zhenguan era, fought for decades, decisively defeated the Nine Surnamed Tiele, subdued Goguryeo, crushed the Turks, and earned numerous merits. His tales included “Wise strategies to end wars,” “Three arrows steadying the Tianshan,” “Divine bravery securing Liaodong,” “Benevolent governance of Goryeo,” “Caring for the people of Xiangzhou,” and “Removing his hat to retreat before tens of thousands of enemies.”
It could be said that his achievements in martial prowess likely surpassed those in leadership.
“Ding. Third individual: Gao Changgong, Leadership 96.”
One of the Four Great Handsome Men, the Prince of Lanling—surely his charisma must be high.
“Ding. Fourth individual: Huli Guang, Leadership 98.”
Just as Gao Changgong appeared, here came Huli Guang, the Governor of Luodiao. Gao Changgong, Huli Guang, and Duan Shao from the same period were known as the Three Heroes of Northern Qi.
Though Gao Changgong was the most famous, Huli Guang’s abilities surpassed his.
“Ding. Fifth individual: Meng Tian, Leadership 100.”
Meng Tian, “China’s Greatest Warrior,” deserved this title; his martial prowess could not be lacking.
“Ding. Please remove two individuals.”
“System, remove Yang Yanzhao and Gao Changgong. Proceed with summoning among the remaining three: Xue Rengui, Huli Guang, and Meng Tian!”
The hierarchy among these five was clear; choosing wasn’t difficult.
“Ding. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the divine-level talent Meng Tian: Leadership 100, Martial Prowess 103, Intelligence 89, Politics 72, Charisma 91.
Implanted identity: one of the confidants cultivated for the host since childhood.
Accompanied by two individuals: Meng Wu and Meng Yi.
Note: This individual is currently young and not at peak performance. Current attributes: Leadership 93, Martial Prowess 95, Intelligence 82, Politics 70, Charisma 82.”
A grand opening delight!
“Looks like I’m truly favored by fate—just one summoning and a divine-level talent appears!” Wang Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit vain.
As for Meng Tian not reaching his peak, that wasn’t an issue to Wang Yu. Their kind of family indeed cultivated various confidants from childhood. Generally, even if such people were older than Wang Yu, they wouldn’t exceed him by much.
Wang Yu estimated that Meng Tian was about eighteen or nineteen years old now, so it was normal he hadn’t reached his peak.
Besides, Wang Yu wasn’t in a hurry to rebel; whether Meng Tian had reached his peak now or not didn’t matter. Also, youth meant a longer period of service to Wang Yu.
This was Meng Tian—if summoned talents were in their forties before reaching their peak, Wang Yu would prefer they be implanted into younger bodies like Meng Tian’s.
“Host is overthinking!” If the system had a form, Wang Yu was sure it would have rolled its eyes. “This is a newbie’s latent benefit. The first five summons using summoning points will never yield talents below Heaven-level!”
Though the system denied Wang Yu’s self-perceived fate, it didn’t dampen his joy. As long as he benefited, that was enough.
“By the way, system, are there any other latent benefits besides this one?” Wang Yu asked curiously.
“Ding. Latent Benefit Two: In the first ten summons, any level of talent summoned has a chance to bring along related talents, and these accompanying talents will definitely be implanted under the host’s command. After ten summons, until certain conditions are met, only divine-level talents may bring companions.”
“Latent Benefit Three: The first ten summoned talents are guaranteed absolutely loyal.”
“System, initiate the second summoning!”
Since the system had said no low-ability talents would appear in the early summons, Wang Yu was excited about the next results.
“Ding. First individual: Xue Rengui, Martial Prowess 105.”
Seeing Xue Rengui again, Wang Yu couldn’t help but exclaim. His attributes were overwhelmingly impressive—two categories reached divine-level. Double divine-level talents were rare even in history.
“Ding. Second individual: Zhao Yun, Martial Prowess 104.”
“Ding. Third individual: Lu Junyi, Martial Prowess 100.”
“Ding. Fourth individual: Shi Wansui, Martial Prowess 104.”
“Ding. Fifth individual: Du Xue, Martial Prowess 100.”
“Ding. Please remove two individuals.”
“System, remove Lu Junyi and Du Xue. Proceed with summoning among the remaining three: Xue Rengui, Zhao Yun, and Shi Wansui!”
“Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui…” Wang Yu muttered quietly. Compared to Zhao Yun and Shi Wansui, Xue Rengui’s allure was simply too strong.
“Ding. Congratulations to the host for obtaining Heaven-level talent Zhao Yun: Leadership 89, Martial Prowess 104, Intelligence 82, Politics 68, Charisma 99.
Implanted identity: one of the confidants cultivated for the host since childhood.
Current attributes before peak: Leadership 80, Martial Prowess 97, Intelligence 78, Politics 62, Charisma 92.
Accompanied by two individuals: Tong Yuan and Zhao Yu.
Equipped with the Jade Lion of Night Watch, Bright Silver Dragon Gallant Spear, and Qinggang Sword.”
“Well, Zhao Yun it is!” Wang Yu comforted himself. After all, besides Xue Rengui, Zhao Yun was the strongest in this group.
As for Xue Rengui, there would be other opportunities in the future.