80: Lingtian Independent Group
“Invite me to join the War God Hall?”
Lin Ling’s gaze flickered slightly.
He hadn't expected it to be the War God Hall, the most mysterious and powerful organization within the Dragon Nest.
The resources and privileges enjoyed by members of the War God Hall were on a completely different level from those of ordinary Dragon Nest members.
Both were top-tier institutions, but the former was like Tsinghua and Peking University, while the latter was a regular 985 university; the disparity was self-evident.
Normally, one would first join the Dragon Nest and then pass selections to enter the War God Hall.
Jiang Shan Yi, who was standing by, immediately noticed Lin Ling's subtle change in emotion.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile, like a fleeting light, passed through them.
“Young people are still young people. Little rascal, you’re excited, aren’t you? Surprised and delighted?”
He thought to himself and urged again, “How about it? Are you willing to join the War God Hall and become the captain of the War God Squad?”
However, just as he was imagining Lin Ling nodding excitedly in agreement, Lin Ling suddenly asked in return, “Do my future teammates have to be arranged by you?”
Jiang Shan Yi was slightly taken aback, seemingly not understanding why he asked that.
“Of course, all team members must pass through layers of selection. Rest assured, they will absolutely be the strongest rookies of this year. At that time, you will lead them to rapid advancement and give the entire world a big surprise.”
“Then I refuse to become the captain of the War God Squad,” Lin Ling suddenly said.
As soon as he said this, Jiang Shan Yi immediately looked puzzled, “Why? Give me a reason.”
“I want to build my own team,” Lin Ling said truthfully.
Since he was going to lead people, wouldn't it be better to lead his own brothers?
Who knew if there would be people who got in through the back door at the higher levels.
Lin Ling did not like to hand over the initiative to others; it was better to keep his own destiny in his own hands.
A flicker of surprise passed through Jiang Shan Yi’s eyes as he stared intently at Lin Ling’s eyes.
“Good kid, you have quite an ambition. Do you know what the War God Squad represents in Dragon Country?
The Dragon Nest team represents the strongest elites of Dragon Country, and the War God Squad is the strongest elite among the Dragon Nest. Do you really want to give up this honor?”
“I’ve already made up my mind. I’m confident that I alone can crush all squads, including the War God Squad. If I must lead people, I will only lead those I am willing to lead.”
Lin Ling was neither humble nor arrogant, showing no intention of compromising.
At this moment, the conversation between the two suddenly fell into a stalemate, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Seeing this, Lin Ling couldn't help but tease, “However, if Old Brother Jiang is willing to let me establish an Independent Regiment, I wouldn’t mind becoming Li Yunlong again.”
“What Independent Regiment Li Yunlong?” Jiang Shan Yi’s confusion deepened.
Lin Ling rubbed his nose, then remembered that there was no Li Yunlong on Blue Star.
“It means creating a separate squad for me, on the same level as the War God Squad, but not subject to anyone’s control. If there’s a dungeon we need to participate in, just issue the mission. As for how to fight and how to clear it, it’s all up to me,” Lin Ling said.
His words were already very clear; he wanted the War God Hall to grant him authority.
However, Lin Ling only mentioned it casually and never expected the other party to agree.
He was also confident that he could lead his brothers to push through everything, relying on his own abilities to join the Dragon Nest and break into the War God Squad.
However, to his surprise, at that moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.
“I agree to your request. You can form an Independent Regiment and select the members yourself to build the team.
You will be fully responsible for the personnel changes within the Independent Regiment.
The Independent Regiment will be subordinate to the War God Hall, will enjoy the same treatment as the War God Squad, and can participate in all internal Dragon Nest dungeons.
As the commander of the Independent Regiment, I, on behalf of the Dragon Country military, grant you the rank of Lieutenant General, with the authority to mobilize a group army of the War God Hall, equivalent to a Group Army Commander.
Furthermore, I can provide you with 500 billion in team growth funds, but I require all members of your Independent Regiment to enter the top one hundred in the Rookie Championship Dungeon.
If you can achieve this, the Independent Regiment’s establishment will officially take effect and be publicly announced nationwide.
If you cannot achieve this, all of the above will be voided. The people you found will return to where they came from, and you will dutifully become the captain of the War God Squad.”
Lin Ling suddenly turned around and saw Zhou Weiyun, dressed in elegant white, appear behind him.
“You are…”
Lin Ling already had a faint guess in his heart, but he couldn't help but ask.
“My name is Zhou Weiyun, the Hall Master of the War God Hall, and also Zhou Mengyan’s mother and Yan Hongtian’s wife,” Zhou Weiyun said slowly with a faint smile on her face.
Lin Ling’s pupils suddenly contracted. Although he had long known of the arrival of the person behind him, he had never dared to turn around.
And at this moment, he suddenly realized that the legendary top private consortium, Yunmeng Consortium, was also a state-owned enterprise.
That so-called number one entrepreneur in Dragon Country was actually the Hall Master of Dragon Country’s War God Hall.
Moreover, she was also Zhou Mengyan’s mother, which made Lin Ling suddenly feel a bit awkward, and for a moment, he didn't know how to address her.
Seeing him like this, Zhou Weiyun immediately chuckled.
“Alright, don’t be nervous. Just call me Aunt Zhou.”
“Aunt… Aunt Zhou, hello.” Lin Ling himself didn't know why, but his cheeks felt faintly warm.
“Hahaha, Little Brother Lin is even shy! Don’t be nervous, I was like this when I met my mother-in-law back then,” Jiang Shan Yi suddenly laughed.
“Scram!”
A soft shout came, and a ball of light suddenly struck Jiang Shan Yi.
His body strangely appeared dozens of meters away, only his head had merged with a fir tree, leaving only his body wriggling outside the tree trunk.
At this moment, Zhou Weiyun also became somewhat reserved.
Suddenly, a system prompt popped up in front of Lin Ling.
“The Hall Master of Dragon Country’s War God Hall invites your team to join the War God Hall. Do you wish to merge the Heavenly Court Squad into the War God Hall?”
Lin Ling hadn't expected that his casual suggestion would actually lead to an invitation to join.
He glanced at Zhou Weiyun and still clicked confirm.
“Congratulations on successfully joining the War God Hall.”
“The War God Hall grants you the title of Commander of the Independent Regiment.”
“Please name the Independent Regiment.”
“Ling Tian.”
Lin Ling responded.
“Naming successful. Ling Tian Independent Regiment created successfully.”
“Team Management System activated.”
“Team Name: War God Hall Ling Tian Independent Regiment (Unauthorized)”
“Number of teams within the team: 1”
“Number of team members: 2”
“Squad Name: Heavenly Court Squad (Squad Dungeon Not Cleared)”
“Team BUFF: Team BUFF activates when team members exceed three.”
Just as Lin Ling was somewhat regretful that he couldn't see how much the Independent Regiment BUFF was, a system message suddenly popped up.
“Heavenly Court Squad: Squad Vice-Captain Ji Mo successfully invited Wang Yilin to join the squad.”
“Hmm?” Lin Ling was instantly dumbfounded. This was truly getting what he needed when he needed it.
He just didn’t understand how Ji Black Dog managed to coax Wang Yilin into the squad?
However, a faint smile immediately appeared on Lin Ling’s lips. He had originally planned to visit Chang’an and Baishan before successfully completing his second transfer.
He had funded those two guys for three years without ever meeting them. If they had combat talent, he wouldn't mind having them join him.
At this moment, the team system message appeared again.
“Detected team members reached 3. Team BUFF activated.”
“Below is a blessing from the War God Hall. This blessing takes effect immediately.”
Lin Ling stared at the values that popped up on the screen, instantly dumbfounded.