Chapter Two: System Activation

“Ding! Host’s ambition detected, intense desire for supremacy ignited. Conditions for system activation met. The Ultimate Supremacy System is now online.”

Haha, it seems I truly am the chosen one, destined to end the chaotic era and unify the world. My golden finger has finally activated.

“System, what functions do you have?”

“Ding! At this stage, the system has two functions activated: Exploration and Summoning. Exploration allows the host to scan the attributes of nearby individuals, primarily including Command, Combat, Intelligence, Politics, and Charisma. Some special figures possess unique traits such as medical skills. Summoning enables the host to call upon famous ministers and generals from five thousand years of Chinese history to assist in the quest for supremacy.”

“Note: Summoned characters start with a loyalty rating of 80. Above 90 means unwavering loyalty; above 95 means almost absolute faithfulness. Should loyalty drop below 60, the character may betray the host. Due to the complexities of human nature, the system will not display the loyalty level of summoned individuals.”

Li Xiang paid no mind to this. With the system in place, if he could still see the loyalty of subordinates, conquering the world would be too easy and lose all challenge.

“Then system, use your exploration function to check my four core attributes.”

“Ding! Li Xiang: Command 18, Combat 28, Intelligence 79, Politics 58.”

“System, am I really that bad? Except for intelligence, the rest are unsatisfactory.”

“Please do not doubt the system’s accuracy. Aren’t you well aware of your own capabilities?”

“Alright, system. Since this is the first activation, there should be a beginner’s gift pack like in other novels, right?”

“Ding! Detected one beginner’s gift pack and one compensation gift pack.”

“Hahaha, two gift packs! Wait, what is this compensation gift pack?”

“Ding! Due to temporal distortions during host’s time-space crossing, certain historical figures have appeared prematurely. Therefore, a compensation gift pack is provided. Would the host like to check the attributes of these early-born figures?”

“System, I haven’t even started summoning yet, and you’ve already revealed some characters. How am I supposed to face this? But fine, show me their attributes.”

“First: Li Zicheng from the late Ming Dynasty, Command 90, Combat 92, Intelligence 82, Politics 85. Implanted identity: newly accepted disciple of Zhang Jiao. Comes with two accompanying characters.”

“Second: Zhang Dingbian, the fiercest general from the late Yuan Dynasty, Command 94, Combat 103, Intelligence 72, Politics 69. Implanted identity: adopted son of Zhang Jiao, regarded as true kin, currently honing his skills in the mountains.”

“Third: Cao Bin, a famous general from early Song Dynasty, Command 94, Combat 92, Intelligence 81, Politics 68. Implanted identity: cousin of Cao Cao.”

A pity for Zhang Jiao and Cao Cao to have lost such talents so early. Fortunately, though strong, none of these figures can yet serve as a pillar for a great power. Only Zhang Dingbian poses some trouble—with Combat over a hundred, he would rank among the top generals even in the Three Kingdoms era.

“System, now open the gift packs.”

“Beginner’s gift pack opened. Congratulations, host has obtained one random skill, one summoning card for top 20 civil or military officials, and 50 summoning points.”

“Compensation gift pack opened. Congratulations, host has obtained three random summoning cards.”

“System, what’s the difference between these two types of summoning cards? And what are summoning points for?”

“Top 20 civil or military summoning cards select five candidates from history’s top 20 ministers or generals. The host eliminates two, and the system randomly summons one from the remaining three. Random summoning cards allow the host to choose which attribute to emphasize. From five candidates provided by the system, the host removes two, and the system randomly summons one from the remaining three. Random summoning cards rely entirely on host’s luck and may summon historical figures at either the highest or lowest attribute ranges.”

“Summoning points are used to summon historical figures. Sixty points summon third-tier talents with attributes ranging from 61 to 70; seventy points summon second-tier talents with attributes 71 to 80; eighty points summon first-tier talents with attributes 81 to 90; ninety points summon top-tier generals with attributes 91 to 100, or top-tier ministers or commanders with attributes 91 to 95; one hundred points summon peerless generals with attributes 101 to 105 or peerless ministers or commanders with attributes 96 to 100. God-tier civil or military figures can only be obtained by completing special tasks. Summoning points can be earned by completing tasks, defeating enemies, or gaining favor from others. Defeating enemies or winning favor grants one-tenth of the highest peak attribute among the target’s attributes.”

“Ding! Host, would you like to start summoning?”

“Of course, start summoning now. Use the random summoning cards first—two generals focused on combat and one strategist—then the top 20 civil and military summoning card.”

“Ding! Random summoning activated.

First candidate: Wu Yunshao from Sui-Tang era, Command 80, Combat 103, Intelligence 79, Politics 65.

Second candidate: Wu Tianxi from Sui-Tang era, Command 65, Combat 103, Intelligence 62, Politics 62.

Third candidate: Nangong Changwan from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, Command 80, Combat 105, Intelligence 78, Politics 68.

Fourth candidate: Xiong Kuohai from Sui-Tang era, Command 68, Combat 104, Intelligence 62, Politics 58.

Fifth candidate: Zhang Xian of the Yue Family Army, Command 94, Combat 97, Intelligence 82, Politics 65.

Please remove two candidates.”

“They’re all fierce warriors. I’ll remove Zhang Xian and Wu Tianxi.”

“Ding! Congratulations, host has obtained Xiong Kuohai from the Sui-Tang era, Command 68, Combat 104, Intelligence 62, Politics 58. Implanted identity: personal bodyguard arranged by host’s father.”

“Second summoning round begins.

First candidate: Lin Chong, Command 80, Combat 97, Intelligence 68, Politics 70.

Second candidate: Yuwen Chengdu from Sui-Tang era, Command 89, Combat 107, Intelligence 78, Politics 75.

Third candidate: Guan Sheng, Command 85, Combat 96, Intelligence 72, Politics 68.

Fourth candidate: Meng Tian of the Qin Empire, Command 100, Combat 103, Intelligence 90, Politics 78.

Fifth candidate: Chang Yuchun from the Ming Dynasty, Command 97, Combat 101, Intelligence 87, Politics 72.

Please remove two candidates.”

“System, quickly give me Yuwen Chengdu, my heavenly general of the Tianbao era!”

“Please remove two candidates.”

“Remove Guan Sheng and Lin Chong. System, summon Yuwen Chengdu for me at once.”

“Congratulations, host has obtained Meng Tian of the Qin Empire, Command 100, Combat 103, Intelligence 90, Politics 78. Meng Tian comes with two companions: his father Meng Wu and younger brother Meng Yi. Implanted identity: descendant of the Meng clan of Qin. After Qin’s fall, the Meng family suffered oppression. A century ago, they were rescued by the Li family and have since relied on the Lis, earning their deep trust. Meng Wu currently serves as vice general at Yanmen Pass; Meng Tian guards the border alongside his father; Meng Yi, still young, studies alongside outstanding Li clan members.”

“Well, Meng Tian is not bad—high command and combat stats. It’s just a pity I don’t know when I’ll next meet my heavenly general of the Tianbao era.”