Chapter 37: System Lottery, Iron-Blooded Warrior Li Yunlong!
Jiang Bai took one look at Li Yunlong’s statistics, and his heart brimmed with delight.
The combination of a war fanatic and a guerrilla tactics expert was nothing short of a match made in heaven!
With such skill bonuses, Li Yunlong could maintain formidable offensive power while greatly enhancing his troops’ chances of survival.
And with the Recruit Trainer skill, even if the unit suffered heavy losses, they could swiftly recover their fighting strength in a very short time!
At this moment, a thought flashed through Jiang Bai’s mind, prompting him to ask the system:
“System, what’s the situation with Li Yunlong’s Independent Regiment? Did summoning Li Yunlong also bring his regiment along?”
[Ding! To answer the host, just as you guessed! Due to your current level restrictions, you can summon personnel but not equipment!]
Even so, Jiang Bai’s face was lit with unconcealed joy.
He knew all too well just how formidable Li Yunlong’s Independent Regiment could be!
Through long and bitter battles, Li Yunlong’s troops had displayed extraordinary military prowess.
As Ding Wei once said, “Give Li Yunlong a regiment, and he’ll dare attack a county; give him a division, and he’ll go after Taiyuan!”
“Subordinate Li Yunlong, reporting as ordered! Attention!” Li Yunlong snapped a crisp salute.
Jiang Bai looked at the man stepping through the portal of light and couldn’t help but smile. It was the same iron-blooded warrior he knew so well from television—Li Yunlong. Yet now, he was no longer a fictional figure on a screen, but a living, breathing man standing right before him.
Jiang Bai strode forward and said,
“Li Yunlong, some might see you as a reckless brute, but in my eyes, you are far from simple—a cunning and ferocious beast!”
“You were born to fight, swift as the wind in action! I hope in future battles, you’ll unleash your wildness and let the enemy witness your true might!”
Li Yunlong immediately drew himself upright, his voice booming like thunder:
“Rest assured, Commander! I don’t care who the enemy is!”
“Even if gods descend, I’ll trample them beneath my feet, one after another!”
As he finished, a chilling murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
He was no wolf waiting patiently for prey, but a starving beast, poised to strike at any moment!
So intense was Li Yunlong’s fighting spirit that Jiang Bai could only exclaim in admiration,
“Excellent, excellent, excellent!”
With Li Yunlong leading the Independent Regiment, the Seventh Reinforced Division now possessed an indomitable iron fist, more than a match for any challenge the future might bring.
Jiang Bai’s heart surged with anticipation at what he might win next.
“System, begin the next draw!”
The wheel spun once more, carrying Jiang Bai’s boundless hopes for the future.
A few seconds later, the system’s voice returned as expected—
Li Yunlong now fully regarded Jiang Bai as someone worthy of his loyalty, his eyes shining with excitement. “Commander Jiang, where do you want us to strike? Just give the word, and old Li won’t let you down!”
“It’s not time to fight just yet,” Jiang Bai replied, a confident smile on his lips. Li Yunlong scratched his head and grinned, “Then I’ll await your orders, Commander. I’ll be your iron fist!”
[Ding! Would you like to continue drawing? You may save remaining chances for future use.]
Save them for later? What a joke—draw now!
At this moment, Jiang Bai lacked neither soldiers nor equipment.
What he needed most was experienced commanders!
As the saying goes, an inept soldier is simply one man; an inept general weakens the whole army.
With a charismatic and capable commander,
Even a flock of sheep could be rallied into a formidable fighting force!
The wheel spun before him once again.
When it stopped, the system’s prompt sounded clear and crisp:
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[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the well-rounded strategist and warrior, Chu Yunfei!]
A dignified, upright middle-aged man entered the room at a measured pace. He wore a long black robe, its hem swaying gently with each step, exuding an extraordinary air. His face, stern yet scholarly, bore a hint of seriousness between his brows; his eyes were piercing as he cast a glance at the burly man beside Jiang Bai.
“Brother Yunlong, it’s been too long!”
A cultured voice greeted its rougher counterpart.
“Well now! Isn’t this Commander Chu himself!” Li Yunlong responded.
Chu Yunfei strode straight toward Jiang Bai and saluted sharply.
“No matter the enemy, my 358th Regiment will stand by your side!”
As his firm and resolute words rang out, Chu Yunfei’s detailed profile appeared before Jiang Bai’s eyes.
Name: Chu Yunfei
Current Rank: Expert First Class (79% experience required for next upgrade)
Current Command: 358th Regiment (3,000 soldiers)
Command Capacity: 3,000/6,000
Loyalty: 100%
Officer Skills:
Flexible Defense: While defending, unit’s defense increases by 30%, and there is a 30% chance to strike back at enemy weak points.
Artillery Specialist: Artillery units gain 150% HP and 30% increased attack power.
Superior Firepower: Ammunition consumption is reduced by 50%, while machine gun emplacements deal 50% more damage.
After reviewing Chu Yunfei’s information, Jiang Bai’s eyes glowed with approval.
If Li Yunlong’s strength lay in offense, then Chu Yunfei’s talents were clearly tailored for defense.
There was no need to elaborate on the astonishing 30% boost from Flexible Defense.
But Artillery Specialist and Superior Firepower alone would have a major impact.
Especially the 30% attack increase from Artillery Specialist—used wisely, it could prove decisive in suppressing enemy forces.
Artillery, after all, is called the god of the battlefield for good reason.
At this, Jiang Bai clapped Chu Yunfei on the shoulder and said solemnly,
“Yunfei, I’m reorganizing your 358th Regiment as an artillery regiment!”
The words left Li Yunlong momentarily stunned.
In this era, where battles were mostly decided by infantry charges, the cost of an artillery regiment rivaled that of an elite infantry division!
Whoever controlled such a force would instantly become a key figure in the Seventh Reinforced Division—even in the entire Chengyun Army.
Second only to the supreme commander.
For this reason, although artillery units had been established, Jiang Bai had hesitated over their leadership, keeping them under direct divisional command.
But with Chu Yunfei’s 358th Regiment added,
Chu Yunfei’s command would soon swell to over six thousand men!
No longer part of the standard divisional structure, the 358th would—like the Independent Regiment—become a truly autonomous force.
“Thank you for your trust, Commander! Yunfei will fight to the death to repel the invaders and defend our leader!”
With Jiang Bai’s order, the final draw began amid high anticipation.
“System, initiate the ultimate draw!”
With a crisp chime, the spinning wheel accelerated, stirring the air with its swift rotation.
After about ten seconds, the wheel gradually slowed, finally halting beneath Jiang Bai’s intense gaze.
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“Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a jackpot, obtaining both Ding Wei and Kong Jie!” Even the system’s voice brimmed with excitement.
Jiang Bai looked up in surprise, clearly not expecting such a windfall from this draw.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on triggering a jackpot: Ding Wei and Kong Jie obtained!]
Ding Wei, Kong Jie!
Jiang Bai was taken aback.
He had never imagined that today, by sheer chance, he would gather the entire Iron Triangle of Northwest Shanxi!
“Brother Chu, Old Li? You’re all here!”
Amid this hearty atmosphere, two officers in gray uniforms, whose appearance was more that of rustic farmers, entered at a steady pace.
Ding Wei was a burly man with a rugged face and a steadfast stride; every step radiated unyielding conviction, and his gaze shone with indomitable resolve. He spoke, his voice resounding like a great bell, “Commander Jiang, I, Ding Wei, am ready to shed my blood for the glory of the Seventh Reinforced Division!”
Right behind him was Kong Jie, a leaner man whose eyes were sharp as an eagle’s. His steps were light, as if every move had been calculated to perfection. He smiled, his tone relaxed but edged with keen determination,
“Heavens, the moment I show my face, I walk into such a grand gathering!”
As Kong Jie reached the crowd, his detailed information appeared before Jiang Bai.
Name: Kong Jie
Current Rank: Expert First Class (1% experience needed for upgrade)
Current Command: New 2nd Regiment (3,000 soldiers)
Command Capacity: 3,000
Loyalty: 100%
Officer Skills:
Rapid Reinforcement: When assisting allies, unit’s march speed increases by 100%.
Ambush Specialist: In ambush engagements, mobility increases by 50%, and can slow enemy movement by 80%.
Born from Fire: Each time the unit is reconstituted, its base attack increases by 10%.
Jiang Bai nodded in satisfaction after reviewing Kong Jie’s profile.
While Kong Jie was not as overwhelmingly aggressive as Li Yunlong,
Nor as impenetrable on defense as Chu Yunfei,
He could serve as the battlefield’s timely rain.
With Rapid Reinforcement alone,
Kong Jie’s regiment could serve as the reserve force on the field.
Should any line falter or urgent support be needed,
Kong Jie could reach the critical point at the decisive moment.
Used skillfully, he might well turn the tide of battle!
Jiang Bai addressed Kong Jie at once:
“Then, Kong Jie, I leave the defense of the Chengyun Base in your hands!”
In Jiang Bai’s assessment,
The main force of the Chengyun Army had already departed the pass.
The Chengyun Base was not only the headquarters of the Seventh Reinforced Battalion, but also the gateway to Chengyun’s defenses.
Its broad terrain was ideal for large-scale engagements and ensured the smooth flow of supplies.
Thus, the Chengyun Base now held unparalleled importance.