Gong Changlong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Gong Changlong (弓长龙)
Alias(es)	Elder Gong; Shrek's Beast King
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Sea God Pavilion; Beast Pen / Beast Fighting Arena
Occupation/Role	Title Douluo; fire-attribute Soul Master; Soul Beast expert, tamer, and breeder
Status	Alive
First Appearance	14

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 92 Title Douluo	14	A fire-type Title Douluo and one of Shrek's foremost Soul Beast authorities.
Peak Level 94 Title Douluo	126	Absorbed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower gifted by Chen Yuan; his fire attribute strengthened and his cultivation rose from Level 92 to the peak of Level 94.

Background / History

Gong Changlong had already met Chen Yuan during the latter's second-grade promotion examination. Chen Yuan's Fire Dragon Soul pressure terrified the fire- and dragon-type Soul Beasts in the Beast Fighting Arena, leading Gong to forbid him from fully releasing his Martial Soul there. 14

As a Level 92 Title Douluo, Gong was an important figure at Shrek due to his expertise in Soul Beasts. He managed valuable beasts within the Beast Pen and was especially protective of its rarer specimens, though he agreed to provide Xiao Xiao with a suitable Black Gold Ant for her second Soul Ring. 14 15

Gong became increasingly interested in Chen Yuan after recognizing the unusual qualities of his Flame Gauntlet and Dragon Soul. He believed Chen's fire-attribute Martial Soul could potentially evolve into Ultimate Fire and offered to assist with future high-year Soul Ring hunts. 15

During Chen Yuan's fifth-ring hunt, Gong led three Soul Douluo into the Baroque Forest to investigate the purportedly extinct Golden Lion Mastiff. When a Dark Gold Ghost Mastiff activated its bloodline and transformed into a Golden Lion Mastiff, Gong fought it directly, intending to preserve its bloodline for breeding. The battle forced him to use his Avatar of Martial Soul, multiple Soul Skills, and fixed-station Soul Guidance Cannonballs. 51 52 53 54

After Chen Yuan's return from the Star Dou Great Forest, Gong's concern for him became increasingly open despite his attempts to disguise it with scolding and sarcasm. He inspected Chen for injuries, taught him about flight and Soul Cores, and agreed to conceal the circumstances of Chen's sixth Soul Ring. 119 120 121

Chen Yuan later repaid Gong's support by gifting him the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. The herb elevated Gong's cultivation to the peak of Level 94, bringing him within reach of the Super Douluo threshold. 126

Appearance

Gong Changlong is an elderly yet physically imposing man with a rugged build and a powerful fire-attribute presence. 14 119

• Tall stature.
• Face described as red as a jujube.
• Striking red hair.
• Rugged facial features.
• His Avatar of Martial Soul manifests him as a massive Flame Tiger marked with the character for “King” on its forehead. 52 53

Personality

Gong is blunt, loud, and quick to complain when others covet the Soul Beasts under his care. He is particularly possessive of rare specimens, but becomes accommodating when requests do not threaten the Beast Pen's most valuable creatures. 14

His enthusiasm for Soul Beasts is genuine and often overrides caution. The discovery of the Golden Lion Mastiff's bloodline atavism thrilled him because of its potential breeding and research value. 52 58

Despite his self-interest and disdain for Shrek's internal departmental disputes, Gong is deeply protective of Chen Yuan. He avoids prying into Chen's secrets, offers guidance, and is willing to take responsibility for Chen's suspiciously powerful Soul Rings. 15 55 120

Abilities & Skills

Flame Tiger Martial Soul

Gong possesses a fire-attribute Beast Martial Soul that can manifest as a Flame Tiger.

• Possesses nine Soul Rings: two yellow, two purple, and five black. 52
• His Avatar of Martial Soul transforms him into a massive Flame Tiger, greatly increasing his physical power and fire-based offense. 53
• His flames can ignite a Soul Beast even through water and can be directed into an opponent's body to damage internal meridians. 52
• His fire attribute was strengthened by the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, though it did not reach Ultimate Fire. 126

Title Douluo Soul Core

Gong possesses a Soul Core, allowing him to sustain high-level combat far longer than Soul Douluo opponents.

• His Soul Core gave him a decisive endurance advantage against the Golden Lion Mastiff. 53 54
• He explains that a Soul Core condenses solidified Soul Power at the dantian and improves both combat strength and recovery. 120
• His advancement beyond Level 94 is limited by the spiritual control required to maintain increasingly dense Soul Power. 120 126

Flame Burst Charge

Gong's eighth Soul Skill transforms and enlarges his Flame Tiger form for a high-powered charge.

• Used against the Golden Lion Mastiff during their battle in the Baroque Forest. 53
• Later used to kill an eight-ring Evil Soul Master in Heaven Dou City. 128

Tiger Flame Roar

Gong's sixth Soul Skill creates a massive flaming tiger head for ranged attacks.

• Can clash directly with sound-wave attacks such as the Golden Lion Mastiff's Lion Mastiff Roar. 53

Soul Beast Taming and Breeding

Gong is a renowned expert in Soul Beast identification, capture, taming, and bloodline breeding.

• Identifies suitable Soul Beasts and Soul Ring attributes for students, including Xiao Xiao's Black Gold Ant. 14
• Uses compressed Soul Power and internal fire damage to weaken captured Soul Beasts without destroying vital organs. 52
• Intended to preserve the Dark Gold Ghost Mastiff's bloodline by obtaining its essence for Beast Pen breeding. 52 54
• Searched for an appropriate mate capable of producing offspring from the Golden Lion Mastiff's bloodline. 58

Combat Strategy

Gong combines overwhelming cultivation with practical battlefield planning.

• Recruited three Soul Douluo to assist in subduing the Golden Lion Mastiff. 51 53
• Recognized that the beast's bloodline-powered Domain could not be maintained indefinitely without a Soul Core. 53
• Uses Soul Guidance Cannonballs without the traditional prejudice held by many Soul Masters. 53 55

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Storage Soul Tool — Carries combat supplies, including fixed-station Soul Guidance Cannonballs. 53
• Level 7 Fixed-Station Soul Guidance Cannonballs — Used to bombard and weaken the Golden Lion Mastiff. 53
• Level 8 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannonball — Used during the Golden Lion Mastiff hunt; its explosion devastated the surrounding forest. 54 55
• Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower — Gifted by Chen Yuan and absorbed by Gong, raising him to the peak of Level 94. 126

Relationships

• Chen Yuan — Mentor and protective senior. Gong recognizes Chen's potential, assists with Soul Ring hunts, teaches him about Soul Cores and flight, and agrees to cover for his sixth Soul Ring's origin. 15 51 120 121
• Xiao Xiao — Assisted her and Chen Yuan in obtaining a Black Gold Ant for her second Soul Ring. 14
• Mu En — Mu En observes Gong's affectionate, mentor-like bond with Chen Yuan approvingly. 119
• Yan Shaozhe — A fellow Shrek elder whose requests for rare Beast Pen Soul Beasts frequently irritate Gong. 14
• Golden Lion Mastiff — Gong regarded its awakened bloodline as an exceptionally valuable breeding specimen, but was forced into a dangerous battle to subdue it. 52 53 54

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Beast Pen and Xiao Xiao's Soul Ring — Provides the Black Gold Ant selected for Xiao Xiao's second Soul Ring and begins showing interest in Chen Yuan's potential. 14 15
• Golden Lion Mastiff Hunt — Leads Chen Yuan and three Soul Douluo into the Baroque Forest; battles the transformed Golden Lion Mastiff and helps secure Chen Yuan's fifth Soul Ring. 51 52 53 54 55
• Chen Yuan's Return and Sixth Ring Cover Story — Worries over Chen's disappearance, learns of his God Exam mark, and agrees to claim responsibility for Chen's hundred-thousand-year sixth Soul Ring. 119 120 126 130
• Heaven Dou City Incident — Defeats an eight-ring Evil Soul Master while Chen Yuan handles another infiltrator. 127 128
• Chen Yuan's Departure — Watches Chen leave Shrek to travel the continent and remains worried for his safety. 136

Notable Quotes

“Be careful around everyone! Including me! Understand?!” 120

“If you go soul hunting again, I'm coming with you personally! If you dare to pull a stunt like this again, I'll skin you alive!” 119