Chapter 86: Million-Year Soul Beast, Red Hare!

Nan Feihuang looked at the red figure before him.

Previously, this fellow had been fighting while wrapped in a layer of red light, making its form unclear; only at this moment did it reveal its true appearance.

A red steed.

Its build was tall, with broad shoulders and a sturdy frame, its four limbs slender yet powerful, like a moving mountain, filled with strength and majesty.

Its body was covered in a layer of smooth, silk-like crimson fur, as if scorched by raging flames; it was vivid, eye-catching, and shimmering with brilliance. Under the sunlight, that red fur shone even more brightly, like a flowing glow of clouds, unforgettable at a single glance.

Its eyes were bright and piercing, flashing with a resolute light. Its ears stood upright like blades, its hearing keen, capable of catching the slightest sound from afar. And that high-held neck and flowing Red Mane further highlighted its extraordinary temperament and heroic spirit.

When it ran, its posture was as agile as flight, like a red bolt of lightning tearing across the sky. Its four limbs kicked powerfully against the ground, every leap seeming to tread through the void, displaying unparalleled speed and power. And that impassioned neighing made one's blood run hot, as if it could ignite endless courage and fighting spirit.

It was the king among horses, the world's number one precious steed known as "Lv Bu among men, Red Hare among horses"—the Red Hare!

The war mount that countless heroes and gallants of the Three Kingdoms period dreamed of. It was not just a warhorse, but a symbol of spirit, representing strength, speed, and fearless courage.

"You must be my Red Hare, right?" Nan Feihuang asked, guessing.

When he transmigrated, he had three pieces of equipment: the weapon Fangtian Halberd, the treasure Dunjia Heavenly Book, and the mount Red Hare. Since the Fangtian Halberd and the Dunjia Heavenly Book had both transformed into martial souls, there was no reason for the Red Hare to have disappeared.

No wonder it hadn't transformed into a martial soul; it had turned directly into a Spirit Beast.

Moreover, it seemed to have retained its power; when Nan Feihuang had DIY-ed it, he had changed it according to the configuration of Dynasty Warriors.

Two meters in height, a shoulder height of eight chi—about 1.86 meters—and weighing about 800 kilograms, it was the emperor among horses, impossible to ride for anyone who was not extraordinary.

Possessing the strongest fire attribute, it could burn the Eight Desolations when charging.

It mastered the divine auxiliary skill "Man and Horse as One," sharing the cultivation of both parties, and even if the rider's own cultivation was weak, they would not be burst apart by the disparity in power, allowing for perfect fusion.

It also had the power of "Rapid Drive," possessing three abilities: Assault, Recovery, and Breakthrough.

Assault: Inflicts massive damage to all enemies in the vicinity when charging.

Recovery: The rider continuously recovers stamina and soul power.

Breakthrough: The ability to charge and ram; even if Mount Tai were in front, it could break through the mountain and pass.

"Master, it is me, I have finally seen you!" The Red Hare's voice rang out in Nan Feihuang's mind; this was the ability of mental communication. "Many years ago, I sensed you, and at that time I wanted to come out to find you."

"Red Hare, why are you here? And your cultivation is so formidable. Since you said you sensed me last time, that must have been when I came here to hunt for my Fifth Soul Ring. Did you have some misgivings that prevented you from coming out to see me?" Nan Feihuang asked, full of doubt. If it had appeared earlier, Nan Feihuang would have had much more confidence in many matters.

The Red Hare replied, "It is not that I did not want to see Master, but at that time, I could not come out. Once I appeared, it would have triggered this world's Million-Year God Tribulation. Therefore, for these past few years, I have been working hard to suppress my own power. It was only with great difficulty that I managed to control my cultivation at 999,999 years, but it remains unstable; as soon as I begin to fight, I could break through again at any moment."

"Million-Year God Tribulation? So your cultivation has actually reached the god level, and since you transformed into a Spirit Beast, you would naturally trigger a God Tribulation." Nan Feihuang suddenly understood; no wonder Red Hare had to hide itself for the past few years.

And no wonder Qian Renxue, She Long, and Ci Xue were able to escape its pursuit.

Theoretically, a combat-type Million-Year Spirit Beast would have killed those people without the slightest effort, but the Red Hare feared that if it used too much force, its cultivation would return to the million-year level. Just now, it probably hadn't even used half of its power.

"Yes, Master. The God Realm of this world seems to be very repulsed by Spirit Beasts, and the difficulty of the God Tribulation is set surprisingly high. After I transformed into a Spirit Beast, my physique was instead restricted by this world. With my current ability, it is impossible to pass the Million-Year God Tribulation, so I can only forcibly suppress my cultivation." The Red Hare's voice was low. "However, I fear that one day I will be unable to suppress it, and at that time I will surely die. I beg Master to save me!"

"Your situation is indeed very troublesome. However, I do have three methods, divided into upper, middle, and lower strategies. You may choose one yourself," Nan Feihuang thought for a moment and said.

"Please, Master, instruct me!"

"The upper strategy: In my Dunjia Heavenly Book, there is the Golden Body Art for strengthening the body. I do not know if beasts can practice it. If you can successfully practice it, with the help of the Golden Body, there is hope to pass the Million-Year God Tribulation and achieve godhood."

"The middle strategy: You sacrifice yourself to me and become my Soul Ring. I have a way to preserve your soul, allowing you to become a Wisdom Soul Ring. At that time, your true spirit will reside in my sea of souls. When I become a god, I can reshape a divine body for you, and you will become my companion divine beast."

"The lower strategy: You would have to self-destruct a portion of your cultivation. However, this method of self-destructing cultivation might not only waste your current cultivation but could also damage your foundation. You must be cautious."

Nan Feihuang explained his three strategies one by one, leaving the choice to Red Hare.

Red Hare thought for a moment. "Master, of your three strategies, the upper one is too radical. The Golden Body Art was, after all, created based on the human body; it may not be suitable for a beast like me. Even if it were suitable, to practice this step-by-step Taoist Technique to perfection would take at least twenty years, and I can only suppress myself for at most seven or eight more years. There is not enough time; it is too risky, and the hope is slim."

"And the lower strategy is too passive. I am the king among horses; how can I do something like damaging my own cultivation out of fear!"

"Therefore, Master, I choose the middle strategy. I am willing to become your Wisdom Soul Ring. I was originally your mount; from now on, continuing to be your companion divine beast is my wish. But Master, your current cultivation is too weak; you absolutely cannot withstand the intensity of my Soul Ring."

The Red Hare voiced its concerns, and Nan Feihuang had long been prepared for this.

"Dunjia Heavenly Book!" Nan Feihuang summoned his Second Martial Soul and flipped to the cultivation section.

There were many techniques here, among which were two applicable to the current situation. One was a soul defense technique that could protect one's soul at any time, suitable for the method of becoming a Wisdom Soul Ring.

The other was a method for temporarily sealing soul power.

This was a more overbearing technique than the sealing art of the Tianmeng Iceworm. Once hit, that soul power would truly seem to disappear. Although the Tianmeng Iceworm's Soul Ring was sealed, it was actually always a million-year Soul Ring, starting with four soul skills, with the rest of its power gradually unsealing as the cultivation increased.

But a Soul Ring sealed by this technique of Nan Feihuang's would truly be downgraded. For example, if Red Hare sealed itself to a year-limit suitable for Nan Feihuang to absorb—the thousand-year level—then its Soul Ring would be purple, starting with only one soul skill. As Nan Feihuang's soul power increased, it would slowly turn black, then red, and finally gold.

Just like Tang San's Fifth Soul Ring, as if the Soul Ring were evolving.

There was no other way; Red Hare's aggressiveness was far stronger than Tianmeng's. It could only use this more overbearing seal to ensure safety.

Moreover, using this sealing art would also allow Red Hare to fight a little at critical moments, but only a little. After all, no matter how overbearing the seal was, it was still a seal, and that soul power had not truly disappeared. Red Hare's talent was too strong, which was not a good thing at this time; the possibility of it breaking through during battle was too high.

Only by using the "Man and Horse as One" skill to transition the soul power to Nan Feihuang to fight would there be a tiny bit of feasibility.

In short, unless it was a last resort, Red Hare's involvement should be minimized.

Nan Feihuang displayed these two techniques before Red Hare.

After looking at them, Red Hare said, "Master, with the help of these two techniques, your middle strategy has a high probability of success. However, my soul power is still too aggressive; I still need a few years to compress my cultivation."

Nan Feihuang nodded. "I know this. I am not in a hurry. It just so happens that in these few years, I will also work hard to temper my physique and increase my own soul power, to facilitate carrying your Soul Ring in the future."

In fact, in the original work, the Tianmeng Iceworm also took a long time to seal its own cultivation. Before meeting Huo Yuhao, it had even burst a Title Douluo; by the time it met Huo Yuhao, it had already made full preparations.

And even with the help of the techniques, Red Hare could not achieve it overnight. It was a combat type, and its soul power was inherently more violent than the Tianmeng Iceworm's. If it could complete the plan within five or six years, Nan Feihuang would be very satisfied.

Besides, this method was not necessarily one hundred percent safe. It would be best to find a test subject first.

Regarding this, Nan Feihuang already had a plan in mind.

(End of chapter)