Chapter 40

Ding! The third summon is Kong Xuan, the number one person below saints, with command 90, martial 109, intelligence 89, politics 88.

Translation: Ding! Summoned the third person, the number one person below saints, Kong Xuan, Commander-in-Chief 90, Martial Power 109, Intelligence 89, Politics 88.

We need to keep the same structure: maybe "Ding! Summoned the third person, the number one person below saints, Kong Xuan, Commander-in-Chief 90, Martial Power 109, Intelligence 89, Politics 88."

Check: "the number one person below saints" we translated as "the number one person below saints". Could also be "the foremost person below saints". We'll keep as "the number one person below saints". Good.

Kong Xuan, the number one person below saints!

Translation: The number one person below saints, Kong Xuan!

I had just mentioned him, and I didn't expect the next summon to be him.

Translation: I had just mentioned him earlier, but I didn't expect the next summon to be him.

The world's first peacock possesses the unique divine ability Five-Colored Divine Light, capable of absorbing anything within the five elements.

Translation: The world's first peacock, with the unique divine ability "Five-Colored Divine Light", nothing within the Five Elements escapes it.

He captured dozens of Zhou generals, forcing Jiang Ziya to raise the no-battle flag; even Ran Deng lost his Dinghai Pearl and Purple Gold Bowl, Ran Deng summoned his disciple the Great Peng Feather Wing Immortal, but Kong Xuan struck him down with red light in two hours, and Ran Deng fled in defeat.

Translation: Capturing dozens of Zhou generals, forcing Jiang Ziya to hoist the no-battle flag, even Ran Deng lost his Dinghai Pearl and Purple Gold Bowl; Ran Deng summoned his disciple the Great Peng Feather Wing Immortal, but Kong Xuan struck him down with red light in two hours, and Ran Deng fled in defeat.

Check: Capturing dozens of Zhou generals, forcing Jiang Ziya to hoist the no-battle flag, even Ran Deng lost his Dinghai Pearl and Purple Gold Bowl, Ran Deng summoned his disciple the Great Peng Feather Wing Immortal, but Kong Xuan struck him down with red light in two hours, and Ran Deng fled in defeat.

Finally, the Western monk Zhunti, seeing Kong Xuan's karmic tie to the Western Pure Land, defeated him.

Translation: Finally, the Daoist Zhunti from the West, seeing that Kong Xuan had a karmic link with the Western Pure Land, defeated him.

His proud nature is innate, his ambitions vast; the novel praises him, saying, 'Though the world is vast, he can go anywhere.'

Translation: His pride is innate, his ambitions vast; the novel praises him: "Though the world is vast, he alone can go forth."

Ding! The fourth summon is Jiangchen, the zombie ancestor, with command 68, martial 109, intelligence 72, politics 75.

Translation: Ding! Summoned the fourth person, the zombie ancestor Jiang Chen, Commander-in-Chief 68, Martial Power 109, Intelligence 72, Politics 75.

Jiangchen is the earliest zombie ancestor and the strongest among them.

Translation: Jiang Chen, the earliest zombie progenitor and also the strongest among them in combat power.

He is the only one among China's top ten ancient zombie kings lacking a soul, and also the ancestor of later zombies.

Translation: Among China's ten great ancient zombie kings, he is the only one without a soul, and also the ancestor of the later zombies.

In fact, although legends speak of four great zombie ancestors, not all of them are blood‑sucking zombies!

Translation: In fact, although legends speak of four great zombie progenitors, not all of them are blood-sucking zombies!

Among the four ancient zombie kings, only Jiangchen is a blood‑sucking zombie, so the zombies we talk about are all his descendants.

Translation: Among the four great ancient zombie kings, only Jiang Chen is a blood-sucking zombie; therefore, the zombies we speak of are all his descendants.

Judging by his origin, Jiangchen can be considered the strongest, since legend says he possesses a robust physique that even Fuxi and Nuwa fear, and his zombie form certainly does not deteriorate, thus we can tell which of the four great zombie ancestors is the fiercest.

Translation: Judging by his origin, Jiang Chen can be considered the strongest, for legend says he possesses a robust physique that even Fuxi and Nuwa dread, and becoming a zombie certainly does not degrade it; thus we can tell which of the four great zombie progenitors is the fiercest.

When it comes to combat power, Jiangchen is definitely the strongest!

Translation: Speaking of combat power, Jiang Chen is definitely the strongest!

A base martial value of 109 is not excessive for Jiangchen, the leader of the four great zombie ancestors.

Translation: A base martial power of 109 is not excessive for Jiang Chen, the leader of the four great zombies.

Ding! The fifth summon is the One-Horned Ox Great King, Qingniu Jing, with command 68, martial 107, intelligence 63, politics 59.

Translation: Ding! Summoned the fifth person, the One-Horned Rhinoceros Great King, the Green Ox Spirit, Commander-in-Chief 68, Martial Power 107, Intelligence 63, Politics 59.

Qingniu Jing transformed his cave into a pavilion, luring Tang Sanzang and his disciples to enter to escape the cold, using Zhu Bajie's greed to make him wear a binding rope vest, easily capturing Tang Sanzang and the others.

Translation: The Green Ox Spirit transformed his cave abode into a pavilion, luring Tang Monk and his disciples to enter to escape the cold, exploiting Zhu Bajie's greed to make him don a binding garment, and easily captured Tang Monk and the others.

He then used the Vajra Pestle to seize the weapons and magic treasures of Sun Wukong, Heavenly King Li Jing, Nezha, the Water and Fire Star Lord, and the Eighteen Arhats, even breaking Sun Wukong's external incarnation technique.

Translation: Thereafter, using the Vajra Pestle, he took the weapons and magic treasures of Sun Wukong, the Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King Li Jing, Ne Zha, the Water and Fire Star Lord, and the Eighteen Arhats, even breaking Sun Wukong's external clone technique.

But most of his reliance is on the Vajra Pestle in his hand, as can be seen.

Translation: But most of this relies on the Vajra Pestle in his hand, so it can be seen.

Even judging by his battle record, Qingniu Jing's base martial value reaches 107, but he is definitely the worst among those with a base martial of 107.

Translation: Even judging by his battle record, the Green Ox Spirit's base martial power reaches 107, but he is absolutely the worst among those with base martial 107.

Not to mention compared to the previous four big shots.

Translation: Not to mention compared to the four great bosses before him.

Ding! The top-tier war god summon card has been used; the host removes two people, and the system will randomly summon one for the host from the remaining three.

Translation: Ding! The Top-Tier War God Summon Card has been used; the host removes two persons, and the system will randomly summon one for the host from the remaining three.

Just as Su Ye was analyzing, the system's prompting tone sounded in his ear.

Translation: Just as Su Ye was analyzing, the system's prompting tone sounded in his ear.

Hmm, first remove Qingniu Jing, then...

Translation: "Well, first remove the Green Ox Spirit, then"

Looking at the other four big shots besides Qingniu Jing, Su Ye's brows furrowed into a knot.

Translation: Looking at the other four great bosses besides the Green Ox Spirit, Su Ye's brows furrowed into a knot.

He wants all four of them!

Translation: He wants all four of them!

No need to mention the Imperial Armor King Wang Yangyang and Kong Xuan, the foremost person below saints.

Translation: The Imperial Armor Wang Xiangyang and the number one person below saints, Kong Xuan, need no further explanation.

One has a base martial ceiling of 110, and the other is even the top‑tier among those with a base martial of 109.

Translation: One has a ceiling base martial of 110; the other, even among those with base martial 109, is the very top.

These two are definitely needed.

Translation: These two are definitely needed.

So the remaining slot can only be chosen between Lu Ya and Jiangchen.

Translation: So the remaining slot can only be chosen between Lu Ya and Jiang Chen.

Forget it, system, remove Jiangchen!

Translation: "Forget it, system, remove Jiang Chen!"

After wavering for a moment, Su Ye still decided to remove Jiangchen.

Translation: After hesitating a while, Su Ye still made the decision to remove Jiang Chen.

It's not that Jiangchen is inferior to Lu Ya.

Translation: It's not that Jiang Chen is inferior to Lu Ya.

But Su Ye suddenly realized that Lu Ya should have a skill and ultimate technique called the Immortal‑Slaying Flying Knife.

Translation: Rather, Su Ye suddenly thought that Lu Ya should have the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade as a skill and ultimate technique.

And it is likely similar to Zhu Que's Phoenix Arrow, a sudden burst ultimate technique.

Translation: Moreover, it is likely similar to the Vermilion Bird's Phoenix Arrow, a technique that erupts suddenly.

In this situation, Lu Ya with a base martial of 109 could suddenly unleash the Immortal‑Slaying Flying Knife, his martial value possibly spiking instantly to the level of the 110 base martial war god ceiling.

Translation: In this situation, Lu Ya with base martial 109 suddenly erupts with the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, his martial power possibly soaring instantly to the level of the base martial 110 ceiling War God.

At that time, combined with Zhu Que's Phoenix Arrow, a flying knife and a phoenix arrow would be released together.

Translation: Then, coordinating with the Vermilion Bird's Phoenix Arrow, a flying blade and a phoenix arrow would be unleashed together.

Tsk tsk.

Translation: tsk tsk

That scene is simply unbearable to watch, the means are overly cruel!

Translation: That scene is simply unbearable to watch, the means are excessively cruel!

Ding! After removing Qingniu Jing and Jiangchen, the system will summon for the host from the remaining Wang Yangyang, Kong Xuan, and Lu Ya; please wait.

Translation: Ding! After removing the Green Ox Spirit and Jiang Chen, the system will summon for the host from among Wang Xiangyang, Kong Xuan, and Lu Ya; please wait.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Imperial Armor King Wang Yangyang, with command 90, martial 109 (110), intelligence 83, politics 86.

Translation: Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained Imperial Armor Wang Xiangyang, Commander-in-Chief 90, Martial Power 109 (110), Intelligence 83, Politics 86.

Equipped weapons: Aurora Sword, Aurora Shield, Imperial War Spear, Light Imperial War Steed.

Translation: Equipped weapons: Aurora Sword, Aurora Shield, Imperial Halberd, Light Imperial War Steed.

His implanted identity is that of an orphan adopted by the host's mother Meng Wei, the host's sworn brother, currently sixteen years old, not yet at his peak, and under Meng Wei's requirement he is now heading to Cangzhou.

Translation: Installed as the identity of an orphan adopted by the host's mother Meng Wei, the host's sworn brother, currently sixteen years old, not yet at his peak, and under Meng Wei's demand, he is now heading to Cangzhou.

Awesome!

Translation: Awesome!

Directly summoned the strongest one, and it's still a 110 base martial war god ceiling!

Translation: Directly summoned the strongest one, and it's still a 110 ceiling War God!

Moreover, the Five Elements Armor was just summoned earlier.

Translation: Moreover, just earlier the Five Elements Armor was summoned.

The Imperial Armor should also have a bonus against the Five Elements Armor.

Translation: The Imperial Armor should also have a bonus against the Five Elements Armor.

System, use the unlimited random summon card from the mission reward, and then use two of the four remaining random cards.

Translation: "System, use the mission reward's Unlimited Random Summon Card, and then use two of the remaining four random cards."

Although somewhat regrettable, Su Ye hasn't forgotten the main task.

Translation: Although somewhat regretful, Su Ye also hasn't forgotten the main business.

The system's balance mechanism follows the summon count, cycling three, four, five times in order; it has already balanced three and four times in sequence.

Translation: The system's balance mechanism follows the number of summons this time, cycling three, four, five times in order; previously it had already balanced three and four times in sequence.

So the next balance requires the host to summon five times.

Translation: Therefore, the next balance requires the host to summon five times.

The host has already summoned once the war god summon Wu culture, top‑tier war god summon Emperor, and still needs three more to trigger balance.

Translation: The host has already used one War God Summon (Wu Wenhua) and one Top-Tier War God Summon (Emperor), leaving three more uses to trigger balance.

Next, the host should focus on governing the stubborn rebels in Cangzhou, striving to build Cangzhou into the foundation of his rise.

Translation: Next, the host will focus on governing the stubborn rebels within Cangzhou's territory, striving to build Cangzhou into his own foundation for starting out.

Although Yunzhou will also be his in the future, for now it is still under his father Su Kai's control.

Translation: Although Yunzhou will also be his in the future, for now his father Su Kai is still the head of the household.

Therefore, Cangzhou will become Su Ye's first own territory.

Translation: Therefore, Cangzhou will become Su Ye's first own territory.

So Su Ye will likely stay within Cangzhou from now on, and naturally the outside world the more chaotic the better!

Translation: So Su Ye will likely stay within Cangzhou's borders from now on, and naturally the outside the more chaotic the better!

Ding! The unlimited random summon card is being used; please wait.

Translation: Ding! The Unlimited Random Summon Card is in use; please wait.

Ding! The first summon is the strategist Li Ru, with command 84, martial 63, intelligence 98, politics 88.

Translation: Ding! Summoned the first person, the Strategist Li Ru, Commander-in-Chief 84, Martial Power 63, Intelligence 98, Politics 88.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Li Ru was Dong Zhuo's strategist, trusted by Dong Zhuo, and consulted on all matters great and small; he can be called a think tank.

Dong Zhuo's actions—taking advantage of the chaos to enter the capital, persuading Lü Bu to surrender, deposing and installing emperors, and moving the capital to Long Peace—were all inseparable from Li Ru's strategic contributions.

Ding! Summoned the second person, Zhang Xundu of the Sui-Tang, Commander-in-Chief 97, Martial Power 103, Intelligence 76, Politics 80.

Zhang Xundu has a resolute character, brave and strategic.

After Emperor Yang of Sui ascended the throne, Prince Han Yang Liang rose in rebellion at Jinyang.

Appointed as Commandant of Anzhou, he followed General Yang Su to suppress the rebellion, and was granted the title Senior General (Open-Function, Equivalent of the Three Excellencies). He was then transferred to Assistant Governor of Qi Commandery and opened the granaries to distribute grain.

He was transferred to Envoy holding the ceremonial baton, Governor of Qi Commandery, and Inspector of Henan Circuit for Investigation and Demotion; leading troops to quell the peasant uprising, his might shook East Xia, and he became a Pillar of the State of the Sui dynasty.

Ding! Summoned the third person, Li Shanzhang of the late Yuan–early Ming, Commander-in-Chief 78, Martial Power 60, Intelligence 95, Politics 101.

Li Shanzhang, courtesy name Bai Shi, a prominent official of the early Ming.

Li Shanzhang studied diligently from youth, possessing wisdom and strategy.

In following Zhu Yuanzhang's campaign against Chuzhou, he planned and managed provisions, earning Zhu Yuanzhang's deep trust. After Zhu Yuanzhang obtained the Lake Chao navy, Li Shanzhang strongly advocated crossing the Yangtze. In the engagements of taking Caishi, campaigning against Tai, capturing Jiqing, and taking Zhenjiang, Zhu Yuanzhang consistently made him his counselor; all decisions on military advances and rewards and punishments largely came from him.

During Zhu Yuanzhang's northern expedition, Li Shanzhang remained in Nanjing to secure grain supplies, standing foremost among the dukes.

When the Hu Weiyong case broke out, implicating many, Li Shanzhang remained unchanged.

It can be said that if Earl of Sincerity Liu Bowen is Zhu Yuanzhang's Zhang Liang, then Li Shanzhang is Zhu Yuanzhang's Xiao He.

It's a pity that being one of the Ming dynasty's six founding dukes is no easy fate; most of them did not die a peaceful death.

Twenty-three years after Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, the seventy-six-year-old Li Shanzhang still rarely met a peaceful end, being executed along with his entire clan.

Brothers, I originally planned to write the summoning, and could continue in the next chapter.

Unfortunately, the teacher urged me on, so I have to satisfy him first.

(End of chapter)