Douluo: Unparalleled General, Starting by Deceptive Thousand-Snow-Peak 86

Chapter 86: The Million-Year Soul Beast, Chitu!

Nan Feihuang stared at the crimson figure before him.

Previously, this creature had fought while enveloped in a layer of red light, obscuring its form. Only now was its true appearance revealed.

A red steed.

It was tall and powerfully built, with long, strong limbs; it resembled a moving mountain, brimming with strength and majesty. Its body was covered in smooth, silky crimson fur, as if scorched by flames, vibrant and dazzling. Under the sunlight, the red fur gleamed brilliantly, like flowing clouds, leaving an unforgettable impression.

Its eyes were bright and sharp, flashing with resolute light. Its ears stood erect like blades, its hearing acutely sensitive, capable of picking up the faintest sounds from afar. Its proudly held neck and flowing mane further highlighted its extraordinary bearing and valiant spirit.

When it ran, its movements were swift and agile, like a red lightning bolt tearing across the sky. Its powerful legs pounded the ground, each leap seeming to shatter the void, displaying unparalleled speed and strength. Its spirited neigh was exhilarating, capable of igniting boundless courage and fighting spirit.

It was the king of horses, known as the number one steed in the world, possessing the reputation of being to horses what Lü Bu (呂布, a legendary warrior in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms) was to men: Chitu! (赤兔, the legendary horse of Lü Bu)

The warhorse that countless heroes and strongmen of the Three Kingdoms period had yearned for. It was not merely a warhorse but a symbol of spirit, representing strength, speed, and fearless courage.

“You must be my Chitu, right?” Nan Feihuang asked tentatively.

During his time travel, he had three pieces of equipment: the weapon, the Sky-Splitting Halberd (方天画戟); the treasure, the Dunjia Heavenly Book (遁甲天书); and the mount, the Chitu Horse. Since the halberd and the Heavenly Book had both transformed into Martial Souls, there was no reason for the Chitu Horse to disappear.

No wonder it hadn’t become a Martial Soul; it had directly become a Soul Beast.

Furthermore, it seemed to retain its power. When Nan Feihuang modified it, he had used the configuration from Dynasty Warriors (真三国无双) as a reference.

Two meters tall, 1.86 meters at the withers, and weighing approximately 800 kilograms, it was the king of horses, mountable only by extraordinary individuals.

Possessing the strongest flame attribute, its charge could incinerate all within eight directions.

It mastered the divine auxiliary skill, Man and Horse as One, sharing the power of both rider and horse. Even if the rider’s power was weak, they wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the power difference; perfect fusion was possible.

It also possessed the Swift Drive ability, with three functions: Assault, Recovery, and Breakthrough.

Assault: Inflicts massive damage to all surrounding enemies upon impact.

Recovery: Continuously restores the rider’s stamina and power.

Breakthrough: The ability to charge through anything; even Mount Tai (泰山, a famous mountain in China) couldn’t stop it.

“Master, it is I. I have finally met you!” Chitu’s voice echoed in Nan Feihuang’s mind; this was a form of mental communication. “Years ago, I sensed you. From that time, I wanted to come out and find you.”

“Chitu, how are you here? Also, your cultivation is so formidable. Since you say you sensed me last time, that must have been when I came here to hunt for my second Soul Ring. Did you have any hesitations, which prevented you from meeting me then?” Nan Feihuang was filled with doubts. If it had appeared earlier, Nan Feihuang would have been much more confident in many situations.

Chitu replied, “It wasn’t that I didn’t want to meet you, Master, but I couldn’t come out back then. Appearing would have triggered this world’s million-year divine tribulation. Therefore, these past few years, I’ve been diligently suppressing my power. With great difficulty, I’ve managed to control my cultivation to 999,999 years, but it’s still unstable. As soon as I begin fighting, I might lose control and break through again.”

“A million-year divine tribulation? So your cultivation has reached the god level. And as you transformed into a Soul Beast, it would naturally trigger a divine tribulation.” Nan Feihuang suddenly understood. No wonder Chitu had hidden itself for the past few years.

No wonder Qian Renxue and She Longcixue were able to escape its pursuit.

Theoretically, a combat-type million-year Soul Beast should be able to kill those few people effortlessly. But Chitu was afraid that if it exerted too much effort, its cultivation would revert to a million years. It probably hadn’t even used a tenth of its power earlier.

“Yes, Master. This world’s God Realm seems to strongly reject Soul Beasts, and the difficulty of the divine tribulation is incredibly high. After transforming into a Soul Beast, my physical body has been restricted by this world. With my current abilities, I can’t possibly pass the million-year divine tribulation. Therefore, I can only forcibly suppress my cultivation,” Chitu’s voice was low. “However, I’m worried that one day, I won’t be able to suppress it. At that time, I’ll surely die. Please save me, Master!”

“Your situation is indeed very troublesome. However, I do have three options: upper, middle, and lower strategies. You can choose one yourself,” Nan Feihuang pondered before saying.

“Please enlighten me, Master!”

“The upper strategy: My Dunjia Heavenly Book contains a Golden Body Art (金身訣) that strengthens the body. I don’t know if beasts can cultivate it, but if you succeed, with the help of the Golden Body, you might have a chance to pass the million-year divine tribulation and achieve godhood.”

“The middle strategy: You sacrifice yourself to me, becoming my Soul Ring. I have a way to preserve your soul, allowing you to become an intelligent Soul Ring. Your true spirit will then reside in my soul sea. Once I become a god, I can recreate your divine body, making you my companion divine beast.”

“The lower strategy: You can only self-destruct part of your cultivation. But this method of self-destruction might not only destroy your current cultivation but also damage your foundation. You must be careful.”

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

Chitu thought for a moment. “Master, your upper strategy is too aggressive. The Golden Body Art is ultimately a cultivation method created for human bodies. It may not be suitable for a beast like me. Even if it is suitable, achieving mastery of this gradual Taoist cultivation method would take at least twenty years. And I can only suppress myself for about seven or eight more years. The time is insufficient, it’s too risky, and the hope is slim.”

“And your lower strategy, Master, is too passive. I am the king of horses; how can I do something so self-destructive out of fear!”

“Therefore, Master, I choose the middle strategy. I am willing to become your intelligent 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.”

Chitu expressed its concerns, but Nan Feihuang was prepared for this.

“Dunjia Heavenly Book!” Nan Feihuang summoned his second Martial Soul and turned to the cultivation techniques section.

Numerous cultivation methods were contained within; among them were two suitable for the current situation. One was a soul defense cultivation method that could protect one’s soul at any time, suitable for the method of becoming an intelligent Soul Ring.

The other was a method for temporarily sealing one’s power.

This was a more domineering cultivation method than the sealing technique of the Ice Silk Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm (天梦冰蚕). Those affected by this technique would truly feel like their power had vanished. The Ice Silkworm’s Soul Ring, though sealed, was always a million-year Soul Ring. It initially had four soul skills, with its remaining power gradually unsealing as its power increased.

But the Soul Ring sealed by Nan Feihuang’s technique would genuinely degrade. For example, if Chitu sealed itself to a level suitable for Nan Feihuang to absorb – a thousand-year level – then its Soul Ring would be purple, initially having only one soul skill. As Nan Feihuang’s power increased, it would gradually become black, then red, and finally golden.

Similar to Tang San’s fifth Soul Ring, as if the Soul Ring were evolving.

This was unavoidable. Chitu’s aggressiveness was far greater than the Ice Silkworm’s. Only this more domineering seal could ensure safety.

Moreover, using this sealing technique would allow Chitu to fight a little in crucial moments, but only a little. After all, no matter how domineering the seal is, it’s still a seal. That power hasn’t truly disappeared. Chitu’s talent is too strong, which isn’t a good thing at this moment. Breaking through during battle is too likely for it.

Only by utilizing the Man and Horse as One skill, transferring its power to Nan Feihuang before fighting, is there a slight chance of success.

In short, unless absolutely necessary, Chitu’s participation should be minimized.

Nan Feihuang presented these two cultivation methods to Chitu.

After reviewing them, Chitu said, “Master, with these two cultivation methods, your middle strategy has a high probability of success. However, my soul power is still too aggressive, and I need a few more years to compress my power.”

Nan Feihuang nodded. “I know. I’m not in a hurry. I’ll also work hard to train my body and increase my own power in these few years, to better support your Soul Ring in the future.”

Even the original Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm spent a long time sealing its cultivation. Before encountering Huo Yuhao, it had even overwhelmed a Title Douluo. When it met Huo Yuhao, it was fully prepared.

Even with the aid of the cultivation methods, Chitu couldn’t achieve it overnight. It was a combat type; its power was inherently more violent than the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. As long as the plan could be completed within five or six years, Nan Feihuang would be very satisfied.

Besides, this method wasn’t necessarily foolproof. It would be best to test it on a test subject first.

Nan Feihuang already had a plan in mind.

(End of Chapter)

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