Goldflame Dragon Lion

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Goldflame Dragon Lion (金焰龙狮)
Alias(es)	Little Gold; Xiao Jin
Species/Race	Dragon lion; fire-attributed summoned beast with dragon bloodline
Affiliation	Li Xingze
Occupation/Role	Li Xingze's Summoned Beast; combatant and aerial mount
Status	Alive; undergoing an attempted breakthrough to Emperor-level after consuming a mysterious bead 398
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Juvenile Advancement Stage; near General-level	3	Encountered by Li Xingze in the Summoning Plane. Despite its juvenile state, it was already close to General-level and possessed a notably high bloodline.
General-level	25	Identified as a General-level beast while assisting Li Xingze and Lingling.
Commander-level	16	Protected Li Xingze and Xin Xia during the Bo City crisis; ordinary demon wolves were overwhelmingly outclassed.
Great General-level	50	Fought Lu Zhenghe's Netherclaw Wolf as Li Xingze's Great General-level summoned beast.
Commander-level; Soul-level flames	123	Reached nearly ten meters in height; its flames advanced to Soul-level and it gained control over a fire domain.
Intermediate Lord-level	183	Grew to roughly twelve meters tall and incinerated the Black Tree Spirit leader for its Essence Crystal.
Monarch-level	241	Devoured the Firewing Monarch's flesh, blood, and spirit, then emerged roughly twenty meters tall with fiery wings.
Intermediate Monarch-level	287	Promoted through extensive resource investment; its flight speed approached that of a Silver Tyrant.
Intermediate Lord-level	296	Li Xingze stated it had reached this level after devouring the Firewing Monarch and acquiring Feather Demon bloodline.
Great Monarch-level	322	Incinerated Desert Bone-Eating Spiders, startling the Mylon Mercenary Group.
Sub-Emperor-level	393	An Emperor Soul had strengthened its soul, but its Monarch bloodline and an attribute mismatch prevented a full Emperor-level breakthrough.
Attempted Emperor-level breakthrough	398	Swallowed a mysterious bead capable of creating an Emperor-level combatant; its body became illusory as the breakthrough began.

Background / History

Li Xingze encountered the Goldflame Dragon Lion on the Summoning Plane after five unsuccessful searches for a suitable summoned beast. The lion stood atop a hill in golden flames, and Li Xingze recognized that its bloodline was far above ordinary beasts such as Netherwolves. Though still juvenile, it was already close to General-level. 3

The lion initially regarded Li Xingze with disdain and resisted his attempt to contract it, dragging him across the grasslands after he tried to restrain it with spiritual power. Li Xingze ultimately used two Forbidden Curse scrolls to artificially summon a Gray-Robed Mage, whose Soul-Locking Demon Seal forced the lion's submission. Li Xingze then placed a soul mark on it, completing the summonable bond. 4

It made its public debut during Tianlan High School's Annual Assessment. Its emergence from Li Xingze's dimensional gate, imposing stature, golden scales, and flames shocked the audience; Principal Zhu identified it as an Advancement Stage summoned beast with a bloodline capable of reaching Commander-level or higher. 5

The lion steadily grew through combat and resource investment. It fought wolves during the Bo City crisis, burned through the Bone Spike Demonic Wolf's defenses, defeated the Black Tree Spirit leader during the national competition, and later advanced to Monarch-level by consuming the captured Firewing Monarch. 11 16 183 241

Li Xingze continued cultivating it toward the Feather Emperor position and ultimately toward Emperor-level. By the Tianshan expedition, it was recognized as a Great Monarch-level summoned beast. An Emperor Soul later pushed it to sub-Emperor-level, and Li Xingze eventually gave it a mysterious lava-found bead in an attempt to overcome the final barrier. 297 322 325 393 398

Appearance

The Goldflame Dragon Lion resembles a lion covered primarily in tightly fitted golden scales rather than fur. Its body carries a gold-to-orange-red gradient like molten lava, while its mane, head, and tail burn with golden flames. 3 5

• Golden eyes that burn with undying flame and project regal pressure. 3
• Two sword-like dragon horns rising from its forehead. 3
• Powerful limbs and claws capable of digging into hard ground and tearing through enemies. 3 326
• A flaming mane that releases heatwaves with its movement. 3
• Reached nearly ten meters tall at Commander-level and approximately twelve meters at Intermediate Lord-level. 123 183
• Reached roughly twenty meters tall after becoming Monarch-level. 241
• Gained a pair of enormous fiery wings after its Monarch-level advancement. 241

Personality

The lion is proud, aggressive, and acutely conscious of its own high bloodline. It initially looked down on Li Xingze as an inferior human and fiercely resisted contracting with him. 4

Following its forced submission and soul-mark contract, it became obedient to Li Xingze's commands, though its instincts remain conspicuous. It is especially excited by food and battle, eagerly devours powerful prey, and once presented Li Xingze with a Cyclops Demon Wolf's severed head as a trophy—only to be confused when Xin Xia was frightened by it. 16 25 241

Abilities & Skills

Golden Flames

The lion's primary offensive power is its intense golden fire, which strengthens as it advances.

• Burned through the fur and durable skin of the Commander-level Bone Spike Demonic Wolf. 11
• Reached Soul-level at Commander-level and can establish a fire domain. 123
• Incinerated Black Tree Spirits and burned the Black Tree Spirit leader to death by engulfing itself in expanding golden flames. 183
• Its post-Monarch flames were top-tier Soul Fire, described as infinitely close to Heavenly Fire. 241
• Its golden fire wave was compared to a Super-Order fire spell, but failed to damage a mid-Monarch black serpent with highly resistant scales. 256

Flight and Aerial Mobility

After consuming the Firewing Monarch, the lion developed fiery wings that eliminated its former vulnerability against airborne and sea-based opponents.

• Its wings generate intense heatwaves and enable sustained aerial movement. 241
• Its Monarch-level speed can rival wolf-type Monarchs even without using its wings. 248
• It is regularly used as Li Xingze's preferred transport, carrying multiple riders across deserts, mountains, and long distances. 256 368
• Its flight speed and acquired Feather Demon bloodline gave it potential to contend for the Feather Emperor position. 291 296

Physical Combat and Bloodline Suppression

Its dragon-lion bloodline grants it strong physical presence, resilience, and intimidation.

• Its juvenile-stage strength was nearly equal to that of the Commander-level Bone Spike Demonic Wolf despite being smaller. 11
• It effortlessly destroyed the Annual Assessment's wooden target dummy. 5
• It suppressed Yake's scorpion-tailed troll in a single exchange. 186
• It crossed a hundred-meter lake in one leap to assault the Black Tree Spirit leader. 183
• Commander-level beasts became insignificant targets once it reached Great Monarch-level. 325

Danger Sensing

The lion can detect nearby threats before they become apparent to Li Xingze's group.

• Warned Li Xingze of danger during the approach to the Sand Murk River, allowing him to sleep without concern. 89

Relationships

• Li Xingze — Master and summoner. Li Xingze forcibly secured the initial contract, supplies resources for the lion's advancement, and uses it as both a frontline fighter and mount. 4 241 398
• Xin Xia — Passenger protected during the Bo City crisis; the lion attempted to offer her a Cyclops Demon Wolf head as a trophy. 16
• Mu Ningxue — Rode with Li Xingze on the lion during the Black Tree Spirit hunt; the lion killed the forest's leader and retrieved its Essence Crystal. 183
• Firewing Monarch — Prey whose flesh, blood, and spirit enabled the lion's Monarch-level advancement and granted it fiery wings. 241
• Black Tree Spirit leader — Incinerated by the lion, which then delivered its Essence Crystal to Li Xingze. 183
• Yake's scorpion-tailed troll — Completely suppressed in their first exchange. 186

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Summoning Plane contract — Resisted Li Xingze's initial attempt at a contract before being subdued by the Gray-Robed Mage's Soul-Locking Demon Seal. 4
• Tianlan High School Annual Assessment — Its appearance establishes Li Xingze as an extraordinary Summoning mage and helps secure his first-place result. 5
• Bo City crisis — Acts as Li Xingze's principal protector and mount while escorting Xin Xia to the barrier. 16
• National competition — Burns through the Black Tree Spirit leader and secures an Essence Crystal for Mu Ningxue. 183
• Firewing Monarch hunt — Consumes a Monarch's remains and advances into a winged Monarch-level beast. 241
• New Su City and Egypt operations — Battles snake tides, confronts a mid-Monarch black serpent, and fights the Crimson Scorpion Queen for combat experience. 256 253
• Tianshan expedition — Revealed as a Great Monarch-level beast; destroys Frigid Ancient Eagles and helps Li Xingze handle a beast stampede. 322 325
• Emperor-level pursuit — Reaches sub-Emperor-level through an Emperor Soul, then consumes a mysterious bead for an attempted full breakthrough. 393 398

Trivia

• Li Xingze commonly calls it Little Gold, while Lingling mocks the simple naming convention shared with the Abyssal Dragon's nickname, Xiao Hei. 25 26
• Its flames do not harm Li Xingze when he rides on its back, instead functioning like a protective barrier around him. 248
• The lion's acquisition of Feather Demon bloodline came indirectly from devouring the Firewing Monarch. 296